Netflix's popular dating reality show 'Solo Hell 5' concluded with a total of five couples formed after an unpredictable love line. The final episode, released on the 10th, depicted the last choices of young men and women who announced a new beginning after leaving the hellish island.
First, based on solid trust, Kim Min-ji and Song Seung-il became the final couple. Kim Min-ji had once felt an attraction to Im Soo-bin, but after returning to the hellish island, she formed a deeper and stronger relationship with Song Seung-il and was the first to escape.
Im Soo-bin and Park Hee-sun, who faced a crisis due to a small misunderstanding, also held hands. Although Park Hee-sun expressed disappointment due to a misunderstanding during the information exchange about the accommodation situation, the conflict was resolved with Im Soo-bin's heartfelt apology. The two left a warm ending with a friendly photo after the final choice.
Lee Joo-young's final choice was Kim Jae-jin, not Lee Hyun-jae, who showed a sunflower-like heart. Lee Hyun-jae, who had consistently expressed his feelings, had to turn away with regret, but Lee Joo-young chose Kim Jae-jin, to whom her heart was directed, successfully matching as a couple.
An unusual case of a couple forming without going to the paradise island also emerged. Lee Seong-hoon discovered commonalities with his paradise partner Park Hee-sun, but chose to consistently pursue Choi Mi-na-su instead of excitement. Choi Mi-na-su, who was also contemplating among several participants, accepted Lee Seong-hoon's sincerity and joined the final couple lineup.
The biggest twist of this season was Kim Go-eun's choice. Until the end, Kim Go-eun did not reveal her true feelings, leading Woo Seong-min, Shin Hyun-woo, and Jo Yi-geon to fiercely pursue her. While many expected a match with Jo Yi-geon, Kim Go-eun's final choice was Woo Seong-min. The unexpected result left the studio panel in shock.
Meanwhile, 'Solo Hell 5' recorded overwhelming global box office results with the release of the final episode. According to Netflix's announcement on the 11th, the program recorded 3.1 million views and 45.1 million viewing hours, ranking 2nd in the Global Top 10 for Non-English Shows for three consecutive weeks. It swept the top spot across Asia, including Korea, Hong Kong, and Singapore, proving its unchanging popularity up to Season 5.
