05x01 - Episode 1

[bunniefuu]

[suspenseful music playing]

[Master] There is
a rather unusual island here.

[woman 1]
Wait, we have to find all of them?

-[man 1] You're lying.
-[man 2] We have to get the water too.

[woman 2] It's turned into a hike.

[woman 3] Are we slaughtering chickens?

[man 3] Hang on.
Do you think the food is in the water?

[grunts]

[upbeat music playing]

[Master] People from all walks of life
gather on this island.

[man 4] Such a sexy guy.

Maybe too unconventional.

I guess you gotta kiss her.

[Master] They'll show all types of love.

I've been wanting to talk.

[woman 2] Shall we sleep together?

[man 4] I wish, but there's a camera here.

[man 3] So when did you
fall in love with me?

[woman 4] It wasn't obvious?

[Master] They'll play all types of games.

[man 2] I'm gonna win this no matter what.

[man 5] I just thought,
"If I don't get first place, it's over."

[woman 1] This situation's nuts.

[woman 3] I think
I might take first place.

[Master] And they'll feel
all types of emotions.

[man 5] Are some girls two-timing us here?

[woman 4] Why would I?
We only went there once.

[woman 3] How cute is that?

[woman 5] I feel like my feelings change
every single day, every moment.

[Master] But there is one thing
that never changes.

Our couples will head off to Paradise…

[woman 3] I kinda have this rule that
I can only get drunk four times a year.

So that could be today.

[woman 1] I'm not sexy.

-[man 4] You're very sexy.
-[woman 1 laughs]

[Master] …and the singles
will be left behind in Inferno.

[woman 2] Does he think I'm already his?

[man 3] I really hate this situation.

[woman 5] I can't get them out of my head.

Do I have to flirt with all of them?

Like, "She's so easy."

[Master] Will they be able to couple up
and escape this very unusual island?

[woman 2] I genuinely love him.

We could actually have a relationship
when we leave here.

[Master] This is the hottest inferno
the world has ever seen.

Single's Inferno.

SINGLE'S INFERNO

HANHAE, KIM JIN-YOUNG, HONG JIN-KYUNG,
LEE DA-HEE, KYUHYUN

It's back.

Like a warm fire here
to melt through this icy winter,

Single's Inferno is back
and hotter than ever.

This year, Single's Inferno
has reached its fifth season

after starting Season 1
all the way back in 2021.

Whoa.

[Jin-kyung] The first Netflix Korean show
to reach that milestone.

Yes, that's something to celebrate.

We can give ourselves a round of applause
and feel proud about that achievement.

So we kicked the season off
with that video,

and the dialogues become
a lot more forward.

-That's true.
-[Jin-kyung] Yeah.

When it comes to physical contact…
We all just saw those bed scenes.

Oh my gosh.

-Are those bed scenes a given now?
-Seems they are, doesn't it?

Wow. Back in my day,
we couldn't even imagine doing that stuff.

-You can actually say that now.
-Back then, everyone was separated.

It seems the defining characteristic
of Season 5

is the unprecedented frankness
from the singles.

-Wow.
-[Hanhae] Exciting.

The impact of the Truth Game
has been really huge.

Well, now I think we should just relax
and watch this new season

and get immersed in the show together.

-[Hanhae] We're also viewers.
-[Da-hee] That's right.

[intense music playing]

-[Hanhae] It's a guy. Oh.
-Here they come.

-Strong impression.
-[Kyuhyun] His shoulders jump out.

Hello, my name is Youn Hyun-jae.

Honestly, I haven't felt very excited
about anything lately,

so I've come to Inferno
to feel that spark again.

I would say that my ideal type
is a youthful, sweet, and genuine woman.

So, if I meet someone like that
on this show,

then I'll definitely pursue her
until the end.

I do get asked for my number
very often, actually.

I've had a lot of women
chase me and want me.

I work out as much as I can,
and I get very competitive with sports.

So, if there are any games
that require physical strength,

I think I'll win them all.

-Korea must have good feng shui.
-I mean…

Why are there
so many good-looking men and women?

[Hanhae]
Production's great at finding them.

[thrilling music playing]

Hello. My name is Song Seung-il.

I'd say that I'm extremely competitive.

I hate losing
to the point where I can't even sleep well

after I've lost at something.

I try really hard to win.

I put a lot of effort
into the whole process.

-[Jin-young] Wow.
-I like that.

-He's so, um…
-Unni.

-I'm so sorry. I'll restrain myself.
-No, no, it's fine.

I'm not the type
to get easily hooked on someone,

but whenever I have and I've gone for it,
I don't think I've ever failed.

I always seem to get whoever I want.

Hello.

-Nice to meet you.
-[Seung-il] You too.

-They're polar opposites.
-[Jin-young] Right?

-Different types.
-[Kyuhyun] Yeah.

[bright music playing]

-[Jin-kyung gasps]
-Wow, she's so…

-[Hanhae] She's like a mannequin.
-Like a Barbie doll.

-[Kyuhyun] Yeah.
-[Jin-young] I was just thinking that.

-She's giving off Son Yeon-jae vibes.
-[Hanhae] She really does.

Hello.

-Hello.
-Hello.

-Hello.
-[woman] Hello.

[intriguing music playing]

-So she sat…
-He lost, right?

She made it 1-0 already,


Hello, my name is Park Hee-sun.

I see myself
as someone who is quite proactive.

If there's something I want to do,
I have to go for it.

I really enjoy dancing
and getting attention,

so that's why I was on the cheerleading
team in middle school and high school.

I learned a lot of great moves back then,
and I haven't lost any of them.

I do get approached by guys a lot.

When I'm walking down the street,

I would say I get maybe one
every three steps or so.

It must take her an hour
to walk 100 meters.

-[laughing] How does she get home?
-[Hanhae] What a hassle for her.

Unfortunately, so far,
I haven't really met

anyone of the opposite sex
that I like that much.

So I really want to meet someone
on Single's Inferno

and take the first step.

Listen, a lot of people get this wrong.

-They assume these bios are scripted.
-Mmm-hmm.

But the production team
doesn't get involved in this at all.

Basically, these contestants
are something else.

You need to have a certain flair
and high self-esteem to be on the show.

[Kyuhyun] You need to have a healthy ego.

Because those are the kinds
of people who come on here.

[suspenseful music playing]

Hello, my name is Shin Hyeon-woo.

I'm confident when it comes to games.

I believe that I can hold my own
in terms of physicality and aura.

So he's confident
in his physical strength.

[Kyuhyun] This guy's pure testosterone.

[Hyeon-woo] I would say that

the reaction I get the most
from older women is that I'm cute.

WHY DO THEY SAY THAT YOU'RE CUTE?

They never tell me, though.

They always like to keep me in the dark.

I'm someone who believes in fate,

so I'm really hoping that I'm able to meet
someone who's meant for me

on Single's Inferno.

[exhilarating song playing]

♪ How do you like me now? ♪

Hello, my name is Kim Go-eun.

And I would say that

I have a cat-like appearance
with a puppy-like personality.

On the surface,
I may look difficult and prickly,

but once you get to know me,
I am quite affectionate and warm.

In terms of my features,
there's honestly nothing that I dislike.

My eyes, my nose, and lips
are all attractive,

but my nose is definitely my favorite.

Her side profile is a work of art.

-She does have a cat face.
-[Kyuhyun] Seriously, wow.

I've always been in relationships,

so I'm not used to being single
like I am right now.

If I meet someone on Single's Inferno
who can sh**t Cupid's arrow into my heart,

I'll gladly escape my single status.

Bang!

[chuckles]

Hello.

Hello.

Hello.

-None of the guys can hide their feelings.
-Yeah, they really can't help it.

Hello.

Hello.

[Go-eun giggles]

[all laughing]

-Hang on. I have a question.
-[Da-hee] That laugh, though.

Right at the end,
what was that "hmph" thing that she did?

See, the thing here is that
there's nothing particularly funny,

but she keeps giggling.

It felt like she was forcing it.

[captivating music playing]

What's your name?

I'm Kim Go-eun.

-[Seung-il] Go-eun?
-Yes. Mmm-hmm.

I'm Song Seung-il. Seung-il.

-Seung-i?
-"Il." Not "i," it's "il."

[Go-eun] "Il"?

-"Seung-il," ah. Nice to meet you.
-And you're Go-eun.

Go-eun. Go-eun. Right.

[chuckles]

["Habanera" by Georges Bizet playing]

-Whoa, looking chill and confident.
-We've never had anyone walk in like that.

-[Jin-young] He's out for a stroll.
-I know.

Hello, my name is Kim Jae-jin.

I often get told that
I'm a little immature,

but then I also get told
that I'm quite mature.

I always get both.

I don't know how anyone can be described
as both, but yeah, that's me, I guess.

-What's with that pose?
-[Kyuhyun chuckles]

-He's not a model.
-[Jin-kyung] He's not.

[Jin-kyung laughs]

[Jae-jin] My attractive qualities
are being affectionate and humorous.

Plus, I have that whole "He looks cold
but is actually warm" contrast going on.

I will approach
every single moment in Single's Inferno

with honesty and sincerity.

Let's go.

Is he from royalty?

-From royalty?
-[all laughing]

-Ahem!
-[Hanhae] Like a historical reenactment.

Come forth!

[chuckling] He looks like
he's out for a stroll.

Hello.

[scattered laughter]

-[Hanhae] What?
-What the…

-[Jin-kyung] Why's he going to the well?
-Why's he doing that?

Is he seriously doing that?

This kinda feels like he's made
a choice already by sitting there.

I think he was trying to decide
between the two of them.

He just squeezed in between them.

[bright music playing]

Hello, I'm Ham Ye-jin.

Those who are meeting me
for the first time…

Mmm… I would say that people see me
as a nice girl who's quiet and wholesome,

just like the character Lady Ye-jin on TV.

But once you get to know me
on a personal level,

I'm really quirky, open, and affectionate.

So I'm a girl who gets more intriguing
the more you get to know her.

I've never actually flirted with a guy

because all I need to do

is make eye contact
with someone when I talk to them,

and things seem to go well for me.

Like this. [chuckles]

-Hello.
-[Hee-sun] Hello.

[Go-eun] Hello.

-[Hee-sun] What's your name?
-Oh, my name's Ham Ye-jin.

Oh, Seung-il has
a really thick head of hair.

He'll never have to worry about hair loss.

-It's a blessing.
-[Jin-kyung] Wow.

[Seung-il] Someone's coming.

[thrilling music playing]

Hello, my name is Woo Sung-min.

I'm not the type to have
fiery, passionate relationships.

I tend to have more calm, comfortable ones
that are more like friendships,

so my relationships
usually last a long time.

DO YOU OFTEN GET ASKED OUT?

Uh, no, that's never happened.

No girl's asked me out.
I always make the first move.

The kind of person
I want to meet on Single's Inferno

is someone I can vibe with
and have great banter with.

Hello.

[intense music playing]

Someone's here.

-[Seung-il] It's a woman.
-[Hee-sun] Mmm-hmm.

She has a very confident walk.

-[Jin-young] Is she a tomboy?
-Definitely.

-[Jin-young] Yeah, she definitely is.
-[Kyuhyun] Totally.

My name is Kim Min-gee.

-Oh. Ah.
-[Hanhae] Hang on a sec. She's famous.

-Oh, is she?
-Who is she?

She's a famous track athlete.

[Kyuhyun] Track goddess.

My name is Kim Min-gee.

I would say that my personality
is very cheerful and affectionate,

contrary to the cold appearance
that I know I give off.

I'm super athletic, so I honestly think
I'll be able to nail everything.

I'll probably even beat
the male contestants.

I'm planning to hide that part.

My dating style is to just
go straightforward if I like someone.

And I'll keep knocking
and banging at their door

until they open it for me.

Like… Open up!

I'll just keep knocking
until they open the door and let me in.

And if I really like someone,
I won't give up on them.

It's been a while
since I've been in a relationship.

That's why I've come on the show,

so I can meet someone
and feel that romantic spark again.

I don't know if there'll be anyone
who can give me butterflies, though.

Hello.

Hello.

[Hee-sun] Hello.

-Hello.
-[Jae-jin] Hello.

Hello.

Hello.

Gosh.

-Hi. Nice to meet you.
-[Hee-sun] Hello.

[women chuckle]

Hey, my name's Kim Min-gee. Yeah.

[Hee-sun] Nice to meet you.

Min-gee made an impression on me.

I mean, she walked over so confidently.

Min-gee definitely has a certain presence.

I'm kind of intimidated by her.

-So awkward.
-I'm Song Seung-il.

Song… Ah, Song Seung-il.

We're all here.

Are there more?

-Is there…
-[Jae-jin] Is anyone else coming?

I think this is everyone.

-You're the main character.
-Main character?

-'Cause you arrived last.
-Oh, really?

So I'm last?

I don't like losing.

She's competitive.
She can't stand being last in a race.

-[Hanhae] Ah.
-Wow.

This is a different kind of show.

There are lots of other dating shows,

but the contestants on Single's Inferno
are definitely a bit more candid.

-They're all unique.
-They have their distinct characteristics.

Plus, this time, each contestant's
personality truly comes through.

-Exactly.
-[Jin-kyung] Yeah.

Which male contestant
are you looking forward to seeing more of?

-Personally, for me, Song Seung-il.
-[all laughing]

-Not who you find funniest.
-Not 'cause I find him funny.

She only reacted when Seung-il appeared.

[Jin-kyung] He's actually kind of my type.

[Jin-young] That's right.
You like guys with clear-cut features.

Looks like
he'll lay on the cute charm really thick.

-Contrary to his looks.
-[Hanhae] Exactly.

I think he'll be good
at charming women older than him.

-Capturing their hearts.
-Mmm-hmm.

The person I liked the most is Hyeon-woo.
He intrigues me.

-[Jin-kyung] Really?
-[Da-hee] Yes.

-[Kyuhyun] He's a man of few words.
-[Hanhae] He feels like the measured type.

For me, Jae-jin.

-[women exclaim]
-There's something intriguing about him.

-He is royalty.
-That's what drives you crazy.

It makes you think,
"What's the deal with that guy?"

"Why is he sauntering around
with his hands behind his back?"

For me, I just feel like Go-eun might
start playing with people's emotions,

maybe as a strategy.

I can see her doing that
throughout the show.

-I agree.
-[Da-hee] Yeah.

I feel like Go-eun is so charming
that a lot of men might fall for her.

But we'll see
how that plays out with the guys.

[Da-hee] Yeah, she might.
That's the feeling I get.

And Min-gee definitely has
a strong personality.

She comes across as dominant.

[Jin-kyung]
Professional athletes are competitive.

-[Da-hee] They are.
-[Jin-young] Right.

I'm hoping Min-gee will have Sung-min
wrapped around her finger.

-Those situations are always amusing.
-[Kyuhyun] That's right.

[PA chimes]

[Min-gee] Oh.

Oh… This is wild.

[Master] Hello, single contestants.

[thrilling music playing]

Welcome to the hottest inferno
the world has to offer, Single's Inferno.

You are now in Inferno,

a secluded island
that you cannot escape from

unless you are a couple.

While you are in Inferno,

you are not allowed to reveal
your job or age to anyone.

Once you become a couple,

you get to escape from this place
and spend a night in Paradise.

All of you will now go ahead
and have lunch together.

Please make your way
over to the dining area.

[PA chimes]

-Shall we? [chuckles]
-Shall we?

Does anyone know the way?

[Ye-jin] Where is it?

[Hee-sun] We should find it
if we keep walking.

[upbeat music playing]

[Seung-il] Look, there are carrots.

[Min-gee] Is it carrots and chicken again?

[Sung-min] Chicken breast is all there is.

[Min-gee] So it is true.

-Wow. So many carrots.
-[Min-gee] This is interesting.

-Do you like them?
-[Hee-sun] I do like carrots.

-But to eat only carrots every day?
-We're gonna leave here healthier.

Shall we wash the carrots?

[Sung-min] Yeah, I'll wash 'em.

Could you pass or toss them over here?

Oh.

Oh, but where do we put the washed ones?

["Habanera" by Georges Bizet playing]

[Hee-sun chuckles]

-What's he…
-[Hanhae] The hands.

What's going on with Jae-jin?

[Hanhae] Oh my gosh, Jae-jin.

Seriously, the truth is,
when you're living in a group like this,

it can really work against you.

Everyone's working hard
to make a good first impression.

Who actually wants to wash dirty carrots?

Maybe he's like that
because there's nothing for him to do.

He should stay nearby and offer to help,
but he's literally there like,

"You guys go ahead. I'll be over here."
It's not a good look.

Maybe some girls
will find that attractive,

-or maybe they won't.
-What's his deal?

[chuckling] He's so funny.

He's definitely getting attention.
Everyone's looking at him.

What's going on there isn't like,
"What's his deal? I'm intrigued."

It's more like, "What's his problem?"
I think that's what they're thinking.

-You gonna eat?
-I have an allergy to raw carrots.

-Oh, you're allergic?
-Yeah.

Oh, he's staying away
'cause he's allergic.

[Jin-kyung] That's why
he was staying that far away.

-[Jin-young] We misunderstood.
-We do tend to jump to conclusions fast.

Jae-jin, we apologize for that.

-No more judging for now. Yeah.
-[Hanhae] Let's not be so hasty.

Time to set the table.

Spoons here.

[pleasant music playing]

-How many of us are there?
-[Sung-min] Nine?

-Are there nine of us?
-Yeah, nine.

Do you think it's okay
to throw chopsticks on the table?

Should I place forks instead?

-Are they clean, though?
-Oh, I should have cleaned them.

-Shouldn't we clean these too, then?
-[Sung-min] You're right.

-I forgot about those.
-[chuckling] Silly me.

-[Hee-sun] That looks good.
-[Min-gee] It does.

-Can you hand me that, please?
-Yeah.

-He could at least set the spoons out.
-[all laughing]

-I'm holding a grudge against him.
-You apologized ten seconds ago.

He could have a spoon allergy
for all we know.

-He could be allergic to metal.
-They're wooden spoons, though.

Oh, are they?

It's basically a salad.

-[Hee-sun] Shall we eat?
-[Sung-min] Yeah. Let's sit.

There's room at the end.

-Please, dig in.
-[Sung-min] Let's eat.

-Bon appétit.
-Enjoy your meal.

-[Hee-sun] Enjoy, everyone.
-Eat up.

Good job slicing the carrots.

[sighs]

What was that sigh?

-Why did you sigh?
-I'm sorry.

It just tastes so good.

[scattered laughter]

[PA chimes]

[Master] Starting now,

we will match the couples
who will go on a date in Paradise.

-Already?
-[Go-eun] Oh.

Oh my gosh.

[Master] Write down the name of the person

you would like to go on a date
in Paradise with on the ticket.

-[Jin-kyung] Wow.
-So it begins.

They're just going off first impressions.

I'm really curious to see
if anyone fell for Jae-jin. Yeah.

PARADISE-BOUND COUPLE MATCHING

[tense music playing]

[Master] We will now begin the matching

for the couples
who will be heading to Paradise.

This Paradise-bound matching
will be decided today…

by a popularity vote.

[Ye-jin and Min-gee gasp]

[Master] …by a popularity vote.

The person who receives the most votes
from the members of the opposite sex

will have the ability to choose

who they would like
to go on a date in Paradise with.

Oh, so the winner gets to choose.

Oh, really?

[Go-eun] I personally think I'm gonna win.

Am I not the most attractive here?

Although I haven't really had
much chance to talk to anyone yet.

I think I'll win the most votes

because I really made an effort
to approach the guys

even though it was awkward.

So I'm guessing they took a bit more
interest in me because of that.

I think the winner will be Hee-sun

because she's made the most conversation
with everyone so far.

So I think Hee-sun
will be the most popular.

[Min-gee] I don't think I got any votes.

I think Go-eun will win.

She's stunning.

Oh gosh. She's so pretty.

She's just so cute.

Don't you think that Min-gee is quite
different from her social media image?

-[Hanhae] She is.
-She's even more laid-back,

honest, and unpretentious
than what we saw on her social media.

Or at least I think so.

Who do you think's won
the popularity vote out of the guys?

-Well, of the guys…
-Yeah.

Sung-min and Seung-il
definitely took the lead

on handling a lot of stuff
in the kitchen for lunch.

So I think that would probably influence
the girls' votes this early on.

So maybe one of them

or even Hyeon-woo,
who talked the least but still helped out.

He gives the impression
of being dependable.

-Jae-jin also didn't talk much, so…
-I don't think that's the same.

I don't think the girls will pick Jae-jin
based on what we've seen.

At least not at this stage.

Maybe his attractive qualities
will come through later,

but they're not showing yet.

-[Jin-young] They're still hidden.
-Yes.

And what about the girls?

-Why don't you tell us, Dex?
-Okay.

Who would you pick if it were you?

If it were me, Go-eun.

I also really like Min-gee,
but she tends to be a bit blunt.

She speaks a little carelessly.

The way she talks,
she's very blunt and open.

It might be difficult for the guys
to warm up to Min-gee.

[Da-hee] Maybe at first.

[intriguing music playing]

[Master] We will now announce the results.

The female winner is…

Kim Min-gee.

What?

Why? I mean, um…

[thrilling music playing]

[all exclaiming]

-Wow.
-[Da-hee] Really?

Look at her. She's so shocked.

[Master] …Kim Min-gee.

What?

Why? I mean, um…

[Hyeon-woo] The person
I would like to go to Paradise with is…

Kim Min-gee.

When she first walked out,
I thought she looked like an athlete,

so I figured we have something in common.

That's why she was my first pick.

[Seung-il] The person
I would like to go to Paradise with is…

Kim Min-gee.

She seems unpretentious and easy-going,

so I wanted a chance
to talk to her a bit more.

I guess they're intrigued precisely
because she's frank and unpretentious.

I really thought those qualities
would have put the guys off.

-[Hanhae] Me too.
-But I was totally off the mark.

Man.

[intriguing music playing]

[Master] The male winner is…

-[Hanhae] Who will it be?
-I think it's Seung-il or Hyeon-woo.

-Let's see. Seung-il?
-It has to be Seung-il. Yeah.

-If it's Jae-jin, that would be nuts.
-[Jin-young] Right?

-He's a true pro.
-[Jin-young] You think?

[Master] The male winner is…

Kim Jae-jin.

["Habanera" by Georges Bizet playing]

-Oh!
-[Da-hee] There's no way.

-What?
-[Hanhae] Told ya. It worked.

The girls fell for it.

I'm telling you,
the nonchalant vibe worked.

[Master] …Kim Jae-jin.

[Ye-jin] The person
I would like to go to Paradise with is…

Jae-jin.

Well, the reason I chose Jae-jin

was because we kept
making eye contact with each other.

You see, in some ways,

I think having direct eye contact
makes you like a person even more.

[Go-eun] The person
I'd like to go to Paradise with is…

Kim Jae-jin.

When he arrived,
he walked over very casually,

like he was out on a stroll,

so he just seemed like
someone who was different.

He intrigued me.

So even holding your hands
behind your back

can have a different effect,
depending on who's doing it.

-Good point.
-I'm totally shocked by this.

You know, I actually thought
this could happen.

I'm not doing anything at gatherings now.

-I'm not offering water anymore.
-I'm never gonna set the table.

-[Jin-kyung] With your hands behind you?
-Yeah.

-But Jae-jin has a really nice smile.
-[Hanhae] He does.

[Kyuhyun] He looks aloof,
but then he'll crack a little smile.

-A slight grin.
-[Hanhae] Such a pro move.

[intriguing music playing]

[Master] Starting with Kim Min-gee,

please select the person
you would like to go to Paradise with.

I think Seung-il.

-I think she will pick Hyeon-woo.
-[Jin-kyung] Hyeon-woo?

I think it's Hyeon-woo as well.

The person I would like
to go to Paradise with is…

Woo Sung-min.

KIM MIN-GEE SELECTED WOO SUNG-MIN

[all exclaiming]

-I hadn't thought about it.
-[Jin-young] I'm done with this.

Man, how can this happen?

[Min-gee] Well, I like
guys with cute faces,

and, yeah, I think he's cute.

And the way he was taking the lead
in the dining area during lunch

and just the way
he was looking out for me,

those things drew me to him.

-The tomboy and the…
-Yeah, the guy who's the opposite.

-That's a combo.
-[Jin-kyung] You're right.

[Master] Next, Kim Jae-jin,

please select the person
you would like to go to Paradise with.

I think he'll choose Ye-jin.

-Ye-jin?
-They had the most eye contact.

Or Go-eun. Go-eun.

[suspenseful music playing]

The person I would like
to go to Paradise with is…

Ham Ye-jin.

Ham Ye-jin.

KIM JAE-JIN SELECTED HAM YE-JIN

-Told you so.
-It is going to be Lady Ye-jin.

You see, I'm crushing it
this season so far.

-You totally are. I'm failing miserably.
-[Jin-kyung] I'm crushing it.

-It's still early. Let's not be hasty.
-[Jin-kyung] Mmm.

[Jae-jin] …Ham Ye-jin.

I really like the way that
she put me at ease.

It's basically a salad.

Based on first impressions,

she was the closest
to my ideal type, looks-wise.

[Master] Kim Min-gee and Woo Sung-min,
please hold hands and leave for Paradise.

-Shall we? Let's go.
-Hang on a second. I'm just too nervous.

-I'm so sorry. I'm so nervous.
-Let's go.

-I can't hold it.
-[all laughing]

Oh, I'm so nervous. I'm sorry.

Look at her. She's so happy. Yeah.

-It doesn't seem fake.
-[Kyuhyun] She's being genuine.

[Min-gee] Oh, I'm so nervous. I'm sorry.

[pleasant music playing]

Shouldn't we do it like this?

-Can we do this? My hands are sweaty.
-Sure.

Thank you.

-Thanks for picking me.
-I hope we have a nice day today.

-Thanks to you, I get to go to Paradise.
-Oh, please, don't mention it. Gosh.

[Master] Kim Jae-jin and Ham Ye-jin,
please hold hands and leave for Paradise.

[Ye-jin] Okay.

Like this.

It's so strange.

I can only think
of one question right now.

-What is it?
-Who did you pick?

-You're curious?
-Yeah.

-I picked you as well. [chuckles]
-Oh, thank you.

-Should we slow down?
-Oh, I walk fast, don't I?

-No, you look uncomfortable.
-Oh.

-Jae-jin has a sweet side to him.
-I think he'll be strong one-on-one.

My favorite's shifting a bit
from Seung-il to Jae-jin right now.

-[Kyuhyun] Oh, really?
-Yeah, I think he's incredibly charming.

-[Kyuhyun] It's the smile, right?
-Yeah, his eyes are so pretty.

[upbeat music playing]

-[Ye-jin exclaims] We're taking off!
-[Jae-jin] Whoa.

Whoa.

Having fun?

-I can't believe we're actually going.
-Thanks to you.

Wow!

This is scary.

It's so warm 'cause of the sun.

Wow. Look at that.

-Will you look at that?
-[Hanhae] Silence.

-Pretending like it's no big deal.
-[Hanhae] Oh, Jae-jin.

I honestly thought
that no one would choose me.

Me neither. Same.

But you actually won the vote.

I know, but it makes no sense.

What makes you say that?

Because all the girls here are so pretty.

You're pretty too.

-Thank you.
-You are.

[Jae-jin] You ready?

PARADISE
KIM JAE-JIN & HAM YE-JIN

Wow. [gasps]

-Ooh! This place is huge.
-It is.

[Ye-jin] Oh my gosh.

Look! Is this really
just for the two of us?

-[Jae-jin] For just the two of us, it's--
-[Ye-jin] It's too big.

[gasps] This is amazing.

[exclaims] Incredible!

Whoa.

There's even an outdoor pool.

-[Jae-jin] Nice.
-[Ye-jin] This is so cool.

-I'd love to have a beer out here.
-I like drinking al fresco too.

-That'd be fun.
-You do?

-Yeah.
-I'm so glad.

-And the hot tub.
-[Jae-jin] Yes.

-[Ye-jin] It's so nice.
-[Jae-jin] It really is.

Wow!

I think Jae-jin has
a really straight spine.

-[all laughing]
-But he seems to find that comfortable.

-It could be a habit of his.
-I think it is.

That's a good posture to maintain.

Wow! There's a welcome spread.

[amusing music playing]

-Can we have this?
-Go ahead. I made it myself.

[chuckling] Oh! Really?

Well, that's a panini sandwich
you've chosen.

I, uh…

I made, uh, this one
with salami and cucumber.

-What about this?
-That? Well, that's…

Hmm. A tart with, uh, flower petals.

You should stop. [chuckles]

[both laughing]

-Everything he says is a joke.
-He's so smooth but so deadpan.

-[Kyuhyun] Really smooth. What a pro.
-Yeah.

PARADISE
KIM MIN-GEE & WOO SUNG-MIN

[Min-gee] Wow.

-[Sung-min] Looks so good.
-It does.

[Sung-min] Oh, let me. I'll pour it.

-[Min-gee] I'll cut the meat for us.
-[Sung-min] Oh, thank you.

-She's cutting up the meat, just standing…
-By herself.

I get the feeling
Min-gee is really genuine.

Oh, you cut it all up for us.

-Thank you.
-Yeah.

I usually like to be the one
to take the initiative on everything.

-Do you want a hand?
-I'm almost done.

-Let's eat.
-Yes, let's eat. Finally.

-Bon appétit.
-Enjoy.

-After you.
-Thanks.

[Sung-min] Mmm… Mmm.

-This is good.
-It is good.

Mmm.

[chuckles] Mmm.

Tasty.

-So, um…
-Yeah?

Can I ask how old you are?

-Well, I was born in '96.
-Mmm.

-Why?
-Oh, it's nothing.

How old do you think I am?

'99?

'98?

That's honestly what I've been thinking.

How old are you?

-You deliberately lowballed, right?
-No.

We're the same age.

-I thought you were younger than me.
-I thought you were the younger one.

[chuckles] Really?

-Why? Why?
-First of all, why are you so informal?

Informal? [chuckles] Sorry.

My mistake.

So, why did you think that?

Mmm, 'cause appearance-wise, you…

-Do I look young?
-Yeah. You have a real baby face.

Oh.

-Really?
-Shall we speak informally then?

-Shall we?
-Yeah. Let's do that.

Okay. So what do you do?

-I am…
-Mmm.

I really don't like doing this,
but take a guess.

Oh, this is really hard.
Can you give me a hint, at least?

Um…

-I'm guessing you've used this before.
-I really don't know.

-Do you work for Samsung?
-Nope.

-I am an optician.
-Mmm.

-Optician?
-Yeah. I run an optical shop.

I am an optician.

[upbeat music playing]

-What a surprise.
-I know. I didn't expect that at all.

Is he the first optician on the show?

[Sung-min] My family's been running
an optical shop for a long time now,

so I just naturally
became an optician too.

I would say that
my main job is crafting, fitting…

and also selling glasses.

WOO SUNG-MIN
BORN IN 1996, OPTICIAN

[Min-gee] Wow.

-You should drop by.
-Yeah, I will.

-You should.
-My eyesight's kinda bad.

I'll give you an eye exam
and fit you for glasses.

That'd be cool.

And for you, I thought
you were a dancer at first.

Mmm.

I also thought
you might be a fashion designer.

-Mmm. Fashion designer.
-Yeah.

Those were the two jobs I was thinking of.

I am…

I'm, uh, actually an athlete.

Specifically track.

-Oh.
-I'm a runner.

[rock music playing]

I am a professional track athlete.

I have been actively competing
for the last 17 years.

-Wow.
-[Kyuhyun and Jin-kyung] Wow.

[Kyuhyun] That's extremely impressive.

[Min-gee] My nicknames are…

Track Goddess, Goddess on the Track,

and I also get Karina of the Track.

-Karina, spot on.
-[Hanhae] That's it.

-She's famous.
-Karina of the Track.

[Min-gee] My greatest achievement
is winning the title

at the Korean National Sports Festival
four years in a row.

KIM MIN-GEE
BORN IN 1996, TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETE

-A female track athlete is so hot.
-[Hanhae] You're right.

-So hot.
-She must be a phenomenal runner.

Could you say something more obvious?

Come on, a woman who runs well.
Isn't that hot?

-And Sung-min's good at fitting glasses.
-True.

-What would you like to know?
-About you?

-Yeah.
-How'd it feel getting picked?

Hearing your name.

I was really shocked.

How did you feel when you first walked up?

Hmm?

You couldn't have decided
who you wanted right on the spot.

-But I did, though.
-[chuckles]

-Okay. Mmm.
-Yeah.

-I wrote your name so fast.
-Mmm.

-I think I finished first.
-Really?

Then I saw everyone was still writing,
so I pretended to keep writing.

[Sung-min] Mmm.

[chuckles]

Why is that?

Because, well,

you know when you first walk up
and you scan the people sitting there?

I checked out all the guys.

And you were honestly the one
who's closest to my type.

You have that really cute look. Mmm.

[Sung-min] Oh.

Aw. He must be so happy.

-He must be stoked.
-[Jin-kyung] She has a specific type.

She has a clear type.

I'm embarrassed now.

-Why?
-Huh?

-Because I said it to your face?
-Yeah.

Oh.

Mmm.

-Yeah, so…
-What's your ideal type?

I'm really attracted to guys
that are cute and funny, you know.

I think, in a relationship,
you should be happy and have fun.

So I don't care about things
like profession or looks so much.

I think it's about

-having a compatible sense of humor.
-Being on the same page?

-We need to find similar things funny.
-I see.

This was just my assumption,

but I honestly figured that

you would go for a more, like,
beefy, masculine-looking type of guy.

-Mmm.
-So I immediately ruled myself out.

-I think I crave the things I don't have.
-Mmm.

So, yeah, I really like cute guys.

-Thanks.
-[both laughing]

And there was a moment where I was like,
"Did I focus too much on looks?"

-Mmm.
-Mmm.

Okay, then what about your dating style?

-Dating style?
-Mmm.

-Um, I'm actually really affectionate.
-Oh.

Like, I'm really, really affectionate.

That's unexpected.

-Is it?
-Yeah.

-Huh. Well, I'm really lovey-dovey.
-I'm not.

You only look cute?

-I guess so.
-Wow.

-At least that comes naturally.
-[laughs]

I had to cultivate that style
'cause I don't look cute.

Is there a guy that you're most interested
to talk to when we're back?

-For me, it was just you.
-Hmm? Oh.

-For me, it was just you.
-Hmm? Oh.

[Min-gee] Mmm.

-Mmm. Mmm.
-Mmm.

Wow.

-[Jin-young] She's dead set on him.
-[Hanhae] She's all in.

-I don't know what to do.
-Why?

Well, I know that I'm always
very direct too when I talk to someone.

Mmm.

But being on the receiving end…

-Oh.
-…it's thrown me off.

-Taste of your own medicine?
-Yeah.

-And?
-I like it.

-Mmm.
-Mmm.

-It's good.
-You're the only one.

Like I said earlier,
I honestly don't care about looks at all.

But I just had no choice today,
given the situation we were put in.

When it comes to your face,
you're just my type.

I must be drunk.

-[chuckles]
-You're not drunk yet.

-No, I'm not.
-No, you're not drunk.

[pleasant music playing]

-Cheers.
-[both laughing]

[Sung-min chuckles]

-Well, this is all thanks to you.
-Hmm?

That I've come to Paradise.

I really didn't expect
to come here today either.

But I'm happy.

-[Sung-min] Yeah, it's really nice.
-Mmm.

I was caught off guard.

I honestly thought that
I was a really frank person.

But meeting someone
who is even more frank than I am

caught me off guard.

But I liked it. Yeah, I liked it.

The bummer is that Sung-min doesn't
seem that interested, don't you think?

Because right off the bat,
Sung-min didn't choose Min-gee.

-[Kyuhyun] He didn't.
-[Hanhae] Right.

To be honest,

if you come straight up with your feelings
like this from the start,

there's no thrill.

-Well, she is a sprinter.
-In my opinion, Min-gee--

-She books it.
-[Kyuhyun] Come on.

-[Jin-young] My gosh.
-[Hanhae] She just books it.

[Da-hee] Such a shame.

As an observer, I find Min-gee appealing.

-Right.
-She's so genuine.

Objectively speaking,
she's really attractive.

PARADISE
KIM JAE-JIN & HAM YE-JIN

[Ye-jin] This looks so good.

You must be hungry.

[Jae-jin] I think
I wanna start with the cheese.

[pleasant music playing]

[Ye-jin] Thank you so much.

Let's start with the salad.

-[Ye-jin] Bon appétit.
-[Jae-jin] Bon appétit.

[Ye-jin] Mmm-hmm.

-Can I ask your age?
-My age?

-Thirty-two.
-Thirty-four.

Thirty-five.

[chuckles softly]

I was born in '98.

-Huh?
-What?

Are you serious?
Jae-jin is just full of surprises.

And he wouldn't even place
the spoons on the table.

A guy born in '98
who clasps his hands behind his back?

-He isn't old enough to be doing that.
-This is gonna cause problems.

If I had known his age,
I would have given him a stern talking to.

What are you doin', kid?

I was born in '98.

That's a lie.

Why would I lie?

-Were you really?
-Yeah.

I can't tell
because you keep messing with me.

Well, I guess it could be a lie.

Oh, come on!

-I really was.
-What? You were?

-Yes.
-Really?

-Why are you so shocked?
-Well…

Did you think I was younger or older?

You're surprised?

Why'd you think I'd lie?

Call me noona then.

[both laughing]

I was born in '96.

-'96. Huh.
-Two years before.

I'm really happy about that.

Oh, that's a relief. Gosh, I…

-It's just as I imagined.
-Really?

I was hoping you'd be.

-Or maybe it's what I wanted.
-Yeah?

-To be older?
-That you'd be older.

Huh, I guess I'm the only one
happy about this then.

But it's okay.

As long as we don't feel
the age difference.

[Ye-jin chuckles]

I'll show you that there's more to me.

What's your job?

How about we take it slow?

-Slow? Okay then.
-Yeah.

-Talking down to me already.
-[laughs]

[inhales sharply]

Wow. I never said
you could speak to me like that.

I won't.

[lighthearted music playing]

I'm gonna call you Ms. Ham Ye-jin.

-Ms. Ham Ye-jin is perfect.
-Ms. Ham Ye-jin?

Isn't that a bit too impersonal, though?

-But Ye-jin is a bit too…
-Casual?

Ms. Ham?

-Ms. Ham Ye-jin?
-Ms. Ham Ye-jin.

Okay.

[chuckles softly]

You're not great at hiding your feelings.

What do you mean?

-You look down since our age discussion.
-No!

-No, no, no!
-It's just your expression is a bit…

I mean, '98 and '96,
that's no big difference.

-Why does age matter?
-True.

So what do you do for work?

[sighs] You keep beating me to it.

-I wanted to ask you first.
-[chuckles]

I'm going to ask you
to guess what mine is.

-Oh, really?
-Yes.

I think it involves talking.

-Why?
-You speak well.

-Oh, do I really?
-Yes.

You're right.

I'm a freelance announcer.

-Seriously?
-Do you know me?

I swear I don't.

[captivating music playing]

[Ye-jin] I am a freelance announcer.

I work as an in-house announcer
for different companies

and as a municipal newscaster,
MC, and event host.

HAM YE-JIN
BORN IN 1996, FREELANCE ANNOUNCER

I got it right?

-Wow.
-You're shocked?

-I surprised myself.
-Exactly.

I'm shocked at how well I guessed.
I can't believe it.

Now that I know,
you really do look like an announcer.

-It's an honor.
-[Ye-jin chuckles]

-Ms. Ham Ye-jin.
-Pleased to meet you.

Okay. Now it's your turn.

I majored in contemporary dance
and now work as a dancer.

-Really?
-Yeah.

-A dancer?
-Uh-huh.

-[Hanhae] Dancer?
-What?

Seriously?

-[Hanhae] Ah, that's awesome.
-That's so cool.

[Da-hee] I didn't expect that.

[Jae-jin] I am a professional dancer.

["Lacrimosa" by Mozart playing]

I perform in the genre
of contemporary dance,

and I also teach dance lessons.

I prefer moving my body
in response to raw, unfiltered emotions,

without pretense or artifice.

And I've been able to persevere
all thanks to the artists that I admire

but mainly thanks to my mentors

who continue their own journey
even during challenging times.

KIM JAE-JIN
BORN IN 1998, DANCER

[Hanhae] Look at that.

[comical music playing]

[chortles] She's transfixed.

Can we have
our first team dinner right away?

[all laughing]

Oh, I've never met
a dancer before. [chuckles]

-So interesting.
-It's really not.

Do you have a dating style?

-I want to be the top priority.
-Mmm.

[chuckles]

For example, I want my partner
to see me every day of the week.

[Ye-jin chuckles]

And that's honestly because I want to have
that much significance in his life.

You know what I mean?

-Things can change.
-It's about adjusting to each other.

A guy who wants to see you four times
will make it five or six.

No, I meant the other way around.

Start off with six times,
which becomes five, then four, then two,

then, you know, never again.

[both laughing]

Is that funny?

The way you said "never again" was funny.

I asked about your dating style,
and it ended with "never, ever."

-Never again.
-It just kept escalating.

How can you expect seven times?

He could feel pressured
by that being a rule.

Yeah. Saying that is a bit extreme.

-I think it's about the wording.
-Mmm.

He asked about her dating style.

She could have said,
"I like to see each other often,"

but to say "four times,
three times, then never again,"

that's basically saying,
"You have to accommodate me."

-That's right.
-As a guy, I would feel pressured by that.

Yes, but I noticed Jae-jin
pushed back slightly by saying,

-"It's about adjusting."
-Yes, he did.

Which was actually
a great, subtle way of telling her

-that really wasn't his style.
-[Hanhae] Yeah.

But anyway, I feel like

that comment, at the very least,
won't work in her favor.

Let's keep watching.



[somber music playing]

[Ye-jin] Oh, thank you.

-They don't look happy.
-Hee-sun and Go-eun must be seething.

Like, "Me? No way."

["At Last" by Troy Tang and Jasmine
playing]

-Oh! Someone new right away?
-Oh!

-What the heck?
-[Hanhae] What is this?

What kind of system is this?

-Huh? Another one?
-[Jin-young] Another?

Huh?

["At Last" continues playing]