Where Is 'Single's Inferno' Filmed? See the Real-Life Filming Locations

A woman wearing a pink striped cutout gown (Kim Go-eun) props her head on her hand as she lies on a large rock. A shirtless man wearing red pants (Kim Jae-jin) looks down at her, leaning on his hands, in a still from 'Single's Inferno' season 5. — (Image credit: Netflix)

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The best thing about reality dating shows, beyond the delicious drama of conventionally-hot aspiring influencers falling in and out of love, is the top-tier vacation inspo. Whether they take place in a bright, luxury villa or on a tropically decorated beachfront, shows like Love Island USA and Bachelor in Paradise allow viewers to melt away from their current surroundings and mentally transport to clear skies and crystal-blue waters.

Netflix's hit dating show Single's Inferno offers two main locations for escapist viewing. Each installment of the series isolates a group of singles on a sparsely-furnished and uninhabited island, referred to as "Inferno," where they have to cook their own meals and take part in physical challenges. Throughout the season, the cast gets the chance to pair up for a date in "Paradise," a luxury hotel where they can be waited on, eat meat, and enjoy all the air conditioning and amenities their hearts desire.

Over the past five years, Netflix's most-watched Korean reality show has mixed up its locations, staying loyal to a deserted island while alternating between massive luxury resorts. For fans wondering where in South Korea the show takes place, both Inferno and Paradise are pretty close to the filming locations for all our favorite K-dramas. Below, read on for everything to know on the properties where Single's Inferno is filmed.

'Single's Inferno' Filming Locations

Over the course of the show's five installments, Single's Inferno has been filmed across several locations in two of South Korea's most popular cities. For most seasons, both the Inferno and Paradise locations have been located near Incheon, a South Korean port city around an hour away from the country's capital, Seoul. If the name sounds familiar to non-K-drama fans, it's because many travelers arrive in South Korea via Incheon International Airport, which is considered one of the world's best airports.

Meanwhile, season 3 switched up the filming locations for longtime viewers by relocating Paradise to a new luxury hotel on Jeju Island, located southwest of the Korean peninsula. The tourist hotspot is best known for its UNESCO landmarks, including volcanic lava caves and the dormant volcano Hallasan.

Thankfully for fans who want to turn their escapist viewing into reality, all Inferno and Paradise locations are open to visitors. See some of the scenery featured in the reality hit below, and read on to learn how to visit Single's Inferno's filming locations.

five men, each holding a woman in their arms, stand in the water in front of an island on the beach in a still from single's inferno season 3 — The season 3 cast gets ready for a challenge on Inferno.

A man (Song Seungil) and a woman (Kim Min-gee) share a meal while sitting in a wooden outdoor table with attached booths and a lit roof. The man wears a beanie, a gray sweater, and jeans, while the woman wears a gauzy white dress. A still from the Korean reality show 'Single's Inferno' season 5. — Season 5's Seung-il and Min-gee have a special dinner date on Inferno.

A woman (Lee Joo-young) and a man (Lee Jae-jin) take a love shot while sitting in front of a wooden structure. The woman wears a white blouse and large pendant necklace while drinking from a glass, while the man wears a plaid shirt and drinks from a can. A still from 'Single's Inferno' season 5. — Season 5's Joo-young and Jae-jin share a love shot on Inferno.

A man (Woo Sung-min) dips a spoon into a small bowl at a dining table, while a woman (Kim Go-eun) holds up a small plate while preparing to pick up food with silver chopsticks. The couple sit on a gray couch in an opulent hotel room, in front of a table holding a Korean stoneware pot, a silver ice bucket with tongs, and a bottle of Johnnie Walker bourbon. A still from 'Single's Inferno' season 5. — Season 5's Sung-min and Go-eun have a Paradise date.

a couple sits outside of a pool with their feet in the water at night on a rooftop in a still from single's inferno season 1 — Season 1's So-yeon and Jin-taek take a dip in the pool in Paradise.

The Inferno Filming Location in 'Single's Inferno'

For all five seasons, the reality hit's Inferno set has been located on Saseungbong-do, a small island registered as one of Korea’s official uninhabited islands and a marine sanctuary, per The Korea Times. Known as "Sado" by locals, the island measures 2.5 miles long by 1.25 miles wide, and has a long history as a filming location. It has been used as the backdrop for several beloved variety shows, including Running Man, Muhan Dojeon, and Two Days and One Night.

The island is open to visits, and its tourism website recommends camping, swimming, fishing, clam-digging, and viewing a picture-perfect sunset. To get there, visitors have to take a boat from the Incheon Port International Passenger Terminal, with ferries running regularly during the peak season. Fees are around 100,000 won (about $83.50) for solo passengers or 15,000 won (about $12.53) for those in a group, though you can also rent a private boat.

an aerial view of a lush island in the middle of the ocean which is used as a filming location for single's inferno — Saseungbong-do, a.k.a. Inferno.

Though the series has stuck to the same island for each installment, producers have tried to introduced novelty by changing Inferno's structures, like with season 3's dual "Inferno" camps. According an interview with Time, season 5 was designed to focus more on the cast's personalities and chemistry than huge alterations to the show's rules.

"For Season 5, we didn't want to go for drastic changes in format," producer Kim Jae-won told the outlet. "[We wanted to] make sure it feels natural, and then we can show more of the charms of the characters."

Single's Inferno 5(L to R) Woo Sung-min, Jo I-geon, Song Seung-il, Shin Hyeon-woo, Youn Hyun-jae, Kim Jae-jin, Lee Sung-hun, Lim Su-been, Choi Mina Sue, Lee Joo-young, Lee Ha-eun, Ham Ye-jin, Kim Go-eun, Park Hee-sun, Kim Min-gee in Single's Inferno 5. &copy; 2026 Netflix, Inc. — The *Single's Inferno* season 5 cast gathers at the fire pit for the finale.

The Paradise Filming Locations in 'Single's Inferno'

Seasons 1 and 2's Paradise dates were filmed at Paradise City Hotel and Resort near Incheon Airport. First opened in 2017 and completed in 2019, per CNN Travel, the 3-million-square-foot complex is jam packed with attractions rivaling the wildest Vegas resort, including outdoor and indoor pools, a sauna and spa with an anti-aging clinic, a fitness gym and kids's zone, a "Safari Park" entertainment center, several dining and shopping options, a casino, a club, a theme park, (breathe!) and an art gallery with regular exhibitions.

While season 1's contestants only spent time in the suites (if you can say “only” about the hotel's "Deluxe Pool Villa," which is larger than an average apartment and includes a private pool), season 2 expanded the dates to include more of the “art-tainment” in the resort, including trips to the property's public indoor pool and rides on its theme park carousel.

And the price to visit this mini-Vegas? A two-night package in the Paradise Hotel's deluxe single room starts at 289,000 Korean won, or around $220. There's also a second hotel, the boutique-style Art Paradiso, which only accepts guests over 18.

a couple wearing bathrobes sit on a couch in a luxurious hotel suite used as paradise in a still from single's inferno — A room in Paradise City, Incheon.

For season 3, couple dates took place at several locations around Jeju, with the Grand Hyatt Jeju serving as the central "Paradise" where couples stayed for the night. The five-star hotel, in the twin buildings known as the Jeju Dream Tower, opened in late 2020 and became Hyatt's largest hotel in the Asia-Pacific region at the time, per Business Traveller. The resort is also packed with add-ons, including 14 restaurants and bars, two premium spas, Jeju’s largest outdoor deck featuring an infinity pool, a patio deck called "Dining in the Clouds," and a two-story mall that showcases over 200 Korean fashion designers and brands. For anyone interested in visiting, rates start at around 260,000 Korean won, or $200 USD a night.

the Grand Hyatt Jeju hotel used as paradise in single's inferno, pictured at night with the outdoor pool lit up — A pool at Grand Hyatt Jeju.

Season 4's Paradise stand-in was the Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul, located in central Seoul near N Seoul Tower. Though it isn't as sprawling as resorts in nearby Incheon, the five-star spa resort still features massive suites with private pools, as well as Michelin-caliber restaurants, as well as indoor and outdoor public pools, tennis courts, a golf driving range, and an ice rink. Banyan Tree's nightly rates are a bit higher as well, with a base rate around $330 USD.

Paradise moved locations once again for season 5, with the overnight dates taking place at INSPIRE Entertainment Resort in Incheon. Located an hour away from Seoul and 15 minutes from Incheon airport, the integrated hotel features three five-star hotel towers, over a dozen dining options, a casino, an indoor water park, an expansive outdoor park, a shopping mall, several art exhibitions, an "immersive entertainment street" with 150-meter LED screens, and a 15,000-seat performance arena. INSPIRE's hotel rates also start in the 260,000 Korean won/$200 USD range, though discounts are also offered through Hilton's honors program.

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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.