It was released on May 8, 2019, by WM Entertainment and distributed by Kakao M. The album contains 10 songs, including the title track "The Fifth Season (SSFWL)" and its instrumental.

On April 11, 2019, Oh My Girl's agency WM Entertainment revealed that the group has been preparing for a comeback planned for early May.

[3] A press showcase was held in the evening of May 8 to commemorate the release of the new record.

[4] The Fifth Season is the group's second studio album overall, released in "Drawing" and "Photography" versions, differing in only its cover artwork.

On August 8, 2019, the group began performing "Bungee (Fall in Love)" on music shows.