On January 29, online communities began revisiting Choi Mina Sue’s earlier acting experience, surprising many viewers who only recently discovered her through Netflix’s dating show Single’s Inferno 5. It turns out that she made a brief but memorable appearance in the tvN drama Law and the City, which aired last year.

Law and the City is set in Seoul’s Seocho Judicial Town and follows the story of a lawyer played by Lee Jong Suk. Choi Mina Sue appeared as his blind date, delivering the line, “Please, please contact me,” after he showed no intention of asking for a second meeting. Despite her short screen time, her natural delivery left a strong impression on viewers.

Born in 1999, Choi Mina Sue boasts an impressive background. She is a former Miss Korea runner-up and also made history as the first Korean winner of the Miss Earth title. Having grown up in Australia, her global upbringing is often credited for the relaxed confidence and poise she displays.

On Single’s Inferno 5, Choi Mina Sue instantly stood out when she entered wearing a bright yellow dress that highlighted her toned physique, capturing the attention of the male contestants. The look sparked buzz online when it was revealed that the dress was not a luxury brand piece but a fast-fashion item priced at around 50,000 KRW (roughly 40 USD).

In contrast, her accessories told a different story. Viewers later discovered that she paired the affordable dress with luxury accessories reportedly worth around 20 million KRW, creating an unexpected and stylish mix that further fueled online discussion.

With her past drama appearance, beauty pageant accolades, and effortlessly confident presence on Single’s Inferno 5, Choi Mina Sue is quickly emerging as one of the most talked-about contestants of the season.

Sources: Nate