• Netflix’s Singles Inferno returns for season five with a 12-episode run.
• First four episodes streamed Jan 20; three more arrive Jan 27; finale on Feb 10.
• New cast mixes models, athletes, creatives and reality TV veterans.
Season overview
Singles Inferno — the hit South Korean dating show on Netflix — is back for season five. The 12-episode season began on January 20 with the first four episodes, followed by three more on January 27, and will close out on February 10. The format remains the same: singles live together on a remote “Inferno” island, hide personal details and try to pair up to win a trip to the luxurious “Paradise.”
Meet the cast
Kim Go-eun (26) — Model and pageant winner
Kim Go-eun is a model who won Miss Korea in 2022. The daughter of former international footballer Kim Hyun-soo, she’s described as cool outside but warm-hearted once you get to know her.
Kim Min-gee — Pro 400m runner
Nicknamed the “goddess of the track,” Kim Min-gee is a national-level sprinter and a veteran of other reality shows. She expects to surprise male contestants with her athleticism.
Ham Ye-jin — Freelance announcer
A live event host and freelance announcer, Ham says she’s “quirky and honest” and plans to rely on eye contact when flirting.
Choi Mina Sue — Communications student & Miss Earth winner
Choi has lived in Korea and Canada, studies communications at the University of Illinois and became the first Korean to win Miss Earth in 2022.
Lee Joo-young — Craft designer
A bubbly creative who makes resin vases and pressed-flower pieces, Lee has held multiple exhibitions and studied home decor and furniture design.
Park Hee-sun — Former cheerleader
Park brings dance energy and says she’s never fallen head over heels — she’s ready to change that.
Song Seung-il (25) — Fashion marketing pro
Song works in advertising and brand consultation, is competitive by nature and trains in jiujitsu.
Youn Hyun-jae — Kundo practitioner
A Korean martial arts athlete who says he joined to feel “butterflies” and will pursue his ideal type with persistence.
Woo Sung-min (30) — Optician and business owner
Woo runs his family optical shop and seeks relaxed, easygoing relationships like close friendships.
Kim Jae-jin — Professional dancer and teacher
A modern dance specialist who promises honesty and full attention during the show.
Shin Hyeon-woo — Romantic believer
Shin says he believes in fate and hopes the show leads him to someone he’s meant to be with.
Lim Su-been (24) — Model, former baseball pitcher
A former pitcher sidelined by injury, Lim wants someone to “steal his heart” and has a playful, golden-retriever energy.
Lee Sung-hun (Samuel Lee) — NYC-based, bilingual
Living in New York, Lee speaks English comfortably and is drawn to warmth, confidence and hidden charm.
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Singles Inferno season five keeps the show’s signature mix of mysteries, matchmaking and island drama. Tune into Netflix for new episodes and watch how this diverse cast navigates the Inferno for a shot at Paradise.
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