On February 5, Korean OTT platform Wavve shared a clip from the 2022 Channel A reality show Penthouse: War of Tenants. The post highlighted Choi’s controversial moment, captioned: “Choi Mina Sue, who was strongly guarded against by Seo Chulgu. Secretly flexing a 5 million KRW bibimbap using the entire prize money.”

In the resurfaced footage, Choi shocked viewers by refusing the provided meals, stating that none of the options matched her preferences. She then used the shared prize fund to order a luxurious bibimbap worth approximately 5 million KRW (about 3,700 USD).

The program’s format allowed the final winner to take home whatever remained of the prize money. Contestants had reportedly agreed to limit spending since no one knew who would ultimately win. However, Choi’s decision to spend a large portion of the shared funds reduced the final prize amount, sparking tension among participants.

Fellow contestant Seo Chulgu openly expressed discomfort during the show, saying, “Choi Mina Sue makes me uneasy. I feel like our personalities don’t match, and it’s very stressful.” Choi later explained her actions during an interview, claiming she wanted to grow closer to another participant, Lim Hyunseo. She stated, “If you want to become closer to someone, sharing a secret makes the other person feel like they should open up as well.” She admitted privately telling Lim that she had ordered the expensive bibimbap while refusing the provided meal, which fueled further controversy.

Following the clip’s reappearance, online reactions have been largely critical. Many netizens left harsh comments on Wavve’s official post, labeling Choi a “villain” and expressing disapproval of her behavior.

Choi Mina Sue has recently drawn attention through her appearance on Single’s Inferno 5, where she has become one of the show’s most talked-about participants. The resurfacing of her past actions has once again placed her under intense public scrutiny.

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