‘Physical: Asia’—Team Korea Claims Final Victory… “We Protected Our Flag” in Tearful Speech
사진 확대 ‘Physical: Asia’. Photo by Netflix
A winner has emerged in ‘Physical: Asia’. Team Korea took first place, while Mongolia finished as the runner-up.
Episodes 10 to 12, the grand finale of Netflix’s ‘Physical: Asia’ released on the 18th, revealed the first champion of the international ‘Physical’ series.
The road to victory was paved with fierce and unpredictable battles. Japan secured first place in the fourth quest, the Rope Relay, earning the first spot in the fifth quest. Meanwhile, Team Korea, Mongolia, and Australia poured their efforts into the fourth quest’s deathmatch—rotating a 1,200kg pillar—to claim the remaining two spots. This grueling challenge, reminiscent of a test of endurance, required teams to push the massive pillar around the track 100 times, pushing human limits to the extreme.
One nation completed the 100 laps with unwavering persistence and overwhelming power, while the other two teams pressed on with determination, desperate not to be eliminated, and secured the final tickets to the last stage.
For the three remaining teams, the fifth quest, ‘Fort Jeongnyeom Battle’, presented yet another series of challenges. Teamwork shone brighter than ever, and the extreme nature of the quest heightened the intensity. Teams had to pull a heavily loaded wagon up a sand dune and close a massive, weighted gate using ropes, demanding both strength and strategy.
Athletes with diverse physical abilities showcased their strengths at crucial moments, and the team with the strongest cohesion seized the advantage. The nation that consistently demonstrated outstanding skill and tactics dominated the team match to clinch first place, while another team advanced to the final with creative strategies. The team that finished last had to lower its flag in disappointment.
The final round featured three games: Wall Push, Iron Block Drag, and Infinite Tail Tag. The team that excelled in the strength-based Wall Push and Iron Block Drag secured the championship, holding onto their flag until the very end in the first international edition of the ‘Physical’ series. The victorious team’s leader, moved to tears, said, “We protected the Torso, which is more valuable than any gold medal,” and added, “Our team kept the Torso and defended our flag.”
‘Physical: Asia’ delivered massive quests inspired by Korean and Asian cultures, with each nation’s unique physical abilities, strategies, and teamwork providing a dopamine rush. Above all, the athletes’ relentless determination, endurance through extreme challenges, and the sportsmanship shown in respecting each other after giving their all left a deep impression.
The entire season of ‘Physical: Asia’, which crowned its final champion, is now available to stream on Netflix.
Lee Da-gyeom
This article has been translated by GripLabs Mingo AI.
