Alright, besties, let’s talk about the dark horse of Single’s Inferno 4 – Bae Ji-yeon. This girl walked onto the island, minding her own business, eating alone in Inferno, and somehow became a fan favorite overnight. And yet, the show keeps robbing us of her screen time. Like, HELLO, Netflix? We need more of her, not 30 seconds squeezed between Sian’s love triangle mess.

Ji-yeon’s Unique Career: Not Just a Pretty Face

Unlike most of her fellow contestants, who are models, influencers, or work in entertainment, Ji-yeon has an actual 9-to-5 job. She’s a spatial designer, meaning she arranges furniture and sets up brand events to align with their aesthetic. In short, she makes places look ✨ expensive ✨.

Meanwhile, here’s what the other ladies do:

• Lee Si-an – Model and former idol trainee
• Chung You-jin – Dancer, appeared in Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo
• Kim Min-seol – Newscaster, acted in Café Minamdang and Fall For You
• Kim Hye-jin – Model, rumored former idol trainee, and 2020 Miss Korea winner
• Kim A-rin – Model & Lifestyle YouTuber
• Park Hae-lin – Acting student, ex-trainee, Mix Nine contestant and was part of FAVEGIRLS‘s debut lineup

So yeah, Ji-yeon stands out – not just for her stunning looks but also for having a career outside the entertainment industry.

Her Global Appeal: The Internet Loves Her

Here’s the thing – Korean guys might not be flocking to her, since Korean beauty standards typically favor pale skin and a delicate, ultra-feminine look. But international fans? OBSESSED.

Her Instagram @bxxyon has been popping OFF since the show aired. Like, homegirl went from a few thousand followers to a whopping 361K+ – and counting. Western audiences love her vibe, her energy, and her unique beauty. A lot of fans say she doesn’t fit the traditional Korean beauty standard, but internationally? She’s that girl.

Dex x Ji-yeon: Is There a Thing? 👀

Now, let’s talk about that moment. You know, when Dex – the ex-military, bad-boy panelist – compared Ji-yeon to TWICE’s Sana, AKA his ultimate K-pop crush. If you didn’t know, Dex is a hardcore Sana simp. He’s been LOUD about it. Dex invited her to his Fridge Interview not once, but twice. Their interactions? Peak rom-com energy. Fans flooded the comments, gushing over their chemistry and playful teasing.

So when he saw Ji-yeon and was like, “She kinda reminds me of Sana, but sporty,” fans immediately lost their minds.

And then, there’s the glasses incident. Ji-yeon casually told another contestant he’d look good in glasses. Next thing you know – BOOM. Dex shows up at his next public appearance wearing glasses. Coincidence? Maybe. But let’s be real, the fans want this ship to sail.

Ji-yeon even acknowledged the Dex buzz by posting a cute video thanking him. In the clip, she playfully said something like, “I’ll be waiting” – which, naturally, only added more fuel to the fire.

The Inferno Struggle: Why Are We Not Seeing More of Her?

Now, let’s address the elephant in the room: why is Ji-yeon’s screen time so criminally low?

At the start, no one picked her for Paradise, so she had to eat Inferno rations alone like the main character in a sad K-drama. Then came a glimmer of hope – Kim Tae-hwan.

Their love line? Adorable. Ji-yeon, being the caring queen she is, even told Tae-hwan he didn’t have to pick her for Paradise if he wanted to explore other connections. (Like, girl, you’re way too nice for reality TV.) Tae-hwan, of course, was all in for her – but just as their romance started blooming, BOOM. Screen time stolen by the Sian drama.

Fans are rightfully mad.

The latest episode barely gave us seven minutes of Ji-yeon and Tae-hwan’s Paradise date – literally just seven minutes! Like, why are we watching unnecessary drama when we could be watching them fall in love??

Final Thoughts: Ji-yeon Deserves Better

Ji-yeon might not be the loudest contestant, but she’s got a quiet charm that’s winning over the audience. Whether it’s the Dex connection, her wholesome romance with Tae-hwan, or her skyrocketing global fanbase, one thing is clear – she is NOT just a background character.

So, dear Netflix, can we get more Ji-yeon and less unnecessary drama? We’re BEGGING. 🙏