22nd Season Hyeon-sook, Finally Admits Breakup with 16th Season Kwang-su: "We haven't seen each other for quite a while" [Star Issue]

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SBS Plus and ENA's "I Am Single" participant 22nd Season Hyeon-sook (real name Kim So-yeon) has finally admitted to breaking up with 16th Season Kwang-su (real name Jung Il-dae).

Hyeon-sook, from the 22nd season, responded to comments on her post, hinting at a breakup with Kwang-su of the 16th season. Later, on the 23rd, she confirmed the split through another reply, stating, "Yes, we broke up." She also added, "We haven't seen each other for quite some time. I hope you both find better partners."

Additionally, Hyeon-sook replied to a comment saying, "I hope you meet someone who loves everything about you," with, "Yes!! Thank you." To another comment reading, "I hope you stay happy with your pretty daughter! You will definitely meet someone who truly loves you! We support you," she responded, "From now on, I will become more mature and find someone who genuinely loves me."

Currently, Hyeon-sook of the 22nd season has deleted posts related to Kwang-su of the 16th season. Kwang-su has also removed photos taken with Hyeon-sook. It was confirmed that they have also unfollowed each other's accounts.

Hyeon-sook from the 22nd season and Kwang-su from the 16th season appeared in the "I Am Single" special episode for divorced singles, representing their respective seasons. Hyeon-sook is raising her daughter alone after a previous marriage. Kwang-su has experienced two divorces, making him a "double-divorced single."

The two announced in July 2025 that they were in a serious relationship and dating well, but broke up just four months later. However, they reconciled within a month of the breakup.

On July 14, Hyeon-sook from the 22nd season shared four-panel photos taken with Kwang-su of the 16th season, saying, "Do you know what day tomorrow and the day after are? Monday? It's our 400th day." She added, "My vanity table is gradually being filled with perfumes my boyfriend gifted me. Thank you for filling my scents and moments." She also included hashtags such as "#GirlfriendWhoDoesntCelebrateAnniversaries #BoyfriendWhoDoesCelebrateAnniversaries #LifeFourCuts #KongKongFamily #408DaysTogether."

Regarding Kwang-su of the 16th season, Hyeon-sook said, "He understood my struggles and concerns." She explained, "His words like 'Keep doubting and checking on me' and his actions such as saying 'The child is a gift and blessing from God' changed my positive view on dating, leading me to say, 'Alright, let's try dating,' which is how we started." She also mentioned, "He has no issues with female friends, alcohol, smoking, gambling, or violence. We have similar work and home routines, so I thought we would get along well."

The two appeared on JTBC's "Love War," broadcast on the 14th, where they confessed to conflicts they faced during their relationship. In particular, Hyeon-sook of the 22nd season sparked controversy by displaying emotionally volatile behavior toward Kwang-su and even recording their conversations.

On the 15th, after a netizen commented on Instagram, "I visited again after watching yesterday's broadcast," Hyeon-sook replied, "Please watch next Monday's episode as well. After next week's broadcast ends, I hope you will understand me a little better. Regardless, I am sorry and grateful."

In the JTBC "Love War" episode aired on the 21st, Kwang-su of the 16th season and Hyeon-sook of the 22nd season shared their final thoughts on their relationship.

Lee Hyori asked the two, "It seemed like there was a deep emotional gap, and your expressions at the end were quite dark. Did you consider not appearing?"

Kwang-su of the 16th season said, "I really struggled with this." He recalled, "The proverb 'A single kind word can repay a debt of a thousand taels' came to mind. What my girlfriend needed was just one warm word, which costs nothing, yet I couldn't give it. I wondered why I failed at that." He added, "This broadcast made me realize I need to try harder."

Hyeon-sook from the 22nd season also admitted, "Looking at our relationship, I feel we didn't make enough effort for us." When Lee Hyori asked, "You wanted to try once and end it. Even if you ended it, was that really how it should be?" Hyeon-sook replied, "If my boyfriend truly changes—not just pretending but loving me genuinely and making efforts out of real love—I thought we should try again."

Following the broadcast, rumors of their breakup resurfaced. On the 17th, it was revealed that all couple photos and related posts featuring Kwang-su on Hyeon-sook's SNS had been deleted, leading to speculation that the two had broken up again. However, at that time, neither party officially announced a separation.

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