Single's Inferno, which will be released worldwide on the 20th, is a candid and sizzling dating reality show unfolding on a remote island called "Jigokdo," where contestants can only leave if they become a couple. With the main poster revealing the singles' visuals for the first time sparking online buzz, attention is focused on the fifth season of Single's Inferno, the undisputed king of dating reality. Kim Jaewon, PD, said, "The biggest driving force that allowed Single's Inferno to reach season 5 is the love from viewers," and shared his feelings about being the first Korean variety show on Netflix to reach a fifth season.
Single's Inferno season 5 was unanimously called a "crazy season" by dating show masters and MCs Hong Jin Kyung, Lee Da-hee, Hanhae, Kyuhyun and Dex. Kim Junghyun, PD, also emphasized the distinction, saying, "This season had more protagonists than any other season. Rather than the narrative focusing on one or two star-quality contestants, like the multi-cast film 'Love Actually,' it seems that various characters each showed their own stories interestingly," and predicted an all-time great season.
The previously released phrase "a boundary-crossing flirting war" raises expectations for bolder and more candid performances from the singles. Park Suji, PD, said, "One element Single's Inferno can never give up is the contestants' edges," adding, "The contestants that viewers consider the 'Single's Inferno award,' the top predators of the dating market," naming that as an unchanging core element going forward.
In particular, this season 5 features the largest number of attractive singles. "Through last season's mackerel survival format, we realized that because different people cheer for different contestants, having more contestants might actually be better," they explained, adding, "The effect was truly tremendous. Season 5 made me realize that Korea has many people with the potential to become reality stars," heightening expectations.
From intense emotional clashes to dense, tender romance and the thrill of unpredictable twists, the singles' mercurial emotional arcs, which add up each season, have led viewers to a dopamine paradise. This season, too, induces deep immersion with stories more dramatic than drama that can be seen only on Single's Inferno. To that end, the "thumbs-up experts"—the dating show's top production team—poured in their expertise to update new "emotional trigger" devices. Kim Jaewon, PD, said, "We tried to further maximize the early-season concept of self-sufficiency on an uninhabited island. In particular, we worked to make the island worthy of the name 'Jigokdo,'" raising expectations for a Jigokdo that is as sharp and hot as the now-sweetened paradise. He added confidently, "It's not just that the number of contestants increased; I can say that the fun and excitement increased accordingly."
Previously, Single's Inferno season 5 stirred controversy and drew attention simply from the release of its trailer due to its provocative nature.
You can watch it only on Netflix on Jan. 20 (Tue).<
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