“It May Have Been the Hardest Month of My Life”: Better Late Than Single star Ha Jeong-mok confirms breakup

Netflix’s Better Late Than Single became a talking point from the moment it premiered. Breaking from the usual dating-show formula, it brings together singles who have never been in a relationship and lets new sparks fly as they live under one roof. Their awkwardness around the opposite sex had the hosts reacting from the very first episode and quickly became a hot topic among viewers. As the cast’s personalities gradually came into focus and the series approached its end, viewers grew increasingly curious about what would happen next. Yet the couple who ultimately got together has already announced their breakup.

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After Better Late Than Single finished airing, viewers were eager for updates from the cast and quick to follow them on Instagram. Ji-yeon shared sweet snapshots from outings with fellow cast members, while Yeo-myung, Jae-yoon, Hyun-kyu, Lee Do, and others posted updates from their everyday lives. Ha Jeong-mok, whose words and actions on the show sparked heated discussion, reflected on the experience on Instagram. He apologized for his immature behavior, thanked everyone who enjoyed the show, and also announced that he and Ji-yeon had broken up.

 

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Reality-show contestants often face strong reactions from viewers once a series airs, and this was no exception. On Better Late Than Single, a cast made up of singles with little dating experience became an even bigger subject of discussion. Ha Jeong-mok wrote on Instagram that negative comments about him and his family had hit him hard, saying, “It may have been the hardest month of my life…” He apologized for his behavior on the show and said that, after some hesitation, he had chosen to share that he and Ji-yeon had broken up, feeling it was a courtesy owed to viewers. He added that he would humbly accept everyone’s feedback, reflect on his shortcomings, and work to become a better person.

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