Even the spicy trailer sparked scepticism.
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Single’s Inferno is set to return to Netflix on January 20.
“Single’s Inferno” Season 5 Returns To Netflix In January
On January 5, an official first look at the participants was shared as the official poster was released.
더 강력해진 솔로들의 선 넘는 플러팅 전쟁
세상에서 가장 핫한 지옥 <솔로지옥> 시즌5, 1월 20일 공개. 오직 넷플릭스에서. pic.twitter.com/JQce0YkCS6
— Netflix Korea｜넷플릭스 코리아 (@NetflixKR) January 6, 2026
Yet, the contestants’ visuals sparked mixed reactions.
While some recognized some of the faces, including volleyball player Lim Sung Jin and Miss Earth 2022, and praised the visuals, others thought that the lineup seemed boring and didn’t stand out.
Lim Sungjin is that u????????? https://t.co/5pv7RehW9N
— lana (@urserenad321) January 6, 2026
Another beauty queen contestant for this season. Our Miss Earth 2022 👑, Ms. Mina Sue Choi https://t.co/qNTruwz2TP pic.twitter.com/lkYbUIbenK
— dani (@jangmiwooon) January 6, 2026
….where is the diversity??? https://t.co/SKmCOiatsT
— lyn (@thisisninilyn) January 6, 2026
아 나진짜저런 남잼관상에 몸만들어놓은남자 존나싫음 진짜개싫음 니한테 어울리는몸을만들어 https://t.co/PtHomKljtz
— 위매녀(황란) (@heangranran) January 6, 2026
Ugh, I seriously fucking hate guys who have that boring, no-fun look but have built up their bodies. I really f*cking hate it. Build a body that actually suits you.
Thank God they brought back somewhat attractive ppl. I was tired of looking at the cast of AoT https://t.co/cAEVWvzyeC
— 🄺 (@k_whatsupbro) January 6, 2026
Damn this cast looks boring af https://t.co/Sxp0D4iwgx
— Mayflower🌼 (@jewamooo20) January 6, 2026
The poster was also shared on Reddit.
Singles Inferno Season 5 main poster
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Netizens had more mixed opinions about the aura and visuals of the new cast. While some didn’t feel a spark, many thought the visuals didn’t seem up to standard, especially with the male contestants and the editing of the participants.
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The trailer was also released…
And there seemed to be spicy moments between the participants.
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Yet, considering the past of the show, netizens aren’t convinced that this isn’t just a way to get fans hooked when, in reality, it won’t be shown during the series.