Netflix 'Physical: Asia' Crowned Winning Country! National Competition Dopamine Explosion!

Netflix's variety show 〈Physical: Asia〉 has given birth to a winning country that kept its flag until the end amidst global hot interest. The physical war 〈Physical: Asia〉, where eight Asian countries compete with their flags, continues to enjoy worldwide popularity as the final episode has been released. According to the Netflix Tudum TOP 10 website on November 19, 〈Physical: Asia〉 recorded 2,500,000 views (the value obtained by dividing the viewing time by the total running time of the work) from November 10 to November 16, ranking 8th in the global TOP 10 TV shows (non-English) category. 〈Physical: Asia〉 has maintained its position in the global TOP 10 for three consecutive weeks since its premiere on October 28. At the same time, the 〈Physical〉 series has achieved the remarkable feat of being in the global TOP 10 for three consecutive years, showcasing its prowess as the strongest physical competition.

〈Physical: Asia〉 is receiving great love from sports fans around the world, not only from participating countries such as Korea, Japan, Thailand, Mongolia, Turkey, Indonesia, Australia, and the Philippines but also because it is the first national competition of the series. In particular, according to the Mongolian media Iq.mn, Mongolia's Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Chimbat Undram, stated in an interview, "I watch 〈Physical: Asia〉 every week with my son," adding, "It is beautifully introducing Mongolia to the world. It not only elevates Mongolia's honor but also greatly contributes to the tourism industry, so I would like to express my gratitude to everyone who has contributed." Former President of Mongolia, Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj, also shared news of the Mongolian team's performance in 〈Physical: Asia〉 and showed support. Additionally, the Mongolian media UBN News expressed gratitude for "widely promoting the tradition of Mongolian wrestling and national pride to the world," highlighting the popularity of the Mongolian team, including their leader and traditional wrestler, Erkhunbayar Bayarsaihan. Mongolian viewers are posting group viewing certification photos of 〈Physical: Asia〉 on social media, showcasing the hot support from the local audience. The 〈Physical〉 series has confirmed the production of the American and Italian versions of 〈Physical: 100〉, which was the starting point of the series, and the first national competition, 〈Physical: Asia〉, has once again proven the global expansion potential of Korean variety shows.

In the episodes 10-12 (final episode) of 〈Physical: Asia〉 released on the 18th, the winning country of the series' first national competition was unveiled. There were unpredictable fierce matches leading up to the birth of the winning country. Japan ranked first in the fourth quest battle rope relay, advancing to the fifth quest first, while Korea, Mongolia, and Australia poured all their efforts into the fourth quest deathmatch, the 1200kg pillar roll, to secure the remaining two spots. The quest, reminiscent of a hellish challenge, required rolling an enormous weight of pillars 100 times, pushing the limits of human endurance.

One country, with unwavering perseverance and overwhelming power, completed 100 laps first, while the remaining two countries advanced with a desperate determination not to be eliminated, securing the final two tickets. After a grueling battle, the last three countries that survived faced continuous challenges in the fifth quest, 'Castle Siege.' Teamwork shone brighter than ever, and the extreme quests that pushed the limits heightened the immersion. It was a quest where strength and strategy were crucial, such as pulling a cart loaded with enormous weights up a sand dune and closing an overwhelmingly heavy door by pulling a rope. Athletes with various physical abilities from each team showcased their capabilities at the right moments, and the country with solid teamwork gained the upper hand. The country that demonstrated outstanding skills and tactics at every moment in the team competition secured first place with a significant difference, advancing to the finals alongside the second-place country that overcame the crisis with ingenious tactics. Unfortunately, the country that finished last had to lower its flag.

Finally, the finals featured three games: wall pushing, pulling a heavy metal block, and infinite tail grabbing. The country that succeeded in both wall pushing and pulling the heavy metal block, where strength was crucial, won the championship, keeping its flag until the end in the series' first national competition. The leader of the country that achieved the glorious final victory stated, "We have protected the torso, which is more valuable than any gold medal," and expressed tearful gratitude, saying, "Our team has protected the torso and the flag."

〈Physical: Asia〉 exploded with dopamine through its massive quests that encapsulated Korean and Asian cultures, as well as the diverse physical abilities, strategies, and teamwork of each country. Above all, the perseverance of the athletes who never gave up until the end, the patience to endure extreme quests, and the sportsmanship shown in respecting each other after a fierce competition left a deep impression. The last winning country born from 〈Physical: Asia〉 can be watched in its entirety only on Netflix.