3 love lessons to take away from Netflix’s Korean dating programme Better Late Than Single

Better Late Than Single (2025) is Netflix’s latest hot dating programme.

Set in South Korea, it features participants who have never been in a relationship and are now taking their first leap into the world of romance.

They have one thing in common: they are hilariously bad at dating.

And that is exactly what makes the show so entertaining. Their journey is surprisingly relatable because, in one way or another, we have all been through these awkward, confusing yet heart-fluttering phases of love.

Here are three sweet love lessons we can take away from the series.

1. There’s no rush in love

Love does not always happen instantly, and the one does not magically appear. The show reminds us that meaningful connections take time to grow, and dating is never as smooth as it appears in K-drama scenes. 

There are bound to be awkward moments, like when Jae-hyun offered to help Yeo-Myung tie her shoelace, but she didn’t hear him, leaving his sweet gesture hanging in the air.

It’s a first in dating shows, but even the production crew shared that they had to introduce the “random spot dates” mid-filming as the casts were hesitant to engage in conversations with one another.

These moments capture the genuine hesitation that is familiar to anyone when stepping into the unfamiliar world of dating.

2. The journey is just as important as the outcome

The growth and the self-discovery are what make the experience meaningful.

Just like what Min-Hong said in the last episode, “Even though I didn’t find someone here, I think I’ll do better at dating in real life. I learned what’s important to me”. Yeo-Myung also shared a similar sentiment: “I learned a lot about what kind of person I like, and about what’s important to me.” 

Sometimes, love is not about immediate success, but rather the process of learning who you are and what you truly want.

3. Everyone’s figuring it out

The most relatable lesson? Nobody truly has dating all figured out.

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Netflix Korea | 넷플릭스 코리아 (@netflixkr)

We are all on our own road, navigating real-life crushes and stumbling to find the right person. Seeing the casts navigate all these uncertainties reminds us that it’s okay to be unsure and awkward because that is what makes love an adventure and a journey worth taking.