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Physical: Asia Concludes First Season With Team Finale and 1 Billion KRW Prize

The international spin-off capped a monthlong run with a team finale for a 1 billion won purse.

Overview

  • Netflix released the final batch of the 12-episode season on November 18, completing a staggered rollout that began October 28.
  • The series expanded Physical: 100 into a country-versus-country format featuring 48 athletes across eight national teams.
  • The championship was decided in a six-on-six showdown composed of three games, with victory awarded to the team winning two.
  • Coverage notes the prize at 1 billion Korean won, commonly framed at roughly $700,000, with at least one outlet presenting a significantly higher, disputed conversion.
  • Notable participants included Manny Pacquiao and Robert Whittaker, with Pacquiao exiting earlier and being replaced by CrossFit athlete Justin Hernandez.