'Singles Inferno' Season 5 Premieres in 2026: What We Know

A close-up of a wooden table in a shed, with a wooden barrel in the corner. Yellow and blue boarding passes lay on the table, reading "Single's Airlines. Inferno to Paradise." A promo image from Netflix's 'Single's Inferno' season 5. — (Image credit: Netflix)

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, from the season 5 cast to the release schedule.

Lee Si-an and Kim Jeong-su have a coffee date on 'Single's Inferno' season 4. — 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.

When will 'Single's Inferno' season 5 come out?

Single's Inferno season 5 is set to premiere on Netflix on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, followed by weekly episodes leading up to the February 10 finale. 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.”

Here's the full release schedule for Single's Inferno season 5.

Episodes 1-4: January 20, 2026
Episodes 5-7: January 27, 2026
Episodes 8-10: February 3, 2026
Episodes 11-12 (finale): February 10, 2026

From left: 'Single's Inferno' hosts Hanhae, Dex, Hong Jin-kyung, Lee Da-hee, Kyuhyun.

Is there a 'Single's Inferno' season 5 trailer?

The official trailer for Single's Inferno dropped on January 5, giving viewers an extended peek at the most dramatic season yet—at least, based on the host panel's shocked reactions. (Dex nearly launches himself out of his seat at one point.)

Based on the clips, season 5 seems notably racier, including a steamy photo shoot in Inferno and a couple complaining about the cameras while canoodling in bed in Paradise. The trailer also includes a woman seemingly crying over a "player," and plenty of competition among the men. It ends by teasing a potential twist, with a female voice saying, "Is it possible for me to leave Single's Inferno with two men?"

Single’s Inferno Season 5 | Official Trailer | Netflix [ENG SUB] - YouTube

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Who is in the cast of 'Single's Inferno' season 5?

Unlike dating shows like Love Is Blind, Single's Inferno typically doesn't reveal its full cast ahead of airing. However, since season 3, each installment's official poster has highlighted some of the standout (and eventual fan-favorite) cast members.

For season 5's poster, the series previews seven faces making their global reality debut on Netflix. Based on unconfirmed reports from Korean outlets, three women have allegedly been identified: 26-year-old former Miss Korea 2022, Kim Go-eun, 29-year-old track-and-field star Kim Min-ji, and 25-year-old former Miss Earth 2022, Mina Sue Choi.

Ahead of the premiere, producers Kim Jae-won, Kim Jung-hyun, and Park Su-ji teased season 5 while speaking to The Chosun Daily. "This season had more main characters than any other," they said. "Unlike previous seasons where the narrative focused on one or two star cast members, it seemed like various characters, much like the multi-casting film Love Actually, interestingly showcased their own stories."

A promotional poster for Netflix's 'Single's Inferno' season 5. Portraits of seven Korean men and women are arranged in a pyramid, with a base of grass, yellow flowers, and a wooden sign reading Inferno. Above them, graphics reading &quot;A Netflix series,&quot; and &quot;No cap on this flirting war.&quot; Below them, an ocean reflecting the sun and a graphic reading &quot;Single's Inferno 5, only on Netflix, January 20. — The season 5 poster for *Single's Inferno*.

Who are the hosts of 'Single's Inferno' season 5?

For its fifth season, Single's Inferno will keep the same host panel, 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 ever features different hosts, fans likely wouldn't get much advance notice. 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.

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Quinci LeGardye is a Culture Writer at Marie Claire. She currently lives in her hometown of Los Angeles after periods living in NYC and Albuquerque, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in English and Psychology from The University of New Mexico. In 2021, she joined Marie Claire as a contributor, becoming a full-time writer for the brand in 2024. She contributes day-to-day-content covering television, movies, books, and pop culture in general. She has also written features, profiles, recaps, personal essays, and cultural criticism for outlets including Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, HuffPost, Teen Vogue, Vulture, The A.V. Club, Catapult, and others. When she isn't writing or checking Twitter way too often, you can find her watching the latest K-drama, or giving a concert performance in her car.