"Physical: 100" cast Choo Sung Hoon shared devastating news about his family.
The legendary MMA fighter and reality star took to social media as he mourned the passing of his father, whom he called his "superhero."
In a lengthy and heartfelt post, the athlete recalled the times he spent with his father.
Choo Sung Hoon Instagram: MMA Fighter Reveals Heartbreaking News About His Father
One of the fan-favorites of the show, Choo Sung Hoon is a Japanese-Korean mixed martial artist, whose real name is Yoshihiro Akiyama. He bagged a gold medal at the 2001 Asian Championships for South Korea and won at the 2002 Asian Games for Japan.
Also known by his moniker Sexyama, the 47-year-old athlete revealed why he joined the Netflix survival show.
Choo Sung Hoon mentioned that he wanted to show the public that a middle-aged guy like him still has what it takes to win "Physical: 100."
