Overview
- The first four episodes are now streaming on Netflix, released January 20 at 12 a.m. PT/3 a.m. ET.
- Additional episodes will arrive in weekly batches through February, with a 12‑episode total widely reported but not confirmed by Netflix.
- Season 5 features the largest roster to date after producers shifted from social media scouting to in‑person recruiting such as flyers at gyms and salons.
- A key rule change removes the option to drink instead of answering during the truth‑or‑drink game, and producers say Inferno’s conditions are tougher to raise stakes.
- The host panel returns with Hanhae, Dex, Hong Jin‑kyung, Lee Da‑hee, and Kyuhyun, and confirmed contestants include Kim Min‑ji, Kim Go‑eun, and Mina Sue Choi, with others like Kim Ji‑han and Danny Koo reported as rumored.