‘Physical 100’ did not dope test

The producer of ‘Physical 100’ revealed that he did not conduct separate doping tests on the contestants.

Producer Jang Ho-ki and TOP3 Amoti, Hong Beom-seok, and Andre Jin met with Ten Asia at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul and told various stories about the Netflix entertainment show 'Physical: 100 Season 2 - Underground' (hereinafter 'Physical 100').

'Physical: 100' is an extreme competition entertainment show between 100 people who pride themselves on being the strongest physically, in order to find the best 'body' with the most perfect physique. Immediately after its release, it received a warm response both at home and abroad, including ranking first in ‘Today’s TOP 10 Series in Korea’.

Were there any restrictions or doping tests on the performers' steroids or chemicals? Producer Jang Ho-gi said, "Doping tests are not at the level of sports organizations or national competitions. We asked the contestants to refrain from doing anything that would affect them during the filming period. We did not conduct body odor tests," and added, "Like the Olympics, weight classes will be unified. “This is because it is not a program that sets things up perfectly,” he explained.

He then emphasized, “You can receive momentary help, but this is not a program where you can win only with momentary strength.”

When asked if he had suggested doping to the production crew, Amoti said, "Of course, I think there are some people who think it would be a good idea to do it before filming. But that is an act that harms one's body. It is not a good act to do it for this event. “I think,” he said.

Hong Beom-seok said, “I am of the opinion that it is not good for people who have not used it for the program to use it,” and added, “However, ‘Physical 100’ is not an individual’s job or workplace. There are people who do chemistry while doing their main job. The program comes as is and sticks. “So I don’t have any negative thoughts about it,” he said.

Andrejean said, "I had no concerns about doping. If it were a rugby tournament, I think it would be my responsibility to conduct tests because there are principles. However, 'Physical 100' is about people coming as they are. I had no interest in others. I prepared hard. “Because I did it, I prepared hard,” he said.

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