In its most ambitious evolution yet, the Physical:100 franchise is returning with its first-ever nation-vs-nation competition, Physical Asia. Netflix has announced the 48 contestants who will compete for national pride, representing eight countries: Korea, Japan, Thailand, Mongolia, Türkiye, Indonesia, Australia, and the Philippines.
The series will bring together elite athletes, cultural icons, and living legends in a high-stakes team competition, set to premiere exclusively on Netflix this October.
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What is Physical Asia?
Physical: Asia transcends the previous individual survival format by pitting six-person squads against each other in a battle of strength, strategy, and teamwork. The series will blend elite athleticism with cultural traditions, featuring disciplines from combat sports and ball games to heritage events such as Korean ssireum, Mongolian wrestling, and Turkish oil wrestling.
A national superstar leads each team, and the competition aims to be a showcase of heritage and physical mastery on an unprecedented global stage. Unlike previous seasons, the fight for individual survival is transformed into a national team showdown where the elimination of a single teammate results in the entire squad’s removal from the competition.
Producer Jang Ho-gi commented on the new format, stating, “At its heart, the Physical series is about raw competition that transcends disciplines and generations. By bringing national pride into the equation, the battles will be more intense, more emotional, and more unforgettable than ever.”
Physical Asia Cast
- Korea: UFC trailblazer Dong-hyun “Stun Gun” Kim leads a powerhouse squad featuring Olympic gold medalist Yun Sung-bin, Amotti (Physical: 100 Season 2 winner), Jang Eun-sil, Choi Seung-yeon, and famed ssireum champion Kim Min-jae.
- Japan: Yushin Okami, one of Asia’s most decorated MMA fighters.
- Australia: Former UFC Middleweight Champion Robert “The Reaper” Whittaker.
- Philippines: Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, the only eight-division world champion in history.
- Thailand: Muay Thai world champion Superbon.
- Mongolia: Traditional wrestling star Orkhonbayar Bayarsaikhan.
- Türkiye: Four-time oil wrestling champion Recep Kara.
- Indonesia: Physique powerhouse I Igedz “Executioner”.
When does Physical Asia Release?
Physical Asia releases exclusively on Netflix on October 10, 2025.
