Wednesday, July 1, 2026

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Seo In-guk opens up about the biggest mistake in his dating life

Actor and singer Seo In-guk just exposed his own past relationship trauma to the entire media. 

On the morning of July 1, he attended the press conference for Season 2 of the Netflix's reality show 'Better Late Than Single' that was held at Hotel Naru Seoul MGallery. He was joined by producers Kim Noeun and Won Seungjae, alongside fellow panelists Kang Hanna, Lee Eunji and Car the Garden.

When asked what makes this brand-new season unique, Seo In-guk derailed the conversation and admitted:

"I once tried confessing with a song and failed. It was one of the biggest incidents in my life."

 

Apparently, he is so traumatized by his own failed attempt that he's actively out there saving others from the same fate. He told this hilarious story about a cast member who was planning to confess by singing and playing piano. Seo In-guk said he stepped in immediately:

"I told him to leave the song out of it. You shouldn't mix singing into a confession. The chances of success are lower. That's advice based on my own experience."

Seo In-guk also admitted that he was stressed out when he saw the show's setup, saying, "When I saw that the casts had access to karaoke, I thought they'd use it as a way to confess their feelings, and that the other person would probably run away."

But the casts actually surprised him. He explained that it didn't actually turn into a cringe fest at all. Instead of using the karaoke machine to confess, they mostly used it to express their emotions or vent their frustation. Seo In-guk said, "Rather than being a tool for confession, it actually became this wholesome thing that helped people grow closer. I found that really interesting."

If you need a refresher on the show, 'Better Late Than Single' is a total makeover dating reality show. It follows a bunch of people with zero dating experience but somehow have sky-high expectations as they navigate their very first romantic relationships. The new season will premiere on July 7.