'Better Late Than Single' participant Ha Jeong-mok revealed his breakup with Ji-yeon, who was the final couple.
Ha Jeong-mok posted a long message on his personal SNS on the 5th. The published message drew attention as it contained Ha Jeong-mok's feelings about the criticism he received after appearing on the recently popular Netflix variety show 'Better Late Than Single' and the news of his breakup with Ji-yeon, who was the final couple.
He noted, "Every day while the program was airing was a time filled with embarrassment and pain facing my foolish and inadequate self" and added, "Looking back, the disappointment and shame I felt were harder to bear than the negative comments from others."
He continued, "I cannot easily use the term 'true intentions.' Regardless of what my true intent was, I believe I cannot overturn the consequences brought about by my actions. Therefore, everything that was revealed on the broadcast, whether I intended it or not, is my responsibility. I sincerely apologize to everyone who felt discomfort and unease because of my shortcomings. I'm truly sorry."
Additionally, Ha Jeong-mok said, "I have broken up with Ji-yeon, who was the final couple on the show. I hesitated to convey this fact, fearing it might evoke more negative reactions, but I thought it was disrespectful to those who loved the program. I feel sorry to those who supported me."
Above all, he stated, "As I have believed myself to be an okay person throughout my life, accepting the negative views about me has been quite confusing and difficult. Watching my family also get hurt has been so painful that perhaps the past month has been the most challenging time of my life. Nevertheless, I am carefully listening to and reflecting on each criticism and admonition sent by everyone. I will continue to strive to become a better person by reflecting on my shortcomings. Please do not hate me too much."
The program 'Better Late Than Single,' which was released last month, is a makeover reality show that helps clumsy people in their first love. Ha Jeong-mok appeared as a male participant and initially showcased a mutual romance with Lee Do, but later became the final couple with Ji-yeon, attracting media attention.
Here is the full text of Ha Jeong-mok's message.
Hello. I am Ha Jeong-mok, a participant in 'Better Late Than Single.'
Thank you to all the viewers who have loved and supported our program during this exceptionally hot summer.
Every day while the program was airing was a time filled with embarrassment and pain facing my foolish and inadequate self. Looking back, I feel the disappointment and shame I felt were harder to bear than the negative comments from others.
I cannot easily use the term 'true intentions.' Regardless of what my true intent was, I believe I cannot overturn the consequences brought about by my actions. Therefore, everything that was revealed on the broadcast, whether I intended it or not, is my responsibility. I sincerely apologize to everyone who felt discomfort and unease because of my shortcomings. I'm truly sorry.
I have broken up with Ji-yeon, who was the final couple on the show. I hesitated to convey this fact, fearing it might evoke more negative reactions, but I thought it was disrespectful to those who loved the program. I feel sorry to those who supported me.
In fact, I have believed myself to be an okay person throughout my life, so accepting the negative views about me has been quite confusing and difficult. Watching my family also get hurt has been so painful that perhaps the past month has been the most challenging time of my life.
Nevertheless, I am carefully listening to and reflecting on each criticism and admonition sent by everyone. I will continue to strive to become a better person by reflecting on my shortcomings.
Please do not hate me too much.
Thank you.
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