KBS2's A Love Other Than Yours (λ λ§κ³ λ€λ₯Έ μ°μ ) ended on November 1, 2026. In Korea, viewers were split over the ending, and criticism stood out. This article summarizes the reported content: the finale, ratings and reactions.
β οΈ Spoiler warning: this article contains spoilers for the finale. For the plot and cast without spoilers, see our guide to A Love Other Than Yours.
π¬ Finale Recap Video
Our channel's recap video of the final episode.
π° What Happened
According to Korean outlet wowKorea (November 3, 2026), criticism poured in after the finale, with viewers saying they could not accept the ending. Negative comments about the work and the character were also reported on lead actor Seo Kang-joon's social media.
πΊ The Finale (Spoilers)
According to reports, episode 14 (the finale), aired on November 1, went like this:
- Nam-gung Ho (Seo Kang-joon) returns after two years of working in Paris and visits Park Su-ah (Cho Ah-ram).
- Lee Mi-do (Ahn Eun-jin) starts a new relationship with Han Tae-seung (Lee Joo-an).
- Ho and Mi-do visit the sea in Gangneung, where they met 29 years ago, and say goodbye to each other.
After ten years together, the two did not get back together and each chose someone else.
π Ratings (Nationwide)
| Episode 1 (premiere) | 2.6% |
| Episode 2 | 2.8% (series high) |
| Episode 13 | 1.6% |
| Episode 14 (finale) | 2.4% |
Ratings stayed in the 1β2% range throughout. Figures are as reported and may differ by measurement standard.
π€ Criticism
- Characters' behavior: as the story went on, more viewers were frustrated by behavior and emotional changes they found hard to understand.
- The ending: that a couple of ten years did not reunite and chose other partners drew the most debate β "a bad aftertaste," "they should have broken up at the start."
- A pun on the title: "a writer different from you," a play on the Korean title, was also seen.
- The Nam-gung Ho character: comments such as "a character like Nam-gung Ho is the worst."
π¬ A Fan Comment on Seo Kang-joon's Instagram (Translated)
After the finale, fans left various comments on Seo Kang-joon's Instagram post. We translate one (the account name is withheld because it is a private person's comment):
"I really like you. But please never take a role like this again. It was the worst of all the Korean dramas I have seen. I hope you will be a little more careful in choosing projects. As your fan, I sincerely ask you."
This is one fan's comment, not the opinion of all viewers. The same post also had supportive comments praising his personality and acting and looking forward to his next work.
π Positive Reactions
- Viewers who praised Seo Kang-joon and Ahn Eun-jin's chemistry and hoped to see them together again.
- Opinions that valued the realistic ending β "a long-time couple does not always end up together."
- Praise for the delicate performance of the complex emotions leading to the breakup.
- The view that the role and the actor should be judged separately.
The reports did not include any official reaction from the production side or the cast. It was reported that Seo Kang-joon himself named episode 14 as his favorite, and some viewers expressed disappointment.
π± Where to Watch in Japan
In Japan, it streams exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. Please check the Prime Video title page for the status of the final episodes.
β Frequently Asked Questions
When did the finale of A Love Other Than Yours air?
Episode 14 (the finale) aired on KBS2 on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
What was the finale rating?
Reported as 2.4% nationwide. The premiere was 2.6%, the series high was 2.8% in episode 2, and episode 13 was 1.6%.
How does A Love Other Than Yours end?
According to reports, Nam-gung Ho and Lee Mi-do do not get back together; Ho visits Park Su-ah after returning, and Mi-do begins a new relationship with Han Tae-seung. (Spoilers.)
Why is it being criticized?
Reports cite behavior viewers could not accept and a bitter ending, while others praise it as a realistic ending. Reactions are divided.
Where can I watch it in Japan?
Exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.
How many episodes does it have?
14 episodes (plus one special).
π Sources
γ»wowKorea β "Seo Kang-joon's A Love Other Than Yours draws a flood of criticism for the finale" (Japanese)
Based on reports and public information as of November 5, 2026. Ratings and reactions are as reported and may change. Social-media comments are individual opinions, not the view of this site.