How does elimination work in Physical 100?

Last Modified May 15, 2025 02:24 EDT
How does elimination work in Physical 100?
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In Physical 100, participants get eliminated after each quest until only one remains - who becomes the champion.


Physical 100 is a reality show competition on Netflix. The show was created by South Korean producer Jang Ho-gi. The main objective of the show is to find the best physically capable human being among 100 participants. It follows a ‘last person standing’ format, where the final remaining contestant wins the show in the end. The show is often compared to Netflix's global hit series “Squid Game”, because of its mentally and physically challenging games as well as the elimination process. Physical 100 is one of the most popular non-English programs on Netflix.


How does elimination work in Physical 100?


Physical 100 starts with 100 participants. Before the actual quests begin, the participants have to take part in a pre-quest. The winners of the pre-quest start their journey in an advantageous position. 50 of the participants emerge as the winner of the quest, all of whom get the opportunity of picking their opponent in the first quest, which is the advantage. That opponent can be anyone from the losing 50, or it can be anyone from the winning 50. Naturally, 50 contestants get eliminated after the first quest.


The remaining contestants then go on to participate in more quests, both individual head-to-head ones and team-wise. There are many quests that test strength, strategic abilities, willpower, etc. At the end of each of those quests, all the losing contestants are eliminated. The winners of the quests qualify for the next challenge.


The number of contestants continues to decrease with each challenge. In the end, the participant who avoids all the eliminations by winning every single quest, including the final one, is crowned as champion. They get a cash prize of US$ 240,000.


The show has a tradition of having a plaster cast of all the participants. Upon their elimination, each participant has to break their cast with a sledgehammer.


Also Read: Who Got Injured on Physical 100?


Who takes part in Physical 100?


The first season of Physical 100 had 77 men and 23 women participating. A lot of professional athletes, as well as fitness influencers were among the participants. Former professional snowboarder Woo Jin-Yong emerged as the champion of the season.


The second season had 72 men and 28 women participants. This time around, the participants were divided into five different groups - athletic celebrities, superstars, warriors, natural body competitors and national representatives. Kim Jae-hong was the champion of this season.


Controversies about Physical 100


How does elimination work in Physical 100?
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The season 1 finale of Physical 100 was accused of being filmed twice. The runner-up of the contest, Jung Hae-min, was the one with the claim. However, the production team of the show has completely denied the accusation. Some viewers have also accused the contestants of using steroids. The show was also criticized for allowing Kim Da-young, a female contestant, to participate as she was a school bully.


Also Read: List of Episodes in Physical 100

FAQs

A. Yes, Physical 100 is a South Korean reality show.

A. Physical 100 is streaming on Netflix. 


A. There are two seasons of Physical 100 as of 2025.

Woo Jin-Yong is the winner of the first season and Kim Jae-hong is the winner of the second season.


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