The Hit Korean Netflix Series That Dominated the Global Top 10 Returns for Season 5! [Official]
2025-02-13 15:22
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Every season has ranked in the Global Top 10!
Season 4 recorded 23.1 million viewing hours, entering the Top 10 in its first week of release.
The hit Netflix reality series Single’s Inferno, which has consistently ranked in the Global Top 10, is making waves once again. Following its four-season success, Netflix officially announced on February 13 that Season 5 is in the works.
![Single's Inferno 4 poster. / Netflix](https://cdnweb01.wikitree.co.kr/webdata/editor/202502/13/img_20250213152044_4485b2a7.webp)
Single’s Inferno is a bold and fiery dating reality show set on an isolated island called “Inferno,” where contestants can only escape by forming couples. Since its debut, every season has made it into the Global Top 10, making it the first-ever Korean variety show on Netflix to reach a fifth season.
![A Scene from Unreleased Clips of Single’s Inferno 4. / YouTube, Netflix Korea](https://cdnweb01.wikitree.co.kr/webdata/editor/202502/13/img_20250213151738_26f8dab6.webp)
The First Korean Variety Show to Reach Season 5
Producers Kim Jae-won, Kim Jung-hyun, and Park Soo-ji expressed their gratitude, stating, "Thanks to the immense love and support from viewers, we’ve made it to Season 5. We’re carefully listening to the audience’s feedback and will return with an even more refined and exciting season."
The show first gained global recognition when Single’s Inferno Season 1 became the first Korean variety show to enter Netflix’s Global Top 10 (Non-English TV Shows). Season 2 maintained its momentum, staying in the rankings for four consecutive weeks and amassing a total of 65.08 million viewing hours.
Season 3 shattered expectations with its dramatic and unpredictable twists, dominating the Top 10 in 31 countries over five weeks. Meanwhile, Season 4 set a new franchise record for the highest first-week viewing hours, proving that the show’s appeal remains stronger than ever.
Record-Breaking Success of Single’s Inferno 4
Season 4 featured some of the most open and bold contestants to date, pushing the evolution of dating reality shows. According to Netflix’s Top 10 website, Season 4 racked up 4.8 million views (calculated by total watch hours divided by runtime) and 23.1 million viewing hours between January 13-19, setting a new first-week record for the series.
With every new episode sparking heated discussions across online communities, Single’s Inferno has cemented its place as an unbeatable reality dating show.
![Singer Hanhae (from left), broadcaster and YouTuber Dex (DEX), broadcaster Hong Jin-kyung, actress Lee Da-hee, and singer Kyuhyun pose at the production press conference for Netflix’s original series Single’s Inferno 4. / News1](https://cdnweb01.wikitree.co.kr/webdata/editor/202502/13/img_20250213151644_08e40d23.webp)
The Secret to Single’s Inferno’s Success
At the heart of Single’s Inferno lies a cast of bold, honest, and captivating singles, who keep viewers hooked with their unexpected romantic twists. Season 4 continued to deliver dramatic moments rivaling scripted movies, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats.
Another key factor behind the show’s success is its panel of charismatic MCs—Hong Jin-kyung, Lee Da-hee, Kyuhyun, Hanhae, and Dex—whose witty commentary and infectious chemistry bring an extra layer of fun and engagement. Their unfiltered reactions and lively banter have played a crucial role in drawing viewers in and keeping them entertained throughout the seasons.
What’s Next for Single’s Inferno 5?
With the show’s legacy of unexpected twists, sizzling chemistry, and ever-evolving formats, anticipation is sky-high for what Season 5 will bring. Fans are eager to see new faces, fresh dynamics, and surprising rule changes as the show once again lures audiences into its addictive “Inferno.”
As Single’s Inferno continues to redefine the global dating reality genre, the countdown begins for what’s next in this unstoppable Netflix hit.
Meanwhile, Single’s Inferno 4 wrapped up its run on February 11 with the release of its final episodes, 11 and 12.
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