The romantic journeys on Netflix‘s Single’s Inferno Season 5 reached their dramatic conclusion. After weeks of love triangles, intense Paradise dates, and emotional confessions, the final episode revealed which five couples chose to leave the island together and which contestants walked away alone. The finale, which premiered globally on February 10, 2026, delivered both expected pairings and major surprises that left even the show’s hosts in shock.
The Final Five Couples of Single’s Inferno Season 5
Five couples successfully matched and left the island together in the final selection. Their paths to that moment were filled with ups and downs.
Kim Min-ji and Song Seung-il were one of the season’s most popular pairs from the start. They faced challenges when Seung-il spent time with Choi Mina Sue and Min-ji chose Lim Su-been for a Paradise date. In the end, they found their way back to each other. Seung-il said, “I think I was the most myself whenever I was with Min-ji.” When they met for the final decision, Min-ji told him directly, “I like you,” a moment that made the hosts cheer.
Park Hee-sun and Lim Su-been also had a complicated journey. Their connection faced a significant test when Su-been shared a bed with Min-ji during a Paradise date, which Seung-il later revealed to Hee-sun. Su-been apologized, allowing Hee-sun to move past it. She explained that Su-been helped her open up and made Inferno feel like Paradise. They chose each other, leaving together.
Choi Mina Sue and Lee Sung-hun (Samuel Lee) connected early, bonding over their shared experience of living in the US and often speaking English together. Their path was not smooth, with Mina Sue exploring other connections and Sung-hun getting to know Hee-sun better. They ultimately reconnected. Mina Sue said Sung-hun brought out the best in her, while he shared that she held a special place in his heart.
Lee Joo-young and Kim Jae-jin matched after Joo-young faced a choice between two men. Youn Hyun-jae also picked her, stating she was the only one he liked the entire time. Jae-jin said he felt most compatible with Joo-young, explaining, “She really gets me, and she’s the one I find the prettiest.” Joo-young thanked Hyun-jae but chose Jae-jin, saying being with him felt natural and easy.
Kim Go-eun and Woo Sung-min formed the season’s most surprising final couple. Go-eun had the toughest decision, with three men—Shin Hyeon-woo, Woo Sung-min, and Jo I-geon—all choosing her. Many viewers expected a different outcome based on her screen time with others. Go-eun chose Sung-min, explaining that while she had great dates with I-geon, their conversations later felt less meaningful. She said Sung-min made her feel comfortable and cared for in subtle ways. “He took care of me in these subtle ways… He always found little ways to show how he felt about me,” she said.
Who Left Single’s Inferno Season 5 Alone?
Not every confession in the finale was returned. Some contestants made their choice but were not chosen in return, leaving the island single.
- Shin Hyeon-woo chose Kim Go-eun. During the finale, he admitted she always made his heart race. However, she selected Woo Sung-min.
- Youn Hyun-jae chose Lee Joo-young, stating she was the only person he had feelings for throughout the process. Joo-young chose Kim Jae-jin.
- Jo I-geon chose Kim Go-eun, believing they were on the same page. He was not selected.
- Ha Eun chose Kim Jae-jin, but he matched with Lee Joo-young.
- Ye Jin walked away without making a final choice.
Fan and Host Reactions to the Final Pairs
The finale results sparked immediate reactions from viewers and the show’s hosting panel. The unexpected pairing of Kim Go-eun and Woo Sung-min was a major talking point, with hosts expressing their shock at the outcome.
Online, fans celebrated the success of long-supported couples like Min-ji and Seung-il and Hee-sun and Su-been. The journey of Mina Sue and Sung-hun also received positive attention, especially after their early connection faced several obstacles.
Following the finale, fans have begun looking for clues about which couples might still be together after filming ended. Social media activity, such as Lee Sung-hun liking Choi Mina Sue‘s posts and interacting with supportive comments about her, has led to speculation that their connection may have continued off-screen.
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