Physical: Welcome to Mongolia Episode 1: How did Amotti and Kim Dong-hyun's sightseeing helicopter ride turn out?

Physical: Welcome to Mongolia
Physical: Welcome to Mongolia's Orkhonbayar, Amotti, and Kim Dong-hyun | Image Source: Instagram/ @netflixkr

Physical: Welcome to Mongolia Episode 1 saw Amotti and Kim Dong-hyun visiting Mongolia. The two explored various places with Orkhonbayar.

He also took them to explore the surrounding area in a helicopter ride. It was Kim Dong-hyun's first ride, and he was scared. They flew over many beautiful areas, including mountains in the countryside saw wild animals.

Later, they also went to a camp where they met Team Australia's Eddie and Team Mongolia's Ochir. They rode camels and horses. Amotti and Kim Dong-hyun also wore traditional Mongolian attire and learned about a few traditions.

To know more about their ride, keep reading.


Physical: Welcome to Mongolia Episode 1: Orkhonbayar takes Amotti and Kim Dong-hyun on a surprise helicopter ride

On the second day of Amotti and Kim Dong-hyun's visit to Mongolia, Orkhonbayar took them on a helicopter ride. They faced some communication issues because of their languages. So, he used a translation app to tell them:

"Let's go to the beautiful countryside."

Orkhonbayar also asked them whether they liked the Mongolian language. Kim Dong-hyun mentioned that it was very difficult. Amotti talked to the cameras that he had practiced the language before their arrival. While on their way, they saw a helicopter.

Soon, Amotti and Kim Dong-hyun learned that they were taking a ride in that helicopter. Physical: Welcome to Mongolia star Orkhonbayar told them that it was a surprise for them.

"Is this for real? We're getting on that thing?" asked Amotti.

They asked whether Orkhonbayar was going to be the pilot. He joked that he could do it, and they all laughed a lot about that. They all wore matching hats that they purchased earlier from the State Department Store.

"The mic works. It sounds like a radio. Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, let's go," joked Kim Dong-hyun in the mic.

He said it was his first time riding a helicopter. As they went up in the air, Orkhonbayar told them, Welcome to Mongolia. Kim Dong-hyun noted that they were getting the full welcome treatment. But he was scared for the ride.

Physical: Welcome to Mongolia star Amotti recorded their flying experience on his phone. He shot their reactions and the beautiful scenes they witnessed during their ride. They saw wild animals roaming on the ground. Later, when the helicopter changed direction, Kim Dong-hyun was scared. He asked Amotti to change seats with him.

Amotti and Orkhonbayar joked that even though Kim Dong-hyun was an "elder," he was scared. They both laughed. Soon, they flew over snow-covered mountains, enjoying the scenery. Physical: Welcome to Mongolia star Orkhonbayar asked them about their surroundings.

"I love it. I love it," replied Amotti.

They also saw some horses roaming around in the mountains. Kim Dong-hyun wondered whether they didn't have their owners. They also saw camels and sheep during their sightseeing. They saw more wild horses running around while landing.

After the helicopter landed, Kim Dong-hyun joked that they "came back alive." They got off to a camp that had many horses, camels, yaks, and other animals. They were also surprised to see Team Australia's Eddie there. He was there while filming for another show. They also met Ochir from Team Mongolia.


To know more about Amotti and Kim Dong-Hyun's helicopter ride, stream Physical: Welcome to Mongolia on Netflix.

Edited by Nimisha