Daughter of a national team defender! ‘Kim Go-eun,’ the hot cat-faced woman, reveals the beauty her father passed down, showing calmness and confidence in controlling the relationship game on Single’s Inferno 5.
On 3 Feb 2026, behind the rising popularity of “Kim Go-eun,” the stylish short-haired female contestant on the hit dating show Single’s Inferno Season 5, currently trending worldwide on Netflix, she is the daughter of “Kim Hyun-soo,” former South Korean national team defender.
For Korean football fans, the name "Kim Hyun-soo," a 52-year-old former center-back of South Korea’s national team, is well known. He played for various Korean clubs and won the K League championship with Jeonnam Ilhwa Chunma (now Jeonnam FC) in the 2002/03 season. During his career, he appeared in 352 matches, scored 21 goals, and retired in 2008. He was called up to both youth and senior national teams and was recognized as one of the top defenders in the league during the early 2000s.
He ended his playing career gracefully at Daegu FC and transitioned into a coaching role with the team. He has since focused on coaching and youth player development, passing on his experience to the next generation. Currently, Kim Hyun-soo works in football as the head coach of the U-18 youth team for Busan IPark, nurturing young talent.
While his daughter is winning hearts worldwide through Netflix, “Kim Go-eun,” who was second runner-up in Miss Korea 2022, told local media Maeil Shinmun about her pride in her father:
“Many people admire my nose for its striking beauty, and this nose is exactly what I inherited from my father. Also, the calm and composed demeanor I use to carry myself is a discipline I learned from watching him throughout his professional football career.”
On Single’s Inferno 5, Go-eun has been noticed as a “Game Changer,” using calmness and confidence to control relationship dynamics. Entertainment experts have analyzed that her “cat-like face but dog-like heart” personality combines decisiveness reminiscent of her father’s role as a defender on the field, making her one of the most intriguing contestants this season.
Personal information: Kim Go-eun, contestant on Single’s Inferno Season 5.
Year of birth: 2000.
Height: 168 cm.
Occupation: Fashion and beauty model, influencer.
Education: Graduated from Inha Technical College, majoring in Airline Cabin Service.
Titleholder: Second runner-up, Miss Korea 2022 (66th edition).
Instagram: @goxnniee.
She has strong confidence in her appearance, especially her “nose,” which is her favorite facial feature. Her face looks sharp like a “cat,” but her personality is cheerful and affectionate like a “dog.”