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Netflix Launches 'Physical: Asia' Featuring Global Athletic Showdown

10/29/2025

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Netflix will premiere its international spin-off of the South Korean reality show Physical: 100, titled Physical: Asia, on October 28.
The competition gathers 48 athletes from eight countries—South Korea, Japan, Thailand, Mongolia, Turkey, Indonesia, Australia, and the Philippines—each nation fields six competitors.
Robert Whittaker (UFC champion) and Manny Pacquiao (boxing legend) lead Australia and the Philippines, respectively.
Showrunner Jang Ho-gi emphasizes the emotional stakes of national pride in the competition.

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Netflix will premiere its international spin-off of the South Korean reality show Physical: 100, titled Physical: Asia, on October 28.
The competition gathers 48 athletes from eight countries—South Korea, Japan, Thailand, Mongolia, Turkey, Indonesia, Australia, and the Philippines—each nation fields six competitors.
Robert Whittaker (UFC champion) and Manny Pacquiao (boxing legend) lead Australia and the Philippines, respectively.
Showrunner Jang Ho-gi emphasizes the emotional stakes of national pride in the competition.