Netflix has announced that “Physical: Asia,” the first-ever cross-border edition of its blockbuster competition franchise, will premiere worldwide on October 28.
The newly unveiled teaser poster and trailer offer a glimpse of monumental quests and heated rivalries as 48 athletes from eight countries — Korea, Japan, Thailand, Mongolia, Turkey, Indonesia, Australia, and the Philippines — go head-to-head for national pride.
A new cultural battleground
Following the Greek temple-inspired stage of season 1 and the underground mines of season 2, “Physical: Asia” raises the bar with colossal new quests and a setting steeped in Korean and Asian culture. The footage teases fortress-style battles, a massive sinking ship challenge, and a Korea-Japan clash set to ignite fierce rivalries.
Among the global sports icons competing are boxing legend Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines, former UFC Middleweight Champion Robert Whittaker of Australia, and Korean UFC pioneer Dong-hyun Kim. They join a powerhouse lineup of champions from wrestling, Muay Thai, physique sports, and more.
Production on a massive scale
Showrunner Jang Ho-gi underscored the unprecedented scale of this season’s production. “We built the set across an area the size of five soccer fields, using 1,200 tons of sand and 40 tons of steel,” he revealed. “This season delivers stories, quests, and physical battles unlike anything audiences have seen.”
With its epic scope, iconic athletes, and battles charged with national pride, “Physical: Asia” promises to be the most electrifying season yet. The countdown is on — the series premieres October 28, only on Netflix.
This article was written with the help of AI, based on a Netflix Newsroom story, and was reviewed and edited by the Hallyu Dorama team.