"Physical: 100" PD Jang Ho Gi is very thankful towards BTS' Jungkook as the show gets positive feedback from the public.

The Netflix show is the newest physical challenge reality competition produced in South Korea. The 9-episode TV show continues to gain attention from viewers, slowly taking the world by storm.

A survival competition, 100 contestants who are in top physical shape will get to battle out in a series of brutal challenges to claim not just the bragging rights but also and cash prize of 300 million KRW or about 250,000 USD.

Dubbed as the real life "Squid Game," "Physical: 100" contestants features men and women in all walks of life - from professional athletes, fitness enthusiast, soldiers, models and more.

As the Netflix reality competition maintains its popularity, PD Jang Ho Gi expressed his deep gratitude to BTS' Jungkook.

The Jungkook Effect: 'Physical: 100' Receives Major Boost Because of the BTS Member

Officially released in Januaryu 23, the 9-episode show is gaining huge popularity not just in South Korea but also in other countries.

As of February 6, Flix Patrol, a streaming data aggregator platform, ranked "Physical: 100" at 9th pace on Netflix's top 10 global TV shows.

As mentioned, the participants are in different fields. Fan-favorites include An Da Jeong, who's considered one of the best female bodybuilders in the country. She is also a popular coach.

Adding to the list of "Physical: 100" cast is "Single's Inferno Season 1" cast Cha Hyun Seung, who is known as Sunmi's dancer.

Joining the show's fan-favorites is former Judo fighter turned MMA fighter, Choo Sung Hoon, American baseball player Dustin Nippert, CrossFitter Hwang Bit Yeo Ul, and Kim Min Cheol of the Korean national ice climbing team.

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Written by Geca Wills