If you're a Korean reality TV fan who hasn't checked out Single's Inferno yet, now's the perfect time to get acquainted with South Korea's hit dating show. The season 3 finale landed on Netflix in January 2024, ending some of the series' most intense love triangles (and general romantic competition) thus far. The installment also saw the show switch up its central concept, where hot young singles are placed on a deserted island "Inferno" and must keep their ages and jobs secret from their love interests. If they find a match, contestants can couple up and leave on a luxurious date in "Paradise," with hopes of dating in the real world.
The reality hit offers the type of slow-burn romances that K-drama fans love, as well as the fun challenges and charming stars that make for great reality TV. In the year since season 3 ended, fans have been clamoring for news of whether the show's final couples are still dating after filming and when to expect another season. Read on for everything we know about season 4 of Single's Inferno.
The men of the Single's Inferno season 3 cast carry the women during a squat challenge.
Has 'Single's Inferno' been renewed for season 4?
Yes! Netflix delivered the good news on January 23, 2024, announcing season 4's renewal on social media. The news came just two weeks after the conclusion of season 3, which stayed firm in Netflix's Top 10 for Non-English TV throughout its five-week run, per the streamer's press release. Single's Inferno is now the first Netflix Korea unscripted series to be renewed for a fourth season.
"We will continue to do our best and make sure Season 4 is even more entertaining for you by paying closer attention to the fans’ feedback on season 3, both positive and negative," said producer Kim Jae-won.
Before the renewal was announced, the show's producers told Korea JoongAng Daily that the new season would likely have another surprise format change (à la season 3's two Infernos twist).
"There are so many dating reality shows out there these days, but I think that Single’s Inferno has made a mark on the genre, and it could continue for many more seasons if we keep on striving to differentiate it and attempt new themes and tones," co-producer Kim Jung-hyun said. "What the next season would look like would be decided if and once it’s greenlit. At the moment, we are just so thankful for all the love this third season has received."
Season 3 contestants Yun Ha-bin and Yun Ha-jeong share a toast during a date.
When will 'Single's Inferno' season 4 come out?
For the fourth year in a row, Single's Inferno will provide fans with some escapist entertainment for winter blues. Netflix has announced that season 4 will premiere on Tuesday, January 14, 2024, with new episodes released weekly.
Single's Inferno has earned a regular spot on Netflix's release calendar, as each season has been filmed in the summer and premiered months later. Season 4 will arrive later than usual, as seasons 1-3 began airing in mid-December.
The setting of Single's Inferno season 4.
Is there a trailer for 'Single's Inferno' season 4?
The official trailer for season 4 is here, and the Paradise dates are getting steamier. As teased in the season's press release, this installment promises a "more daring cast of singles" who seem to be getting closer to Perfect Match or Too Hot to Handle levels of physical contact. (Remember when a massage was seen as scandalous in season 1.) It also appears that season 4 will feature another player (or maybe a few) playing with the women's emotions in Inferno.
Before the official trailer was released, Netflix dropped an official teaser hinting at the drama that will propel Single's Inferno season 4. In the show's signature style, the clip focuses on the contestants' bodies without showing their faces, leaving fans to guess who will be in each exciting scene, from wrestling challenges to Paradise dates to jealous confrontations.
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Who is in the cast of 'Single's Inferno' season 4?
While the full cast is still under wraps ahead of the January 14 premiere, eagle-eyed Single's Inferno fans have already identified one of the newcomers revealed in season 4's trailer. The new cast member of season 4 is Yuk Jun-seo, a 28-year-old actor who previously appeared in a supporting role in seasons 2 and 3 of Sweet Home. Per his MyDramaList profile, he is "a South Korean former army, painter, model and actor managed by IOK Company."
Who are the emcees of 'Single's Inferno' season 4?
Netflix has confirmed that all five members of Single's Inferno's emcee panel will return for season 4, including comedian Hong Jin-kyung, actress Lee Da-hee, Super Junior member Kyuhyun, rapper Hanhae, and former contestant Dex (a.k.a. Kim Jin-young).
Before the announcement, fans wondered whether the show would add another panelist to the group of celebs who react to the show and share their real-time insights on scenes. Fans were especially hoping for another former Inferno member, as Dex added a breath of fresh air to the host interludes once he joined season 3. Whether another show alum joins the panel in the future likely depends on their success outside of the show, but many fans were calling for season 3's Yun Ha-jeong to be added.
Former cast member Dex became a fan-favorite as a panelist on season 3.
Could there be a 'Single's Inferno' spin-off?
Single's Inferno may become one of the first Korean dating shows to get the franchise treatment. In a January 2024 interview with The Korean Herald, creator Kim Jae-won revealed that the show's producers are considering multiple possibilities for the series in the future, including a possible spin-off featuring the show's buzziest past contestants.
"Just imagining Dex and Lee Gwan-hee appearing together [in the same program] is already interesting," Kim told the outlet. "With such option in mind, we are considering various options—including the idea that the possibility of spin-offs would be fun."
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