In Physical: Asia, 48 athletes from eight countries go head-to-head in a wild mix of muscle, madness, and mind games. It’s Netflix’s new spin on Physical: 100, but this time, the stakes (and biceps) are even bigger, with 1 billion Korean won on the line, roughly ₱41 million for the last one standing.Teams from the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, South Korea, Japan, Turkey, Mongolia, and Australia battle it out in massive arenas built across land the size of five soccer fields. Showrunner Jang Ho-gi said it took 1,200 tonnes of sand and 40 tonnes of steel to create the set, basically, a gym lover’s dream and an engineer’s nightmare. Challenges include sinking ship scenarios and fortress-style combat courses designed to test every aspect of physical capability. The first four episodes are now available on Netflix, with eight more releasing weekly. Each country's squad features six competitors led by accomplished athletes and champions. From boxing legends to UFC fighters, Olympic medalists to CrossFit specialists, the roster represents diverse disciplines united by one goal: Proving their nation's dominance through raw athletic prowess.Physical: 100. Asia: The teams and their players explored View this post on Instagram Instagram PostTeam PhilippineBoxing icon Manny Pacquiao captains Team Philippines after transitioning from senator back to athlete. Speaking to ABS-CBN, he acknowledged the fierce nature ahead:"Excited ako dito sa Physical: Asia kasi I know 'yong challenge dito, napakahigpit at very competitive talaga."His teammates include MMA fighter Mark "Mugen" Striegl, rugby player Justin Coveney, and strongman Ray Jefferson Querubin. The roster rounds out with Olympic athlete Robyn Lauren Brown and CrossFit competitor Lara Liwanag.Team South KoreaUFC welterweight Dong-hyun "Stun Gun" Kim returns after competing in Physical: 100 Season 2. He joins forces with Season 2 winner Amotti and Season 1 standout wrestler Jang Eun-sil. Olympic gold medalist Yun Sung-bin brings skeleton racing expertise. CrossFit athlete Choi Seung-yeon and wrestling champion Kim Min-jae complete the lineup.Team JapanMMA veteran Yushin Okami commands Japan's team. Swimmer Katsumi Nakamura, baseball player Yoshio "Superhuman" Itoi, and judo fighter Soichi Hashimoto provide varied skill sets. Wrestler Nonoka Ozaki and MMA fighter Kana Watanabe add depth to the roster.Team ThailandMuay Thai champion Suppachai "Superbon" Muensang, once ranked the world's best pound-for-pound kickboxer, leads Thailand. Rugby player Sunny Kerdkao Wechokittikorn and boxer James Rusameekae join him. CrossFit athlete Jar Uracha Teerawanitsan, wrestler Anucha Yospanya, and bodybuilder Ploy Nuannaree Olsen round out the team.Team IndonesiaBodybuilding champion Igede "Executioner" Dharma Susila, Mr. Indonesia 2018, heads the Indonesian contingent. Swimmer Glenn Victor Sutanto, badminton player Marcus Fernaldi Gideon, and jiu-jitsu fighter Fina Phillipe bring technical skills. Fighter Jeremiah Lakhwani and basketball player Maria Selena complete the group. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe TurkeyFour-time oil wrestling champion Recep Kara captains Turkey. Karate fighter Ali Sofuoğlu and freestyle wrestler Yasemin Adar Yigit provide combat expertise. Sailor Anil Berk Baki, rower Ogeday Girişken, and athlete Nefise Karatay diversify the lineup.The MongoliaWrestling champion Orkhonbayar Bayarsaikhan leads Mongolia's charge. MMA fighter Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu and basketball star Dulguun Enkhbat accompany him. The group also includes volleyball player Khandsuren Gantogtokh, judo fighter Adiyasuren Amarsaikhan, and contortionist Lkhagva-Ochir Erdene-Ochirn.The AustraliaUFC middleweight champion Robert "The Reaper" Whittaker leads Australia's roster. Alexandra Milne, a fitness coach, is joined by strongman Eddie Williams and rugby player Eloni Vunakece. Parkour athlete Dom Tomato and Hyrox competitor Katelin Van Zyl add agility and endurance to the mix.What’s up ahead?Star athletes, Olympians, and battle legends represent their country. Physical: 100. Asia is gearing up to be one giant flex fest, part brains, part brawn, and all chaos.Each team is a wild blend of muscle and mindset: boxers teaming up with swimmers, gymnasts tagging in with bodybuilders, all chasing the same bragging rights, to prove their country’s the toughest in Asia. But this isn’t just about who can lift the heaviest or run the fastest; it is a showdown of teamwork, grit, and a whole lot of heart.Physical: 100. Asia premiered on Netflix on October 28, 2025.