Korean Sensation ‘Physical 100’ Scores Season 2 Renewal On Netflix

In an exciting announcement, Netflix has confirmed the highly-anticipated return of its Korean reality sensation, Physical 100, for a second season.

The show — a thrilling competition that challenges 100 of Korea’s most prominent athletes, bodybuilders, and sports influencers with grueling fitness trials — initially gained a devoted following among local Korean viewers when it premiered in January. However, its popularity swiftly transcended borders, propelling Physical 100 to become Netflix’s top non-English show for two consecutive weeks and ranking in the top 10 in an impressive 78 countries worldwide.

According to Netflix, the series creator and director, Jang Ho-gi, promises that the forthcoming season will exceed all expectations set by its predecessor.

“We are very grateful Physical: 100 received so much love from fans all across the globe, and we paid attention to all the comments and feedback,” Jang shares. “We decided to retain the essence of the show—finding the perfect physique—while introducing fresh elements. This is our way of expressing our gratitude to the fans of the show.”

Netflix revealed that the stage on which contestants will face their daunting challenges is undergoing a dramatic expansion for the upcoming season. The initial set, already the size of two soccer fields, will now be amplified to create an even more expansive universe, designed to test participants to their limits.

Jang expresses his enthusiasm for the extraordinary contestants he has encountered, remarking, “I’m honored to meet a lot of contestants whom I feel are overqualified. And I’m also collaborating with many experts to make sure we have even more electrifying and well-designed quests that will leave audiences on the edge of their seats. I give you my word that we will be back with an all-new season that’s got everything taken up a notch for our global fans.”

Produced by Korea’s Galaxy Corporation for Netflix, Physical 100 is produced by Lee Jong-il and written by Kang Suk-kyeong.

While Netflix has yet to disclose the exact release date for the highly-anticipated second season, fans eagerly await another thrilling installment of Physical 100‘s exhilarating fitness battles.