Sayart.net - Netflix Renews Hit Korean Competition Show ＂Physical: 100＂ for Second Season

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Netflix Korea has officially confirmed the highly anticipated return of its flagship survival competition show, "Physical: 100," for a second season. The riveting series, which premiered in January, captivated viewers both locally and worldwide as 100 contestants battled it out in grueling challenges to claim the title of the most physically fit.

"Physical: 100" made history as the first Korean variety show to claim the No. 1 spot on Netflix's global top 10 chart of non-English TV shows, cementing its popularity among a diverse audience. The nine-part sports entertainment series garnered an impressive viewership of over 192 million hours, surpassing other acclaimed Netflix Korean dramas like "Hellbound" (2021), "Juvenile Justice" (2022), and "Money Heist: Korea -- Joint Economic Area" (2022).

The show propelled several participants to fame, including female wrestler Jang Eun-sil, bodybuilder Kim Chun-ri, and choreographer Jeon Young, among others, who gained recognition through their appearances on the competition.

Director Jang Ho-gi expressed his gratitude for the fans' feedback, acknowledging both compliments and criticisms, and emphasized the production team's commitment to revamp the show for its second season. In a Netflix press release, Jang stated, "We have decided to change everything in the second season, except the program's fundamental goal of finding the strongest physique." He further revealed plans to introduce new talents, create more thrilling and challenging missions, and collaborate with experts to elevate the series.

Despite its popularity, "Physical: 100" faced scrutiny regarding its handling of the final matches. Olympic cyclist Jung Hae-min, the competition's runner-up, criticized the show, claiming that the finals were suspended twice and that his request to air the rematches was disregarded. Director Jang clarified that the decision to halt the match was due to "unexpected incidents" and was ultimately agreed upon by the two athletes in the finals. He adamantly denied any unfair manipulation by the staff to influence the outcome.

In addition to the controversy surrounding the final matches, other cast members also faced allegations. Stunt actor Kim Da-young issued an apology on social media for using abusive language to discipline a junior during middle school. However, she vehemently denied accusations made by an alleged ex-schoolmate, who claimed that Kim engaged in extortion, took friends to karaoke rooms, and physically assaulted them.

In a separate incident, a former member of the South Korean rugby national team was indicted for physical assault against his girlfriend. He later admitted to the charges during the initial trial held in April.

Further details regarding the release date, participants, and episode count for the upcoming season of "Physical: 100" are yet to be announced, leaving fans eagerly awaiting more information on the exhilarating competition series.

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