Following the dramatic Better Late Than Single finale, attention has now turned to whether Netflix has greenlit a Season 2, and the creators have just shared a promising update.
The premise of the dating show is similar to Single’s Inferno, in that it sees a group of singletons living together in the hopes of forming a romantic connection. But there’s one key difference: the Better Late Than Single cast have never had a relationship before.
After landing on Netflix last month, there’s been a busy discussion about the outcome of the new series, including the two couples who matched in the finale: Ha Jeong-mok and Park Ji-yeon, as well as Kang Ji-su and Kim Seung-li.
Ultimately, it’s a fresh new format, with viewers enjoying the authentic conversations and the development of the contestants throughout the process. But does this mean we’ll be getting a second chapter?
Will there be a Better Late Than Single Season 2?
As of August 2025, Netflix hasn’t greenlit Better Late Than Single Season 2 – but that doesn’t mean it won’t be going ahead.
While the new TV show might not have made it to the Top 10 in the US, like other successful shows such as Single’s Inferno – which is gearing up for its fifth season – it did make the charts in South Korea, Taiwan, and Singapore, among others.
It also made it to Netflix’s Top 10 performing non-English shows following its debut. Right now, the streaming service is no doubt crunching the numbers, which will ultimately decide whether it’s worth continuing.
To bring it back to Single’s Inferno, its debut chapter concluded in January 2022, with Netflix confirming a second outing in April that year. If it follows this same timeline, we could hear about Better Late Than Single Season 2 in late October/early November.
If it does go ahead, the new Netflix show’s creators – Jo Wook-hyung, Kim No-eun, and Won Seung-jae – are definitely game.
In an interview published by The Korea Herald, which described Better Late Than Single as a breakout hit, the producers said of a potential Season 2, “If given the opportunity, we would gratefully make it.”
They also opened up about the broad appeal of its premise, with No-eun saying, “We were all first-time daters once. Because it’s something everyone has experienced, it naturally creates empathy and deep emotional immersion. I think the cast’s feelings came through clearly.”
Seung-jae went on to discuss the casting process, which saw the team receiving more than 4,000 applications from individuals who have never dated.
“Of course, the participants went through a verification process, but even when we met them for interviews, just based on their appearance, we thought they probably weren’t true never-daters,” Seung-jae explained.
She added with a laugh, “However, after talking with them for about 10 to 20 minutes, we became convinced that they were for real.”
Wook-hyung commented, “It takes tremendous courage to reveal one’s awkward side in situations where people usually want to show only their best selves. We hope viewers will warmly support the cast members who found the courage to do so.”
What viewers want to change if Season 2 goes ahead
As said, there was a lot of discussion about the show, but one key aspect that viewers would like to see changed in a potential second season is the balance between various cast members.
Some felt that certain contestants and dates didn’t get enough screentime, with one writing, “I am not a fan of many dating shows, but this one was my favorite. The show felt too short and I want a BTS or blooper episodes…
“This is just my wishful thinking, but I wish I could see more interactions between Jae-yun and Min-hong… Like everyone else, I loved how she was so kind to him and helped boost his confidence to be himself.”
One fan created a list of what they hope to see “improved”, stating, “I think it would be better to have more days of the cast to spend together since some of them are very introverted and didn’t show the fun side much.”
Similarly, there were criticisms about the lack of screentime for the “game changers”, Lee Seung-chan and Kim Mi-ji. Despite entering the resort just a couple of days after the main cast, we barely saw them after they were introduced.
Both ended up forfeiting their choices during the final selection, having not built a solid connection with anyone. This is something the producers have admitted was a misstep, and will be addressed if there’s a Season 2.
As reported by Korea JoongAng Daily, Seung-jae explained, “We honestly didn’t expect a one or two-day gap to make such a difference, because we didn’t fully grasp what it’s like to be someone who’s never dated.
“But when we actually got there, we realized how shy and easily embarrassed they were – way more than we’d thought – and that little time difference ended up having a huge impact.”
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