Netflix to Release Major Korean Unscripted Slates Each Month
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New and Returning K-Hits to Headline Korea’s Unscripted Festival this Year

Netflix has just unveiled their newest lineup of reality shows at Korea’s Unscripted Festival, spotlighting the genre’s rapid evolution and growing impact to audiences around the world.

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Calling all fans of South Korean reality shows! 

Netflix has just unveiled their newest lineup of reality shows at Korea’s Unscripted Festival, spotlighting the genre’s rapid evolution and growing impact to audiences around the world. Starting September 2025 and through 2026, Netflix will be rolling out an ambitious “non-stop variety show slate,” with at least one major unscripted title each month. 

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A still from "Crime Scene Zero"
A still from "Crime Scene Zero" | Courtesy of Netflix
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First look of "Physical: Asia" | Courtesy of Netflix

Here’s a rundown on the shows coming out real soon and when they’re coming out:

  • "Crime Scene Zero" (Sept. 23, 2025): a legendary role-playing mystery game show, with special guests like Park Sung-woong and Joo Hyun-young.
  • "Physical: Asia" (October 2025): the powerhouse competition series bringing together contestants from eight countries — South Korea, Japan, Thailand, Mongolia, Türkiye, Indonesia, Australia, and the Philippines. Three new versions of the show are also set to debut in the U.S. and Italy.
  • "Three Idiots in Kenya" (November 2025): a comedic and unpredictable journey across Kenya starring Lee Su-geun, Eun Ji-won, and Kyuhyun, with Nah Yung-suk’s PD team.
  • "Culinary Class Wars Season 2" (December 2025): the second season of the renowned cooking competition, which sparked fresh conversations within the food industry.
  • "Single’s Inferno Season 5" (January 2026): a fan-favorite around the world that brings 12 singles together to find their love.
  • "Agents of Mystery Season 2" (February 2026): a hybrid adventure and mystery show that brings together popular Korean celebrities to solve mysteries and complete occult-themed missions. 
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Lee Su-geun, Eun Ji-won, and Kyuhyun | Courtesy of Netflix
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A first look to "Culinary Class Wars Season 2" | Courtesy of Netflix
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A first look to "Single's Inferno Season 5" | Courtesy of Netflix
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A still from "Agents of Mystery Season 2" | Courtesy of Netflix

Apart from these shows, announcements were also made about the production of new shows in the works: "The Devil’s Plan Season 3," "Kian’s Bizarre B&B Season 2," "Jae-seok’s B&B Rules!," and "Better Late Than Single Season 2." 

A look into "The Devil's Plan Season3 "
"The Devil's Plan Season 3" | Courtesy of Netflix
A look into "Kian's Bizarre B&B Season 2"
Kian84 in "Kian's Bizarre B&B Season 2" | Courtesy of Netflix
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Yoo Jae-sook | Courtesy of Netflix
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A still from "Better Late Than Single" | Courtesy of Netflix

From mystery and survival to travel, romance, and comedy, Netflix’s upcoming unscripted lineup celebrates the innovation and diversity at the heart of K-Entertainment. 

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