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On May 27, 2024, @NetflixKR, the official Netflix Korea handle on X (formerly known as Twitter), shared news about casting for an upcoming dating show. The show is currently known by its literal Korean title, '이제는 정말, 연애 해보고 싶다,' which translates to 'I've Been Single Since Birth But I Want To Date.'
The show's description, shared alongside the announcement, reports about casting individuals in their 20s and 30s who have long remained single and now seek to navigate the realms of transformation and romance.
Moreover, the show's premise extends support to participants by offering guidance for personal makeovers and dating endeavors. The caption reads,
"A chance to seize the opportunity for your first relationship through consulting and makeovers from coaches." (as translated by Google)
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Below the caption of the streaming platform's post, there's a link to the forms for those interested in participating in the dating show. Individuals can simply fill out the form to register for the casting process.
While the variety show's release date remains uncertain, given Netflix's typical production timelines, it is anticipated to premiere next year.
Top Korean dating shows that kept viewers engaged
As the viewers await the premiere of this upcoming dating show, here's a roundup of the most popular dating shows in Korea that have captivated the audience.
1) Single's Inferno
Single's Inferno has become a sensation among fans of Korean reality TV all over the world. The series marked its territory as the first Korean unscripted series to break into Netflix's Top 10.
In each season, a group of attractive singles finds themselves on an isolated island known as "Inferno." There, they try to form bonds with each other. If a couple manages to pair up, they earn the chance to enjoy a luxurious overnight date at a nearby hotel, dubbed "Paradise." So far, there have been 3 seasons of this immensely popular series.
2) Love Transit/ EXchange
This widely-watched dating show offers former couples an opportunity to either reconcile or explore new romantic connections. The show features pairs of exes who reside together in a communal house on Jeju Island.
Despite their shared history, the former couples are required to interact as strangers while mingling with other housemates and embarking on dates, introducing an additional element of intrigue to the unfolding drama.
3) Heart Signal
In this dating show, single women and men cohabitate in a house for a month in pursuit of romance. Each night, a covert message is dispatched among the singles. A panel of relationship specialists anticipates who will discover love and who might be more compatible as friends.
As of now, this popular series has aired 4 seasons since 2017.
4) Pink Lie
Debuting in October 2022, Pink Lie is a dating show where young men and women reside in the Pink House, each harboring a lie about themselves. This lie can be about anything, including (but not limited to) their age, education, and job.
Their objective is to seek a partner who can genuinely perceive them as they are. As relationships develop, the true identities of the participants emerge, navigating the delicate balance between love and reality.
