#singlesinferno

[pennylainsblog]

Currently:

Watched season one of Single’s Inferno on Netflix and now I’m obsessed with Song Ji-ah.

I didn’t like the actually dating reality/game show because it was severely lacking compared to American dating game shows. There was no eliminations, no winner, no real prize for making it off the island, and the games and drama were boring.

Regardless of my bad impression of the actually show and the fact that many of the contestants were very boring, I loved Song Ji-ah.

My new goal is to try out her makeup routine and I’m having to hold myself back from buying all the products she showed in her YouTube videos.

This is her channel btw:

[iiinsendo]

𝗟𝗼𝗴𝗼𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲 單身即地獄 : SINGLE’S INFERNO (Disclaimer: This is only a personal design exercise) - 中午最喜歡和同事邊吃飯邊看戀綜， 原本最愛看雙層公寓，可惜後來停播了(哭)， 單身即地獄也別有一番風味， 第三季真精彩，有人也有看嗎？👀 - Is anyone here a Single’s Inferno fan? Just finished all the episodes of season 3, which was fascinating! Probably the best season so far. - - -

[aquariumjelli]

i miss her so bad

[badasloml]

Also obsessed with her AND we have the same hair color atm

[piratesforfairytales]

Can’t wait for singles inferno season 3!

My main activity is not cheering for a couple or gossiping about the players. I LOVE watching the judges🤩

[kurimuri100]

🏁 Who will conquer the obstacles, push their limits, and emerge as the champion? Tune in to witness the intense competition, heart-pounding moments, and unexpected twists that will keep you on the edge of your seat! 🎉

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[puppyanalog]

Week 4: Digital Community & Fandom –Single’s Inferno

Reality TV transcends mere entertainment; it shapes cultural dialogues, reinforces societal norms, and fosters digital communities. Single’s Inferno, a South Korean dating reality show, exemplifies this phenomenon by merging traditional romantic ideals with contemporary social media engagement. Viewers engage beyond passive consumption, participating in digital publics that debate gender roles, beauty standards, and the authenticity of online personas.

Single’s Inferno serves as a compelling case study at the intersection of reality TV and digital discourse. Unlike Western dating shows that often emphasize sensationalism, this global sensation of a dating show adopts a more subdued, aesthetically curated approach, reflecting South Korean beauty ideals and reserved courtship rituals. This carefully crafted narrative doesn't exist in a vacuum; audiences dissect and challenge it in real-time via platforms like Twitter, Reddit, and TikTok.

The public sphere theory by Habermas (1962) posits that open discussion fosters social change. In the digital era, this has evolved into multiple digital publics (Kruse et al., 2018). Hashtags such as #SinglesInferno and #SongJia create micro-publics where fans engage in meaningful discussions about gender norms, racial preferences in dating, and media portrayals of desirability.

Social media as a public sphere: The interactive nature of these platforms allows users to challenge and redefine societal norms (Deller, 2019), as seen in the discussions surrounding the show.

=> Audiences utilize social media to critique the show's representation of beauty standards and relationship dynamics, exemplifying the role of social media in contemporary public discourse.

Impact on viewers' perceptions: The influence of Single’s Inferno extends beyond entertainment, affecting viewers' perceptions of love and relationships. A study focusing on Chinese college students revealed that exposure to the show led to shifts in their concepts of love and dating practices (He, 2024). This underscores the show's role in shaping cultural norms and personal beliefs about relationships among young audiences.

Audience sousveillance: The rise of social media has transformed audience engagement with reality TV (Deller, 2019). Viewers are no longer passive consumers; they actively participate in discussions, critique content, and influence narratives through platforms like Twitter and Reddit. This phenomenon, termed "sousveillance" by L’Hoiry (2019) involves audiences monitoring and responding to media content, thereby challenging traditional power dynamics between producers and consumers.

Reality TV’s Influence on digital culture:

Reality TV like Single’s Inferno creates shared cultural moments that bridge local and global media consumption.

Platforms such as TikTok and Reddit serve as arenas for critical discussions on authenticity, desirability, and social stratification.

The emergence of fandom-driven identity politics. Discussions surrounding Single’s Inferno reflect broader societal concerns about gender norms, race, and class in contemporary dating cultures.

Conclusion: Single’s Inferno exemplifies reality TV's capacity to transcend entertainment, acting as a digital forum where audiences negotiate societal norms. The show not only entertains but also prompts viewers to examine ingrained biases about beauty, romance, and desirability.

References

Deller, R. A. (2019). Reality television : the television phenomenon that changed the world. Emerald Publishing.

He, W. (2024). The Impact of South Korean Love Variety Show on the Love Concept of Chinese College Students: A Case Study of “Single’s Inferno.” Interdisciplinary Humanities and Communication Studies, 1(7). https://doi.org/10.61173/hbvn8q34

Jurgen Habermas. (1962). The Structural Transformation of the Public Sphere.

Kruse, L. M., Norris, D. R., & Flinchum, J. R. (2018). Social Media as a Public Sphere? Politics on Social Media. The Sociological Quarterly, 59(1), 62–84. https://doi.org/10.1080/00380253.2017.1383143

L’Hoiry, X. (2019). Love Island, Social Media, and Sousveillance: New Pathways of Challenging Realism in Reality TV. Frontiers in Sociology, 4(59), 1–13. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsoc.2019.00059

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tvrundown USA 2025.01.14

Tuesday, January 14th:

(exclusive): "Red Rooms" (Shudder, psychological tech-noir thriller movie), FBI True (Para+, season 6 available, all 12 eps), "Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy" (Peacock, documentary), Ari Shaffir: "America's Sweetheart" (netflix, stand-up comedy special)

(streaming weekly): Single's Inferno (netflix, season 4 opener, first 4 eps), "Horror's Greatest" (AMC+|Shudder)

(hour 1): Will Trent (ABC, part 2/2), St. Denis Medical (NBC, season 1 resumes) / . / Night Court (NBC, season 3 resumes), Kitchen Nightmares (FOX, part 2/2), Finding Your Roots (PBS)

(hour 2): High Potential (ABC), Deal or No Deal Island (NBC, regular timeslot), Doc. (FOX), Lucy Worsley Investigates (PBS), The Oval (BET), Wildcard Kitchen (FOOD), The Curse of Oak Island (HIST), Star Wars: Skeleton Crew (dsn+, season 1 finale), Hard Knocks: In Season (HBO, season 4 "the AFC North" finale)

(hour 3): The Rookie (ABC), The Irrational (NBC), Carl Weber's "The Family Business" (BET)

[curiousmastermindz]

Gyuri Singles Inferno Instagram | Lee Gwan Hee Instagram | Minji Singles...

[prettyaddict14]

Song jia beauty secrets

[boyslovetv]

🇰🇷 "The New Employee" EP. 03 is now avaiable on Viki & Watcha*!💙 @Jiyong0604 @kwonnhyukk @choi_hun2 @watcha_kr [Images: Watcha] #TheNewEmployeeEP3 #TheNewEmployee #신입사원 #Watcha #KwonHyunk #JiYoung #watchaexclusive #SinglesInferno #솔로지옥 #KoreanBL #KoreanDrama #WebDrama #VIKI https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm_1aELraUZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[kurimuri100]

Short recap: One team cooked dinner while the remain participants went to discover other areas of the island. The night ended with the cast eating together, then giving each other postcards based on their first impressions. Choi Han-sung received one postcard while Park Tae-Hyung received two. Sadly, Baek Yu-na didn’t receive any postcards.

Episode 4 will reveal which of the two remaining female competitors received any postcards and also on the basis of which criteria the contestants chose to send notes to each other.

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[umeicreations]

I spy a jealous Eevee spying on his friends 👀 Some of you might remember that I posted this picture on my story a few months ago. I asked my boyfriend to set up my photoshoot and this is what he did 😂 I showed him the picture again today and his response was, "The Eevee in the back is Si Hun spying on Jia and Hyun Seung".... (We just finished watching Singles Inferno) 😆 . . . . . #pokemonfans #pokemon #pokemoneevee #eevee #eeveeplush #singlesinferno #pokemoncrochet #crochetpokemon #pokemonamigurumi #amigurumipokemon #crochetnerd #pokemonplushies #crochetofig #crochetofinsta #crochetoftheday #crochetaddicted #crochetaddicts #crochetaddiction #cutecrochet #cuteamigurumi #amigurumitoysworld #kawaiiamigurumi #kawaiiplush #kawaiicrochet #kawaiiplushies #crochetamigurumis #amigurumicrochetdolls #umeicreations  #amigurumitoday #handmadeplush https://www.instagram.com/p/CZhy0O-ugnZ/?utm_medium=tumblr

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tvrundown USA 2022.12.13

Tuesday, December 13th:

(exclusive): Kindred (hulu, limited series premiere, all 8 eps), Tom Papa: "What a Day!" (netflix, comedy special), Dr. Seuss Baking Challenge (freevee, pastries premiere, all 8 eps), Sampled (Para+, travelog w/ world famous musicians, all 6 eps), "The Battle for Justina Pelletier" (Peacock, medical docuseries, all 4 parts), "Gudetama: An Eggcellent Adventure" (netflix, cute!, all 10 eps), "Last Chance U: Basketball" (netflix, docu-series season 2, all 7 parts), "Breathing Happy" (Fandor.com, surreal take on "It's A Wonderful Life", ~95mins)

(streaming weekly): Welcome to Chippendales (hulu), Chainsaw Man (hulu), The Boulet Brothers' Dragula: Titans (Shudder), Behind Every Star (netflix, season 1 finale), Single's Inferno (netflix, Korean dating competition, season 2 opener)

(also new): "Pelosi in the House" (HBO, documentary film, ~2hrs), "Avatar: The Deep Dive" (ABC, a 20/20 special), Christmas Wars (A&E, reality videos clip show premiere)

(hour 1): FBI (CBS, fall finale), The Voice (NBC, 3hrs, beginning w/ "Live Cutdown"), Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (ABC, fall finale)

(hour 2): FBI: International (CBS, fall finale), The Voice (NBC, special time, 2hrs), Professionals (theCW, penultimate), The Oval (BET)

(hour 3): FBI: Most Wanted (CBS, fall finale), The Voice (NBC, contd, season 22 finale)