13 Exciting Korean Reality Shows In 2026 That’ll Have You Hooked, From Single’s Inferno To Battle Of Fates

Single’s Inferno. Physical: Asia. Culinary Class Wars. If you’ve stayed up late bingeing on Korean reality entertainment, you’re not alone. Luckily, the world of Korean reality shows never stops, so there’s a whole line-up of entertainment waiting for you to dive right into.

Whether you’re into fitness competitions, emotional dating shows, celebrity travel adventures, or feel-good family content, there’s something new for everyone. Here are the best Korean reality shows worth checking out in 2026.

Single’s Inferno Season 5

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Following the unprecedented success of its previous instalments, the hit reality dating series Single’s Inferno returns with its fifth season. Each season, a group of singles is brought to the secluded island of ‘Inferno’, where they get to know one another through dates and shared experiences.

The ultimate goal for all contestants is to find a love interest and spend a romantic night together in “Paradise” (often high-end luxurious hotels). A couple can only leave the island if both of them choose each other. Paradise is also the only place where people can ask about each other’s age and occupations. The finale builds to dramatic final pairings, where those who pair up get to leave Inferno hand-in-hand.

Single’s Inferno Season 5 saw the largest pool of contestants, along with new formats and challenges. Expect a whole slew of drama, polarising cast members and sizzling moments. In fact, many viewers consider this the best season yet.

Single’s Inferno 5 is now on Netflix.

Style Wars (working title)

If you’re into fashion, then this one’s for you. Set to air exclusively on Disney+ later this year, Style Wars (working title) is an all-new reality survival series that pits 72 style mavens against each other to become Korea’s next fashion icon.

Expect fashion lovers from all walks of life, be it hobbyists, college students, pensioners, influencers, amateurs and professionals, participating in high-stakes challenges.

Hosted by multifaceted actress and K-pop idol Hyeri (Lee Hye-ri), contestants’ creations will be judged by a panel of experts, including former supermodel Hong Jingkyung (Single’s Inferno), brand designer Jung Wookjun, former model Bae Jungnam, and renowned fashion stylist Choi Hee Seung, famously known as Stylist Unnie.

Style Wars is set to air on Disney+ later in 2026.

Battles of Fates

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Released on Feb 11, 2026, Battle of Fates brings together masters of shamanism, tarot, face and foot reading, saju, and other divination practices as they go head-to-head in a series of challenges that put their skills to the test.

Drawing on everything from spirit communication to tools like fans, bells, and dowsing rods — alongside sharp intuition and even modern laptops — the contestants race to deliver the most accurate readings, all while trying to avoid elimination and move forward. The season finale aired on Mar 4, 2026, exclusively on Disney+, where one of the original 49 participants was ultimately crowned Korea’s top fate reader.

Battle of Fates is now on Disney+.

Physical: Welcome to Mongolia 

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If you couldn’t get enough of Team Mongolia on Physical: Asia, the hit fitness survival show made a return with a spin-off that aired on Jan 2, 2026 in Singapore. Remember that one time Mongolian team captain Orkhonbayar said he’d invite the Korean team to his home country? Well, it came true. In this reality show, viewers follow the members of both Team Mongolia and Team Korea as they embark on an adventure across Mongolia.

The series offers a glimpse into the local culture of Mongolia (like Orkhonbayars’ training methods) along with the teams’ heartfelt interactions and genuine friendship. The cast includes retired mixed martial artist Kim Dong-hyun, CrossFit athlete Amotti, champion wrestler Orkhonbayar Bayarsaikhan, Cirque du Soleil acrobat Erdene-Ochiriin Lkhagva-Ochir and a surprise appearance by Team Australia’s Eddie Williams. Plus, expect to see Lkhagva-Ochir cook for the others at his home!

Physical: Welcome to Mongolia is now on Netflix.

Muscle Farmers 

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Here’s another show to help you fill the void left behind by Physical: Asia: Muscle Farmers. Starring in the show are contestants from the Physical series, Amotti and Choo Sung-Hoon (also known as Sexyama, from S1), along with comedian Heo Kyung-hwan, former footballer Jong Tae-se, and Baekho from South Korean boy band NU’EST. Together, they swap the gym for the farm as they transform into novice farmers. 

In this series, the stars take on the demanding world of agriculture while testing the limits of their physical strength. Keep your eyes peeled as you watch them take on an entirely new kind of physical challenge.

Muscle Farmers premiered on tvN on Nov 26, 2025.

EXchange 4

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Also known as Transit Love, EXchange dropped its fourth season in Oct last year, wrapping it up in Jan 2026. This highly anticipated dating show brings together couples who have previously broken up. The participants then live together under the same roof, where they have opportunities to get to know their housemates through fun activities and planned dates.

In addition to exploring new relationships, participants are given the chance to reflect on their past relationships and decide whether they want to rekindle things with their old flame. To add another layer of suspense, participants are not allowed to explicitly reveal that they’re exes — they must treat each other like strangers, with clues and reveals unfolding as the episodes progress.

By the end of the series, participants will face a final choice: who they want to be with — their ex or a newfound love.

Adding extra excitement this season, Blackpink’s Jennie joins as a panel guest, offering commentary and insights on the drama, romances, and tough decisions unfolding in the house.

EXchange 4 is now on Viu.

Culinary Class Wars Season 2

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Season 2 of Culinary Class Wars raised its stakes with an impressive lineup of “White Spoon” chefs. Contestants include Jun Lee, owner of the two-Michelin-starred restaurant, and chef Son Jong-won, the head chef at Michelin-starred restaurants L’Amant Secret and Eatanic Garden. Adding a unique twist to the series, Korea’s first master of temple cuisine, Venerable Sun Jae, joins the ranks as she introduces traditional flavours and techniques.

Plus, the popular duo, Baek Jong-won and Ahn Sung-jae, return as judges.

Culinary Class Wars Season 2 is now on Netflix.

Kian’s Bizarre B&B Season 2

Alongside Ji Ye-eun and Kian84, BTS’s Jin stars in Kian’s Bizarre B&B. The series follows the trio as they open and run their very own bed and breakfast in Ulleungdo. The fairytale-like building sits right in the middle of a vast ocean and features a rock climbing wall and two slides that lead straight into the water. 

To make the guesthouse even more unique, there are no front doors on the first level, so all guests have to climb the rock wall to enter. Watch as the three navigate hilarious mishaps and heartwarming moments while hosting friends and guests. There’s no update on the premise and cast for Season 2 so far, so stay tuned for more updates!

Kian’s Bizarre B&B premiered on Netflix on Apr 8, 2025. Season 2 is slated for release in Q3 2026.

Better Late Than Single Season 2

Unlike Single’s Inferno, which features a cast filled with influencers and models, this dating show focuses on seemingly ordinary men and women who consider themselves “eternally” single. Hence, this series follows them as they explore love for the very first time. 

In the first part of the programme, each contestant is assigned to a celebrity mentor (also known as a cupid), who will provide guidance. They will also go through a makeover which consists of styling, fitness training, emotional coaching and communication workshops to help them boost their confidence and social skills. 

In the second part, they get to live together at a resort for nine days, where they mingle, get to know each other and embark on matchmaking challenges and one-on-one dates.

Better Late Than Single premiered on Netflix on Jul 8, 2025. Season 2 is slated for release in 2026.

Are You Sure?! Season 2

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BTS fans, rejoice! Are You Sure?! returned last December, and viewers can follow BTS’s Jimin and Jung Kook as they get together and embark on a memorable trip during the summer of 2023 — right before their enlistment. Setting out with nothing but a 20-inch suitcase each, the duo explores multiple destinations between Switzerland and Vietnam, like the Matterhorn, Hoi An, and Da Nang. 

Across this eight-episode series, viewers get a rare glimpse of their friendship and genuine bond beyond the spotlight. Plus, there are also rumours of RM making a cameo during their journey. 

Are You Sure?! Season 2 premiered on Disney+ on Dec 3, 2025.

I Am Boxer

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Brought to you by action star Ma Dong-seok (Train To Busan) and the creators of Physical: 100, I Am Boxer is a high-stakes survival competition where 90 contestants — including celebrities, comedians, professional boxers, and ex-soldiers — compete for the grand prize of 300 million Korean won (S$265,000). Spot the likes of actor Jang Hyuk and Single’s Inferno star Yuk Jun-seo, as well as hosts, Running Man’s Kim Jong-kook and another Single’s Inferno alumnus, Dex.

Age, weight class, and profession don’t matter in this competition, as contestants will be sent for missions on an epic scale, with tough rules to follow and opponents that are seemingly impossible to beat. Watch as they push past their limits and battle it out to see who’s the last one standing in the ring.

I Am Boxer premiered on Disney+ on Nov 21, 2025.

Crime Scene Zero

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In this crime-solving reality show, a group of players take on the roles of detectives and suspects as they explore a crime scene. Together, they have to search and piece clues they find to figure out who among them is the murderer. The game is straightforward yet thrilling, with multiple people being suspected by the other players.

This new season is a reboot of Crime Scene, which originally aired in 2014.  This brand new series brings back Jang Jin, Park Ji-yoon, Jang Dong-min, Kim Ji-hun, and An Yu-jin, along with a different guest featured in each crime scene, which spans two episodes.

Crime Scene Zero premiered on Netflix on Sep 23, 2025.

The Return of Superman

This family show has been an all-time hit series since 2013. Celebrity dads are left to take care of their children alone for 48 hours while their wives take a break. The programme captures many candid and unscripted moments as the fathers navigate the ups and downs of parenting and bond with their children. Many of them are inexperienced in childcare, so as the show progresses, it shows how they gradually grow into more capable “supermen”. 

Filmed using hidden cameras under small tents, the show also features interviews with the parents and kids, showcasing a genuine and heartwarming look into family life. Over the years, some well-known dads have appeared on the series, including Physical: 100 participants Choo Sung-hoon and Kim Dong-hyun.

The Return of Superman premiered on Sep 19, 2013, and has been running for more than a decade. Catch the series on Viu.

This article was originally published on Dec 7, 2025 and updated on Mar 23, 2026.