Physical: Asia fans clap back at “rigging” accusations with Team Mongolia reveal

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The recent winner of Physical: Asia has sparked controversy, with some viewers claiming the Netflix show was unfairly decided. However, fans are defending the results, and one user shared a video from Team Mongolia that seems to debunk the rigging claims.

Following the success of ‘Physical: 100’, this new competition brings together eight national teams – from countries including Korea, Japan, the Philippines, and Australia – to compete for the title of strongest nation.

The winning team receives a prize of one billion won, which is about $700,000. The final episodes were released on Netflix on November 18th, showing who completed the last challenges and which country won the competition.

Okay, so most of us are loving the new season, but like with any competition, there’s been some chatter online about whether things are totally fair. It’s gotten pretty loud since the finale dropped – and fair warning, I’m about to talk about what happened, so spoiler alert!

Physical: Asia fans clap back at “rigging” allegations

Korea was the winner of Physical: Asia, and some viewers felt the show favored them because they were the host nation. However, others disagree, and one Reddit user even shared a video demonstrating the careful and thorough way Team Mongolia was chosen.

Before the final episode was released, Team Korea faced accusations of cheating and having an unfair advantage. After the third challenge, someone on TikTok questioned whether cheating or manipulation had occurred during the Totem and Rope Relay events.

Viewers accused Korea of unfair play in team selection and expressed concerns about bias. One person said Korea has been cheating since the teams were chosen, while another suggested that the host country shouldn’t be allowed to compete in future events. A third commenter believed the show was rigged to favor Korea, predicting they would reach the final or even win.

After Korea won, many people online claimed the show ‘Physical: Asia’ was unfair, even though there’s no evidence to support those claims. Now, the show’s online community moderators are deleting these posts in response.

Your post was removed due to a surge of posts about potential ‘rigging.’ These discussions and accusations have led to arguments, negativity, and the spread of unverified information, lacking any solid proof.

We aim to keep our conversations positive and focused on the performers and the fun of watching the show.

A key argument is that South Korea, being the host nation, had an unfair advantage in choosing its athletes, allowing them to select the most skilled players.

One person felt it wasn’t a fair competition, explaining that Korea selected its team from the strongest contestants on past shows, making their victory predictable. They still offered congratulations, though.

However, another Reddit user has shared information suggesting a fair match, or at least balance, between the two teams that made it to the finals: Korea and Mongolia.

Along with a video showing how Team Mongolia came together, they shared a note saying, “Based on this video and other stories people are sharing online, here’s a general idea of what happened…”

After watching the first season of Physical: 100, a Mongolian production company reached out with a proposal for a spin-off featuring 50 Mongolian and 50 Korean contestants. However, they didn’t receive a reply for three months.

I was so impressed to learn how dedicated the Mongolian team was to getting on Physical: 100! They really went above and beyond – they actually contacted the show’s staff while Season 1 was being filmed, hoping to get a spot on the new Physical: Asia series. It was a huge undertaking – Mongolia even launched a national project to find their six best athletes from over 200 hopefuls, putting them through three rounds of intense challenges to make the final team.

Adiyasuren was preparing to compete for Mongolia’s national judo team when she received an invitation to join the Physical: Asia program. Her coach initially refused, wanting her to fully concentrate on her judo training. However, the president of the Mongolian Judo Association intervened and approved her participation.

After the translation was complete, they addressed concerns about Team Korea having an unfair advantage in player selection. They explained that Team Mongolia was chosen through a difficult and careful process, dismissing the idea that Korea’s team benefited from having taller players.

I don’t know how other countries chose their teams, but it’s clear the Mongolian athletes earned their spot here. A big thank you to the President of the Mongolian Judo Association and their team for making it possible and for bringing us the fantastic Team Mongolia!

Team Mongolia’s “special” selection process 

Producer Jang Ho-gi told Deadline that the other teams went through just as careful a selection process.

The team chose well-known sports heroes from each country to lead each group as captain. Then, they added athletes with diverse skills and personalities to create balanced teams.

Jang explained that numerous organizations and team members across various countries assisted them in getting in touch with and meeting the people they needed to connect with.

For Mongolia, it was a unique situation. After the first or second season finished, we started having discussions with various people, including officials from the Mongolian government.

Someone suggested a competition between 15 Mongolian and 15 Korean athletes, framed as a Korea versus Mongolia event. I thought that sounded good, but I suggested it would be even better to include more countries and create an Asian-wide competition.

Once we confirmed we were making ‘Physical: Asia,’ they suggested some athletes and individuals who would be excellent contestants.

Physical: 100 is getting international spinoffs 

Netflix revealed in July that both Physical: 100 Italy and Physical: 100 USA are in the works, giving fans an idea of what to expect next from the series.

The Italian version of the show includes well-known personalities like Mirco Bergamasco, Tania Cagnotto, Elisabetta Canalis, Jury Chechi, Federica Pellegrini, Alvise Rigo, and Luis Sal among its 100 contestants.

The actors for the show are set, but they’re still looking for people to participate in the American version – you can learn more at this link.

As a huge fan, it’s awesome to hear the creators talk about where they want to take the series. Basically, they’ve always aimed for something that everyone, no matter their background, could connect with, and that means they were always planning to broaden the scope of the show and reach a wider audience.

When we first launched, we really focused on the Korean market, but from the beginning, our plan was always to grow beyond that. We’ve got some exciting plans in the works to bring ‘Physical: 100’ to the US and Italy, so that’s what we’re working towards now! As a fan, I’m really excited to see how those versions turn out.

We initially considered launching with Physical: World, but decided it would be smarter to begin with a smaller scope – focusing on Asian countries first. That’s how we developed the idea for Physical: Asia.

He mentioned receiving many requests from Brazilian fans who are eager to see a Brazilian version of the show Physical: 100. He’s enthusiastic about the idea, noting Brazil’s strong athletic tradition and passion for sports.

Many people have also reached out to say they’d like to see Physical: 100 become available in Africa.

You can now watch the reality competition series Physical: 100 on Netflix. If you’re curious, you can find more information about the contestants for Season 2, whether the show is real or staged, and what Eddie Williams has said about the possibility of a Physical: Pacific version.

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2025-11-18 20:25