Netflix reality competition Physical: 100 renewed for Season 2

Early this year, Netflix released Physical: 100, a Korean reality competition that saw 100 super fit contestants participating in physically demanding challenges to win a 300mil won (S$320k) cash prize.

The show was extremely successful, appearing in the Top 10 most-watched lists in 82 countries during its run on the streamer. Its recipe for success? Unexpected challenges and super hot contestants that won the hearts of viewers from all over the world.

Even if you haven’t watched the show, you would’ve heard the buzz surrounding it.

Which was why we weren’t the least bit surprised when Netflix Korea announced yesterday (Jun 14) that the show has been renewed for a second season.

The streamer posted a short clip of the show’s iconic concrete bust, along with the caption: “The journey to searching for the most perfect physique continues.” They also promised that new season will be on a “bigger scale” with newer, fresher content.

Since the set for the first season was said to have spanned two soccer fields, one can only imagine how they would up the scales for the upcoming instalment.

In an interview with Netflix, Physical: 100 director Jang Ho Gi expressed his gratitude towards the fans who showed “so much love” during its inaugural season.

He said: “We paid attention to all the comments and feedback. We decided to retain the essence of the show — finding the perfect physique — while introducing fresh elements."

He also teased that the production team is “collaborating with many experts” in order to present “more electrifying and well-designed quests”.

A release date for the second season of the show has yet to be confirmed, though we’re sure that many are already anxiously waiting to see (or gawk at) another 100 super fit contestants.