Why Is He Still Single?

Plot Synopsis

"Why Is He Still Single?" – Wallace Huo is Back, and He's Delightfully Toxic

It’s been a minute since we saw Wallace Huo on screen. He’s back inWhy Is He Still Single?(streaming on Tencent Video), and he’splaying a total jerk. Based on the legendary Japanese dramaThe Man Who Can't Get Married, this show takes a huge risk. Remakes usually crash and burn, but this one? It actually works.

Meet Yu Yu (Huo). He’s a brilliant interior designerpushing 40. He’s got money, he’s got style, and he has zero desire to get married. He loves his solo life. But then he meets Gu Yejia (Zhu Zhu), a doctor dealing with her ownpressure to settle down. They meet in the most awkward ways—hospitals, supermarkets—and their chemistry starts withpure irritation. It’s a classic enemies-to-lovers setup, but with a mature, realistic twist.

We know Wallace Huo for brooding roles. Here, he’spetty, obsessive, and hilarious. Watching a handsome man act like a grumpy toddler is weirdly satisfying. Zhu Zhu matches his energyperfectly; she doesn’t take his nonsense. Their banter is sharp, fast, and feels like real adults talking, not scripted robots.

Tired of high school romances or cringe sugar? This is for the grown-ups. It explores whypeople choose to be single without beingpreachy. If you need a laugh and appreciate a lead character who hatespeople as much as you do, watch this. It’s a breezy, fun watchperfect for unwinding after work. Grab some snacks and hitplay.