Physical: Asia Review: After the smash hit Physical: 100, the series comes back grander and more competitive than ever, with teams from 8 countries vying for the crown that will put their nation at the top. There are no individuals this time around, but a concentrated effort that will give them the prize at the end. The countries joining this season are – Korea, Japan, Thailand, Mongolia, Türkiye, Indonesia, Australia, and the Philippines.
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Physical: Asia Netflix Contestants
Korea: Kim Dong-hyun, Yun Sung-bin, Kim Min-jae, Amotti, Jang Eun Sil, Choi Yeon-seung
Japan: Yushin Okami, Katsumi Nakamura, Soichi Hashimoto, Nonoka Ozaki, Kana Watanabe, Yoshio Itoi
Australia: Robert Whittaker, Dominic Di Tommaso, Eddie Williams, Katelin van Zyl, Alexandra Milne, Eloni Vunakece
Philippines: Manny Pacquiao, Mark Mugen, Ray Jefferson Querubin, Justin Coveney, Robyn Lauren Brown, Lara Lorraine Deang-Liwanag
Thailand: Superbon Singha Mawynn, James Rusameekae, Sunny Kerdkao Wechokittikorn, Anucha Yospanya, Ploy Nuannaree Olsen, Jar Uracha Teerawanitsan
Mongolia: Orkhonbayar Bayarsaikhan, Dulguun Enkhbat, Lkhagva-Ochir Erdene-Ochir, Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu, Khandsuren Gantogtokh, Adiyasuren Amarsaikhan
Türkiye: Recep Kara, Anıl Berk Baki, Ali Sufuoglu, Ogeday Girişken, Yasemin Adar Yigit, Nefise Karatay
Indonesia: Igedz Executioner, Marcus Gideon, Jeremiah Lakhwani, Fina Phillipe, Maria Selena, Glenn Victor -
Physical: Asia Series Creator
Jang Ho-gi
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Original Title
피지컬: 아시아
The series has 12 total episodes and will stream on Netflix from 28 October 2025 to 18 November 2025.
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Physical: Asia Review
If there is a show that most people are excited to watch, it’s the Physical series. Showcasing the sheer physical strength and mental fortitude of some of the most celebrated athletes in South Korea, and now in Asia, the series is one to marvel at as you see just how determined human beings can be in the face of the biggest challenges.
Physical: Asia follows the same format as Physical: 100, but with athletes from different countries. Surprisingly, even some of the challenges were the same, and others were ridiculously long. The first few episodes feature two challenges – Territory Conquest and Shipwreck Transportation Match – along with a Death Match, all of which are just intense sequences of players crashing into one another over and over again. At times, I found myself feeling tired just from watching the matches unfold, and the series showcases the rivalry so dramatically that it automatically makes you root for someone or the other.
The different countries bring forth some talents who are all impressive and will leave you on edge with their determination to make their motherland proud. The first few episodes, however, are not enough to quench your interest, and the worst part is that every week, things end on a cliffhanger in one way or another. This is a known tactic of this series, but it doesn’t make it any better.
The first few episodes will feel a bit familiar to old viewers, because some of these rounds are repeat challenges. As a result, it doesn’t bring out the thrill and wonder that you might expect at first. Interestingly enough, it also gives the South Korean athletes an advantage because all of them have been in previous seasons of the show and have played these games in some capacity. I was a little impatient at times as well because of the repetitiveness of the challenges, and considering how fond I am of the first season, I found myself surprised at the disappointment I was feeling.
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Thankfully, the challenges get unique after the initial slump and bring out some very interesting and challenging situations that will leave you slack-jawed. The contestants, however, are the ones who will invoke the most awe from viewers as they push against their own mental fortitude to get to the top and make their countries proud. The teamwork between the contestants is also another fantastic part of this season that differentiates it from the other entries.
Apart from that, I think the series’s inclusion of different countries is an interesting touch that heightens the tension, especially for viewers of said countries. It makes for healthy competition and showcases the sportsman spirit even when there are big losses. It’s very nice to watch the athletes take their losses in their stride and look forward to doing better; we all need to see more of this positive mindset.
Final Thoughts
Physical: Asia‘s first few episodes may feel a bit repetitive for fans of the show, but the series eventually picks up steam and leaves you hungry for more. The spirit of winning continues to be as interesting as it once was and will leave viewers on edge. At the end, however, it’s not the huge (and impressive) sets, it’s the people who will go beyond their maximum to make their countries proud that will leave you hooked.
What are your thoughts on this season of Physical: Asia? Let us know in the comments below.
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