Single’s Inferno 5: Jo I Geon Criticizes Men, Provokes Mixed Reactions
Jo I Geon is facing mixed reactions on Single’s Inferno 5 after his Paradise date with Kim Go Eun aired.
Netflix added Jo I Geon mid-season to shake things up. The actor, known for The Trunk and Someday of Me, hit Paradise with Kim Go Eun in Episode 10.
On their date, Jo I Geon shared his thoughts on women’s height preferences. He said he cares more about proportions, calling short women “fairies” and tall women “goddesses,” while jokingly throwing shade at other men on the show.
He joked,
“All jerks, except me, especially Hyeon Woo and Seung Min.”
He also admitted jealousy about Go Eun’s past Paradise dates, saying he wouldn’t “be able to stand the sight” of her leaving with someone else.
Fans quickly warmed up to Jo I Geon’s playful comments, calling him a fan favorite.
“at the end of the day i might like this guy a bit speak your truth king” — @sojuuline
“Y’all finally seeing Igeon’s good lol. He gives bad boy vibes but his actual personality isn’t like that. Kinda like Dex and he’s secretly funny and clumsy. Goeun laughs the most with him” — @Sai_L07
But some viewers remained suspicious. Jo I Geon’s past appearance on another dating show, Eden 2: Descendants of Instinct, has some calling him “performative” and “manipulative.”
“Yall really fell for his performative ass didn’t you? No one way a unc be saying such stuff #notbuying #singlesinferno5” — @gyucyn
“after knowing he’s been on other dating shows and was acting like a manipulative dick i try not to be on his side…. he’s sus” — @258njm
“reminder: he’s an actor…this man knows exactly what he’s doing” — @Farahacreations
“I don’t trust this igeon guy AT ALL.. stay away from goeun i feel like he only likes people based on sex appeal and not their personalities and he clearly only cares about popularity” — @taetagxxx
Others find Jo I Geon entertaining but not serious dating material.
“If you’re looking for a good time, have at him. If you want something serious, see that man and leave him alone. Nod your head that he is fine and move on about ya day chii…” — @Speckleddots
Some fans hope he’ll show more sincerity as the season goes on.
“ive been tellin ppl that yall may misunderstand igeon so bad and this week’s eps just proved me right.
ive known him for a decent time and altho he may appeared unlikeable last week, i think ppl should rlly give him the credits of being a sincere man this time.” — @o_w_l_w_o