‘Why aren’t the gurlies into him?’: Single’s Inferno season 5 fans ask why Youn Hyun-jae keeps getting left out despite being a ‘gentleman’
On social media, Youn Hyun-jae commands a strong following, making him one of the most popular male cast members of the season – a fact that makes his repeated lack of on-screen attention even more puzzling to viewers.
Episodes 8 through 10 of Single’s Inferno season 5 shook up the romantic dynamics, giving fans unexpected twists and love triangle drama. While viewers were glued to Choi Mina-sue’s awkward navigation between multiple connections, one contestant quietly captured attention for being consistently sidelined – Youn Hyun-jae.
Despite his charm and gentlemanly demeanour, many fans took to social media to ask the question on everyone’s mind: “Why aren’t the gurlies into him?”
Youn Hyun-jae has grabbed the attention of fans but not the female contestants. Credit: X|@Netflix_PH
Who is Youn Hyun-jae?
Youn Hyun-jae, 26, was born in 1999 and studied Sports Sciences at Chung-Ang University. He also studied abroad in China when he was younger. Beyond the show, he works at an IT company designing user interfaces for apps and websites while also conducting market research to stay ahead of trends.
Who is Youn Hyun-jae and all you need to know. Credit: X|@nahonjabondaFans may also recognize him from pageantry: he was the first runner-up at Mister International Korea 2024 and placed in the Top 11 at the 2024 Mister Global pageant in Thailand.
Beyond the show, he works at an IT company. Credit: X|@nahonjabondaOn social media, Youn commands a strong following with 62.2K followers on Instagram under @presentuhee, making him one of the most popular male cast members of the season – a fact that makes his repeated lack of on-screen attention even more puzzling to viewers.
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Fans wonder why Youn Hyun-jae keeps getting left out
Despite showing interest in fellow contestant Lee Joo Young, Youn Hyun-jae has often been overlooked. Lee Joo Young only took him once to Paradise, while spending most of her time with Kim Jae-jin.
Fans on X (formerly Twitter) have voiced their frustration, praising Youn’s respectful and thoughtful behaviour on the show. Many highlighted his Paradise date with Lee Joo Young, calling him a “gentleman,” yet questioning why that didn’t translate into more romantic attention from the women in the house.
Single’s Inferno season 5: love triangles and fan frenzy
Season 5 of Single’s Inferno has kept audiences guessing, with confirmed Paradise dates upending expectations and complicated love triangles fueling social media debates. Fans have eagerly speculated over shifting attractions, final pairings, and who might ultimately find love, with Youn Hyun-jae emerging as a fan favourite despite being consistently overlooked on screen.
The season finale, Episodes 11 and 12, is set to stream on Netflix on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 12:00 AM Pacific Time, 3:00 AM Eastern Time, 8:00 AM GMT, 1:30 PM IST, and 4:00 PM KST and JST, promising to resolve lingering questions and reveal whether Youn Hyun-jae will finally find his match.
