Monday, March 9, 2026

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Controversy over being a 'gateway to become a celebrity' ... 'Single's Inferno' optician Woo Sungmin signs with an entertainment agency


'Single's Inferno 5' star Woo Sungmin has signed an exclusive contract with Big Friends, signaling the start of his full-scale activities. Previously, dating shows were facing criticism for being used by participants to gain recognition and popularity instead of to find love.

During his appearance on 'Single's Inferno 5,' Woo Sungmin had introduced himself as an optician. Later, he drew attention as it was revealed that he had appeared in several acting projects in the past.

Big Friends stated that they decided to sign an exclusive contract because they highly valued his calm yet sincere attitude, diverse charms, impressive smile, and strong presence. The agency stated, "We will provide full support so that he can pursue various activities in the future."

Prior his appearance on 'Single's Inferno 5,' Woo Sungmin had already been active as an actor, starring in works such as 'Solomon's Perjury,' 'Second 20s,' 'The Missing,' 'Twelve Nights,' 'Mission: Cross,' and more. With this contract, he is expected to expand his activities into a wider range of fields.

Big Friends, the agency Woo Sungmin signed with, is a management company that represent stars like Jung Mansik, Hong Yeji, Park Sehyun, and Seo Jaewoo. The company is actively discovering new talent and providing systematic management.