Physical: Asia

Platform

MyDramaList

Episodes

12

Country

South Korea

Language

Korean

Year

2025

The show returns bigger and bolder than ever with its most ambitious evolution yet, with the franchise’s first-ever nation-vs-nation showdown. Eight countries — Korea, Japan, Thailand, Mongolia, Türkiye, Indonesia, Australia, and the Philippines — will collide in a high-stakes competition of strength, strategy, and teamwork for nothing less than national pride. Each six-person squad is anchored by a national superstar who embodies the competitive spirit of their homeland. The series blends elite athleticism with cultural tradition, spotlighting disciplines from combat sports and ball games to track and field — alongside heritage events like Korean ssireum, Mongolian wrestling, Turkish oil wrestling, and Muay Thai. Physical: Asia is more than a clash of athletes; it’s a showcase of heritage, pride, and physical mastery on an unprecedented global stage. (Source: Netflix; edited by MyDramaList)