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12 Former Single’s Inferno Stars Still Active in Showbiz Today

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<p>The <strong><em>Single’s Inferno </em></strong>craze shows no signs of slowing down, much to fans’ delight. Riding the wave of what many call the show’s best season yet, <strong>Season 5</strong>, a six-episode reunion of the cast was just released on <strong>Valentine’s Day</strong>, giving viewers even more of the drama they can’t get enough of.</p><p>Since its debut in December 2021, the <strong>Netflix </strong>reality dating show<em> </em>has captured the hearts of avid viewers, introducing over 60 singles across its seasons, each bringing stunning visuals and fascinating stories that keep the drama alive.</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DUrjgb5ia04/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A253444.00000000003%2C%22ls%22%3A253237%2C%22le%22%3A253237%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px;min-width:326px;padding:0px;position:absolute"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Season 5, in particular, featured several participants who were already making waves before joining the show, including beauty queens <strong>Park Hee-sun</strong> (<strong>Miss Korea 2024</strong> first runner-up) and <strong>Choi Mina-sue</strong> (<strong>Miss Earth 2022</strong>), TV announcer<strong> Ham Ye-jin</strong>, the<strong> Track and Field sensation Kim Min-gee</strong>, and actor <strong>Jo I-geon.</strong></p><p>And as we became curious about their life after their stint on S<em>ingle’s Inferno</em>, <strong>here are 12 former <em>Single’s Inferno</em> stars from season 1 to 4, who are still active in showbiz today.</strong></p><div><br/></div><div><strong><em>Single’s Inferno Season 1</em></strong></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Choi Si-hun</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771391827317[image] - 415613.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Choi Si-hun and Ailee&#x27;s wedding | Photo from @choi_hun2</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Choi Si-hun first captured hearts on <em>Single’s Inferno Season 1</em><em></em><strong><em></em></strong>, where his puppy-like charm and striking resemblance to<strong> Lee Jong-suk</strong> quickly made him a fan favorite.</p><p>Following his reality TV success, Si-hun expanded his career into acting, landing roles in several web dramas such as <strong><em>Romanced, I Ate Well Today, </em></strong>and <strong><em>The New Employee, </em></strong>steadily building his presence in the industry.</p><p>He later returned to the spotlight after confirming his relationship with South Korean powerhouse vocalist <strong>Ailee</strong>. The couple’s romance drew widespread attention, culminating in their marriage in early 2025.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Cha Hyun-seung</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771391766995[image] - 8677113_11zon.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @502bright</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Cha Hyun-seung quickly became a fan favorite during the show, thanks to his striking visuals and undeniable presence. Prior to his reality TV fame, he had already built an impressive career as a backup dancer for major K-pop acts, including<strong> SM Entertainment</strong> groups such as <strong>Girls’ Generation, EXO, </strong>and <strong>TVXQ</strong>.</p><p>He drew widespread attention for his sizzling on-stage chemistry with soloist <strong>Sunmi</strong> during performances of her hit track <strong>“Gashina,” </strong>where Hyun-seung appeared as her backup dancer.</p><p>Following the show, Hyun-seung continued performing alongside globally renowned K-pop groups while expanding into acting, notably appearing in the drama series <strong><em>No Mercy.</em></strong> He also joined the first season of Netflix’s Korean hit competition <strong><em>Physical: 100.</em></strong></p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Kang So-yeon</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771391970398[image] - 1465442.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @kangsoyeon__</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Kang So-yeon first captured public attention as a member of the now-disbanded coed group <strong>WE</strong> before rising to wider fame on<em> Single’s Inferno Season 1, </em>where she stood out for her striking physique and career as a fitness model.</p><p>Following her stint on the Netflix hit, So-yeon quickly became one of the show’s busiest alumni, booking appearances on major programs such as <strong><em>Queen of Wrestling</em></strong> and multiple seasons of <em><strong>Shooting Stars</strong></em> on <strong>SBS</strong>.</p><p>Beyond television, she expanded her portfolio by releasing her debut single<strong> “Loca Loca,” </strong>fronting several athleticwear campaigns, and competing in Season 2 of the Netflix phenomenon <strong><em>Physical: 100.</em></strong></p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Song Ji A </strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771392149756[image] - 505160.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @dear.zia</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Arguably one of the most talked-about stars to emerge from <em>Single’s Inferno</em>, Song Ji A captured viewers from her very first appearance. By the finale, she had the unwavering attention of three male contestants—<strong>Choi Si-hun, Cha Hyun-seung,</strong> and <strong>Kim Hyeon-joong</strong>—all of whom ultimately chose her.</p><p>Following the show’s massive success, Ji A became a sought-after guest on various television programs and quickly gained both domestic and international fame. Her meteoric rise, however, hit a setback when she faced controversy surrounding luxury-branded clothing and bags she had showcased.</p><p>After stepping back from the spotlight, Ji A has since returned with renewed focus, continuing to share lifestyle and fashion content on her <strong>YouTube</strong> channel <strong>The Freezia</strong>, now boasting around <strong>755,000 subscribers. </strong>She also remains the most-followed <em>Single’s Inferno c</em>ontestant on <strong>Instagram</strong>, with an impressive <strong>4.6 million followers.</strong></p><div><br/></div><div><strong><em>Single’s Inferno Season 2</em></strong></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Kim Jin Young</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771392499757Screenshot 2026-02-18 at 1.27.49 PM.png" style="width:700px;display:block" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @dex_xeb</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Before setting foot on <em>Single’s Inferno Season 2</em>, Kim Jin-young—widely known as <strong>Dex</strong>—was already carving out a name for himself in the entertainment scene. After completing his military service in 2020, he appeared on the military-themed web variety show <strong><em>Fake Men 2</em></strong> and, in the same year, joined <strong>MBC’s</strong> survival game program<strong><em> Bloody Game.</em></strong></p><p>His popularity surged following his stint on the hit Netflix dating show, turning him into a sought-after reality TV personality. Dex later returned for<strong><em> Bloody Game Season 2, </em></strong>where he earned the <strong>Rookie Male Entertainer Award</strong> at the <strong>2nd Blue Dragon Series Awards.</strong></p><p>He has since made guest appearances on several television programs, including <em><strong>The Zone: Survival Mission 3,</strong><strong> My Name Is Gabriel,</strong> </em>and<em> </em><strong><em>Zombieverse. </em></strong>Beginning with <em>Single’s Inferno Season 3,</em> Dex also became a regular panelist on the show.</p><p>Beyond hosting and variety appearances, Dex has expanded into acting, taking on roles in the series <strong><em>Tarot</em></strong> and <em><strong>The Defects.</strong></em> He is also set to make a special appearance in the highly anticipated second season of the hit drama <strong><em>Bloodhounds</em>.</strong></p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Lee So E</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771392736061[image] - 7152392.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @e._.soi</span></span></span></div><p>Before joining the second season of the reality hit, Lee So-e was a student at <strong>Hanyang University, </strong>where she majored in Theatre and Film with a focus on acting, a craft she would later use after <em>Single’s Inferno.</em></p><p>Following her reality TV breakthrough, Lee So-e transitioned seamlessly into acting, landing roles in popular dramas such as <strong><em>The First Responders </em></strong>and <em><strong>Motel California.</strong></em> She also made waves with appearances in blockbuster series and films, including <strong><em>Snowdrop, The Glory, </em></strong>and <em><strong>Love Untangled.</strong></em></p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Shin Seul Ki</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771392883837[image] - 4550622.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Shin Seul-ki during the 2025 SBS Drama Awards | Photo from @shinseulkee</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Known for her warm and approachable personality, Shin Seul-ki honed her artistic talents at <strong>Seoul Arts High School </strong>and graduated in 2023 with a degree in music, majoring in piano. But it was her appearance on <em>Single’s Inferno</em> that truly catapulted her into the spotlight.</p><p>Just a year after the Netflix show, Seul-ki signed an exclusive contract with<strong> Big Smile Entertainment</strong> and soon landed a breakout role in <strong>TVING’s</strong> hit drama <strong><em>Pyramid Game </em></strong>as <em><strong>Seo Do-ah,</strong></em> the Class 5-2 president and game moderator.</p><p>Her rising acting career continued with roles in popular series like <strong><em>For Eagle Brothers, The Haunted Palace,</em></strong> and <em><strong>Would You Marry Me.</strong></em> Already making waves in the industry, Seul-ki has earned multiple accolades, including<strong> Best New Actress </strong>at the <strong>2025 KBS Drama Awards </strong>and <strong>Best Supporting Actress</strong> in a Miniseries Romantic Comedy Drama at the<strong> 2025 SBS Drama Awards.</strong></p><div><br/></div><div><strong><em>Single’s Inferno season 3</em></strong></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Yun Ha-bin</strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771393010696[image] - 8064542.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @yunhxvin</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>After making waves on<em> Single’s Inferno Season 3,</em> Yun Ha-bin has smoothly transitioned into acting, landing roles in both dramas and films.</p><p>He starred as a lead in the drama series <strong><em>Our D-Day </em></strong>and<em><strong> The Jade Ring of Love</strong></em>, and later made special appearances in fan-favorites <strong><em>My Demon, The Midnight Studio,</em></strong> and <em><strong>Dreaming of a Freaking Fairytale.</strong></em></p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:left"><strong><em>Single’s Inferno season 4</em></strong></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Park Hae-rin</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771393076799[image] - 8928853.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @qkrgofls</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Before earning the title of “game-changer” on <em>Single’s Inferno Season 4,</em> Park Hae-rin first made a name for herself as a pre-debut idol. She trained for years under <strong>JYP Entertainment, MNH Entertainment,</strong> and <strong>Play M Entertainment,</strong> even competing on the survival show <strong>MIXNINE</strong>, though success eluded her.</p><p>In October 2018, she was tapped as a candidate for the girl group <strong>WEEEKLY</strong> but opted to leave before the final lineup was set. By 2020, she appeared on <strong><em>I Can See Your Voice 7, </em></strong>revealing she had moved on from her idol ambitions.</p><p>After her reality show breakout, Park Hae-rin fully embraced acting, starring in films like <strong><em>Tarot</em></strong> and <strong><em>Haunted House, </em></strong>as well as the drama series <strong><em>Nice to Not Meet You. </em></strong>She’s also set to join<strong> Ji-soo a</strong>nd <strong>Seo In-guk </strong>in the upcoming drama<strong><em> Boyfriend On Demand.</em></strong></p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Jang Theo</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771393191656[image] - 621099.jpeg" style="width:700px;display:block;height:auto" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @tachyonproject</span></span></span></div><p>Even before stepping onto <em>Single’s Inferno,</em> Jang Theo had already built a resume in film and television. Between 2019 and 2021, he appeared in supporting roles on series like <strong><em>Miss Independent Ji Eun Season 2, Romance, Talking, A Man in a Veil, </em></strong>and<em><strong> The King of Tears, Lee Bang Won.</strong></em></p><p>On <em>Single’s Inferno</em>, Theo quickly became a fan favorite, winning hearts with his outgoing charm and memorable gestures toward his first Paradise date, <strong>Lee Sian.</strong></p><p>Since the show, he’s been steadily growing his acting career and is set to headline the upcoming film<strong><em> Finding Santos.</em></strong></p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Yuk Jun Seo</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771393312939[image] - 3157286.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @6dory</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Yuk Jun Seo was one of the most buzzed-about contestants on <em>Single’s Inferno Season 4, </em><strong></strong>making headlines not only for the drama-filled show but also for his role in the complicated four-person love quadrangle.</p><p>Before joining the reality hit, he appeared in Netflix’s popular series <strong><em>Sweet Home Seasons 2</em></strong> and <em><strong>3</strong></em>, portraying the character <strong>Bang Jin Ho.</strong></p><p>Since his reality TV breakthrough, Jun Seo has continued to follow his artistic passions, hosting a solo exhibition titled <strong>Cranium</strong> at<strong> Geumho Albert Cultural Space</strong> in Seoul in January 2025. He also stepped back into the TV spotlight as a contestant on the program <strong><em>I Am Boxer,</em></strong> which featured fellow <em>Single’s Inferno</em> alum Dex as host.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Lee Sian</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771393446877[image] - 2901961.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @youseeany</span></span></span></div><p>Arguably the breakout star of <em>Single’s Inferno </em>Season 4, Lee Sian had already made waves in the K-pop world as a contestant on hit survival shows<strong><em> Idol School </em></strong>and <strong><em>Produce 48</em></strong>, narrowly missing a spot in the final groups.</p><p>On the Netflix hit, Sian captured viewers’ attention with her dramatic love quadrangle involving <strong>Yuk Jun Seo, Jang Theo,</strong><em></em> and<strong> Kim Jeong Su</strong>, ultimately leaving Inferno alongside Jun Seo.</p><p>Since then, she has been a sought-after guest on shows like <strong><em>Sixth Sense: City Tour Season 2 </em></strong>and <strong><em>Newbie in the Club.</em></strong> Beyond TV, Sian has carved out a name as a fashion and beauty influencer, recently attending<strong> Chloé’s Winter 2025</strong> runway at <strong>Paris Fashion Week.</strong></p><div><br/></div><p>Lead photos from <strong>@dear.zia, @dex_xed, </strong>and <strong>@shinseulkee</strong></p>

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Lance Joseph Martinez

Published February 18, 2026 04:20 PM PHT

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Updated February 23, 2026 08:36 AM PHT

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