Is It Really Manny Pacquiao? Netflix Variety Show ‘Physical: Asia’ Reveals Legendary Cast!

The physical war involving 8 Asian countries, 〈Physical: Asia〉, has released its main poster and trailer, raising expectations for a ‘national competition that breaks limits’.

The released main poster heightens anticipation with the performances of various athletes representing the 8 Asian countries. The shining aura of the ‘boxing 8-division champion legend’ Manny Pacquiao from the Philippines, who says, “No mercy, no surrender, until death,” and the powerful gesture of former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker from Australia exude intensity. The joy of ‘Stun Gun’ Kim Dong-hyun, the first Korean UFC fighter, the confidence of Mongolian traditional wrestler Erkhnbayar Bayarsaihan, who inherits the blood of Genghis Khan, and the charisma of actor James Rusa Mika, a former volleyball player known as the King Kong of Thailand, catch the eye. Additionally, the monstrous physique of Turkish wrestling world champion Yasemin Adar Itt, who lifts enormous weights with ease, and the performance of Japan's national wrestling representative Nozomi Ozaki, as well as Indonesia's jiu-jitsu fighter Pina Philip, are also highly anticipated. Above all, the massive shipwreck and achievements that embody Korean and Asian culture draw attention.

The main trailer released alongside showcases the shining fighting spirit of athletes from 8 Asian countries—Korea, Japan, Thailand, Mongolia, Turkey, Indonesia, Australia, and the Philippines—engaged in a physical war under their national flags. Athletes pulling something heavy or balancing on aerial rings with their feet. The reason they pour all their strength into surpassing human limits is singular. “We represent our country and will engage in a full-scale war with other nations,” “There’s no country we want to avoid. We can compete with all countries,” “Whoever survives, we will crush them,” the athletes’ intense spirit makes it impossible to look away for even a moment.

As a national competition, the fun of seeing diverse tactics, strategies, and teamwork reflecting each country's culture and colors cannot be missed. “One more step and we win! One more step and we win,” “Who is more desperate! Who is more desperate! It’s us,” “Fight for each other. A nation born to fight to win,” indicates that there will be thrilling matches as they engage in fierce battles to survive by any means necessary. This is why the honorable physical war under the flags is even more anticipated.

The first national competition of the 〈Physical〉 series, 〈Physical: Asia〉, brings together legendary athletes from various sports reminiscent of an international competition on a grand scale. Additionally, traditional sports athletes representing each country, such as Korean wrestling, Mongolian wrestling, Thai Muay Thai, and Turkish oil wrestling, will engage in fierce battles.

Producer Jang Ho-ki stated, “We have composed a variety of physical types and sports, so we developed various quests to allow all participants to showcase a much wider range of performances,” adding, “At the same time, we have prepared twists that can surprise the participants who have diligently analyzed last season's quests. We have made many preparations to maintain what needs to be maintained from last season while introducing new and diverse games as much as possible.” He further mentioned, “This season is a team competition, but there will also be matches that can focus on each individual, so please look forward to it.” The ultimate national competition that will write the drama of victory and defeat, 〈Physical: Asia〉, will meet global viewers exclusively on Netflix on the 28th (Tuesday).