Why Is He Still Single?

Great acting, mediocre script

Exactly as the title says.

The acting is great, but the drama is just a middle aged version of regular chick flicks. The drama didn't offer anything spectacular for me. All throughout the drama, I thought to myself, I know this kind of script and drama showcases Wallace's range, but this is just too mediocre for his caliber.

The first episode made me laugh, but the novelty wore out fast as soon as I grasped the characters and story outline. I struggled to finish it, but I powered on because the drama only had 16 episodes.

I'm glad I watched it and got it out of the way. Definitely not worth a rewatch, though.

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Super Funny but doesn't rely on second-hand embarrassment or over-the-top hysterics

How many comedies out there do NOT rely on crude jokes, second-hand embarrassment or over-the-top humor? Hardly any and yet “Why is He Still Single?” is a rare example.

The success of this drama lies in the witty dialogs, the unique characterization of ML and the incredible performances from Wallace Huo and Zhu Zhu. Yu Yu (ML) is an eccentric, quirky, childish, petty perfectionist, who is also a pro’s pro and probably has a super high IQ and low EQ. Wallace did an incredible job in making me fall in love with this insufferable character. The main focus of this drama is the character development of Yu Yu. Though kind, he has his priorities and just doesn’t care much about what’s important to others. But no worries, here comes the beautiful, mature, kind-hearted, incredibly PATIENT and witty Dr. Gu (FL) who basically acts as Yu Yu’s life coach and helps enlighten him. Wallace and Zhu Zhu have great chemistry and their back-and-forth banter and comeback lines are incredibly fun and well-executed.

There are so many laugh-out-loud moments in this drama if you pay attention to Yu Yu’s antics and words coming out of his mouth. “Why is he still single?” does not need to rely on over-the-top and hysterical plot, or the actors embarrassing themselves. They just need to act as themselves, and then viewers will have a great time.

This drama is full of lovely and supporting characters and some really lovely relationships in this drama. At work, the trio of Yu Yu, assistant Shen Wu and boss lady Lin Sa have an interesting and entertaining dynamic. They really know what to say to trick Yu Yu to agree to their demands. Zhu Zhu and Xia Xiao Man have a wonderful sismance, while Yu Yu and his brother-in-law have a fun bromance. The parents are meddlesome but adorable and not annoying. I really enjoyed the neighborly and siblings-like relationship between Yu Yu and Xia Xiao Man and was very disappointed in how it turned out in the end.

If you are looking for romance, you will not find the typical fluffy and sweet rom-com gestures. Instead, the leads have one of the slowest and most subtle romances I’ve seen in a while. The romance is developed through MANY doctor’s visits and hospital stays, bickering and verbal challenges and dares, and caring considerations of each other. There are many funny and weird moments between the leads, and these are the building blocks of their relationship. I actually would have liked to see more traditional love signals sprinkled throughout the drama. But, this is a mature romance and when it matters the most, the most thoughtful and romantic conversation is also the most serious one Yu Yu and Dr. Gu has at the end of the drama. I just wish it had come just a little bit sooner.

“Why is He Still Single?” not a plot-driven drama and the pace is moderate and steady. I would recommend this drama if you enjoy a quirky ML, witty and sarcastic dialogs, or a mature, slow-burn and subtle romance. Fans of Wallace Huo and Zhu Zhu should not miss this drama. This drama is incredibly funny without insulting your intelligence.



Completed: 11/30/2025 Review #648

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Basic that worked

Basic plot, cliche history as commonly seen in C-Dramas, but the acting of ML really got me.
How can I despise and like a character back and forth so many times? lol.
FL also played a good part in it, their chemistry was built through the history in a good pace but almost went rogue at the end LOL.
Support characters made their part as well the "occasional encounters or destiny parts" that happened many times. But in the overall the serie was very lightweight, simple and direct.
Got me angry, frustrated and laughing many times and in many degrees but I think those were some of the expected reactions from it.
I recommend it if you want something simple, cozy and friendly and don't want to hack your brains to imagine the end.

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Not my cup of tea

In my opinion, this movie's rating is way too high. There is NOTHING spectacular to keep you involved in the action. I didn't find the series particularly interesting. But it wasn't so bad that I would abandon it. It's a mediocre series that doesn't deserve an 8.

Yes, the script captured a realistic aspect of a human being who doesn't know how to accept love because it's unfamiliar to him; at least in the real world, this could be a reason that stems from his early childhood.

What I liked was that the series showed the side of the ML where he reflects on the situation and acts unexpectedly, but in a rude way that others initially condemn.

Shen Wu was my favorite character. Fei Qi Ming played a really cute role.

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It takes the right woman to bring a Narcissist down. A good watch

Why is He Still Single - is a modern RomCom CDrama starring Wallace Huo and Zhu Zhu about a middle-aged successful interior designer who is quirky yet kind-hearted, commitment-phobic, and does not believe in marriage until he meets his match in Dr. Gu Ye Jia.

Zhu Zhu did an excellent job portraying a clueless doctor who is looking for love herself and who becomes entangled in Yu Yu's life. It is cute and funny. The supporting cast is quirky and humorous as well.

Synopsis: A quirky yet kind-hearted man, firmly against marriage, sparks humor and reflection as he navigates life. Despite his eccentricity, he finally meets the woman of his dreams and must decide how to win her heart, proving that no man won't marry, just one who hasn't found the right match yet.

My Reviews:
1. Acting: 8
2. Script: 8
3. Music/OST: 7
4. Production Quality: 7
5. Cinematography: 6
6. Rewatchable: 8
7. On-Screen Chemistry: 7

Overall Rating: 7.5

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Why many men are still single?

This drama highlights why many men remain single today: a deep fear of rejection and social awkwardness. Over time, they retreat into their own cocoons, finding comfort and safety there. Family disputes and conflicts often serve as convenient excuses for their continued solitude. In the story, Yu Yu is unconsciously drawn to his doctor, Gu YeJia, and shows a willingness to step out of his protective shell.

It was my first time seeing actress Zhu Zhu in a leading role, despite her long career in the industry. I was especially charmed by her distinctive dimples, which make her presence memorable. The casting overall is strong, adding to the drama’s appeal. However, I was surprised by how quickly the story concluded once the characters confessed their love. I had hoped to see more—scenes of their marriage, their newly renovated home as a couple, and even glimpses of a family with children.

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A slice of life in a Metropolitan City involving an eccentric interior designer and a medical doctor

Plot/Story 9.5/10
I gave a high mark for this romance-comedy drama because it portrays a glimpse of life for a number of people living in a busy Shanghai City, which involved with their survival, their dealings with money and family issues, and their pursue of happiness. There are pressures for one of the main characters to get married through blind dates, while another is getting away from a relationship. As one of the female character mentioned, she said that blind dates for men are categorized into three types: the ones who want to meet new girls and flirt, the ones who wants to satisfy their parents, and the unusual types who can be considered as eccentric or weirdos. Living in a big city is always about money - how to earn and spend it. This drama is successful in combining the funny comedy with the awkwardness of living in a society of the big cities. The story and the dialogues can be considered as corky, unusual, witty, amusing, full of funny an awkward moments at the same times, and lots of interpretations and misunderstandings. I enjoyed watching it again and again, as the number of episodes appear to be just right.

Cast/Characters
Cast 9/10
The main characters are Yu yu, as senior interior designer; and Dr. Gu, a medical doctor working at a private hospital. They were played by actor Wallace Huo, and actress Zhu Zhu, respectively. Yu yu worked in a firm which was managed by Ms. Lin, and an assistant designer named Shen Wu and his girlfriend Xiao xiao. Ms. Lin was played by Zhang Yao; Shen Wu by Fei Qi Ming, and Xiao xiao by Fan Jing Yi. A young lady named Xiao Man moved and became a neighbour of Yu yu. She was played by Eleanor Lee.
In my opinion, the actors and actresses in this drama are perfect matches. Wallace Huo is a handsome and experience actor; and Zhu zhu is exceptionally pretty. She has a beautiful smile with the two dimples near her mouth.

Characters 9/10
Yu yu is rather eccentric, a perfectionist and somewhat an awkward person when dealing with others. he has money, but generous and appears to be a considerate and nice man inside. Xiao Man works at a car dealer and owns a pug dog named Dao. She moved in next door of Yu yu's apartment and become neighbours.
Dr. Gu came into the picture from the start of the drama at a movie theatre , where she met with Yu yu's through a mishap of sitting on the wrong seat the the cinema. She then met Yu yu many times again at the hospital through series of accidents that he encountered in his daily life. where he ended up under Dr. Gu's care.
Xiao Man is tight with her money, but she is good at cooking. She and Dr. Gu become good friends through strange connections with Yu yu.
Other characters who are interesting included Yu yu's friend who owns a store renting/selling old collectibles such as music CDs and DVD movies. Then, there is Dr. Gu's dad who is also eccentric likes Yu yu, who tries to set blind dates to her daughter. He owns a Harley bike, which put some interest to Yu yu's unusual collections of hobbies ( animal clay figures, a Vespa motorcycle, a remote control racing car toy).

Music 8/10
I found a few beautiful and memorable tunes, including the Auld Lang Syne song used during a ritual for sending off Harley bikes to the museum

Rewatch Value 8.5/10
I like to watch some of the episodes to get a better understanding of the story or for the details of the drama of this film. Some of the dialogues are funny, but corky and they need to be watched again a few times so that they can be observed with their facial expressions more closely.

Scenery/Filmography 8.5/10
Some nice sceneries on the river bank at nights, fireworks and the landmark of Shanghai.

Personal comments
- Dr. Gu has the nicest dimples when she smiles
- I think the character chosen as Xiao Man's boyfriend appears to be a little too old for her age.
- Interesting song selected for Auld Lang Syne
- A surprise hobby of Yu yu with the remote control car racing, where he competes with kids
- a rather unique Harley Davidson motor bike club of Dr. Gu's dad
- Unusually high amount of mishaps/accidents, ending up at the hospital and makes Dr, Gu busy.
- There is no corkier event when celebrating a retirement for Harley bikes among Dr. Gu's dad and his close friends.

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China's Sheldon Cooper

I can't help but compare this show to The Big Bang Theory and Yu Yu to Sheldon Cooper as each episode unfolds with rich characters. The actors play their roles very well and express the sophisticated emotions and complex relationships realistically. The cast has excellent chemistry.

It might be because I have people in my life on the autism spectrum (ASD), but that's the lens through which I see Yu Yu. Like Sheldon, Yu Yu thinks he is smarter and more talented than everyone around him. His quirks are borderline OCD, he misses social cues, is passionate to the point of obsession in a single subject he doesn't understand metaphors or sarcasm leading to misunderstandings, and he tells the absolute truth as he sees it, all leading to awkward yet funny and endearing moments. ASD brains are wired differently so they can appear cold, arrogant, eccentric and very quirky which can make them seem rude yet they care about people and have a warm heart yearning for connection with others.

I'm not sure how wallace Huo prepared for this role but he nails the complex nature of a man struggling through relationships with ASD. Awkward moments happen which leads Yu Yu through some brilliant yet subtle humor. Excellent show.

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Easy to watch C-drama with just 16 episodes

Easy to watch C-drama with just 16 episodes are pretty rare, but this one really delivered its message well in a short run. It’s a drama filled with laughter, great scripting, and some surprisingly well written dialogue. From the very first episode, you can already see why the ML is still single hahaha. But his journey feels complete thanks to the love and support of his friends and family.
The FL is beautiful, smart, and funny. The rest of the cast did an amazing job too. I’d definitely recommend it.
The last episode has a beautiful, touching confession. And yes, it has a happy ending. ♥️

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First love at 40 is tough :)

PLOT: ML, a talented but eccentric and somewhat autistic interior designer, makes life difficult for those around him. He keeps crossing paths with Dr. Gu, also 40, calm and not particularly interested in marriage. As they meet, she gradually begins to open up.

+++ Wallace Huo (always excellent) and Zhu Zhu as CL
+++ The difficulties of a mature romance between two "older" bachelors: a subject rarely explored from this angle.
+++ Very cute and surprisingly expressive dog (kudos to the trainer)
+++ Lively direction, with beautiful work on the visuals, framing, and lighting, but the pacing is slow at times.

### Xiao Man's character is annoying (I don't know how old she's supposed to be, but she's childish, very dependent... I have trouble understanding the connection between her and Dr. Gu (o-_-o) ) and she takes up way too much screen time.

=> Wallace Huo literally carries the series on his shoulders!! Watched it once, but I won't watch it again.
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C'est dur un 1e amour à 40 ans :)

PLOT: Le ML, designer d'intérieur talentueux mais excentrique et un peu autiste, mène la vie dure à son entourage. Il ne cesse de croiser le chemin du Dr Gu, 40 ans aussi, calme et peu tentée par le mariage. Au fil des rencontres, elle va peu à peu percer sa coquille.

+++ Wallace Huo (toujours excellent) et Zhu Zhu en CL
+++ Difficultés d'une romance mature entre 2 "vieux" célibataires : sujet peu abordé sous cet angle.
+++ Chien très cute et étonnamment expressif (Kudos au dresseur)
+++ Réalis° vive, avec un beau travail sur les images, les cadrages, les lumières, mais la narration est lente par moments.

### Le personnage de Xiao Man est agaçant (je ne sais pas quel âge elle est censée avoir, mais elle est puérile, très dépendante, ... j'ai du mal à comprendre le lien entre elle et le Dr Gu (o-_-o) ) et il prend bcp trop de place à l'écran.

=> Wallace Huo porte littéralement la série sur ses épaules !! Vu une fois, mais je ne regarderai pas à nouveau.

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Perfect Ending

This drama was a mixed bag of nuts that I didn’t know what I would pull out if I put my hand in the bag. And I loved it.

The ML - Yu Yu - was endearingly annoying initially. Like many creative people many of his thought processes and social difficulties came from overthinking and the inability to put into spoken words what he was thinking and feeling. This character was a beautifully flawed human being who wanted to connect with people but didn’t know how.

His behavior is classic ADHD with sides of social anxiety and OCD. His design theory of a “warm zone” was also a way he expressed his desire to connect on an intimate level with someone but could only do so through his designs. Wallace Huo performed exceedingly well (as he usually does) and made his character lovable even when he came across as a snob or a jerk. He made you love and feel frustrated with Yu Yu at the same time.

Every character in this drama was well cast - even the little pug.

There were no angst driven sub plots, no villainous characters and I loved how the writer connected all of their lives together and they grew into solid friendships.

The music was lovely and very appropriate to the scenes.

There were chats cters who came in and moved out of the storyline which gave it a slice-of-life realistic feel.

The romance is a slow one between the leads, and it was beautiful, painful, funny and realistic. They weren’t carried away by emotion or hormones, but slowly and steadily drew closer and then came together. Tgey built a good foundation and then started dreaming.

This drama was so good in showing that our assumptions and snap judgements of people that are different from ourselves are often very wrong. It showed that even though someone might be annoying doesn’t mean they are terrible people and how important it is to look outside the “normal” and see the beauty hidden behind the thorns and briars.

By the end of the last episode I was smiling so much my face hurt. The ending was truly beautifully done.

If you’re hesitating to watch because it’s not a typical rom com, put the thoughts aside and watch this. There’s so much packed into 16 episodes and worth the time to watch and rewatch!

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