Current status of ‘Physical 100’ ranked first in the world

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The Netflix entertainment show 'Physical: 100', which suffered from noise as much as its popularity, is still suffering from various controversies even after its conclusion. Above all, since it is a survival entertainment show with a prize money of 300 million won, the controversy over 'fixing the finals' in a format where fairness is the most important is damaging the program itself. Following the truth battle between the cast and production team, the past assault controversy of the performer, and the production company's legal battle, it is truly a story of excitement.

The popularity of 'Physical 100', which determines the 'best physical' regardless of weight class, gender, or nationality, was strong. It is the first Korean entertainment show to rank first on Netflix TV. In the past, dramas have achieved first place results, but 'Physical 100' is the first entertainment show. The previous highest record was ‘Solo Hell’, which ranked 5th.

As much interest as there was, there were a lot of talk and a lot of trouble. Excessive profanity, sexual harassment controversy, and drug use controversy arose. However, despite this noise, the popularity did not cool down, and it ended with the victory of Woo Jin-yong, a former snowboarder and CrossFit athlete.

However, after the announcement of the winner, the finals were held several times due to equipment problems, and suspicions were raised that the winner had been changed, leading to a fierce battle over the truth to this day. Current bicycle racer Jeong Hae-min, who took second place, revealed in an interview with a media outlet that the production team intervened in the finals and re-matches were held twice. Here, Woo Jin-yong raised his hand one of the two times and explained that it was stopped, causing a stir.

In response, the production team released the timeline and claimed that there was no manipulation. Woo Jin-yong also emphasized that he never raised his hand to stop a game, and both times it was an audio problem.

Jung Hae-min also did not back down. On the 6th, Jung Hae-min refuted the production team's explanation of the timeline and Woo Jin-yong's claims, saying that they were all false and demanding that the original video be released. Amid conflicting testimonies among the parties involved in the finals, revelations that there was intervention by the production staff until the semifinals continued, and the controversy over Woo Jin-yong's preferential treatment appears to be growing rapidly. Above all, the label of manipulating a sports competition that should be fair has become a major flaw in the dignity of the world's No. 1 entertainment show.

Previously, controversy over the contestants of ‘Physical 100’ was also raised. Cast member Kim Da-young was embroiled in a school violence controversy. Kim Da-young admitted to verbal abuse in the past, but denied any extortion or assault. In addition, a male contestant from the national team appeared on broadcast news after being investigated for special assault on his girlfriend. It also became known that there was a contestant who was sent for self-harm and threats when his lover broke up with him, and the press conference commemorating the end of the show was hastily canceled. .

On the 2nd, the production company Ascendio filed a lawsuit against Louis Works Media, the co-producer of 'Physical: 100', seeking damages for breach of contract and defamation due to the spread of false information. The claims of Ascendio, who claimed to have participated in planning and development and had the right to list the company name in the credits as a co-production company, and Ruiworks Media, which claimed that it invested the initial planning cost but did not participate in production, were conflicting, resulting in a court battle. Going to.

'Physical 100' has a lot of talk and trouble, from contestants' controversies to game intervention and court battles. This controversy is bittersweet as it has proven that K-Survival can spread across the world. What is certain is that in order for 'Physical 100' to advance to season 2, there must be a clear resolution to the manipulation rumors.

Taeyuna, Ten Asia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr