‘Single’s Inferno 5’ Choi Min sue — Viewers Rediscover Her Surprise Past Opposite Lee Jong-suk

Before capturing attention on Netflix’s Single’s Inferno 5, Choi Min sue had already crossed paths with a major K-drama star and fans are only realizing it now.

A Scene From the Past Is Going Viral Again

Online communities recently resurfaced a short but memorable scene featuring Choi Min-su from tvN’s drama Seocho‑dong. In the episode, she appeared as the blind date of lawyer Ahn Joo-hyung, portrayed by Lee Jong‑suk.

Though her screen time was brief, the moment has gained renewed attention following her rise on Single’s Inferno 5, prompting viewers to connect the dots.

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The Blind Date That Didn’t Go Anywhere

In the drama, Choi Min-su plays a confident and forward blind-date partner. When Lee Jong-suk’s character politely ends the meeting with, “I’ll contact you again,” she responds with a bold, hopeful line: “Please, please do.”

The scene concludes with a quiet but decisive twist his character deletes her number, signaling the end of the potential romance. While the role was small, her natural delivery, composed presence, and expressive facial acting left a subtle impression on audiences.

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From Supporting Role to Reality-Show Spotlight

Now, with her appearance on Single’s Inferno 5, Choi Min-su is seeing her earlier acting work reexamined by a much wider audience. Fans are praising how seamlessly she transitioned from scripted drama to unscripted reality, noting that her on-screen confidence feels consistent across both formats.

As her past roles continue to resurface, curiosity is growing around what’s next whether that means a return to acting, more variety appearances, or something entirely new.

One thing is clear: Choi Min-sue’s journey didn’t start on Single’s Inferno and viewers are only just beginning to catch up.