Mina Sue Choi is under intense public scrutiny due to her behaviour in the first four episodes of the show. Here's all about the 'Single's Inferno 5' contestant's reaction to the controversy.
Single's Inferno officially returned for its fifth season on January 20, 2026, almost a year after its last instalment. It is a hit South Korean reality dating series on Netflix where attractive singles search for love while stranded on a deserted island, which they call 'Inferno'. As the first four episodes of Single's Inferno Season 5 premiered, controversy had already started brewing around the contestants. One of the most popular female participants, Mina Sue Choi, faced criticism for her behaviour in the show. Amid that, she has made a social media move that fans have seen as a reaction to the backlash.
Mina Sue Choi is facing significant backlash following the premiere of Single's Inferno Season 5. While initially a fan favourite, viewers have criticised her for several behaviours, leading many to label her the season's 'pick me girl'. Viewers have slammed her for frequently switching between multiple male contestants, such as Lim Su Bin, Lee Sung Hun, and Song Seung Il. Some fans noted that she expressed interest in one person, but moments later shifted to another if that person showed interest in her. Some viewers developed a prejudice towards Mina Sue Choi right from the beginning of the show.
During selection rounds, Mina forgot contestants' names, which some viewers found disrespectful. Some netizens have accusing her of not being a 'girls girl' and prioritising male attention over her friendships with other female contestants. Specifically, viewers were upset when she pursued Seung Il, despite her close friend, Kim Min Jo, stating he was her top choice. Another instance that drew criticism towards Mina Sue Choi was her date with Su Bin. During the date, she stated her ideal type is someone who "sticks with one person," yet viewers felt her own behaviour on the show was the exact opposite.
As of January 24, 2026, Mina Sue Choi's response to the online backlash has primarily focused on managing her social media presence to shield herself from harassment. The hate train grew so intense that Mina briefly turned off her Instagram comments to prevent malicious and brutal comments on her posts. Notably, she did it shortly after the show's premiere, leading fans to connect the Instagram activity with her reaction to the backlash. Despite the criticism, some supporters have defended her, arguing that she is simply playing the game and fulfilling the show's purpose of exploring different options and providing interesting content for viewers.
Born on February 22, 1999, Mina Sue Choi is a communication student, beauty pageant titleholder, and media personality who gained international recognition as the first South Korean winner of Miss Earth 2022. The 26-year-old was also the first Korean to win any of the Big Four international beauty pageants. In addition to Single's Inferno 5, she competed in the 2022 survival game show, Battle for Tenancy: Penthouse, finishing in seventh place. Following her Miss Earth win, she served as a global ambassador for environmental conservation, working with organisations such as the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the WWF.
The aim of Single's Inferno is for young, single contestants to choose the fellow contestant they are romantically interested in and go on lavish dates with them, in a place called 'Paradise'. There, they can enjoy five-star dining and are allowed to disclose their ages and professions to one another. To earn a chance to fly or sail to 'Paradise', participants must complete challenges in 'Inferno'. Following that, if two contestants have mutual feelings for each other and pick each other for dates, they are taken to a luxurious hotel in 'Paradise'. Those who are not chosen by anyone stay in 'Inferno'.
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