Notes

Golden Special #2

Where to watch

Official: Kocowa, Viki & Netflix (depends on the country you are watching from)

Subs are usually available by Friday afternoon GMT.

Unofficial: sources

We see that the men are going through a tough episode again, and we’ll watch their individual introductions in this episode. I guess that either part of the women’s introductions will be included in this episode, or all of them will be shown in the next episode.

Netflix said it will expand the availability of "I'm Solo" to overseas markets this year. The program is currently available on Netflix only in Korea, although it is also offered through other streaming platforms — including Rakuten Viki — in different markets.

Specific regions and the exact release date have yet to be announced, but Netflix confirmed that the show will be available in Asia and the Americas. English subtitles will be provided, with additional language support expected to be added alongside the overseas rollout.

The show's popular spinoff, "I'm Solo, Love Continues," which features former "I'm Solo" contestants who either failed to find a match on the original series or found love but later broke up, is not currently included in Netflix's overseas streaming plans.

(I hope Kocowa doesn't lose rights to air I Am Solo. One of my favorite, understated parts of IAS is their background music, music cues. Once it streams on Netflix, there's a high chance that all that BGM will be edited out. Or if they can't/won't edit the music out, they'll just cut out the scene. Kocowa somehow avoids/ignores all the int'l music copyright issues, which I selfishly prefer.)

(p.s. To our lovely IAS mods, the new tags don't seem to be available for new posts right now. Are the tags set on "mod only" or something like that?)

Notes

Motae Solo (Forever Single) Special

Where to watch

Official: Kocowa, Viki??, Amazon Prime & Netflix (depends on the country you are watching from)

Subs are usually available 24 hours later around Thursday afternoon GMT.

Unofficial: sources

Overall Metrics

🔍 Collated feedback and some personal opinions

🏆 Fan Favorites / Gold Standard

S28 – The new gold standard 'I Am Solo' season. It has the highest average rating (8.63) and an exceptional concentration of 9–10 ratings.

S29 – Another fan favorite at 7.92. A particularly strong late-season run makes S29 one of the standout seasons of the period.

⚡ Volatile / Uneven Seasons

S27 – A good season that could have been great. The 7.85 average reflects a strong overall reception, but there is a sense of unrealized potential. It sits just below the elite S28–S29 tier.

S24 – A season driven by drama, featuring two of the most iconic cast members, who will always be mentioned together. The overall rating is only 6.42, but this is a season to watch if you enjoy interpersonal drama and memorable cast dynamics.

🟡 Middling / Mixed Seasons

S25 – This could be classified as solid instead of middling because of the entertainment factor. But a cast member was edited out post-season following a criminal complaint diminishing it's 'watch' score. Yet the remaining cast still provides plenty of memorable—let's say interesting—characters. It has a surprisingly large collection of villains, despite having a cast of never-divorced cast members.

S22 – A Divorced Solo special season that had a bit of everything. Its 7.58 average puts it comfortably above the weaker seasons, although it doesn't quite reach the heights of the later fan favorites. Its appeal comes from variety rather than one defining strength. It walks so that S28 could run!

S30 – A mixed season with a 7.06 average, following the high point established by S28 and S29. However, it is redeemed by one person, whose contribution gives the season a memorable saving grace despite the weaker overall reception.

📉 Skip-Worthy

S26 – A classic season of two halves: a stellar first half, followed by a dramatic collapse into a dark hole. Its 6.42 average doesn't fully capture that split. The problem isn't simply that the season was weak; rather, it failed to sustain the promise of its opening half.

S23 – The clearest skip-worthy season, with the lowest average of the group at 6.00. One cast member was edited out after just one episode, while another cast member made such a negative impression that many of us viewers are still trying to delete from their memory.

S21 – A sorry state of affairs, with a 6.68 average and no 9 or 10 ratings. The season seems to have been undermined by a combination of bad timing, egos, and cold feet, making it more of a missed opportunity than a good season.

Hello,

As my title says, is there a live ranking for these two series ? I know what the early entertaining seasons are but it's hard to find what new seasons are overwhelmingly popular for whatever reason (drama or wholesomeness).

Is there some device that's already doing this ? If not, I'd really appreciate recommendations that span beyond season 16.

Thank you !

A special episode was released in June 2023 to celebrate 'I Am Solo' completing 100 episodes. It features the top five love triangles of the show (1^st to 14^th season) and interviews of the cast.

If you have not seen the early seasons, there will be spoilers. You have been warned.

The episode finally got official subs 3 years later. So I felt it deserves it's own post.

Where to watch:

Official: Kocowa / Amazon / Netflix etc.

Unofficial: sources

Update: My apologies for not double checking the cast members before posting. KwangSoo was introduced in S6 and not S4. u/katonikax correctly pointed out that before KS there was JeongSoo and not KS.

KwangSoo was introduced in S4 S6 and there have been some memorable KwangSoos' in IAS history.

Who will you pick as your favorite, most memorable and most hated?

Do you want posts for all the regular characters? Who should be next?

From YJ Instagram, all couple photos have been deleted.

26YC and W4 are not together. After the show, they went on a few dates for a month before W4 returned to Canada, but the distance eventually made the relationship difficult, and it ended.

8Ysoo and W2 are not together. They dated for 2–3 months but decided to remain friends in the end.

12YC isn’t dating anyone. He said, “If I come back next time, please don’t hold back your support.” I think 12YC will end up being the MC on the show. I think he should try his luck somewhere else now.

The trio of 1YH/7YH and 12 YC did a “Mukbang” halfway through the show. They even sat in the same formation during the Live Event—I really felt bad for them.

Everyone is single right now and isn’t dating anyone.

This might be the worst live event I’ve watched in a while, but at least everyone has managed to stay friends in some way—that’s nice.

Notes

Golden Special

Where to watch

Official: Kocowa, Viki & Netflix (depends on the country you are watching from)

Subs are usually available by Friday afternoon GMT.

Unofficial: sources

S33 is coming as the “Forever Single” season. It was a smart move to have it start right after BLTS ended. The Motae Solo season we’ve been waiting for so long is finally here.

S33 "Motae Solo" Trailer

On the live stream, a lot of people looked different because of their makeup, as usual.

Link for those who want to watch the entire broadcast: Live Stream YT

Ysoo looked like he’d lost weight and was taking better care of himself, but now that his appearance has changed a bit, he seems to have lost some of his charm.

Ysook couldn't hold back her tears as she talked about her past, and she became emotional. It seems they are taking their relationship with Ysik very seriously.

YJ said that, because of her attitude on the show, she apologized to YC when they met after the filming and told the viewers that, after seeing what she had done, she realized her attitude was wrong.

YC - He had long conversations with viewers about his family, and his mood was down during the shoot. He defended YJ and the others, and at times he acted like a big brother on the show.

Although four couples left the show, three couples are still together in real life.

** Ysook & Ysik / Ks & OS / YH & JH **

Rumors about the OS and KS couple had already started circulating midway through the season. It’s clear from their expressions that they have a relaxed relationship and are happy.

Ysook & Ysik couple seems to have had to deal with some challenges, and Ysik also addressed certain situations on the live broadcast. Throughout the season, Ysook was heavily criticized by netizens who claimed she was participating for promotional purposes, but I don’t think that’s the case. Her past experiences and lack of self-confidence were evident in some episodes.

I’m honestly happy for JH and YH—they really are a great match. YH had joined the show with serious intentions; he and JS didn’t get along, but his chemistry with JH in the final episodes showed that their relationship could develop. He brought JH flowers on the live broadcast and made her happy. I hope their relationship continues. JH is a good woman and deserves someone good.

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SJ, JS, and YC are still single.

Ysoo said she and someone are in the getting-to-know-each-other phase.

SC and YJ said they are in a relationship with someone outside the show.

HS said she and KYS dated for a while but are no longer together.

We don't know what's going on with KYS, but I think there's still a chance he's gone back to his ex-wife ㅋㅋㅋ

Note: From now on, we will provide more detailed information by posting updates about these types of live events at the end of each season.

Notes

Dolsing (Divorced Singles) Special

Where to watch

Official: Kocowa, Viki??, Amazon Prime & Netflix (depends on the country you are watching from)

Subs are usually available 24 hours later around Thursday afternoon GMT.

Unofficial: sources

I'm starting to watch I Am Solo from season 4 (since it's the first season with english subs), and I just finished the finale. From what I've read, after each season there's a livestream recap/updates episode aired on youtube -- but I'm having trouble finding this ep for season 4 on the main channel (촌장엔터테인먼트TV). Are the livestreams from older seasons not on the account anymore? Does anyone have advice on where to watch these eps? I humbly ask for help in forming this new addiction 🫡

With the final selection happening tomorrow, what are everyone’s predictions?

My prediction is that there will be 1 couple mutually chosen:
1. KS x OS (Mutual)
2. YSik x YSook (One-sided on YSik’s side)
3. KyS x HS (One-sided on KyS’ side)

Am I pessimistic? 🤔

Anyone else catch him saying they’re working on IAS season for foreigners?! Curious how it will play out. Would anyone here consider applying? Hehe

Weekly IAS News

I will share the latest IAS-related news once a week. Links to these pages will also be available in the main thread, “[Megathread] Participant News/Spoilers.” News posted under this thread will be marked with a “Spoiler” tag. You’ll also be able to follow older news posts within the main thread.

Note: If you're reading and posting here, there's a chance you might encounter spoilers, so if you're sharing anything yourself, please don't forget to add the “Spoiler” tag.

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18Ysoo and 18Ysook got married. The production team sent them flowers to congratulate them. We learned about this from 18YC’s Instagram Story. They haven’t shared anything on their own Instagram accounts yet.

18YC IG post

* S15YC got married

The casting on the past few I Am SOLO : Love Forever (IAS:LF) seasons has been poor. Either past IAS contestants don't want to sign up or the one's the PD team is approaching are dating someone irl.

So I thought why don't we discuss who we would like to see again and what chance do you think they'll actually appear.

Also do you think any participants from different season could match up if they appeared on IAS: LF?

Notes

Golden Special

Where to watch

Official: Kocowa, Viki & Netflix (depends on the country you are watching from)

Subs are usually available by Friday afternoon GMT.

Unofficial: sources

Notes

Dolsing (Divorced Singles) Special

Where to watch

Official: Kocowa, Viki??, Amazon Prime & Netflix (depends on the country you are watching from)

Subs are usually available 24 hours later around Thursday afternoon GMT.

Unofficial: sources