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'Physical 100' Season 2 premieres today (19th)

'Physical: 100' is an extreme competition entertainment show in which 100 people who pride themselves on being the strongest physically compete to find the best 'body' with the most perfect physique. Season 2, which returns with an overwhelming scale and evolved quests, is unveiled in an underground mine worldview where the strongest on earth fight from the bottom and show the thin line between competition and cooperation.
The video, which was pre-released amidst great anticipation, presents an jaw-dropping spectacle with 100 torsos. Expectations are high for the appearance of legends such as Kim Dong-hyun, the first Korean to enter the UFC and the holder of the most wins among Koreans, Lee Won-hee, the first Korean judo man to win a grand slam, and Jeong Ji-hyun, the national wrestling gold medalist who said, “I participated to show that wrestling is strong.” makes it soar.
The presence of Jeong Yoo-in, a national swimming team member with overwhelming physical strength, and actor Lee Jae-yoon, an all-round sportsman who holds a brown belt in jiu-jitsu, also catches attention. As one performer confessed, “I was proud of the Taegeuk mark, but this is the first time I was afraid of the Taegeuk mark,” the explosive charisma of 30% of the former and current national team members adds to expectations. Even Crossfitter Amoti's determination to survive is filled with a sense of solemnity, saying, “I'm not going to die doing this anyway, so I'll work harder and survive.”

In addition, crossfitters Amoti, Go Min-jeong, and Amber Yang, who say running is their daily routine, and Kim Dong-hyun's confidence, saying, “I was a heavyweight when I competed, but I never lost running to a lightweight athlete,” raise expectations for a fierce and thrilling match. The thrilling appearance of 100 people running on a non-powered treadmill with a strong whistle ringing makes the hearts of viewers around the world pound once again.

Writer Kang Sook-kyung said, “The strongest people in their field with 100% physical strength challenge 1/100,” adding, “There will be more twists and more surprising challenges than we expected. “I am confident that a drama without a script will come,” he said.
‘Physical: 100 Season 2 – Underground’ will be released worldwide from episodes 1 to 4 on Netflix today (19th).
Kim Se-ah, Ten Asia reporter haesmik@tenasia.co.kr