Amid Single's Inferno Season 4 backlash, Netflix renews Korean dating show for 5th part: 'People without plastic surgery would be nice'

Single's Inferno, the popular South Korean dating show, is getting a fifth season, despite Single's Inferno Season 4 being labeled as "boring" by many viewers. The show's concept is all about survival and finding love, where contestants are left on an island and have to work together to escape and find their perfect match. However, fans are upset that the makers haven't been giving equal screen time to all contestants in the ongoing season, with some alleging that Lee Sian, a former K-pop idol trainee and model, is getting more attention than others.

The show's original concept was all about contestants forming connections and relationships in a unique and challenging environment, but some fans feel that it has deviated from this concept and become more focused on drama and controversy. Redditors have been discussing the show's renewal, with one section saying that it should cast 'normal' people and not just models and actors, while others believe 'semi-celebs' bring more openness to the show.

Single's Inferno renewed for a fifth season

According to a Just Jared report, Single's Inferno is coming back for a fifth season. The new season is set to release in the second half of 2025, with filming starting in June, the report revealed, adding, the production company, Start Company, is already looking for hot and happening singles in their 20s and 30s to join the show.

Responding to reports of Single's Inferno Season 5 in the works, a representative for Netflix commented, ˇ°We are still finalizing details, so we cannot provide further information at this time.ˇ±

Redditors react to Single's Inferno renewal for Season 5

The buzz around the renewal of Single's Inferno for Season 5 has sparked a conversation on Reddit, with Redditors sharing distinct views on the news. While some believe the makers should cast only actors and models, as they are the only ones who are comfortable with their lives being broadcasted. Meanwhile, another section of netizens believes that 'normal' people should be cast to maintain the authenticity.

One user wrote, "I'm so excited for it!! I hope they have a diverse cast and not just actors or models. It would be good if they kept the viewers opinions in mind too while choosing the cast, and I hope the panelists don't change because everyone is so entertaining in the panel."

"Please bring back normal people like from seasons 1 and 2. We don't need 5 girls and guys who all look similar because they had their veneers and plastic surgery done by the same guy," another added.

A third user wrote, "At this point they might as well hire influencers, YouTubers, and famous people, and they should bring interesting people."

"Hope the producers listen to the feedback. Less models, more diversity. Bring back the less luxurious rooms, having to hike to get water, cooking their own food, etc.," a fourth user commented.

One Reddit user said, "PLEASE NO MORE MODELS/INFLUENCERS on the next season, and people without hella plastic surgery would be nice too."

"I think I read it on this subreddit somewhere or I saw it on IG, but someone from production said the reason they're choosing influencers and social media people is because they're the only ones comfortable being filmed and having their lives broadcasted. I love this show, so I'm happy about season 5," commented another user.

Check out more comments in the Reddit post below:

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More about Single's Inferno

Single's Inferno first premiered in 2021, and the fresh season was released on Netflix on January 14. The finale of Single's Inferno season 4 is scheduled for February 11, 2025.

The official summary of the show reads, ˇ°Stranded and ready to mingle, nine young, flirty Korean singles search for love on a deserted island that they can only escape as couples for date nights on their new island paradise.ˇ±

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