{"id":5115,"date":"2026-02-11T10:05:05","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T01:05:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bongonakpop.com\/?p=5115"},"modified":"2026-02-11T10:05:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T01:05:05","slug":"choi-min-soo-dubbed-villain-character-sparks-buzz-after-singles-inferno-5-finale-eyed-as-next-female-dex","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bongonakpop.com\/?p=5115","title":{"rendered":"Choi Min-soo, Dubbed &#8216;Villain Character,&#8217; Sparks Buzz After &#8216;Single&#8217;s Inferno 5&#8217; Finale, Eyed as Next &#8216;Female Dex&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Choi Min-soo \" height=\"772\" src=\"https:\/\/image.xportsnews.com\/contents\/images\/upload\/article\/2026\/0211\/1770768927890301.jpg\" width=\"550\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Choi Min-soo led the success of &#8216;Single&#8217;s Inferno 5&#8217;, drawing significant attention to her potential future activities in the broadcasting world. <\/p>\n<p>The final episode of Netflix&#8217;s reality show &#8216;Single&#8217;s Inferno 5&#8217; aired on the 10th. With five final couples emerging, interest and excitement surrounding the participants remain high even after the show&#8217;s conclusion.<\/p>\n<p>Choi Min-soo, in particular, gained attention as a self-proclaimed &#8220;villain character&#8221; on &#8216;Single&#8217;s Inferno 5&#8217; due to her unpredictable romantic pursuits and candid, bold remarks. This was evidenced by Good Data Corporation&#8217;s FUNdex, which ranked her first for two consecutive weeks in the first week of February in the TV and OTT non-drama cast popularity category.<\/p>\n<p>Her enchanting looks and confident demeanor, which captivated many male participants on &#8216;Single&#8217;s Inferno&#8217;, mirror the initial appearance of Dex. Dex famously leveraged his popularity from &#8216;Single&#8217;s Inferno&#8217; to expand his career as an actor in the broadcasting world after the show.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/image.xportsnews.com\/contents\/images\/upload\/article\/2026\/0211\/1770768945398481.jpg\" width=\"550\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Conversely, her management of relationships by showing interest in multiple suitors with ambiguous romantic lines, coupled with a perceived rude demeanor, draws parallels to Lee Gwan-hee&#8217;s actions on &#8216;Single&#8217;s Inferno&#8217;. Lee Gwan-hee, who also stood out as a &#8220;villain character,&#8221; reaffirmed his appeal by appearing in various programs after his season.<\/p>\n<p>Choi Min-soo&#8217;s future trajectory is also capturing public attention. She consistently sought opportunities in the broadcasting world, appearing in Channel A&#8217;s variety program &#8216;Rival: Penthouse&#8217; in 2022 and as Lee Jong-seok&#8217;s blind date in tvN&#8217;s weekend drama &#8216;Seocho-dong&#8217; last year.<\/p>\n<p>Given her current popularity and influence, Choi Min-soo has high potential to venture into various fields, leading to anticipation for her activities post-&#8216;Single&#8217;s Inferno 5&#8217;. There is growing curiosity about whether she can continue her broadcasting career as the next &#8220;female Dex.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Image source: Choi Min-soo&#8217;s account, Netflix<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choi Min-soo led the success of &#8216;Single&#8217;s Inferno 5&#8217;, drawing significant attention to her potential future activities in the broadcasting world. The final episode of Netflix&#8217;s reality show &#8216;Single&#8217;s Inferno 5&#8217; aired on the 10th. 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