Kim Go Eun Reveals Why She Didn’t Choose Jo Igeon on Singles Inferno 5

Fans thought they had it figured out.
But Kim Go Eun just revealed the real reason behind her final decision on Singles Inferno 5, and it’s something no one fully expected.

During a recent appearance on BIGBANG member Daesung’s YouTube show Zip Daesung, Kim Go Eun finally addressed the question that has followed her since the finale: why she didn’t choose Jo Igeon.

And her answer has now opened an entirely new wave of curiosity.

Kim Go Eun and Jo Igeon stands together in a yellow flower field, smiling and posing for the camera. The man, wearing a black shirt and jeans, leans his head toward the woman's shoulder. The woman, in a floral dress, makes a peace sign with her hand.
Kim Go Eun and Jo Igeon / IG

“It Was the Overlapping Connection” — The Moment That Changed Everything

When asked directly about her final choice, Kim Go Eun didn’t hesitate to explain that the biggest factor was a “shared acquaintance.”

She revealed that this overlapping connection kept holding her back emotionally, even as her feelings for Jo Igeon grew stronger throughout the show.

“That was the biggest reason,” she said.
“Even when my feelings were growing, it felt like something kept putting on the brakes.”

The comment immediately shifted the narrative around their story.
What many fans had interpreted as hesitation or mixed feelings now seems tied to a very specific real-life factor.

Kim Go Eun wearing a beige jacket sits in a brightly colored room, engaging in conversation. Behind her are several books and decorative items on shelves.
Kim Go Eun / Zip Daesung

Fans Are Now Trying to Figure Out Who That “Person” Is

As soon as the clip was released, online communities and viewers began speculating about the identity of this “shared acquaintance.”

Some fans questioned whether it could be someone from their past, while others even suggested it might be connected to previous relationships.

Comments quickly flooded in:

  • “Who is this overlapping connection?”
  • “Could it be an ex?”
  • “This changes everything about their story…”

The mystery itself has now become one of the most talked-about topics among Singles Inferno 5 viewers.

Kim Go Eun with a bob haircut smiles while seated, wearing a tan jacket. In the background, there are colorful book spines and decorative items on a shelf.
Kim Go Eun / Zip Daesung

Their Story Didn’t End There

Despite not choosing each other in the final episode, Kim Go Eun and Jo Igeon’s story didn’t fully close.

In the Singles Inferno reunion released in February, the two met again, cleared up misunderstandings, and even agreed to meet outside the show.

Jo Igeon suggested going to see a movie together, while Kim Go Eun responded that she wanted to spend more time talking, leading to plans for a more personal meeting.

That moment alone reignited interest in their relationship and sparked ongoing “real couple” rumors.

Kim Go Eun and Jo Igeon, with the man looking thoughtful and the woman smiling radiantly, set against a natural background.
Kim Go Eun and Igeon / Netflix

Why This Still Matters to Fans

Singles Inferno has built its popularity on emotional realism, but moments like this blur the line even further between reality and what viewers see on screen.

Kim Go Eun’s explanation adds a layer of complexity that fans didn’t previously have access to.
It also explains why their chemistry felt unfinished rather than resolved.

With their continued interactions after the show and growing public curiosity, the question remains open:

Was this really the end of their story, or just the beginning outside the cameras?