Objective: Finding the best physiques among exceptional athletes.
In January 2023, Netflix unveiled its South Korean reality show version of bodybuilders, « 100% Physique. » The first season of this show was a huge success for the streaming platform, ranking among the top 10 in 82 countries with 192.63 million hours of viewing in just 6 weeks. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that the streaming giant has announced the arrival of Season 2.
What is Physical: 100?
As a reminder, this show features 100 high-level athletes competing in extreme challenges. Only one of them will emerge as the winner and walk away with a whopping 300 million Wons, equivalent to around 200,000 euros. In the first season, we witnessed sculpted muscles, massively developed and voluminous pectorals, abs like a chocolate bar, and strength worthy of Iron Man. These male and female athletes come from various sports backgrounds: Olympic gymnasts, fitness enthusiasts, judokas, influencers, bodybuilders, and even MMA fighters. The grand winner of the first season was South Korean professional snowboarder Woo Jin-Yong. Throughout the season, he showcased immense power and mental fortitude. As a great strategist, he devised an action plan that allowed him to conserve his energy and ultimately win the competition.
Netflix announces Season 2
As expected, given the enthusiasm surrounding the program, Netflix announced on Wednesday, June 14, in a press release, the upcoming arrival of Season 2 with another 100 athletes. The show’s creator and director, Jang Ho-gi, stated in the press release that the second season « will surpass the first season in all aspects. »
« We are very grateful. 100% Physique has received so much love from fans around the world, and we have paid attention to all the feedback and reactions, » said Jang, adding, « We have decided to maintain the essence of the show – finding the perfect physique – while introducing new elements. This is our way of expressing gratitude to the series’ fans. » The director further explained, « I am honored to meet many candidates whom I consider overqualified. I am also collaborating with numerous experts to ensure that we have even more electrifying and well-designed quests that will keep the audience on the edge of their seats… I promise you that we will be back with a brand-new season that takes everything up a notch for our global fans. »
When does it start?!
Currently, no official release date has been announced. However, according to estimates from ayther.fr, Season 2 is expected to be announced for early 2024. With preparations and filming, this should allow the teams a few months to produce this highly anticipated second season! Stay tuned, we’ll keep you informed on Slash Music.
