Netflix's ongoing survival show "Physical: 100" is receiving immense popularity, and its new achievement proved that Korean variety shows get good responses from international audiences.
'Physical: 100' Ranks First on Netflix's Global Chart Two Weeks After Debut
Aside from dramas and movies, South Korea is earning viewers' attention through its exciting and jam-packed reality shows. From the famous dating program "Single's Inferno" to the newest survival show "Physical: 100," Netflix is occupied with various Korean content.
As a lot of shows are available on the famous streaming giant, the audience has a number of variety programs to choose from. One of the trending content on Netflix is the Korean survival show "Physical: 100."
"Physical: 100" officially premiered on January 24 and has been gaining enthusiastic responses from viewers. With its intense and thrilling challenges, people watching it compare the show to the megahit K-drama "Squid Game."
"I knew that foreigners would be obsessed with this show."
"The production deserves the hype, it's fun to watch."
"It is a show where participants use their strength and bodies so there are no language barriers. But even so, I'm surprised that Korean variety shows like 'Physical: 100' can hit this big."
"The cinematography is pretty good. The cameras filmed contestants' muscles in slow-motion as if they were filming some sort of documentary, which is the reason why I was so immersed while watching 'Physical: 100."
Some also mentioned that the details and the scale are all good. Even the format of the games is fun to watch. A commenter said that since the show is getting hype abroad, it is not impossible that the U.S. will also do a remake of "Physical: 100."
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