The fifth season of the popular South Korean reality dating show Single’s Inferno has returned to Netflix with a fresh group of singles seeking love. The series places contestants on a remote island called the "Inferno," where they interact without sharing personal information such as their age or occupation.
Participants must form romantic pairs to escape the Inferno and move to the luxurious “Paradise” suites. The current season consists of 12 episodes, with the first four episodes already streaming and new episodes scheduled weekly through February.
Key Cast Members of Single’s Inferno Season Five
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Kim Go-eun
At 26, Kim Go-eun is a professional model who won Miss Korea in 2022. She is also known as the daughter of former South Korean international footballer Kim Hyun-soo and has been linked romantically to BIGBANG’s G-Dragon. Kim describes herself as warm-hearted beneath a cool exterior. -
Kim Min-gee
Known as the “goddess of the track,” Kim Min-gee is a pro 400-meter runner and four-time champion at Korea’s National Sports Festival. She has also participated in reality shows like King Of Masked Singer and King Of Survival: Tribal War. She plans to keep her superior athletic abilities under wraps during the show. -
Ham Ye-jin
Ham is a freelance announcer and successful live event host in South Korea. She characterizes herself as “quirky and honest” and uses direct eye contact as her flirting strategy. -
Choi Mina Sue
Choi currently studies communications at the University of Illinois and has lived in both South Korea and Canada. She gained attention as the first Korean woman to win the Miss Earth pageant in 2022. She enjoys high-energy sports such as scuba diving and has appeared in the drama Battle For Tenancy: Penthouse. -
Lee Joo-young
A craft designer specializing in resin and pressed-flower art, Lee describes herself as a “smart cookie” with a bubbly personality. She has held multiple exhibitions and studied home decor and furniture design during college. -
Park Hee-sun
Park is a former cheerleader passionate about dance. She admits to never having fallen deeply in love before and approaches life with enthusiasm. -
Song Seung-il
At age 25, Song is among the youngest cast members, working in fashion marketing. He is competitive, stating that he hates losing and cannot sleep after a defeat. Song also enjoys jiujitsu but notes he does not fall for people easily. -
Youn Hyun-jae
A Korean martial arts practitioner specializing in kundo, Youn seeks the feeling of “butterflies in his stomach.” He looks for a partner with a “pure and innocent look” and intends to pursue her persistently. -
Woo Sung-min
Woo, 30, is a professional optician who manages his own optical shop, having inherited the family business. He desires a relaxed, friendly relationship with someone who shares his easygoing vibe. -
Kim Jae-jin
Kim is a professional modern dance teacher with a promise to approach the experience honestly and sincerely. He believes he possesses “surprising charm” that will captivate others. -
Shin Hyeon-woo
Shin is a hopeful romantic who believes strongly in fate. He looks forward to meeting his destined partner on the show. -
Lim Su-been
The youngest male contestant at 24, Lim is a model who previously played baseball as a pitcher for ten years before a shoulder injury ended his athletic career. He hopes to find someone who instantly “steals his heart” and is known for his “golden retriever energy.” - Lee Sung-hun
Also known as Samuel Lee, he lives in New York City and is fluent in English. He is attracted to warmth, confidence, and subtle charm, describing his ideal partner as having "cat-like" looks.
The varied backgrounds and personalities of this season’s cast promise dynamic interactions as the contestants navigate the charming yet challenging environment of Single’s Inferno. The concealment of personal details adds tension and intrigue to their quest for genuine connections.
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