'Single's Inferno' Season 5: Everything We Know
Netflix's Korean dating show returns in early 2026 for what's said to be its most dramatic installment yet.
In December 2021, Netflix's Korean reality show Single's Inferno arrived on the platform like a breath of fresh air. The series captivated reality TV fans across the world by introducing them to the stylings of a slower-paced dating competition, where viewers are sucked in as they follow the cast's emotional journeys over 10 days spent looking for love on a deserted island. Soon, Single's Inferno became Korea's first unscripted show to break through on Netflix, and it's still a global phenomenon four years later.
Single's Inferno season 4 wrapped up on February 11, 2025, ending an installment filled with intense love quadrangles that gave way to fan-favorite couples. Now that another year has come and gone, it's time for fans to pack their bags for a trip to paradise. Read on for everything to know about Single's Inferno season 5 so far.
Lee Si-an and Kim Jeong-su have a coffee date on season 4.
Has 'Single's Inferno' been renewed for season 5?
Netflix announced Single's Inferno was renewed for season 5 on February 12, 2025, just one day after the season 4 finale. According to the announcement, season 4 had the biggest first-week viewing numbers in the series's history and "spark[ed] lively discussions online." With the renewal, Single's Inferno is the first Korean reality series on Netflix to reach a fifth season.
"We’ve made it to season 5 thanks to the immense love and support from our viewers," said producers Kim Jae-won, Kim Jung-hyun, and Park Suji. "Season 5 will be filled with new excitement and romance."
When will 'Single's Inferno' season 5 come out?
Single's Inferno season 5 is set to arrive on Netflix on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The streamer has yet to announce the full release schedule, but based on the past five installments, fans can expect new episodes every Tuesday over the course of five weeks.
The premiere release date was announced alongside the first teaser for the new season. Once again, the video is comprised of clips of the swimwear-clad cast, but avoids their faces, leaving fans to guess who is being called a player and which daring couple will share a bed.
In the announcement, director Kim Jae-won claims, “You can expect much more diverse romantic arcs and unforgettable personalities. The season also explores fascinating dynamics between participants, unlike anything you’ve seen.”
From left: 'Single's Inferno' hosts Hanhae, Dex, Hong Jin-kyung, Lee Da-hee, Kyuhyun.
Who are the hosts of 'Single's Inferno' season 5?
Based on the show's popularity, it's expected that Single's Inferno will keep the same host panel for season 5, with rapper Hanhae, former contestant Dex (a.k.a. Kim Jin-young), comedian Hong Jin-kyung, actress Lee Da-hee, and Super Junior member Kyuhyun all returning.
If, for whatever reason, the series features different hosts, fans likely won't get word until late next year. According to Time, the host panel films their reaction segments during the show's three-month editing process post-filming. Still, here's hoping that all five emcees will return.
How many seasons will 'Single's Inferno' have?
We'll likely see even more Singles Inferno after season 5, too. As reported by Time, in a December 2024 Instagram post, producer Kim Jae-won said he hoped the show would continue for a full decade.
"Now that we’ve made it to season 4, we’re aiming for season 10 and hoping to become the longest-running dating show in Korea," Kim said.
