“Why Is He Still Single?” is a 2025 Chinese urban romance drama about a 40‑year‑old, very picky, eccentric interior designer who insists he is “anti‑marriage” but keeps getting pulled into romantic situations.
Basic info
- English title: Why Is He Still Single? / Why Is He Still Single
- Chinese title: 他为什么依然单身
- Genre: Urban romance, comedy, life drama
- Episodes: 16 (about 45 minutes each)
- Leads: Wallace Huo as Yu Yu (the bachelor) and Zhu Zhu as Gu Yejia, a doctor.
Main story
Yu Yu is a successful interior designer in his 40s who has never married, partly because he is extremely particular about his lifestyle and comes across as arrogant and hard to please. He calls himself “not the marrying type,” but his past emotional hurts, control issues, and fear of change are a big reason he keeps people at a distance.
He meets Gu Yejia, a rational, kind but straightforward general physician who also faces family pressure to marry and endures many blind dates that do not match her values. Their repeated encounters in everyday places (cinema, supermarket, hospital) slowly expose why each of them is still single and push them to rethink what “compatibility” and commitment really mean.
Why “he” is still single in the drama
Within the story, Yu Yu is “still single” mainly because:
- He is extremely picky about habits, space, and lifestyle, so he finds it hard to adapt to anyone else.
- He uses arrogance and sharp words to cover up his fear of intimacy and getting hurt again.
- He convinces himself that avoiding marriage is a form of responsibility and freedom, instead of facing his emotional issues directly.
The drama’s message is that many people are not truly against love or marriage; they just have not met someone compatible who accepts their quirks and pace, and who makes change feel safe rather than threatening.
Where to watch
The series is available with English subtitles on major international streaming platforms such as WeTV/Tencent Video and Viki, and is also listed on regional Netflix catalogues. Availability can vary by country, so streaming options may differ depending on your region.
