Shin Seul-ki and Choi Jong-woo met as contestants on Netflix and the hit Korean reality show Single’s Inferno season 2. Their genuine connection made them stand out from the other couples. They became one of the loved couples when Seul ki chose Jong woo in the finale.
After that, they left the island together and Jong-woo also posted photo-booth pictures with Seul-ki in January 2023, making fans curious and excited to think that they might be dating off-screen in the future.
After 3 years, fans still wonder, “Are Seul-ki and Jong-woo still together in 2025? Due to their busy schedule, private social-media accounts, and a change in career path, fans are curious about their relationship. Here is the latest update to finally disclose what’s going on between the beloved couple of Single’s Inferno season 2.
Although there has been no single official confirmation that Seul-ki and Jong-woo were dating or are together. Despite leaving the island together and uploading pictures through Jong-woo Instagram, continuous updates from the entertainment industry state their relationship as “unknown” or “just friends”. The pair is still considered friends but never confirms their romance publicly.
Their last public appearance as a couple was in early 2023. Since then, no new photos of them surfaced online. Fans and viewers remember them as beloved and unresolved cases from the entire cast.
Relationship status
Since early 2023, Seul-ki and Jong-woo have rarely appeared together online or at any public event. The photo-booth pictures once shared by Jong Woo, after they left the island, have also disappeared from his Instagram account.
However, outlets regarding sources both seem focused on building their individual careers. Meanwhile, Seul-ki has continued to appear in fashion and lifestyle features- including campaigns with Korean magazines such as Cosmopolitan- but there has been no confirmation of ongoing relationships with Jong Woo.
When and why did they Break Up?
Many fans believed after seeing the chemistry between Seul ki and Jong woo that they might become a real couple in the future because their relationship looks genuine on the show. Since mid 2023, they were no longer seen publicly together. In fact, in 2024, reports surfaced online describing their relationship status as “unknown”. Since neither of them ever gave a clear statement about whether their relationship had ended.
But media and fans merge the clues together and think that maybe due to their busy schedule it’s difficult for them to maintain contact.
Both have continued to succeed in their individual fields, making fans and media think that maybe they quietly chose different paths but remained on good terms.
How it all started
They first met on the show Single’s Inferno season 2 one of Korea’s most popular dating shows, where singles spend days together on the island to find out the real connection with each other. From the beginning, Jong-woo showed his consistent interest in seul ki but at first she seemed confused, questioned his sincerity, and wanted to explore the other contestants as well.
In the finale when Seul ki chose Jong woo and both left the island together. This move from the Seul ki made fans’ hearts race, and the pair quickly became one of the season’s favorite couples.
December 2022: First met on Single’s Inferno season 2.
January 2023: left the island together.
January 2023: Jong Woo also posts photo booth pictures of them on Instagram.
Mid-2023: Rarely appeared online.
2024: Media describe their relationship as “unknown”.
2025: Fans still want to know if they are together.
Latest Public Appearance or Mention
Since 2023, there has not been a single update from either Seul ki and Jong woo on their official Instagram account. Both just post about their work life, there are no photos, tags, or mentions of each other. The last photo which is found online was the one posted by Jong Woo in January 2023. The photo booth photo which is also removed from his account. However, they still follow each other on Instagram.
Korean media sources and fans also notice these details on social media and think that maybe both stars simply prefer to keep their personal lives private.
Clues from Social Media and Public Life
There are a few clues about their relationship on social media that fans have noticed. Although Jong Woo deleted their pictures from Instagram, they still follow each other. This makes fans curious about their relationship, and many hope they might still be together, on good terms, or at least have respect for each other.
Some fans think they may have separated, while others assume they simply want to keep their personal and professional life separate.
Career or life Development that may affect the relationships
Seul ki has been focused on her career. In 2024, she made her acting debut in the Pyramid game and appeared in various fashion and brand campaigns, like working with Cosmopolitan.
On the other hand, Jong Woo has been active on social media as an influencer and actor, working on brand promotions and continuing to build his career as a public figure.
Their successful career might be one of the reasons they rarely see each other. Because it is very difficult to manage time for your loved ones while focusing on professional growth.
What fans are saying?
Still, the relationship between Seul ki and Jong woo is the talk of the town. Some fans believe that they are secretly dating because they are still following each other on Instagram, while others think that they have been broken up but due to respect for each other they don’t want to create any mess on social media.
On social media platforms like Reddit, TikTok, and Twitter, fans still share their video clips from the show and miss their chemistry and adore them as a couple. A few fans think that if they are not together, they deserve to be individually successful in their life.
What’s Next for them?
Concerning their relationship, there is no chance of reconciliation or any other public statement confirming their relationship as lovers. However, fans still believe that if it’s meant to be, they may find their way back to each other in the future or at least remain supportive friends. For now, they are busy and satisfied with their careers, leaving this chapter of their lives open and uncertain, yet still close to the hearts of their fans.
Conclusion:
As in 2025, there is still no confirmation about their relationship published online. They share amazing chemistry on the show and fans want and hope for them to be together in the future. Even without any update, they still bond race fans’ hearts. Fans still share their clips and memories.
These memories are always close to their fans. No matter what happens in the future, fans excitedly wait for their combined projects or personal information. They are busy with their careers. If they are not together or still together, the bond they share is always close to their fans’ hearts. People will definitely be supporting them in their lives.
Hey there! I’m Sandiya Kanwal, currently surviving (and almost graduating!) my last semester of bachelor’s degree life. I’m a big fan of celebrity gossip because, let’s be honest, who doesn’t love a little drama that’s not their own? Writing about stars, scandals, and stories helps me learn something new every day, and yes, it also makes my writing skills shine brighter than a red-carpet smile!
