“Single’s Inferno 4” Kim Te Hwan’s “Narcissistic” Personality During His Date With Bae Ji Yeon Sparks Criticism

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Single’s Inferno 4 star Kim Te Hwan seemingly showed off his “red flag” personality in the new episode during his date with fan-favorite Bae Ji Yeon.

During the last episodes, netizens shared criticism over the lack of screen time Ji Yeon and Te Hwan got.
In the recent episode, Te Hwan once again chose Ji Yeon to go to Paradise.
TEHWAN CHOSE JIYEON AGAIN FOR PARADISE!!!!#SinglesInferno4 pic.twitter.com/3E6eOHJIWQ
— kdrama diary (@kdramasdiary) February 4, 2025
At first, netizens had high hopes as they had some cute moments, especially in the helicopter.
Just Youjin being excited watching Jiyeon sleeping on Tehwan's shoulder. She's cute!😆#SinglesInferno4 pic.twitter.com/RJSOQr8QSn
— Kookie⁷🥢 (@goldenjk7_) February 4, 2025
Yet, netizens quickly shared their thoughts when the new episode aired on the real reason they didn’t get the screen time and how they got it in the new episode, but for the wrong reasons.
Jiyeon and Tehwan finally getting screen time but for all the wrong reasons #singlesinferno4 pic.twitter.com/Tk6O08jaz0
— viri 🍃 (@viridifloras) February 4, 2025
So this is why we barely got any jiyeon and Tehwan scenes…. #SinglesInferno4 pic.twitter.com/nco3zoL9xI
— 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐡𝐲𝐮𝐧𝐥𝐮𝐯𝐫 (@jhsuwuz) February 4, 2025
During their time together, Ji Yeon shared that Te Hwan didn’t seem as interested in her as she seemingly thought, sharing that there were moments of awkwardness and that certain things seemed quite self-centerd, like when he was speaking about himself a lot or leaving Ji Yeon behind in the activities.
jiyeon shares her inhibitions towards tehwan
sometimes, a participant’s true feelings don’t translate well on tv, or the pds may edit certain scenes to fit their own narrative. that’s why reality shows with interviews are great as they help clarify things. #singlesinferno4 pic.twitter.com/xnpcN8VLl1
— 밉! (@__stopthistrain) February 4, 2025
Lol, Tehwan's narcissistic traits start to appear again #SinglesInferno4 pic.twitter.com/vY5F2nAIhG
— Dyxie🤍 (@caramelcldstone) February 4, 2025
not the skating date that was so cute last week had this backstory to it smh, i just fell to my knees. Tehwan stay being a robot… LOCK IN. omg he gonna fumble Jiyeon so bad #SinglesInferno4 #SinglesInferno pic.twitter.com/qJg6DqHf2X
— abi✨🎸🌙✨ missing xg 💔 (@blackmxst) February 4, 2025
i cant believe Jiyeon and Tehwan finally got a crumb of screentime but its just her saying she dont know if he really like her omg this show is HELL! why dont he wanna ask her ANYTHING?? hes back to pissing me off 😭 #SinglesInferno4 #SinglesInferno pic.twitter.com/IAXvoJITDs
— abi✨🎸🌙✨ missing xg 💔 (@blackmxst) February 4, 2025
turns out he was actually a narcissist like in his introduction video…and the way everyone thought he was slowly becoming a green flag LMAO my girl jiyeon doesnt deserve this at all #SinglesInferno4 pic.twitter.com/RJwpMf0NSb
— love+good (@jaelovegood) February 4, 2025
KIM TAEHWAN we are all rooting for you but what nonsense is this???
the worst feeling ever being neglected like this 😵💫#SinglesInferno4 #SinglesInferno4Ep9 pic.twitter.com/6t2C1YRvfP
— won~ (@hyewon_space) February 4, 2025
Netizens then shared how Ji Yeon was being “dragged” in the previous episode for seemingly leading on Te Hwan, but now he is the one who seemingly didn’t show an interest despite choosing her.
jiyeon was getting dragged so bad last week for leading tehwan on when she was actually the one that had deeper feelings between the two of them #singlesinferno4 pic.twitter.com/Y4X0fMkGq9
— viri 🍃 (@viridifloras) February 4, 2025
Men always disappoint us… they could’ve been the “IT COUPLE” if he were sincere about his feelings… I’ve lost my faith in him, but it’s still not too late, he could still win Jiyeon’s heart…
#SinglesInferno4 pic.twitter.com/2y9OUlaTQ2
— kdrama diary (@kdramasdiary) February 4, 2025
y'all kept saying that jiyeon doesn't like tehwan as much as he likes her whole time it was THE OTHER WAY AROUND #singlesinferno4 pic.twitter.com/NJKsr0hokJ
— viri 🍃 (@viridifloras) February 4, 2025
Jiyeon doesn’t think Tehwan is actually into her…The date we thought was perfect didn’t feel that way for Jiyeon… Netflix’s evil editors fooled us again 😭😭😭#SinglesInferno4 pic.twitter.com/ZAMxXtJDRt
— kdrama diary (@kdramasdiary) February 4, 2025
It seems like many fans have changed their minds about wanting Ji Yeon and Te Hwan together.
You can read about Dex’s reaction below.