Jung Mok revealed his breakup with Jiyeon, his final partner. On the 5th, Jung Mok shared the news on social media, saying, ″Every day the program aired was an embarrassing and painful time, confronting my foolish and flawed selves.″ He added, ″Looking back, I think the disappointment and shame I felt toward myself were more difficult than the negative comments from others.″

Jung Mok acknowledged that he was responsible for everything that happened on the show. He apologized, saying, ″Everything that happened on the show, whether intentional or not, is my responsibility.″ He added, ″I offer my deepest apologies to anyone who felt offended or uncomfortable because of my shortcomings.″

He also revealed that he and Jiyeon had ″broken up.″ Jung Mok said he hesitated to share this news, fearing a negative reaction, but felt it was a courtesy to the fans who loved the program. He expressed, ″I feel sorry for those who supported me.″

Jeong Mok said that dealing with the negative publicity after the show’s premiere was confusing and difficult. He recalled, ″It was so painful to see not only myself but also my family suffer, that I think the past month has been the most difficult of my life.″

He pledged, ″I’ve listened carefully to every single criticism and rebuke you’ve given me and taken it to heart. I will reflect on my shortcomings and continuously strive to become a better person.″

Jeong Mok appeared in the Netflix original ″I’ve Been Single for a Long Time, But I Want to Be in a Relationship,″ which premiered on the 8th of last month. Initially portraying a two-way romance with Lee Do, he garnered attention for his sudden transition into a final couple with Ji Yeon.

Jeong Mok began his post on social media with, ″Hello. I’m Ha Jeong Mok, a cast member of ’I’ve Been Single for a Long Time, But I Want to Be in a Relationship.’ I’d like to thank all the viewers who loved and supported our show during this exceptionally hot summer.″

He said, ″I hesitate to use the word ’true intention.’ Whatever my true intentions, I don’t think they can reverse the consequences of my actions.″

Jeong Mok concluded his message by asking, ″Please don’t hate me too much.″