With ENA and SBS Plus' flagship dating reality show 'Solo' (SOLO) Season 32 double-divorce special drawing attention day after day, a new wave of controversy has erupted after allegations surfaced that one of the male contestants has gone through the so-called 'double-divorce'—divorcing twice.
"Two divorces, including divorce by common-law marriage"… Workplace colleague claims it in an anonymous post, allegation spreads
In recent days, multiple online communities have quickly circulated a post claiming that among the Season 32 contestants there is a 'double-divorce.' The writer, who says they are a friend or acquaintance of the contestant, claimed that a man currently appearing on the show has been divorced twice in total, including both a legal marriage and a common-law marriage.
The writer said, "It appears that on the broadcast the contestant only mentioned the most recent divorce history," adding, "There are many former workplace colleagues who attended the first wedding, yet things remain quiet, which is strange." The writer also pointed to the female contestant Ok-soon, who previously openly confessed past divorce by common-law marriage, and added, "Ok-soon shared her past honestly while carrying the risk, but it is regrettable to see the situation is different." However, the claim is a one-sided allegation posted on an anonymous message board, and the production team or the contestant's official position has not been released yet.
"Misleading viewers" vs "Protecting privacy"… Netizens clash in an all-out debate
As unverified rumors spread, intense arguments have broken out among netizens. Some viewers criticized, saying, "In the matching process, the weight each party feels is different between a typical 'double-divorce' and a 'double-divorce.'" They added, "Because the program's purpose is to find a genuine connection, if it were true, they should have clearly disclosed it during the self-introduction time," raising the heat with their criticism.
On the other hand, there is also no shortage of opinions defending the contestant. They argued, "If the production team didn't ask, or if the contestant didn't want to dig up old wounds, they have the freedom to stay silent," and said, "If they clearly stated only their legally resolved final marital status, they are not obligated to disclose their private life in detail." Opinions that evaluate the contestants' sincerity by comparing the case of Ok-soon, who confessed her common-law marriage history in advance, are also sharply divided.
From a straight-ahead approach to fate-reading and compatibility talk… Season 32 keeps taking unconventional steps
Amid the controversy outside the show over the 'double-divorce' allegations, the buzz around Season 32's double-divorce special has reached a peak. In a recent episode, Youngsu's "straight-ahead" remark prompted a range of interpretations among viewers, and Sangcheol's talk about saju—four pillars of destiny—and even "eastern-style bedroom compatibility" mentioned during a date has been praised for showing the unfiltered, no-nonsense romance style unique to double-divorce pairings.
At the same time, unpredictable developments continue, including popular contestant Ok-soon clearly drawing boundaries with her counterpart and a crack forming in the romance storyline. Even as concerns about privacy invasion toward the contestants persist, public attention is focused on the final choices made by the complicated mix of men and women in Season 32. 'Solo' airs every Wednesday at 10:30 p.m.
