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But Why Tho?By But Why Tho?09/03/20257 Mins Read
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Netflix is expanding its Korean entertainment with a massive new unscripted lineup coming to the streamer at the end of 2025 and throughout 2026. The streaming giant recently announced an ambitious “non-stop variety show slate,” promising to launch at least one significant new show every month from September 2025 through February 2026.

We’ve rounded up all of the Korean reality TV and variety shows coming to Netflix’s unscripted content slate that just keeps getting larger. We’re seeing more global iterations on hit shows, like Physical 100: Italy (a physical competition based on Physical 100) and The Boyfriend (a dating series based on South Korea’s His House).

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This diverse lineup, which includes everything from mystery and survival to travel, romance, and comedy, celebrates the innovation at the heart of K-entertainment. The new slate not only continues beloved series but also features collaborations with both established and emerging creators, aiming to keep experimenting and expanding the storytelling universe.

Crime Scene Zero

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Crime Scene Zero marks the beginning of the Korean unscripted television season. A new sequel to the legendary role-playing mystery game show will feature a special guest in every episode, with Park Sung-woong  and Joo Hyun-young slated for the first broadcast.

  • Directors: Yoon Hyun-joon, Hwang Seul-woo
  • Cast: Jang Jin, Park Ji-yoon, Jang Dong-min, Kim Ji-hun, AN YUJIN
  • Production: Studio Slam
  • Release Date: September 23, 2025

Physical: Asia

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Physical: Asia is expanding the hit Physical 100 competition series, where the fittest 100 competitors take on harrowing challenges, wrestling, and other feats of endurance and strength to see who is the most fitting of them all. Not limited by gender, the series showcases strength and strategy.

Physical: Asia will bring together contestants from eight countries, including Korea, Japan, Thailand, Mongolia, Türkiye, Indonesia, Australia, and the Philippines. The show’s global journey doesn’t stop there, with new versions set to debut in the U.S. and Italy.

Legendary boxing champion Manny Pacquiao leads Team Philippines, while top athletes from across the region battle through extreme challenges for pride and glory. Transcending nationality, gender, weight class, and profession, this season delivers competition on a truly continental scale.

  • Director: Jang Ho-gi
  • Production: TEO
  • Release Date: October 2025

Three Idiots in Kenya

Korean Reality TV on Netflix - Three Idiots in Kenya

Netflix teams up with Na Young Suk’s renowned production crew for the first time on Three Idiots in Kenya. The series stars Lee Su-geun, Eun Ji-won, and KYUHYUN as they embark on a comedic and unpredictable journey.

Lee Su-geun, Eun Ji-won, and KYUHYUN reunite for an unpredictable travel variety adventure across Kenya. Expect their signature quick wit, playful banter, and heartfelt camaraderie—all against the breathtaking backdrop of Africa’s wilderness.

  • Directors: Nah Yung-suk, Kim Ye-seul
  • Cast: Lee Su-geun, Eun Ji-won, KYUHYUN
  • Production: egg is coming
  • Release Date: November 2025

Culinary Class Wars Season 2

Korean Reality TV on Netflix - Culinary Class War Season 2

Netflix may not be good at greenlighting its top-tier original series (I miss you Dead Boy Detectives), they aren’t shy at adding new seasons to top reality series from Korea. The return of the fierce cooking competition series, Culinary Class Wars, will premiere its second season.

 In this dynamic culinary showdown, highly skilled “Black Spoon” chefs, known for their exceptional palates, challenge Korea’s top “White Spoon” star chefs in a culinary war. The show made history as the first Korean unscripted series to top Netflix’s Global Top 10 Non-English TV list for three consecutive weeks upon its debut.

This season, viewers can expect even larger-scale and intense chef-vs-chef duels, promising a culinary survival experience that will engage all senses.

  • Directors: Kim Hak-min, Kim Eun-ji
  • Cast: Paik Jong-won, Ahn Sung-jae
  • Production: Studio Slam
  • Release Date: December 2025

Single’s Inferno Season 5

Korean Reality TV on Netflix - Single's Inferno Season 5

The new year starts strong with the fan-favorite dating show Single’s Inferno Season 5 in January 2026. The first season made history as the first Korean unscripted show to break into the Global Top 10. Building on this momentum, Season 2 amassed over 65 million viewing hours, staying in the Top 10 for four weeks. Season 3 took the show’s popularity to new heights, holding its place in the charts for five consecutive weeks.

Season 4 continued the trend, offering a raw and honest look at the singles, achieving the highest first-week viewership in the franchise. And of course, the emcees Hong Jin-kyung, Lee Da-hee, KYUHYUN, HANHAE, and Dex will be returning from Season 4. 

  • Directors: Kim Jae-won, Kim Jung-hyun, Park Su-ji
  • Production: Sijak Company
  • Release Date: January 2026

Agents of Mystery Season 2

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Jung Jong-yeon’s adventure mystery show returns, more evolved than ever. Agents of Mystery, which follows a team as they investigate and solve unexpected incidents that cannot be explained scientifically, returns for Season 2 with Lee Yong-jin, John Park, Lee Hyeri, Kim Do-hoon, KARINA, and new team member Gabee.

This season will introduce an even stronger universe, upgraded structure and equipment, and unpredictable missions that will fully immerse viewers. Above all, anticipation is high for the unique characters and chemistry among the detectives as they solve the bizarre cases.

  • Director: Jung Jong-yeon
  • Cast: Lee Yong-jin, John Park, Lee Hyeri, Kim Do-hoon, KARINA, Gabee
  • Production: TEO
  • Release Date: February 2026

Better Late Than Single Season 2

Korean Reality TV on Netflix - Better Late Than Single Season 2

The heartwarming series that captured audiences’ hearts with its stories of late-blooming romantics, Better Late Than Single, returns for its second season. In the first season, viewers worldwide enthusiastically rooted for the awkward yet sincere first romance encounters of the cast. The relatable excitement and occasional heartache of experiencing love for the first time deeply resonated with fans.

Now, Season 2 comes back with even more raw, authentic moments and emotional journeys, staying true to the spirit that made this series so beloved.

  • Directors: Kim Noh-eun
  • Cast: Seo In-guk, Kang Han-ha, Lee Eun-ji, Car, the garden
  • Production: Studio Modak
  • Release Date: 2026

Kian’s Bizarre B&B Season 2

Korean Reality TV on Netflix - Kian's Bizarre B&B Season 2

Netflix and Studio Modak join forces again with director Jung Hyo-min for a new season in the expanding ‘guesthouse entertainment’ universe. Kian’s Bizarre B&B 2 takes viewers to a fresh locale, where Kian84’s inventive hospitality and offbeat charm reshape what a guesthouse can be. Building on the warmth and laughter of Season 1, this new chapter promises more authentic moments, quirky challenges, and heartfelt connections—delivered in true Kian style.

  • Directors: Jung Hyo min, Lee So Min, Hwang Yoon seo
  • Production: Studio Modak
  • Release Date: 2026

Ready or Not: Texas

Korean Reality TV on Netflix - Ready or Not: Texas

Lee Seo-jin and producer Nah Yung-suk embark on an unscripted, plan-free travel, Ready or Not: Texas. The crew travels through Dallas, Texas, Seo-jin’s dream destination for life after retirement. Promising an authentic taste of American culture and an unfiltered, energetic travel experience, the show follows Lee Seo-jin and his friends who join the adventure spontaneously with nothing but faith in “Seojin-hyung.” Together, they set off like locals, slippers and all, ready to discover what surprises this laid-back road trip across America has in store.

  • Directors: Nah Yung-suk, Kim Ye-seul
  • Cast: Lee Seo-jin
  • Production: egg is coming
  • Release Date: 2026

Jae-Seok’s Air B&B Rules!

Korean Reality TV on Netflix - Jae-seok's Air B&B Rules

Beloved TV personality Yu Jae-seok steps into a new role as a guesthouse owner for the first time in his 34-year career. Anticipation is high for the special memories Yoo will create in a guesthouse where the motto is “the guest is king — and Yu Jae-seok is also king.” Audiences can expect laughter, empathy, and genuine connections as Yoo, his camp keepers, and guests share heartfelt moments in this one-of-a-kind setting.

  • Directors: Jung Hyo min, Lee So Min, Hwang Yoon seo
  • Production: Studio Modak
  • Release Date: 2026

But for me, I’m still waiting for Siren: Survive the Island Season 2.

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