Popular media personality Toke Makinwa has humorously revealed that she canceled a date to indulge in her love for a Korean drama series.
The fashion icon, who recently expressed her openness to giving marriage another chance, shared the candid moment on X (formerly Twitter). In the post, Toke playfully mentioned that she opted for an evening of relaxation with her favorite K-drama instead of going on the scheduled date.
She chose to watch the K-drama *Captivating the King*, a decision she expressed without regret. She joked about the expectations and pressure that come with modern dating, comparing it to an interview, which many people can relate to in today’s dating world. She wrote:
“I cancelled a date tonight cos of K drama, 😂😂😂😂. I hope he doesn’t see this o but dates these days be like interview, ma bimi ni jamb questions Jo 😂 let me watch ‘Captivating the King’ in peace.”
Her post quickly went viral, sparking a wave of reactions from fans who appreciated her humor and shared their own experiences of choosing personal enjoyment over the sometimes uncomfortable pressures of dating. Toke’s humor and love for Korean entertainment resonated with many who understood the desire to escape into a good drama rather than deal with the small talk of a date.
One @ifetemini wrote, “😂😂😂😂😂. Canceled one yesterday with the excuse that I need to rest . Tire of answering ‘what’s your favorite colour’ 😥🥲😭😭😭. If we are not going to dance or do outside activities, don’t call me. We go again with the favorite colour question next year dakun😂😂😂.”
Another user, @Classymsmide reacted, “That series will totally Captivate you till the end and let your tissue paper be close by.”
Toke's post has sparked a larger conversation about the pressures of modern dating and the comfort that comes with enjoying personal interests, like K-dramas, without the weight of societal expectations. She has since been commended for her candidness and the relatable nature of her experience. As for the date she skipped? It seems the K-drama was a clear winner!
