Is this a real breakup? 16th-generation Kwang-soo and 22nd-generation Hyeon-suk, both unfollowed each other [Star Issue]

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"I Am Single" participants 22nd-generation Hyeon-suk (real name Kim So-yeon) and 16th-generation Kwang-soo (real name Jung Il-dae), a couple, have unfollowed each other after appearing on JTBC's "Love War."

As of the 22nd, posts related to 16th-generation Kwang-soo have been deleted from 22nd-generation Hyeon-suk's Instagram. Kwang-soo also has no photos with 22nd-generation Hyeon-suk. It was confirmed that they have unfollowed each other's accounts as well.

Previously, in the episode of JTBC's "Love War" aired on the 21st, it was shown that 16th-generation Kwang-soo and 22nd-generation Hyeon-suk last expressed their thoughts about their relationship.

Lee Hyo-ri asked the two, "It seemed like there was a deep emotional gap, and your expressions at the end were quite dark, so I wondered if you might not appear," inquiring about their reasons for participating.

16th-generation Kwang-soo said, "I really thought about it a lot," adding, "The proverb 'A single kind word can pay off a thousand won debt' came to mind. What my girlfriend needed was just one warm word, and it didn't cost anything, so I wondered why I couldn't do it." He further stated, "Through this broadcast, I realized I need to try even harder."

22nd-generation Hyeon-suk also revealed, "Looking at our relationship between my older brother and me, I feel we haven't made enough efforts for us." When Lee Hyo-ri asked, "I want to give it a try and then end it; if we do end it, is that really how it should be?" Hyeon-suk replied, "If my older brother truly changes—not putting on a fake appearance but loving me for who I am and making changes out of genuine love—I thought we should try one more time."

Previously, the two were surrounded by breakup rumors after the broadcast. On the 17th, it was revealed that all couple photos and related posts featuring Kwang-soo on Hyeon-suk's SNS had been deleted, leading to speculation that the two had broken up again. However, at that time, neither directly announced a breakup.

22nd-generation Hyeon-suk and 16th-generation Kwang-soo appeared in the 22nd and 16th generations of "I Am Single," respectively, which were special episodes focused on divorced individuals. Hyeon-suk is raising her daughter alone from her previous marriage. Kwang-soo is a "double-divorced" individual who has experienced divorce twice.

The two announced in July 2025 that they were "currently in a good relationship and dating seriously," but broke up four months later, only to reconcile just one month after the breakup.

On July 14, 22nd-generation Hyeon-suk shared four-panel photos taken with 16th-generation Kwang-soo and said, "Do you know what day tomorrow will be? Monday? It's our 400th day." She added, "My vanity table is gradually being filled with the perfumes my older brother gave me. Thank you for filling my scents and moments." She also included hashtags such as "#GirlfriendWhoDoesntCelebrateAnniversaries #BoyfriendWhoDoesntCelebrateAnniversaries #LifeFourPanel #KongKongFamily #408DaysTogether."

Regarding 16th-generation Kwang-soo, Hyeon-suk said, "My older brother understood the parts where I was struggling and worried." She explained, "Because of his words like 'Keep doubting and checking on me' and his actions such as saying 'The child is a gift and blessing to me,' my thoughts about dating became positive, so I thought, 'Okay, let's try dating,' and we started." She also previously mentioned that he had no issues with female friends, alcohol, smoking, gambling, or violence, and that their work or home routines were similar, making them well-suited.

The two appeared on JTBC's "Love War," which aired on the 14th, confessing conflicts they faced during their relationship. In particular, Hyeon-suk drew controversy for emotionally reacting toward Kwang-soo and recording their conversations.

In response to this, on the 15th, when a netizen left a comment on Instagram saying, "I visited again after watching yesterday's broadcast," 22nd-generation Hyeon-suk replied, "Please watch next Monday's episode as well. After next week's broadcast ends, I hope you will understand me a little. Even so, I am sorry and grateful."

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