Physical: Asia, the high-stakes physical competition featuring eight Asian nations, has captivated global viewers as it reaches its climactic finish. Netflixs Tudum Top 10 reported on November 19 that the series drew 2.5 million views between November 10 and 16, calculated by dividing total viewing minutes by the shows runtime, placing it eighth among non-English global TV titles. Since premiering on October 28, the show has remained in the worldwide Top 10 for three consecutive weeks.
As the first international edition of the Physical franchise, Physical: Asia has earned widespread acclaim from sports fans across Korea, Japan, Thailand, Mongolia, Turkey, Indonesia, Australia, and the Philippines. Mongolias Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, Chimbat Undram, told Iq.mn that he watches the show weekly with his son and praised its positive representation of Mongolia for boosting national pride and tourism.
Former President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj also voiced support for the Mongolian team, while UBN News highlighted the programs celebration of Mongolian wrestling culture and the popularity of the team led by traditional wrestler Erhengbayar Bayarsaikhan. Social media in Mongolia has filled with group viewing photos, reflecting a passionate national response. With earlier American and Italian versions of Physical: 100, the blockbuster success of Physical: Asia once again underscores the global resonance of Korean entertainment.
The final episodes released on November 18 revealed the champion of the series first multinational showdown. The road to victory unfolded through fierce and unpredictable quests. Japan dominated the fourth quest, the Battle Rope Relay, earning an automatic berth to the fifth round, while Korea, Mongolia, and Australia clashed in the brutal 1,200 kg (2,645 lb) Pillar Roll to claim the remaining slots. One nation completed the one hundred pillar rotations with unmatched endurance, while the others fought relentlessly to survive.
The fifth quest, Fortress Siege, pushed the remaining teams even further with punishing tasks that demanded absolute teamwork, including hauling a heavily loaded cart up a sand dune and closing massive doors with rope systems. The nation that showcased the most versatile skills and cohesive strategy built a commanding lead, while another advanced by navigating crises with precision. The lowest-scoring team ultimately lowered its flag and exited the competition.
The final round unfolded across three brutal events: wall pushing, metal dragging, and an endless game of tag. One nation dominated the strength-oriented wall push and metal drag, securing the decisive victory and holding its flag high through the climax of the franchises first international competition.
The winning teams leader, overcome with emotion, said they had protected something more precious than any gold medal — the torso — proudly asserting that the team had defended both the torso and their national flag. All episodes of Physical: Asia, including the moment the ultimate champion is crowned, are now streaming exclusively on Netflix.