Who is Choi Mina Sue and why is she the most controversial contestant on Single’s Inferno

Netflix’s popular reality dating show Single’s Inferno already has five seasons to date, and it’s easy to see why it continues to draw viewers in. While past seasons have been entertaining, Season 5 might just be one of the most buzzworthy yet, thanks to the drama contestants are bringing to the screen. One standout participant is none other than Choi Mina Sue.

Making an entrance

She quite literally turned heads in the first episode when contestants made their entrance into Inferno. Choi Mina Sue stood out in a bright yellow silk ZARA dress that quickly got everyone talking. The look was simple, but its flattering silhouette and her charming smile made an impression. Viewers were drawn to her beauty, down to earth personality, and seemingly innocent demeanour.

Complicated connections

As the season progressed, Mina Sue frequently found herself in hot water when it came to choosing the man she liked. While navigating romantic uncertainty is part of the show’s premise, viewers and even fellow contestants were taken aback by how often she appeared to shift her attention from one person to another despite previously affirming her feelings. Confused might be an understatement, and at the time of writing, it is still unclear where her affections truly lie.

To provide some context, Mina Sue initially showed interest in Lim Su-bin, whom she visited Paradise with for the first time. At that point, he expressed mutual feelings and seemed equally invested in their connection.

However, the spark did not last long. As contestants mingled around the campfire, Mina Sue surprised everyone during a game when she named Song Seung-il as her top choice despite him already building a connection with fellow participant Kim Min-gee. The revelation shocked both contestants and viewers alike, as the two had barely interacted. This moment set the tone for growing frustration toward her perceived indecisiveness.

And it did not stop there. As the show continued, Mina Sue expressed interest in other contestants, including Lee Sung-hun and Shin Hyeon-woo, while still maintaining some level of interest in both Lim Su-bin and Song Seung-il. This led to a wave of criticism online, with harsh comments flooding her social media pages, particularly Instagram, where users took aim at her behaviour.

Viewers weigh in

“Most hated person in this show of all seasons,” one comment read. Another said, “Pick me final boss. Damn girl, you make my blood boil.”

That said, not all reactions were negative. Some fans came to her defence, encouraging others not to judge her based solely on edited reality TV moments. One supporter wrote, “I love you girl, please ignore the negative comments, you’re perfect the way you are and nobody knows you more than yourself.”

Others pointed out that her presence contributed to Single’s Inferno’s entertainment value. “Don’t care what they say, you are the entertainment, Mina Sue,” another comment noted. And honestly, it is hard to deny that she played a major role in keeping viewers talking this season.

Silence amid the buzz

So far, Mina Sue has yet to release an official statement addressing the discourse surrounding her time on the show. Her last Instagram post was dated December 7, 2025. More recently, reports surfaced that a friend shared photos of her and mentioned that she has been reflecting on her behaviour.

With all the buzz surrounding both Single’s Inferno and Choi Mina Sue, viewers have become increasingly curious about her background. From her pageant success to her ventures in entertainment, here are some interesting facts to know about the 26-year-old student.

She was born in Australia

While she is South Korean by ethnicity, did you know that Mina Sue was born in Sydney, Australia, in 1999? She later moved to the United States to study at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she is currently pursuing a major in communications.

She was the winner of Miss Earth 2022

For the unacquainted, the Miss Earth competition focuses on environmental conservation, with the winner serving as a global ambassador for environmental causes for one year after taking home the crown. Choi Mina Sue also received a fully funded year of international travel and endorsement contracts.

She additionally served as a spokesperson for the Miss Earth Foundation, the United Nations Environment Programme, and WWF.

She finished seventh in another reality show

Following her Miss Earth 2022 win, Mina Sue participated in a reality show titled Battle for Tenancy: Penthouse. The programme is structured as a survival game where contestants stay in a multi storey building, and the higher their assigned floor, the greater their influence. She ultimately finished in seventh place.

She also appeared in K-dramas

Choi has since taken on small guest roles across several K-dramas, including the rom-com DNA Lover. During Single’s Inferno’s run, a past appearance of hers resurfaced and went viral. The clip was from the Viki drama Law in the City, where she starred opposite Lee Jong-suk. In the scene, their characters part ways after a blind date, and Lee’s character deletes her contact from his phone.

Her dog has its own Instagram page

If you have visited Mina Sue’s profile, you may have noticed her dog’s Instagram handle tagged in her bio. Her dog, Summer, appears to live a comfortable and pampered life based on the photos shared on the page, and you can also spot pictures of Summer together with Mina Sue.