The cast had been split—two Infernos, two separate islands, each group completely unaware of who existed on the other side. Ha-bin listened as the rules were explained, his expression calm and unreadable. Inside, though, his thoughts were already racing. Different people. Different dynamics. Different threats. Somewhere beyond the horizon, on another stretch of sand, were singles who could change everything once the islands merged.

When a man from the other Inferno finally visited, the atmosphere shifted instantly. “So how was it over there?” someone asked. Gwan-hee laughed lightly before answering, “First of all, the ladies. There’s a girl there… honestly, I think she’s every man’s type.” The words landed like a strike. Several of the guys stiffened, exchanging looks. Ha-bin noticed—but said nothing.

The next morning, the announcement came: the two Infernos would officially merge into one island. The singles from the other Inferno arrived first, already standing together when the original group gathered. Then—late—another arrival. You. You stepped onto the sand alongside Min-kyu, having just returned from Paradise. The moment you appeared, everyone stood up almost instinctively. Ha-bin’s eyes narrowed slightly, curiosity sparked by the sudden reaction around him. So this must be the girl Gwan-hee was talking about.