Boxing legend and former Philippine senator Manny Pacquiao has joined Netflix’s show “Physical: Asia,” premiering in the fourth quarter of the year.
“Physical: 100,” Netflix’s hit Korean survival reality competition show that dominated its Global Top 10 TV Series (non-English) rankings for two years in a row, will be back as “Physical: Asia.”
“Physical: Asia.” will scale up its quest for the ultimate physique beyond individual matchups — unleashing a full-blown national showdown where pride, survival, and teamwork collide.
"Physical: Asia" (Netflix)
From “100” to “Asia”
In previous seasons, 100 elite competitors fought to outlast each other in a grueling individual tournament.
This time, “Physical: Asia” transforms the battleground into a high-stakes team competition featuring top-tier athletes representing their respective countries. If a single teammate falls, the entire squad is eliminated — raising the stakes and drama to unprecedented heights.
Pacquiao
In a first for the franchise, Pacquiao joins “Physical: Asia” as the representative from the Philippines.
Pacquiao, revered worldwide as the only boxer in history to acquire titles in eight weight divisions, brings his formidable talent and indomitable spirit to this team-based clash of champions. His participation signals the show’s expanded ambition: a fierce face-off among Asia’s finest, with national pride on the line.
Boxing legend and former Philippine senator Manny Pacquiao with wife Jinkee at Incheon International Airport in South Korea (Netflix)
Bigger stage, higher stakes
Season after season, “Physical: 100” has captivated viewers around the globe, blazing a trail as Netflix’s first Korean unscripted series to clinch the top spot on the Global Top 10 (Non-English) list.
With the newly minted “Physical: Asia,” the spectacle grows even bigger. Competitors — regardless of age, gender, or weight class — will unite under their national flags for the toughest, most pulse-pounding missions yet.