Solteiros, Ilhados e Desesperados 2 (2022)

SO-E E SEJUN JUNTINHOS

Eu amei mt essa temporada, acho que ela foi bem melhor e mais elaborada do que a 1 e cheia de reviravoltas também, fiquei mal pela sejeong pq queria mto que ela fosse para o paraíso pelo menos 1 vez mas infelizmente n foi, jurava q ela ia ser a mais escolhida dali :,))
Fiquei mto surpreendida por causa da escolha da seulki pq jurava q ela ia escolher o jinyoung e gostei bastante pq ele literalmente teve 4 mulheres afim dele porém n decidiu nd enquanto falava com elas e deixou elas ficarem seguindo ele, não entendo o pq ele ficou fazendo esses joguinhos e tals.
Última coisa e n menos importante é a so-e e o sejun juntinhos no final, eu amei mto e tava com bastante medo dela escolher o yoon jae mas felizmente ela preferiu o sejun :DDDD

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reality show pode ensinar mais do que eu esperava.

pra mim, o grande ponto em ter visto esse reality show foi o aprendizado (e a consolidação de alguns pensamentos) sobre relações, não só amorosas... digamos de forma mais ampla: relações humanas. não tive interesse em ver quando lançou pq estava numa outra vibe, mas então surgiu a vontade! acho que as pessoas que mais surpreenderam, em termos de maturidade, foram a so-e e a seul- ki. primeiro a so-e porque me identifiquei de certa forma com ela (e isso foi doloroso em alguns momentos 🥲), mas o impacto veio quando ela falou com o yoong jae, nas duas vezes. eu realmente quis chorar. ela foi sincera, mas teve uma gentileza tocante e honesta, eu realmente fiquei surpresa. houve a seul-ki também, no final. ela confirmou algo que já vi acontecer certas vezes no mundo cinematográfico, mas não é tão comum assim. apesar da grande química que teve com jiyoung, incomparável, inclusive, ela ficou com o jong woo. fiquei tão 😱😱 , sinceramente, mas me senti incrivelmente bem com a escolha dela,.porque ele apresentava a ela um amor honesto, gentil, estável e confortável. eu consegui sentir o quanto ela fluía na presença dele. enfim, foi uma boa surpresa!

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Nada de surpreendente

Olha, essa temporada de Single's Inferno foi meio chocante o final. Gostei muito das profissões dos participantes nessa edição, mas achei os casais sem muita química. Não teve nada muito de diferente, é até meio enjoativo esse reality-show, mas eu até que gostei. Fiquei triste por alguns terem ficado solteiros, foi uma temporada de muito sofrimento para as paixões platônicas. Creio o que define tudo é aquela música da Marília Mendonça: "quem eu quero não me quer e quem me quer, não vou querer. Ninguém vai sofrer sozinho, todo mundo vai sofrer". Acho que isso define perfeitamente os episódios dessa temporada, pois vi umas 4 ou 5 pessoas diferentes chorando ali.
Teve uma narrativa meio parecida com a primeira temporada, no quesito de "insistência" e "triângulo amoroso". Não sei, não é algo que me conquistou muito.
Creio que só vale a pena ver, se você não tem muito o que assistir mesmo.

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IT WAS A MESS

DISCLAIMER: this review contains my thoughts and feelings. You don’t have to agree with me I’m just giving my opinion.

Season 1 >>> Season 2

Everyone felt super performative at first. Especially Seo Eun and Seul Ki. Like you could tell they were conscious of the cameras watching them trying to appear sweet and innocent etc. Over time some got better, some got worse so let’s get into it:

Singles inferno could’ve done so much more to improve this season and entertain the contestants. There isn’t enough to do in the inferno and quite frankly paradise should only be for deepening a connection that has already been established. They act like age and career is so pivotal in getting to know someone when to me that is the least. I’m sure the contestants can find other things to talk about and be more engaged and have an interesting conversation without feeling like they have to tiptoe around everything they’re saying in fear that they might give away their age or career. Imo everyone should have an opportunity to go at least once and the show should force people out of their comfort zones and allow everyone to truly get to know everyone. For example, a person shouldn’t be able to pick the same person twice or 2 days in a row and the dates / challenges should be more inclusive. They could also throw in a wild card like if the contestant is not enjoying time with the person they chose then they have the opportunity to switch partners or something like that.

A major issue I had with the show and the men was how obsessed they were with Seul Ki. She is a positively bland person and I can’t even begin to fathom how she had all three men chasing after her. It’s obvious they only liked her because of her looks (ideal in Korean beauty standards) and because she is rich. Nothing else! It was very sad watching Dong Woo still choose her even after being rejected. And it was insane seeing her develop feelings for Jong Woo overnight just because he gave her the attention Jin Young was unable to express. I still believe Jong Woo is just a replacement for Jin Young. The way she phrased her choosing him as finally choosing the guy who chooses her first instead of going after the guy she likes??? Lmao if I was Jong Woo I would feel so hurt watching that back because I literally cringed. Anyways, I hear they’re still together now so I can only hope it worked out for the best. The back and forth with Seul Ki and her feelings which she was unsure about until the night before was so unattractive to me. Ino she is way too grown to be acting so immature and being so indecisive. I wish she and Jin Young didn’t take up the screen time but that’s exactly what happened and what the producers wanted.

Out of all the men the one I hated the most was Yoong Jae… he gave me cocky / narcissistic vibes with the way he treated So E and even Han Bin. Obviously the girl I hated the most was Seul Ki… she filled up the screen time and it wasn’t like she was interesting or had much to say. I’m sure she’s a great person deep down but I do not think dating shows are for her. The second person I found insufferable was Min Su because she stayed choosing Jin Young even though she knew Nadine liked him. Ugh it’s the way Jin young upset me with choosing Seul Ki even though he had the best connection and best vibes with Nadine. Platonic or not they were great and he would’ve been better off choosing her. But no he had to come with his bullsh*t talking about how he knows he likes a girl in 3 seconds and if he feels sparks or what not.

My favorite contestant by far was Nadine. Idc if people wanna keep saying that she was only there for her Thesis and how she spoke English to try and "flex" on the others. If you watch her YouTube channel you can see what kind of person she really is. I appreciated her genuineness because even though she was nervous and shy at first (especially because she had to speak Korean) you could tell she was a really down to earth person. And even though she didn’t end up with anyone I feel like she grew from the experience and learned to be more vulnerable and stop being afraid of approaching guys first. I love her and I will be rooting for her beyond paradise because she made the show enjoyable and made me want to stick around.

With that said, another person I think deserved so much better was Se Jeong. You could feel the colorism dripping from the screen with each episode lmao. Because she was not paper white like the rest she did not have a chance to go to paradise, make it make sense! She was gorgeous and all of the men overlooked and forgot about her just because she didn’t fit their “ideal” In the end as Jin Young said she was only “girl crush” material indicating that she wasn’t even potential girlfriend or wife material. That comment was so insulting and you’d think that the world was becoming more open and progressive but no. People still judge others by their skin color first calling it preference or “ideal” type. I don’t think Se Jeong had a real chance in the inferno and it was sad to watch her day after day be lonely. I know people are gonna say she doesn’t have a personality and is bland but that isn’t true. People should be blaming the producers and editors for not showing her scenes and overlooking her like the rest. In small moments you could see her efforts in trying to get to know the guys but they just weren’t interested in her the same way. Some of them claim to have picked her on day 1 for ideal type and changed their minds but we don’t know how true that is. I say Se Jeong just had bad luck and was around the wrong group of men.

The only couple I truly enjoyed was Se Jun and So E. So E definitely came a long way since the initial episodes… at first I did not like her and thought she was fake and willing to steal other peoples men. But that wasn’t the case… she was naive and upsetting when you’d hear her say stuff like how she’d keep trying for Yoon Jae no matter how many times he rejected her. That in itself infuriated and annoyed me so badly because we were finally seeing her true nature however it was like she couldn’t recognize that she deserved better and should stop settling for less.

I was so happy when Se Jun arrived in paradise and finally saw So E. He truly saw her and accepted her for who she was and didn’t even care about her previous connections with any of the other guys before he arrived. He really put her first and took such good care of her. His kindness and compassion towards her warmed my heart. You could really see that he just wanted her to be happy and make the most of the experience. He didn’t want her to feel obligated or pressured into choosing him, he wanted her to explore her options and make decisions of her own free will. In my humble opinion Se Jun was the best guy in paradise.

I’ve watched the reunion episode with them reacting to their clips and I have to say I’m glad the cast members have remained in contact with each other and seem friendly / like friends. That was the only outcome of the show anyways because it’s just so unrealistic for people to “fall in love” in nine (9) days. Plus in eastern culture it takes so much longer for them to trust and have a connection or even get physical. Watching this show is such a let down in comparison to other shows. If I didn’t have anything better to do I probably wouldn’t have watched. The show needs more spice but lmao this is coming from a western viewer — I like shows like too hot to handle, the bachelor / bachelor in paradise, love island etc.

I just feel like the people they show casted are all adults and should be more forthcoming with their feelings especially if they choose to sign up for a dating show that only lasts for 9 days. They’re all grown so it’s so annoying watching them keep up the innocent childish act to preserve their reputation or what not. Like cut the bs. It’s why I have to give the show a 5.5 /10. I literally feel like I wasted my life and those are hours I’ll never get back. My own fault, obviously but I’m glad I got to see persons like Nadine, Se Jun and So E. Watching them made it worth it somehow 😂🤍

Overall, I felt like the show was predictable. If you’ve watched season 1 it’s the same exact thing to expect in season 2. There’s no difference except for the cast and I presume as the seasons go along it will only become more boring because persons want to appear a certain way to the audience watching and don’t really know how to be their true authentic selves. Also parts of the show are scripted like you can’t tell me each season there will be a girl who has 3 men choosing her??? Be fucking fr

Would I recommend this to others? Probably not. Not unless you want to purposely drive yourself insane for 8 out of 10 episodes or you want to stick around for the rare gem of a couple (So E and Se Jun)

Anyway, thanks for reading!

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SINCERITY AT IT’S BEST

Single’s Inferno 2 definitely had given me more of a raw emotions and sincerity to find a partner. I have seen dating shows, I’m not gonna say I like them, I felt like participants mindset is always about finding a fling than truly finding a partner. I do know that most of these show are to promote themselves, but Single’s Inferno 2 I felt their sincerity towards the person they are going after.

This may have been an unpopular opinion, but I love and I’m impressed about most of the paticipant being loyal, and decisive.

CAST/PARTICIPANT - I love each individual, and I rarely say this to reality shows. They all have their charms and strength.

Jinyoung : I truly believe that this guy thinks that he cannot decide or show his intentions but his actions says otherwise, unfortunately sometimes subtle actions are not enough to another esp when a better competitor is available.

Seulki : She’s someone who is considerate and knows herself. When she was heartbroken for not being sure if her feelings are reciprocated, she pick herself up and decided to give the person who showed sincerity to her, a chance, unfortunately she took so many bullets from being a person that is most sought after

Jongwoo : A definition of a guy that knows how to express both in words and action and know how to have bounderies. I was happy for him the most.

Seo Eun : Lovelist girl, she’s is honestly one of the best if not the best girls in this season, someone who can be direct, expressive, and decisive.

Youngjae : One of the best guy, I love that when his heart decided for him, he knows how to act on it, he was hated on for stringing a girl on but I do understand that it was hard to reject someone who showed so much sincerity.

SoE : If I’m being honest, I was frustrated that after many hints, after many times YJ did not pick her, after seeing him going only for one girl, I’m surprise she still going for him, I felt so sad for her, but I was so glad that someone came and change the game, she deserve to be loved.

Sejun : Easily the best guy in the show, the unbothered loyalty, and respect to SoE was so admirable. His humor and charm was insane.

Dongwoo : A guy who has two choices at first and was pick by the exact two women, unfortunately failed to capture both of them. May have been the most forgettable cast.

Nadine : Lovely personality, she was a chill person and unfortunately the show just didn’t work out for her.

Hanbin: The most respectful girl, someone who goes fir what he wants but does not make it heavy for another. A considerate nice guy, unfortunately someone had already capture the heart of the person he like.

Sejong : Probably the only person who I felt like someone who just wanted to go to Paradise more than finding a match.

Minsu : She participated late, but didn’t shine at all, she was easily overshadowed by all other girls.

COUPLES - very belivable feelings, like their feelings are so raw, and sincerity was shown.

Jinyoung&Seulki : their chemistry is off the charts, the tension can cut, and the feelings were so strong BUT communication was their downfall.

Jungwoo&Seulki : that love that you wanted to watch grow, that sincerity that blooms, it felt safe and warm.

SeoEun&Youngjae : the power couple, the couple that you can tell was strong from beginning to end, it screams forever.

SoE&Sejun : The unexpected chemistry and charm of like manhwa story, cute, and lovely.

OVERALL/ENDING - I truly enjoyed the whole show and some may not get the proper screentime, to me they have shown the drama between love triangles because it’s intense and interesting. No all character will have the same screentime, so understand why it was done the way it was. Ending was unexpected but it’s a twist that would make you feel happy either way. I like it and I thank all these participant to giving us a great show.

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Better than Season 1 (for me)

Show Concept & Design: 7/10 ⭐️ Aside from the timing of entry of new participants, comparing it to the first season, the mechanics of the show didn't change much. I personally not very fond of how staying in Paradise as a reward and form of a date, but it's just what the show is. If they are going to have season 3, they could use some modifications.

Cast & Couples Chemistry: 8/10 ⭐️ The cast is impressive in their own right but SI definitely have formed some archetypes in their participants. You may see parallels from season 1. Despite that, I feel more attached to most of them emotionally. Aside from chemistry from romance, this season seems to have formed nice friendships too.

Journey & Endgame: 9/10 ⭐️ This season has made the journey worth watching. Almost every person who has been part of the love triangle seems to have a proper conversation with the person. It could be just the editing but this one never avoided the feelings of people who is interested in them and with just that in my book is a mature way of dealing things. I would say parts of the endgame is unexpected but it could be interpreted as realistic or scripted. Nevertheless, I enjoyed this show.

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Just like in season 1, season 2 delivered the best entertainment in the form of mydramalist comment section - full of bias, double standards, over exaggeration and villainization of normal mundane people, just with better than average bodies and faces.

Truth to be told, this season was nowhere near as fun to watch as season 1. It seemed like most people gave up halfway through and everyone was just chilling in a friendly manner. I mean, I felt the pain of the editors. The uneven screen time for all the cast, how some episodes literally showed close to nothing from what was happening in Inferno - I guess they truly struggled with finding a good footage to include in the final product.

While in season 1 I felt like almost no one was rejecting anyone because they were “playing the game” and doing what the dating show is supposed to be about, here everyone was obsessed with their initial pick, but also no one wanted to be the bad guy or rude so no rejections happened and it was just this awkward vague bubble that did not want to burst.

I honestly don’t have more to say about it. The only reason I still watched it after the halfway through point, were the fun discussions in the comment section and to know the context of some comments and replies.

Do I feel bad for any of them for not being picked by the people they liked? Or not going to paradise? No. They are all hot, young, with successful careers and even their stay in “Inferno” is a vacation many people could never afford… I think that’s why I enjoy shows like that. I can watch them with no negative emotions.

Ps. Se Jun was THE MVP. Best boy ever. Bless him. Wish him all the happiness.

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better than s1

thoughts about the ending:

firstly women who stayed alone:
- Park Sejeong: i'm sad she didn't got any attention and didn't go to paradise, i kinda hoped she will go there with Jinyoung at the last trip, even as friends. it can be true it's because of her beauty which doesn't exactly fit korean standards. she tried to talk with boys but her approach might have been not enough. tho she suprised me, cause at the beginning i thought she is more mean (??), but she was really nice and supportive
- Lee Minsu: same issue as in s1, she came to late, when people already knew each other (Jinyoung came relatively early in comparision to here). as she said she had to choose one person, but unfortunately she focused on Jinyoung who already had his fanclub. i have mixed feelings about her behavior - in one way people say it was wrong for ex. when she went to Nadine and Jinyoung or when she still chose him to go to paradise, even when he very clearly said he wants to go with another person; i understand people can think she was behaving rude, but i don't think it was that bad, she just have tried to pursue the person she was into, furthermore she didn't have time to choose another person (while also she didn't really knew the dynamics so well)
- Lee Nadine: to start, i didn't really liked her nor was a part of her fanclub (on the contrary i felt some ofher fans were really rude, especially on twitter or instagram). tho still i think she behaved well in her situaton, trying to pursue Jinyoung, she did good job even if nobody supported her openly in the show (cause other members were mostly focused on Jinyoung-Seulki dynamics). i think main reasons why Jinyoung didn't choose her: she wasn't his type based on the looks, he felt too comfortable around her (and as he told Minsu he don't like it with his partner), she was too young and unsettled and also she considered relationship as something she need to put a lot of work into (while Jinyoung wanted more space, according to what he said)

okay, now time to the rest:
- Soe&Sejun: i think they will probably stay as friends. it would've been weird for Soe to go alone and leave Sejun so she might felt some pressure over this. they seem very comfortable around each other tho and Sejun is very into her, tho i still think that he appears to Soe more like a best friend (it very reminds me of Yeawon&Junsik from s1, they have also stayed as friends)
- Seoeun&Yoongjae + Hanbin: they have amazing relationship. maried couple. no doubts. i hope and think they will stay together, they are both similar, chill; about Hanbin, i'm his biggest fan, he just behaved so well, acknowledging his feelings while also not putting pressure over Seoeun, i hope he will find someone!

now for the biggest melodrama stars of this season...:
(about Dongwoo, i don't think there's a lot to say. we know how she feel about him)
firstly i want to say i was a big Seulki&Jinyoung shipper. tho in last episodes it have changed, and i liked Seulki's choice a lot. it was very mature of her. she knew that she felt something for Jinyoung, but also she might have realise that their relationship could not last. i think they had more of physical intimacy between each other and while the 8/9 days was full of chemistry, later it could've changed. she didn't feel secure around him, he seemed hard to read. and while all the times she was feeling bad, Jongwoo was there to comfort her.
personally i think that initially after her trip to paradise with Jongwoo, she thought more about choosing Jinyoung at the end. what changed her mind was her talk with Jinyoung. she was giving hints for him that she wants him more, that she likes his personality. while Jinyoung told her he's still not sure. and furthermore (which i think was the most important thing) he said he doesn't he can support his girlfriend so much and that he wants his partner to be settled. that was what put her off, it could've seemed to her like their relationship might be difficult in the future.
a lot of people talks about being honest/dishonest in this context. for me it's true that Jinyoung is a honest person and he was open about his feelings and thought. but also we need to remember that he didn't really thought abot how his words can affect the other person. while being honest it's also important to being considerate about how it sounds. as the hosts said, their talk seemed to be more like a rejection than invitation.
to leave his topic, i'm very fond of Jongwoo. he was amazing, pursuing his feelings, while being considerative and caring. he tried not to put pressure over Seulki while also being open for her and supportive. that was what won her heart. because even if she didn't feel direct chemistry with him, she felt comfortable, secured and this is what is the best base for the further relationship. i think they might be a real couple in the future.

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Cast is better than S1 but nothing changed

I watched the first season. It was good, but I had wanted something more if they were going to do another season.

This season just felt like a complete replica of Season 1. The team didn't even try to change anything, besides having a slightly more diverse cast. They tried to make certain cast members shine more, robbing other casts of their scenes. I would love to see Hanbin or Sejeong and their mundane chats over having to bare another scene with Seulki awkwardly talking to someone.

The cast this season was a lot more interesting and diverse than Season 1's, which was fun to see. They had more chemistry with one another. The production team pulled the same grimy move of having new member arrive later on in the eps again, but at least Sejun was able to make the most of it and ended up soaring up people's favorites list with his charm. I was so bored until Sejun came into the picture. I'm so happy we had a little justice for So-e arc when he started liking her. Their scenes were the most genuine without any cringey lines or awkwardness!

And again with the weird games. I have never watched such uncomfortable games in my life, and these games were even more cringe than last season's. Every chance for viewers to see their bodies and strength, the production team is all over that. There was also the most random scene with Sejeong and Dongwoo tanning on the beach. That was so uncalled for and unnecessary.

There was a lot of beating around the bush conversations this season, which dragged for so many episodes. As much as most people were green flags, it doesn't work for a reality show. Everyone was too laidback this season to bring on any spice. I enjoyed the surprise ending twist though. Seulki matched Jongwoo way more, and she was only holding onto Jinyoung through attraction. Jinyoung never once gave a clear answer, compared to Jongwoo. They had nothing in common. Just like last season, sincerity prevails. It's interesting to see from a viewer's perspective that someone who loves you over someone you love has won again.

Netflix is probably going to milk more seasons after this. And being the dating show junkie I am, I will reluctantly watch. I just really wish they would change things up for next season.

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Its was an alright show but not good enough to be wowing

I didnt like that the games and the overall organization of the show was the complete same as the first season. We need something refreshing - new games, new challenges. I found the commentary part of the show the most annoying. The hosts didnt add anything new to the show, they just literally explained what we just saw happen. They were really unnecessary and even boring. There were times i actually skipped their comments.
The actual cast for the show was interesting. I didnt like that all of their hobbies were just sports, because it didnt feel interesting enough.
Unlike the first season, the contestants here chose one person from the beginning at stuck with them. Soe, Min Su and Dong Woo were rejected at least twice but they still choose the same person. While in the first season, when people didnt go to Paradise, they were actually flirting with one another and made the show interesting.
A few episodes before the ending I already knew what the final couples would be. I didnt find that interesting.
Overall, the show was cute but definitely not interesting and shocking enough for a reality show.

Also the fact that they edited Han Bin out of a beach scene because he was supposed to be at Paradise made me question if the show is real at all and not just scripted. The fact that Jin Young stopped by Min Su and Nadine that way before the final decision made it very clear to me that the directors wanted to make the show have a plot twist, but it sadly didnt work.

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