Netflix Korea on Sept 19 unveiled a star-studded line-up for Physical: Asia, the franchise’s first-ever nation-versus-nation showdown.
The series will feature 48 contestants from eight countries – Australia, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Mongolia, the Philippines, Thailand and Turkey – competing in a high-stakes test of strength, strategy and teamwork.
Each six-person team is led by a national superstar. Team Korea is anchored by Ultimate Fighting Championship pioneer Kim Dong-hyun and boasts a powerhouse roster including Olympic gold medallist Yun Sung-bin and Physical: 100 Season 2 winner Amotti.
Team Japan will feature MMA standout Yushin Okami while Team Australia presents former UFC middleweight champion Robert “The Reaper” Whittaker.
Boxing icon Manny Pcacquiao headlines Team Philippines and Thailand’s squad features muay thai world champion Superbon.
Team Mongolia showcases traditional wrestling star Orkhonbayar Bayarsaikhan, Team Turkey includes four-time oil wrestling champion Recep Kara and Team Indonesia has Igede Dharma Susila, known as “Igedz Executioner”.
Expanding on the hit variety franchise Physical, which launched its first two seasons in 2023 and 2024, Physical: Asia premieres this October on Netflix. THE KOREA HERALD/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
