Single’s Inferno S5 Male Contestants Face Harsh Criticism For Their Visuals!

They complained that the male cast were styled in ways that took away their charm or strength.

Single’s Inferno S5 Male Contestants Face Harsh Criticism For Their Visuals!
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Singles Inferno Season 5 kicked off with a bang, and fans have alreadypicked their favourites. However, many viewers are voicing strong disappointment with the male contestants. Many say that the men fall short of the high beauty standards set by the stunning female cast. Hence, it has ignited a heated debate online about appearance and overall visual balance on the show. Read on to know all about it.

Fans Voice Frustration Over Single’s Inferno S5 Male Contestants’ Underwhelming Visuals!

With the premiere of Single’s Inferno 5, the seven male contestants quickly came under the spotlight. Korean netizens reacted with surprise and frustration. Some pointed out a big gap between the stunning looks of the women and called them average or less appealing appearances among the men.

Viewers complained that the male cast seemed overly styled or groomed in ways that took away their charm or strength. Others joked that the photos looked more like plain portraits than glamorous shots expected from the show.

The entire discussion focused on how the men did not feel exciting or match the show’s usual level of attractiveness, even though fans know looks are just one part of the experience.

On the other hand, many people love their visuals. They called them perfect and dreamy guys and asked others to stop criticising them and making them feel bad.

Here is a closer look at the male participants this season.

Youn Hyun Jae and his Instagram ID is @presentuhee.

Song Seung Il: @thdtmddlf

Shin Hyeon and his Instagram ID is @sh1nhyunwoo.

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Kim Jae Jin: @jae________jin and his Instagram ID: @tjd_min1230

Lim Su Been, who does not have a public Instagram account.

Lastly, Lee Sung Hun, also called Samuel Lee, got embroiled in a cheating controversy and removed his account.

What are your thoughts?

Also Read: Why Are Viewers Calling Single’s Inferno S5 Star Mina Sue Choi A Mean Girl?

First Published: January 22, 2026 5:27 PM

Sneha Ghorai

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