'Mindy's Surprise Romance With 'Alfie' Shakes Up Emily In Paris 5, Meet Everyone She Dated On Show

While everyone was focused on 'Emily's new whirlwind romance and love triangle in Italy, many fans assumed, after Emily in Paris Season 4, that 'Mindy Chen's storyline had finally come to a settled conclusion. Over the years, fans have keenly followed her romances, heartbreak, and career hurdles, admiring her support for 'Emily'. But just when viewers thought they had seen everything, Netflix dropped the trailer of Emily in Paris Season 5, revealing how 'Mindy's journey is far from over. Instead, the character is stepping into one of the most unexpected chapters of the new season yet. 

'Mindy' and 'Alfie' have an unexpected romance in Emily In Paris Season 5 

Emily In Paris Season 5's trailer gave viewers the first unexpected visual of 'Mindy' sharing a warm and flirtatious moment with 'Alfie', who dated 'Emily' in earlier seasons. Needless to say, the unexpected pairing has immediately become one of Season 5's biggest talking points. Ashley Park, who portrays 'Mindy Chen' on-screen, told Us Weekly that her character's arc is going in an entirely new direction. In her words:

"I would say that the show keeps surprising me. I did not see Mindy's story lines in season 5 coming."

Ashley added that filming with Lucien Laviscount, who plays 'Alfie' on-screen, felt natural because they are already close friends off-screen. She admitted they loved hanging out together, but never had many scenes in common. But it has changed now. Although she did not reveal how the romance will unfold, but confirmed that there is "a lot more context" waiting to be discovered after the season premiere on December 18, 2025.

Ashley Park reveals she is surprised by 'Mindy's new storyline in Emily in Paris Season 5

In the same interview, Ashley Park emphasized that 'Mindy's story will take a new emotional turn in the upcoming season, something she herself did not expect. She revealed that Season 5 is a challenge for her in many ways. Recalling 'Mindy's journey over time, Ashley admitted that she feels she got to star in eight different genres of the show at once. Consequently, for the fans who were worried that 'Mindy's arc 'Mindy' fade into the background, they are in for something promising, interesting, and unpredictable in the new season. 

Who has 'Mindy Chen' dated in the past on Emily In Paris?

Before 'Alfie' came into her life, 'Mindy's most significant relationship on the show was with 'Benoît', a musician she met back in Season 2. They had a sweet, authentic romance rooted in music. However, ambition and creative disagreements led to their breakup. Later, in Season 3, she met her wealthy childhood friend, 'Nicolas de Léon', who happens to be the heir to the JVMA empire. They have a glamorous relationship that continues into Season 4. However, their frequent clashes over her artistic career goals and his business obligations created a wedge between them.

Ashley Park's real-life romance took a note from her on-screen life

Beyond the show, Ashley Park's real-life relationship has also generated significant attention due to its close connection to the show. She and her Emily In Paris co-star, Paul Forman, who plays 'Nicolas' on the show, began dating off-camera in 2023 after meeting on the set. Soon, their romance blossomed, and they made their relationship public in 2024. Ashley once told Cosmopolitan that she fell for Paul because he was "generous and kind" both on and off se

Paul Forman echoed the sentiment to PEOPLE and explained how he felt lucky to have her by his side. However, recent reports suggest that the couple split in late 2025 after Ashley attended Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's wedding alone. Although none of the actors have made any comments on it, they are set to appear together on-screen in Season 5, adding another chapter to their bond.

What do you think about 'Mindy' and 'Nicolas' new romance?

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