Park Hee-sun And Lim Su-been Are The Only 'Single's Inferno 5' Couple Still Dating After The Reunion

Park Hee-sun and Lim Su-been Confirm They Are Still Together

Park Hee-sun and Lim Su-been walked out of the show as a couple, and the reunion confirmed they are still dating in real life . The duo confessed they went on five more dates after filming wrapped. Su-been shared that she tried to match Hee-sun’s vibe by respecting her parents’ curfew rules. They had about a month before Hee-sun left for the United States, and they made the most of that time together .

Throughout Season 5, Park Hee-sun and Lim Su-been stood out for their natural chemistry and steady progression. While other contestants navigated dramatic love triangles, the two quietly built a bond based on comfort and mutual understanding. Their calm yet undeniable tension became one of the season’s highlights .

Fans had long suspected they were a real-life couple from subtle post-show hints. The two made their relationship Instagram-official by sharing photos of Su-been giving Hee-sun a piggyback ride, posing side-by-side in front of a car, and sharing a selfie . Su-been wrote on her Instagram, “I think I forgot who I am as I was running towards my next goal like college, internship, job. It was a time to get away from reality for a while and focus only on my feelings and get to know myself.” She added, “Most of all, I am grateful for having made valuable connections that would have been difficult to meet if it wasn’t for Single’s Inferno 5” .

Accompanying one of her posts was a photo featuring Lim Su-been and Park Hee-sun together, which sparked even more speculation about their current relationship status . Notably, after the finale aired on February 10, a post on the account of a person known as a company representative from Lim Su-been’s agency showed Lim and Park watching the final episode together, fueling rumors of their relationship .

Kim Min-gee and Song Seung-il Confirm They Are Not Dating

Kim Min-gee and Song Seung-il were one of the most talked-about couples from the show, but the reunion brought disappointing news for their fans. During her interview, Kim Min-gee accepted that their relationship seemed one-sided once they got out of the show . They are not dating and labeled their relationship as “complicated.” Min-gee said that her love was “struck in inferno” .

In a solo interview with the production team, Min-gee said, “I have no regrets about my final choice. Even if I did it again, I would still choose Seung-il.” She paused and added, “I just feel a bit sorry. Seeing myself back then makes me feel pitiful” .

Song Seung-il was honest about his feelings as well. He admitted, “Watching the final selection scene again, I thought, ‘Song Seung-il really had no sincerity.’ I think I even said, ‘How embarrassing’ as I was walking over.” He also shared, “In reality, we only contacted each other a little bit,” indirectly admitting they never became a real-life couple .

Min-gee revealed they never went on any dates after the show. “It wasn’t really contact. It was more like me knocking on the door alone,” she said. Seung-il added, “Since we didn’t develop into a couple, I guess we’re like acquaintances? A slightly closer older sister and younger brother relationship.” Min-gee described their current status as “a bit ambiguous. It’s not like we’re colleagues. That connection has already been broken.” She ended with a bittersweet smile, saying, “The person I liked doesn’t seem to have come out of Inferno yet” .

Adding to the speculation, Kim Min-ji posted a lengthy message on her personal SNS on February 13, writing, “Watching the footage again made me relive the emotions of summer, and by the end, my heart felt somewhat settled” . She mentioned the entire cast by name—including Ye-jin, Go-eun, Hee-seon, Mina, Ju-young, Ha-eun, Brother Lee-geon, Seong-min, Hyun-je, Seung-il, Su-bin, Hyun-woo, Jae-jin, and Seong-hoon—but did not include a separate acknowledgment of Song Seung-il, further fueling rumors that their relationship did not progress after the show .

Choi Mina-sue and Lee Sung-hun Remain Good Friends

Choi Mina-sue and Lee Sung-hun did not date each other after leaving the inferno. Instead, they remained good friends . They stayed in touch, but because of their busy lives, they couldn’t meet up. The reunion showed them sitting next to each other, and at one point, Mina-sue threw a pillow on the ground and asked if they could take a break from filming .

The reunion also gave Mina-sue a chance to reconcile with Kim Min-gee. The two women had shown conflict on the show when both expressed interest in Song Seung-il. During a private conversation on the show, Min-gee told Mina-sue, “I think you don’t know yourself well,” which caused Mina-sue to break down in tears .

At the reunion, Kim Min-gee told Mina-sue, “Thank you for reaching out.” Mina-sue greeted her with a smile, and Min-gee said, “I was really sincere back then,” clearing up misunderstandings between them .

Meanwhile, witness accounts claiming to show Lee Sung-hun’s recent activities rapidly spread across domestic and international SNS and online communities. Photos released depicted Lee Sung-hun seemingly enjoying a date at an amusement park with a woman, showing a friendly atmosphere as they waited in line together for rides . When sitting on a bench, Lee Sung-hun naturally placed his hand on the woman’s leg, creating an intimate vibe. This led to speculation that the long-haired woman in the photos might be Lee Sung-hun’s actual girlfriend, further fueling the idea that he and Mina Sue Choi did not transition into a real-life couple .

Lee Sung-hun had deleted his personal SNS, making it impossible to confirm his current whereabouts, while Mina Sue Choi, who still operates her personal SNS, avoided commenting on the matter .

Lee Joo-young and Kim Jae-jin Keep Their Relationship Status Private

Lee Joo-young and Kim Jae-jin did keep in touch after the show, but they have not revealed whether they are still dating in real life . During the reunion, they made it clear they want to keep their relationship status private. This decision left fans curious, but the couple chose not to share further details about where they stand now .

Kim Go-eun and Woo Sung-min Remain Friends

Kim Go-eun and Woo Sung-min did not date each other after the show and instead remained friends . Go-eun was honest during her solo interview, saying she does not see herself with Sung-min in real life . Rumors suggest that Jo I-geon and Go-eun might be dating each other, though neither has confirmed this .

The Reunion Format and What Fans Are Saying

The Single’s Inferno Season 5 reunion is a six-episode event, and all episodes are currently available to stream on Netflix . This marks the first time in the franchise’s history that a reunion special streamed on Netflix itself rather than on YouTube . The production included one-on-one conversations and a group return to Paradise, where the cast played games and shared meals .

However, not all fans are happy with how the reunion turned out. Some viewers expressed disappointment with the editing. One fan wrote on MyDramaList, “MAN how UNDERWHELMING was THAT?! I was having fun in bed, eating some fruit, only to go like ‘where’s the next episode?’ because they really had to end it LIKE THAT?” .

The same fan pointed out that the only real couple match who shows potential is Hee-sun and Su-been, which is why they got most of the screen time. “Not complaining, but the way they edited it was quite off and ended abruptly,” they wrote. “The MT part was just so chaotic I got a migraine. SO much potential!” .

Another viewer commented on the Kim Min-gee and Song Seung-il situation, saying, “Min-gee was so sincere, it hurts to watch” . Some fans felt from the beginning that Seung-il’s heart wasn’t fully in it.

Panelist Hong Jin-kyung Apologizes to Choi Mina-sue

In a heartwarming moment off-screen, panelist Hong Jin-kyung shared photos from a group dinner with the cast and crew of Single’s Inferno 5. The pictures showed her bowing apologetically to Choi Mina-sue as others gathered around to record the moment on their phones .

In the early episodes of Single’s Inferno 5, Hong and the other panelists made many biting comments toward Mina-sue for her actions. Hong famously said “Enough is enough” when Mina-sue joked that she wanted to leave Inferno with two men. According to Hong in a later episode, the production team had asked the panelists to tone down their remarks, as they were becoming too harsh . The dinner photos confirmed that Mina-sue and Hong have made up, posing together with their thumbs up .

Producers Address Real-Life Couple Rumors

Directors Kim Jae-won, Kim Jung-hyun, and Park Su-ji, who produced Single’s Inferno 5, revealed during a meeting with domestic reporters on February 13, “There are many rumors that Single’s Inferno has no real-life couples. However, we can clearly say that, including this season, there are quite a few” .

Director Kim Jae-won also shared insights about the cast’s reluctance to publicly date, stating, “We always found it regrettable that cast members hesitated to date openly. Honestly, I don’t understand why they would hesitate after appearing on a dating show. When preparing for Season 5, we tried adding clauses to the contracts requiring public dating, but our lawyer advised it would be unconstitutional due to privacy rights. Therefore, during cast meetings, we persistently asked if they were willing to date publicly and selected those who agreed” .

He added, “Viewers are most curious about this, and the reunion aims to ask honestly and share answers. While details will be disclosed publicly, we asked all couples about their current relationships, and they provided sincere responses. Viewers will be able to confirm some of this through the broadcast” .

Where to Watch Single’s Inferno Season 5 Reunion

All six episodes of the Single’s Inferno Season 5 reunion are now streaming on Netflix. Viewers in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and India can watch the special with a Netflix subscription . The reunion brings closure to one of the most dramatic seasons of the hit Korean dating show, giving fans a final look at where their favorite contestants stand today.

Also Read: “She Doesn’t Deserve This” — Fans Furious at Seung-il as Min-gee Reveals Feelings Were One-Sided and She Got “Ghosted” After Single’s Inferno 5 Finale

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