Single's Inferno 4 is back with a bang and promises to bring more drama, excitement, and unforgettable moments!

On January 8th, Netflix held a press conference for its much-anticipated variety show Single's Inferno 4 at Mapo-gu, Seoul. The event was hosted by Park Seul Ki, with producers Kim Jae Won, Kim Jung Hyun, and Park Soo Ji, alongside new MC Lee Da Hee, Kyuhyun, Hanhae, and Dex in attendance.

Following the huge success of previous seasons, Single's Inferno continues to break records. Season 1 made history as the first Korean variety show to land in the global Top 10 TV Shows (Non-English) category, while Season 2 kept the momentum going for weeks. Season 3 dominated the charts for five weeks straight, making Single's Inferno a global sensation.

At the press conference, Producer Kim Jae Won shared an exciting teaser for Season 4, hinting at the arrival of a "legendary" new contestant.

He said, “We have some great characters this season, including street castings. But I want to highlight one person—there’s a female version of Kwan Hee from Season 3.”

Fans remember Kwan Hee as a controversial but captivating character, and now there’s someone who might just bring the same energy. Kim Jae Won teased, “This person will play a key role this season, and the MCs were all intrigued. You won’t want to miss it.”

New MC Lee Da Hee also shared her excitement, admitting, "When I watched Season 3, I wondered how they managed to cast such unique people. But after seeing the first video of Season 4, I knew they were onto something special."

She continued, "It feels like watching a movie", but warned with a smile, "There will definitely be moments that will make you angry. We definitely felt that way!" Hanhae joked, "Unusually, Da Hee noona got really angry a lot," which made everyone laugh.

Fans are already buzzing with anticipation for what’s to come in Single's Inferno 4, and with the promise of intense drama and unforgettable contestants, the new season is sure to be just as captivating as the last.

Single's Inferno 4 will be released globally on January 14, and viewers can’t wait to see who will steal the spotlight this season!

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The upcoming SBS drama Love Scout, starring Han Ji Min and Lee Jun Hyuk, is already making headlines—but for all the wrong reasons.

Recent revelations about the show’s co-director, Ham Joon Ho, have sparked controversy. It was revealed that Ham Joon Ho had faced legal issues in 2020 for assault and defamation while intoxicated.

This incident led to disciplinary action within SBS and has raised questions about his involvement in the new project.

On January 13, the production team of Love Scout released an official apology, saying, "We deeply regret causing concern with unpleasant news related to PD Ham Joon Ho."

They confirmed the allegations, stating, "It is true that PD Ham Joon Ho was accused of assault and defamation while intoxicated in early 2020. However, he sincerely apologized to all victims, and the matter was resolved through forgiveness and mutual agreement."

They added, "He also received legal punishment for the incident. Additionally, reports about his prior criminal record from five years ago are unrelated to this case, as they involve a misdemeanor."

The team explained that Ham Joon Ho was suspended from his duties following the incident and spent three years reflecting on his actions before returning to directing. They added, "We kindly ask for viewers’ understanding."

The controversy began after online posts brought up the 2020 incident, sharing a news article from that time. The article described an SBS drama department employee, referred to as “A,” causing a disturbance in Hannam-dong, Seoul, while intoxicated. Police booked “A,” and due to their prior criminal record, an arrest warrant was requested but later denied.

It was later confirmed that “A” was PD Ham Joon Ho. After serving his suspension, he made his directorial comeback with the SBS drama Payback before taking on Love Scout.

Despite the production team's apology, the controversy has cast a shadow over the highly anticipated drama, leaving viewers wondering how it will impact the show’s reception.

Stay tuned for more updates as this story unfolds!

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