As the latest season of Single’s Inferno has unfolded, viewers have already picked out their favorites and least favorites.
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One of the most controversial contestants is Choi Mina Sue, South Korea’s first Miss Earth winner and a model based in the US. Initially, fans seemed to like Mina and said her penchant for “drama” made the show much more entertaining compared to past seasons.
Choi Mina Sue | Netflix
Opinions have since changed, with some even labeling her a “pick me.”
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However, recently surfaced photos of her pre-show visuals have gone viral online.
As a beauty queen and while on the show, Choi Mina Sue has a more feminine image with long hair.
| Miss Earth | Netflix
In photos recently surfaced from her Facebook page, Mina’s hair is cut short and she is wearing more comfortable appearing outfits that lean more masculine. The images appear to be dated from 2023, after her Miss Earth pageant win.
| Choi Mina Sue’s Facebook | Choi Mina Sue’s Facebook | Choi Mina Sue’s Facebook
These resurfaced photos have gone viral, with many netizens expressing surprise over her appearance. Some even joked that her visuals, comparable to a boy group member, changed how they saw her on the show.
MINA SUE CHOI??????#minasuechoi#choiminasue#singlesinferno5 pic.twitter.com/rim9QGjE35
— athena (@suiyuanerlian) February 4, 2026
Oh damn she’s more handsome than all of the men combined https://t.co/cnJp11LqK5
— loon (@nattarralvr) February 4, 2026
GIRL FORGET ABOUT MEN AND CHOOSE ME https://t.co/WjgDsWMHH7
— ajxheuwijdjsjajdkkx (@NERDL0VR) February 4, 2026
you know what i actually take back everything i said abt her #singlesinferno5 https://t.co/etH4fllGNf pic.twitter.com/za5zM54lSJ
— ٍ (@sanniemeal) February 5, 2026