The Korean team claimed victory in Physical: 100: Asia after a fiercely competitive run, and the show continues to draw global attention. According to Netflix, the series recorded 2.5 million views from November 10 to 16, calculated by dividing total watch time by the episode runtime, placing it 8th among non-English TV titles on the global Tudum top 10 list.
Since premiering on October 28, Physical: 100: Asia has stayed within the worldwide top 10 for three consecutive weeks, marking the third year in a row that the Physical franchise has secured a top-tier global presence.
Physical: 100: Asia captured widespread attention as the first installment in the franchise to stage an international competition, uniting participants from Korea, Japan, Thailand, Mongolia, Turkey, Indonesia, Australia, and the Philippines.
Mongolian outlet Iq.mn reported that Chimbat Undram, Mongolias Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, watches the series each week with his son and praised its positive portrayal of Mongolia, noting its contribution to national pride and tourism.
UBN News also expressed appreciation for the shows spotlight on Mongolian wrestling traditions and highlighted the growing popularity of the Mongolian team led by traditional wrestler Erkhengbayar Bayarsaihan.
The finale on the 18th unveiled the champion after a series of intense quests. Japan secured first place in the fourth quests Battle Rope Relay, earning direct advancement to the fifth quest, while Korea, Mongolia, and Australia fought for the remaining spots in a punishing death match that required rolling a 1,200 kg (2,645 pound) pillar 100 times.
One nation completed the monumental task first through sheer endurance, as the others pushed forward to avoid elimination. The surviving teams advanced to the Castle Siege, the fifth quest, which demanded exceptional teamwork and strategy with challenges that included hauling a heavily loaded cart up a sand dune and closing massive doors with ropes.
The team that demonstrated the strongest unity and most versatile skill set reached the finals alongside the runner up, while the third place team exited the competition. The finals comprised three physically demanding events: wall pushing, heavy object pulling, and an unending game of tag.
Korea secured the overall victory by excelling in the strength focused wall pushing and heavy object pulling rounds, with the team leader declaring that they had protected the torso and the national flag, calling the achievement more meaningful than any gold medal.