Choi Mina Sue, a Miss Earth 2022 winner and one of the most talked-about people on the current season of Single’s Inferno, has shared a private moment about her changing emotions. In a conversation with fellow contestant Lee Sung-hoon, she opened up about how her feelings shift from day to day. This moment is a key part of the big online discussion about her actions on the popular Netflix dating show, where viewers call her indecisive and accuse her of flirting with multiple men at once.
Choi Mina Sue’s Constantly Changing Top Picks on the Show
From the first episodes of Single’s Inferno Season 5, Mina Sue’s focus has not stayed on one person. Her list of favorite men changed often, based largely on who was giving her attention at that moment. Her actions have repeatedly surprised the other contestants and the panel of experts watching the show.
In one episode, she traveled to the special “Paradise” resort with Lim Su-been and seemed jealous when he spent time with another woman, Park Hee-sun. Later, she gave candy to Lee Sung-hoon, showing interest in him. The confusion grew during a campfire game. When asked who she wanted to go to Paradise with next, she did not choose Su-been or Sung-hoon. Instead, she whispered to Woo Sung-min, “Can you go with me next time?”. This was confusing because she had earlier ranked Lee Sung-hoon as her top pick and Woo Sung-min as third.
The show’s panelists could not understand her choices. Lee Da-hee, a panelist, said, “I would understand if she chose Sung Hun, who was clearly her top pick. But suddenly choosing Sung Min is hard to predict”. Mina Sue later told producers she started to develop feelings for another contestant, Song Seung-il, after he also gave her candy. Her frequent changes left the panel in disbelief, with members like Dex and Kyuhyun reacting with shock.
A Private Talk: Mina Sue Admits Her Feelings Shift Daily
The conversation between Mina Sue and Lee Sung-hoon happened as tensions grew in the inferno camp. After feeling upset by Lim Su-been’s attention to Park Hee-sun, Mina Sue was not feeling well and even fainted. She later vented her frustrations to Lee Sung-hoon.
During their talk, she explained her complex situation with the other women. She mentioned that Kim Min-gee seemed unhappy when she talked to Song Seung-il, who Min-gee likes. Mina Sue said she tries to be kind and not interfere, but finds it difficult. “I want to talk to Su Been, but I know Hee Sun relies on him a lot,” she told Sung-hoon. “So that’s why I just let them talk instead of budging between their relationship”.
It was in this vulnerable moment that she made a clear statement about her own emotions. She confessed to Lee Sung-hoon, “My feelings change every single day”. This honest admission helps explain the behavior that has confused so many viewers. She described Lim Su-been’s focus on Park Hee-sun as “calculated and almost fake,” and said it made her feel “unattractive”.
How Fans Are Reacting to Mina Sue’s Behavior Online
The release of episodes 5, 6, and 7 on January 27 made the online conversation about Mina Sue much bigger. Many viewers have expressed frustration with her indecisiveness and what they see as inconsistent behavior.
A common opinion online is that she acts like a “pick-me” girl, someone who seeks attention. Viewers criticize her for wanting to explore connections with multiple men but seeming upset when those men talk to other women. One viewer on X (formerly Twitter) commented, “Mina is the definition of insecure and selfish. I doubt she likes any of them but rather loves the idea of having them hover around her”. Another wrote, “Mina Sue is insufferable. The way she has been trying to tell everyone that she is bothered because Subeen ditched her for Heesun. Excuse me? This happened bc she humiliated him first”.
Some fans also felt she was not being considerate of the other women. One user pointed out the contradiction in her actions: “Girl!! You had a problem with Heesun talking to Subeen. You know Mingee likes Seungil & she has seen you flip-flopping every now & then”.
A Friend’s Defense Points to TV Editing
As the criticism increased, a friend of Choi Mina Sue came to her defense online. Jasmin Selberg, who is Miss International 2022, said Mina Sue is playing a role created by the show’s producers and editors.
“Iโve known Mina for some years now. I see how her role in Single’s Inferno might have a bad look on her as a person. Itโs a show meant for entertainment,” Selberg wrote on Instagram. “As in any entertainment show, each person in the cast receives a roleโฆ Yโall are absolutely permitted to voice your opinions about her role in the show. But coming for her as a person is too much”.
Selberg asked people to separate the edited TV character from the real person. “The Mina I know is a very fun, loving and caring friendโฆ The role which was given to her from the directors and editors does not represent her as a person”. She also warned about the real harm of online bullying.
Some viewers are considering this perspective, wondering how much the editing affects the story. Others feel her actions, like eye-rolls and specific comments, are too consistent to be completely manufactured by editing.
Cultural Background and the Pressure of Competition
Some fans trying to understand Mina Sue point to her unique background. She is 27 years old and was born in Sydney, Australia. She lived there until age seven and then grew up in South Korea, Canada, the U.S., and China. She studied communications at the University of Illinois and is the first Korean winner of Miss Earth.
This international upbringing might explain a different approach to dating compared to others on the show. One online comment suggested the cultural environment in Korea might feel more “conservative and fast-paced” than what she is used to. Others note that as a former beauty queen, she might see the show as a competition to “win”. Alternatively, she might simply be exploring her options naturally in a short-term dating environment.
Her confession to Lee Sung-hoon about her daily changing feelings shows the genuine pressure and confusion she feels. Whether seen as strategic, indecisive, or simply exploring, her journey continues to be a central story in Season 5.
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