Netflix has confirmed the production of the reality show (working title), setting sail for global expansion as a dominant force in physical competition.

On the 16th, Netflix announced that it has confirmed the production of the U.S. version of the Korean reality show , which captivated audiences worldwide. This is significant as it marks the K-survival show format's full-scale push for global expansion.

is an extreme survival game show that seeks to find the best 'body' with the most perfect physique, featuring 100 individuals who pride themselves on their superior physicality. Both Season 1 and Season 2 made it into the global TOP 10 on Netflix in over 80 countries, creating a worldwide sensation. In particular, Season 1 became the first Korean reality show to achieve the top spot globally in that institutional sector.

The upcoming (working title) will feature elites selected from the sports, fitness, and military fields across the United States, competing in extreme challenges to determine 'the most perfect physique,' based on the overwhelming tension and scale of the original. Yoo Gi-hwan, director of the nonfiction division at Netflix, noted, " created in Korea has received explosive love from viewers around the world, proving that Korean reality shows resonate globally," and added, " (working title) will realize the global expansion of our reality show and is expected to provide a different level of entertainment from in Korea." He continued, "Additionally, the third season produced in Korea, , will feature representatives from various Asian countries competing fiercely for pride, marking the first national competition, and is expected to showcase an even more intense and evolved version of physical survival to audiences."

Following the U.S. version, Netflix is also preparing a European version of the format, indicating that the survival reality series that started in Korea is rapidly expanding globally.

In the fourth quarter of this year, , which expands the worldview of the series to Asia, is set to be released. This season, produced in Korea, will introduce national competitions for the first time, featuring the physical champions representing various Asian countries competing fiercely for pride. Notably, the legendary boxing champion Manny Pacquiao from the Philippines will appear, drawing even more attention. The intense national competition among 'hexagonal physiques' that transcend nationality, gender, weight class, and occupation is expected to signal a new evolution in Korean reality programming, raising global anticipation for .

The heated national competition will be exclusively released on Netflix in the fourth quarter of this year.

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