Netflix‘s Physical 100 had to give the contestants a pre-elimination challenge to up the tension and give one lucky person an advantage. Split into two groups of 50, the contestants had to hang from an overheard metal structure for as long as possible. Some bodybuilders, wrestlers, gymnasts, and Udt soldiers held on more than others. Kim Min-cheol was the final winner of the Physical 100 challenge, but it came with an after-effect.
Kim Min-chae and the contestants during hanging challenge on ‘Physical 100’ | via Netflix Min-cheol beat Udt soldier Kim Kyeong-baek during the first ‘Physical 100’ challenge
Before starting the challenge, some contestants already knew they would not be successful. The over 200lbs Strongman Jo Jin-hyeong plummeted into the water like a stone, earning him second to last place. The first group had Udt soldier Kim Kyeong-baek go up against national gymnast Yang Hak-seon. Due to his training, Kim held on with precision and tenacity.
Kim Min-chae and the contestants during hanging challenge on ‘Physical 100’ | via Netflix Min-cheol beat Udt soldier Kim Kyeong-baek during the first ‘Physical 100’ challenge
Before starting the challenge, some contestants already knew they would not be successful. The over 200lbs Strongman Jo Jin-hyeong plummeted into the water like a stone, earning him second to last place. The first group had Udt soldier Kim Kyeong-baek go up against national gymnast Yang Hak-seon. Due to his training, Kim held on with precision and tenacity.
- 2/28/2023
- by Gabriela Silva
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Tot up the time you’ve wasted scrolling through streaming apps in search of the perfect viewing choice for that particular Tuesday night, and it’ll scare you. Hours of your life, accumulatively spent clicking the right-hand arrow and muting autoplay trailers. Instead of giving your thumb a work-out, you could have been composing symphonies! Writing the next great American novel! Gazing into the eyes of your loved ones! Or even better, actually watching TV.
No more. Every month, Den of Geek picks our TV recommendations to save your time. Here’s what February has to offer…
Best of the Best: Stolen Youth
Stream On: Hulu (U.S.), Disney+ (U.K.)
With so many true crime options available in the streaming world, you could be forgiven for thinking that they’re mostly interchangeable. That line of thinking would be a mistake with Stolen Youth: Inside the Cult at Sarah Lawrence.
No more. Every month, Den of Geek picks our TV recommendations to save your time. Here’s what February has to offer…
Best of the Best: Stolen Youth
Stream On: Hulu (U.S.), Disney+ (U.K.)
With so many true crime options available in the streaming world, you could be forgiven for thinking that they’re mostly interchangeable. That line of thinking would be a mistake with Stolen Youth: Inside the Cult at Sarah Lawrence.
- 2/28/2023
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
TV has been saturated with American reality competition series that puts their contestants to the test. The most intense and physically demanding series elicit rivalry, bad-mouthed comments, and unsportmanship. But Netflix has broken the cycle with its first reality competition series, Physical 100. The nine-episode series has proven to fans that camaraderie, a non-toxic environment, and support among teammates can make for good TV.
[Warning: This article contains spoilers for Physical 100.]
The contestants of the competition series ‘Physical 100’ during pre-elimination | via Netflix ‘Physical 100’ had contestants regardless of age, gender, and sport
One hundred contestants joined the Physical 100 hoping to win the competitions series. But when picking the contestants, the production team looked past age and gender to create a well-rounded group of athletes. Not only were there elite male bodybuilders like Kim Kang-min, but also Kim Chun-ri, who has been a female bodybuilder for 17 years. Physical 100 also included non-Korean competitors who have made a life for themselves in the country.
[Warning: This article contains spoilers for Physical 100.]
The contestants of the competition series ‘Physical 100’ during pre-elimination | via Netflix ‘Physical 100’ had contestants regardless of age, gender, and sport
One hundred contestants joined the Physical 100 hoping to win the competitions series. But when picking the contestants, the production team looked past age and gender to create a well-rounded group of athletes. Not only were there elite male bodybuilders like Kim Kang-min, but also Kim Chun-ri, who has been a female bodybuilder for 17 years. Physical 100 also included non-Korean competitors who have made a life for themselves in the country.
- 2/24/2023
- by Gabriela Silva
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Fans are praising the humanity and camaraderie during Netflix‘s Physical 100. But it has not been free of critiques and malicious comments. Female bodybuilder Kim Chun-ri has had to address comments about her fight with Park Hyung-gen. Physical 100’s Tarzan also fights back against online comments about him appearing ignorant on screen and the series’s bad editing, with Shim Eu-ddeum supporting him.
Tarzan before bridge challenge on ‘Physical 100’ | via Netflix Tarzan was the team leader for the bridge challenge on ‘Physical 100’
Physical 100 included fitness celebrity and travel vlogger Tarzan as one of its contestants. He is known for his chiseled abs and athleticism. When it came time to select captains for the first team quest, the contestants picked Tarzan as one of them. His team consisted of Eu-ddeum, Dbo, Im Jeong-yun, and Bang Seong-hyeok. They were up against Choo Sung-hoon’s team for the quest, which included Bo Mi-rae,...
Tarzan before bridge challenge on ‘Physical 100’ | via Netflix Tarzan was the team leader for the bridge challenge on ‘Physical 100’
Physical 100 included fitness celebrity and travel vlogger Tarzan as one of its contestants. He is known for his chiseled abs and athleticism. When it came time to select captains for the first team quest, the contestants picked Tarzan as one of them. His team consisted of Eu-ddeum, Dbo, Im Jeong-yun, and Bang Seong-hyeok. They were up against Choo Sung-hoon’s team for the quest, which included Bo Mi-rae,...
- 2/23/2023
- by Gabriela Silva
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Miracle Nelson is one of the contestants who joined Netflix‘s Physical 100 hoping to compete against some of the best South Korea has to offer. Having started his career as a dancer, Miracle took up bodybuilding when he moved to Korea. His impressive physique was up to par with the other 99 competitors during the competition series. While fans rooted for him, Miracle was eliminated during the pre-finale, but he told Showbiz Cheatsheet he did not take it at heart.
[Warning: This article contains spoilers for Physical 100 finale.]
Contestant Miracle Nelson for ‘Physical 100’ series | via Netflix Miracle competed in the Prometheus challenge during the ‘Physical 100’ pre-finale
While the contestants dealt with a 1.5-ton ship as a team, the pre-finale quest had individual members fight off elimination. Physical 100 used Greek mythology to inspire its difficult challenges that tested the competitors’ endurance, speed, strength, and agility. Miracle chose to do the Prometheus challenge. The Greek figure fought with Zeus in the...
[Warning: This article contains spoilers for Physical 100 finale.]
Contestant Miracle Nelson for ‘Physical 100’ series | via Netflix Miracle competed in the Prometheus challenge during the ‘Physical 100’ pre-finale
While the contestants dealt with a 1.5-ton ship as a team, the pre-finale quest had individual members fight off elimination. Physical 100 used Greek mythology to inspire its difficult challenges that tested the competitors’ endurance, speed, strength, and agility. Miracle chose to do the Prometheus challenge. The Greek figure fought with Zeus in the...
- 2/21/2023
- by Gabriela Silva
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Soon Physical 100 will crown a winner for the Netflix series. But first, fans must find out if Jung Hae-min or Yun Sung-bin makes it into the last quest. A new teaser shows Jung getting tired.
Who made it to quest 5 in ‘Physical 100’? Yun Sung-bin and Jong Hae-min during Sisyphus challenge on ‘Physical 100’ | via Netflix
The teams were split in quest 4, so each teammate played in one of five games. All of the games were inspired by mythology and punishments. In the end, those with the best endurance won.
The Punishment of Atlas had competitors hold a big rock as long as they could. Kim Kang-min, Jo Jin-hyeong, Kim Sik, and Shin Bo mi-rae competed, and Jo won.
The Fire of Prometheus had contestants run an obstacle course until one person took the last torch. Soel Ki-kwan, Miracle, Park Jin-young, and Dustin Nippert competed, and Park won.
The Wings of Icarus...
Who made it to quest 5 in ‘Physical 100’? Yun Sung-bin and Jong Hae-min during Sisyphus challenge on ‘Physical 100’ | via Netflix
The teams were split in quest 4, so each teammate played in one of five games. All of the games were inspired by mythology and punishments. In the end, those with the best endurance won.
The Punishment of Atlas had competitors hold a big rock as long as they could. Kim Kang-min, Jo Jin-hyeong, Kim Sik, and Shin Bo mi-rae competed, and Jo won.
The Fire of Prometheus had contestants run an obstacle course until one person took the last torch. Soel Ki-kwan, Miracle, Park Jin-young, and Dustin Nippert competed, and Park won.
The Wings of Icarus...
- 2/20/2023
- by Nicole Weaver
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Netflix‘s Physical 100 is almost at the finish line. The finale will premiere on Netflix on Feb. 21, and fans will see which contestant will be crowned with the best physique. Before the finale, the contestants participated in challenges inspired by Greek mythology on Physical 100. Out of 20 contestants, only five can make it to the finale. So far, the final five are Jo Jin-hyeong, Park Jin-yong, Kim Min-cheol, and, who fans speculate, Yun Sung-bin. But fans voted on which finalist they believe will win Physical 100.
[Warning: This article contains spoilers for Physical 100.]
Yun Sung-bin and Jong Hae-min during Sisyphus challenge on ‘Physical 100’ | via Netflix The pre-finale of ‘Physical 100’ left a handful of contestants remaining
The contestants of the Korean unscripted series broke off into teams and later became allies during the boat challenge. As a result, two teams were eliminated, but the contestants were again in for the fight of their lives. The ominous voice announced each team...
[Warning: This article contains spoilers for Physical 100.]
Yun Sung-bin and Jong Hae-min during Sisyphus challenge on ‘Physical 100’ | via Netflix The pre-finale of ‘Physical 100’ left a handful of contestants remaining
The contestants of the Korean unscripted series broke off into teams and later became allies during the boat challenge. As a result, two teams were eliminated, but the contestants were again in for the fight of their lives. The ominous voice announced each team...
- 2/20/2023
- by Gabriela Silva
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Viewers of Physical 100 watch the competitors go through a lot in hopes to win the Netflix show. The contestants are confirming that they still think about the quests and some of their regrets like Agent H. Here is what Miracle has to say about his trauma and quest 4.
[Spoiler Alert: This article contains spoilers for Physical 100 episodes 7-8.]
Soel Ki-kwan, Miracle Nelson, and Park Jin-yong on ‘Physical 100’ | Netflix Miracle competed in ‘Physical 100’ Quest 4
Quest 4 had each team select a delegate to play in one of the five games. All of the games are inspired by Greek mythology testing for endurance.
Miracle was picked to compete in the second quest The Fire of Prometheus. The contestants run through a repetitive obstacle course to grab a torch. Each round eliminates one person. The obstacle has a post for the runners to climb over, and raining water over the sand ground.
Miracle, baseball player Dustin Nippert, national team bodybuilder Seol Ki-kwan, and national...
[Spoiler Alert: This article contains spoilers for Physical 100 episodes 7-8.]
Soel Ki-kwan, Miracle Nelson, and Park Jin-yong on ‘Physical 100’ | Netflix Miracle competed in ‘Physical 100’ Quest 4
Quest 4 had each team select a delegate to play in one of the five games. All of the games are inspired by Greek mythology testing for endurance.
Miracle was picked to compete in the second quest The Fire of Prometheus. The contestants run through a repetitive obstacle course to grab a torch. Each round eliminates one person. The obstacle has a post for the runners to climb over, and raining water over the sand ground.
Miracle, baseball player Dustin Nippert, national team bodybuilder Seol Ki-kwan, and national...
- 2/17/2023
- by Nicole Weaver
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Its ruthless battles among the strongest athletes to see who will be crowned the best in Netflix‘s Physical 100. The Korean unscripted series might as well be compared to battles between warriors in ancient times. The contestants have fallen one by one in unique quests, from pulling a ship to feats of strength and teamwork. But before the Physical 100 finale, the contestants took part in a fourth quest of five games inspired by well-recognized Greek mythology.
Jo Jin-hyeong in ‘Physical 100’ Episode 8 | via Netflix ‘The Punishment of Atlas’ has the contestants hold the weight of the world
For the fourth quest, the winning teams must delegate one contestant for each of the five games. The first is The Punishment of Atlas has the contestants hoist a large rock over their shoulders. They must withstand the weight for as long as possible until there is only one winner. Based on ancient mythology,...
Jo Jin-hyeong in ‘Physical 100’ Episode 8 | via Netflix ‘The Punishment of Atlas’ has the contestants hold the weight of the world
For the fourth quest, the winning teams must delegate one contestant for each of the five games. The first is The Punishment of Atlas has the contestants hoist a large rock over their shoulders. They must withstand the weight for as long as possible until there is only one winner. Based on ancient mythology,...
- 2/14/2023
- by Gabriela Silva
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
While Netflix‘s Physical 100 brings together some of Korea’s top fitness celebrities and national athletes, there are a few non-Korean contestants in the competition. Among Mma fighter Choo Sung-hoon, Olympic skeleton racer Yun Sung-bin, and other Koreans, contestants Florian, Miracle, and Dustin Nippert have proven their strength. But who are they, their Instagrams, careers, and more?
Miracle is a dancer, actor, and bodybuilder living in Korea
Among the sea of muscles in Physical 100, non-Korean contestant Miracle is a fan-favorite to go all the way. Miracle Nelson is 28 years old and currently resides in Korea. The bodybuilder has competed professionally in Ifbb Elite Pro and Natural Olympia. His Instagram, @itz_mkay, reveals he is a natural bodybuilder and has impressive biceps compared to Physical 100’s Kang Min-kim.
He is close to having 50K followers but is also well-known for his dancing career. In 2021, he was a judge for the Busan Dance festival.
Miracle is a dancer, actor, and bodybuilder living in Korea
Among the sea of muscles in Physical 100, non-Korean contestant Miracle is a fan-favorite to go all the way. Miracle Nelson is 28 years old and currently resides in Korea. The bodybuilder has competed professionally in Ifbb Elite Pro and Natural Olympia. His Instagram, @itz_mkay, reveals he is a natural bodybuilder and has impressive biceps compared to Physical 100’s Kang Min-kim.
He is close to having 50K followers but is also well-known for his dancing career. In 2021, he was a judge for the Busan Dance festival.
- 2/9/2023
- by Gabriela Silva
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Some of the fiercest competitors on Netflix’s Physical 100 were part of the Udt. But one of them was hurt long after the hanging competition. Kim Kyeong-baek revealed how long it took him to recover.
Kim Kyeong-baek’s arm was paralyzed from the ‘Physical 100’ hanging competition
The real survival of the fittest
Physical: 100 | now streaming on Netflix pic.twitter.com/ClEpAtOnox
— Golden (@netflixgolden) January 26, 2023
We heard multiple times throughout the episode that people’s arms were going numb trying to hang onto the bars. Most decided to drop at that point except for the last two remaining in the second wave.
Kyeong-baek and Olympic gymnast Yang Hak-seon held out as long as they could. The former instructor stayed still while looking at Hak-seon. Someone described him as being like a corpse. Mma fighter Choo Sung-hoon was surprised he lasted so long, given his weight.
“I didn’t want to lose,...
Kim Kyeong-baek’s arm was paralyzed from the ‘Physical 100’ hanging competition
The real survival of the fittest
Physical: 100 | now streaming on Netflix pic.twitter.com/ClEpAtOnox
— Golden (@netflixgolden) January 26, 2023
We heard multiple times throughout the episode that people’s arms were going numb trying to hang onto the bars. Most decided to drop at that point except for the last two remaining in the second wave.
Kyeong-baek and Olympic gymnast Yang Hak-seon held out as long as they could. The former instructor stayed still while looking at Hak-seon. Someone described him as being like a corpse. Mma fighter Choo Sung-hoon was surprised he lasted so long, given his weight.
“I didn’t want to lose,...
- 2/6/2023
- by Nicole Weaver
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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