Program is described as the Korean version of Bachelor in Paradise.

Single's Inferno became the first Korean reality show to enter Netflix's Global Top 10 list, and the #singlesinferno hashtag trended on social media throughout the broadcast.

The high volume of comments about contestant Shin Ji-yeon's fair skin in the first season sparked controversy; viewers criticized the show for presenting 'fair skin' as a desirable beauty standard.

After the first season, contestant Song Ji-a faced backlash for allegations of carrying counterfeit luxury products; known for her high-maintenance lifestyle, Song admitted the allegations were partly true, apologized on social media, and deleted posts showing these products.

Si-hun, a contestant from the first season, announced his engagement to singer-songwriter Ailee in May 2024, and the couple married that same year.

Filming takes place on an island approximately an hour away from Seoul; contestants must cook their own meals, refrain from using electronic devices, and draw their own water on the deserted island called 'Inferno'.

From the fourth season onwards, producers began providing basic necessities such as food and water for contestants, freeing them from the requirement to supply these themselves on the island.

Contestants are prohibited from telling each other their age and professions on Inferno Island; this information can only be shared when they are paired at the luxury hotel called 'Paradise'.