There were 100 contestants on Netflix‘s Physical 100. The South Korean reality competition series had bodybuilders, national athletes, fitness celebrities, and professional fighters go head-to-head for a chance to win. Since the series’ global fame, there has been some scandal concerning the Physical 100 finale winner. The producers said they ensured the quests and challenges of Physical 100 were fair, even when testing the contestants for doping.
‘Physical 100’ contestants during the boat challenge | via Netflix The series included some of the fitness industry’s top bodybuilders
Every contestant on Physical 100 was there for a reason. Kim Min-cheol initially thought the message he received from Netflix was a scam. But everyone picked for the competition series is either a national athlete or have a tremendous following as a fitness celebrity. Mma fighter Choo Sung-hoon is both, having an extensive career in judo before becoming a professional fighter. But he is well-known throughout Korea for his multiple appearances on TV.
‘Physical 100’ contestants during the boat challenge | via Netflix The series included some of the fitness industry’s top bodybuilders
Every contestant on Physical 100 was there for a reason. Kim Min-cheol initially thought the message he received from Netflix was a scam. But everyone picked for the competition series is either a national athlete or have a tremendous following as a fitness celebrity. Mma fighter Choo Sung-hoon is both, having an extensive career in judo before becoming a professional fighter. But he is well-known throughout Korea for his multiple appearances on TV.
- 3/20/2023
- by Gabriela Silva
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
What fans see on Netflix‘s Physical 100 does not include the entire duration the contestants were on the series. Some contestants took part for a shorter time, depending on when they were eliminated. As the Korean unscripted competition series continued, certain contestants stayed much longer. While each episode was only an hour long, there were breaks for makeup, food, and more. Physical 100 contestant Shim Ee-ddeum reveals the reality of how long they filmed.
Shim Ee-ddeum filming ‘Physical 100’ | via Netflix One of the longest challenges on ‘Physical 100’ was over two hours
Like most competition series, Physical 100 was filmed months before the official premiere. But fans watched as 100 contestants tried their luck to prove their physique was the best and a shot at the grand prize. The first pre-elimination round had Kim Min-chaol hold the metal structure for over 15 minutes before he was declared the winner. The first quest had pairs of...
Shim Ee-ddeum filming ‘Physical 100’ | via Netflix One of the longest challenges on ‘Physical 100’ was over two hours
Like most competition series, Physical 100 was filmed months before the official premiere. But fans watched as 100 contestants tried their luck to prove their physique was the best and a shot at the grand prize. The first pre-elimination round had Kim Min-chaol hold the metal structure for over 15 minutes before he was declared the winner. The first quest had pairs of...
- 3/1/2023
- by Gabriela Silva
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Fans have praised Netflix‘s Physical 100 for its supportive environment among its competitors. While the 100 contestants fight through challenges to reach the finale, they all rooted for one another until the end. Contestants like Kim Sik sacrificed their chances of winning for the greater good of another teammate. In an exclusive interview with Miracle Nelson, he breaks down the developing friendships, sportsmanship, and camaraderie they experienced on Physical 100 series.
[Warning: This article contains spoilers for Physical 100 finale.]
Male contestants during The Tail of Ouroboros challenge on ‘Physical 100’ | via Netflix The contestants of ‘Physical 100’ cracked jokes, had fun and supported each other
Competition series have, for a long time, been saturated with envy, brutal competition, and frequently malicious intent. But Physical 100 series deviated from what fans expected as the contestants were not out for greed or bragging rights. Instead, they wanted to prove their physiques and bring awareness to their sports. During the Physical 100 finale, Park Jin-yong explained he...
[Warning: This article contains spoilers for Physical 100 finale.]
Male contestants during The Tail of Ouroboros challenge on ‘Physical 100’ | via Netflix The contestants of ‘Physical 100’ cracked jokes, had fun and supported each other
Competition series have, for a long time, been saturated with envy, brutal competition, and frequently malicious intent. But Physical 100 series deviated from what fans expected as the contestants were not out for greed or bragging rights. Instead, they wanted to prove their physiques and bring awareness to their sports. During the Physical 100 finale, Park Jin-yong explained he...
- 2/22/2023
- by Gabriela Silva
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Miracle Nelson is one of the contestants who joined Netflix‘s Physical 100 hoping to compete against some of the best South Korea has to offer. Having started his career as a dancer, Miracle took up bodybuilding when he moved to Korea. His impressive physique was up to par with the other 99 competitors during the competition series. While fans rooted for him, Miracle was eliminated during the pre-finale, but he told Showbiz Cheatsheet he did not take it at heart.
[Warning: This article contains spoilers for Physical 100 finale.]
Contestant Miracle Nelson for ‘Physical 100’ series | via Netflix Miracle competed in the Prometheus challenge during the ‘Physical 100’ pre-finale
While the contestants dealt with a 1.5-ton ship as a team, the pre-finale quest had individual members fight off elimination. Physical 100 used Greek mythology to inspire its difficult challenges that tested the competitors’ endurance, speed, strength, and agility. Miracle chose to do the Prometheus challenge. The Greek figure fought with Zeus in the...
[Warning: This article contains spoilers for Physical 100 finale.]
Contestant Miracle Nelson for ‘Physical 100’ series | via Netflix Miracle competed in the Prometheus challenge during the ‘Physical 100’ pre-finale
While the contestants dealt with a 1.5-ton ship as a team, the pre-finale quest had individual members fight off elimination. Physical 100 used Greek mythology to inspire its difficult challenges that tested the competitors’ endurance, speed, strength, and agility. Miracle chose to do the Prometheus challenge. The Greek figure fought with Zeus in the...
- 2/21/2023
- by Gabriela Silva
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Out of the contestants of Netflix‘s competition series Physical 100, Miracle Nelson had fans rooting for him from the get-go. Miracle is one of the non-Korean contestants who joined the series to see if his impressive muscular physique is enough to be the best. The Netflix series did not give an adequate introduction. In an exclusive interview with Showbiz Cheatsheet, Miracle breaks down his career from passionate dancer to bodybuilder, what led him to South Korea, and joining Physical 100.
‘Physical 100’ contestant Miracle Nelson during Prometheus challenge | via Netflix Miracle Nelson’s dream of pursuing a dance career led him to venture to South Korea
Born Miracle Nelson Chinonso in June 1994, he is a native of Nigeria. There is no denying that when Miracle first arrived on Physical 100, he had a bright and friendly aura with his kind smile. He is is a dancer and bodybuilder, but where did he get his start?...
‘Physical 100’ contestant Miracle Nelson during Prometheus challenge | via Netflix Miracle Nelson’s dream of pursuing a dance career led him to venture to South Korea
Born Miracle Nelson Chinonso in June 1994, he is a native of Nigeria. There is no denying that when Miracle first arrived on Physical 100, he had a bright and friendly aura with his kind smile. He is is a dancer and bodybuilder, but where did he get his start?...
- 2/20/2023
- by Gabriela Silva
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Viewers of Physical 100 watch the competitors go through a lot in hopes to win the Netflix show. The contestants are confirming that they still think about the quests and some of their regrets like Agent H. Here is what Miracle has to say about his trauma and quest 4.
[Spoiler Alert: This article contains spoilers for Physical 100 episodes 7-8.]
Soel Ki-kwan, Miracle Nelson, and Park Jin-yong on ‘Physical 100’ | Netflix Miracle competed in ‘Physical 100’ Quest 4
Quest 4 had each team select a delegate to play in one of the five games. All of the games are inspired by Greek mythology testing for endurance.
Miracle was picked to compete in the second quest The Fire of Prometheus. The contestants run through a repetitive obstacle course to grab a torch. Each round eliminates one person. The obstacle has a post for the runners to climb over, and raining water over the sand ground.
Miracle, baseball player Dustin Nippert, national team bodybuilder Seol Ki-kwan, and national...
[Spoiler Alert: This article contains spoilers for Physical 100 episodes 7-8.]
Soel Ki-kwan, Miracle Nelson, and Park Jin-yong on ‘Physical 100’ | Netflix Miracle competed in ‘Physical 100’ Quest 4
Quest 4 had each team select a delegate to play in one of the five games. All of the games are inspired by Greek mythology testing for endurance.
Miracle was picked to compete in the second quest The Fire of Prometheus. The contestants run through a repetitive obstacle course to grab a torch. Each round eliminates one person. The obstacle has a post for the runners to climb over, and raining water over the sand ground.
Miracle, baseball player Dustin Nippert, national team bodybuilder Seol Ki-kwan, and national...
- 2/17/2023
- by Nicole Weaver
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The new Netflix competition, Physical 100, has many eyes on it. Fans think the game could be improved if there is a second season to avoid players finding an easy way to game the system.
Netflix focused on 5 abilities for ‘Physical 100’ quests
The competition claims the winner will have the “perfect body.” But the challenges switch to looking for different traits. So it’s hard for one type of body to have the advantage in every quest.
“Quests and missions were designed according to a special ability indicator, shape of a pentagon, requiring the winner to have muscular strength, balance, endurance, agility, and strong willpower,” Netflix told Insider.
Since it was the first season, the cast was surprised at every challenge. They often weren’t told what the quest would be so that they couldn’t strategize or build their teams without that knowledge. Some teams were underestimated too, without knowing the challenge,...
Netflix focused on 5 abilities for ‘Physical 100’ quests
The competition claims the winner will have the “perfect body.” But the challenges switch to looking for different traits. So it’s hard for one type of body to have the advantage in every quest.
“Quests and missions were designed according to a special ability indicator, shape of a pentagon, requiring the winner to have muscular strength, balance, endurance, agility, and strong willpower,” Netflix told Insider.
Since it was the first season, the cast was surprised at every challenge. They often weren’t told what the quest would be so that they couldn’t strategize or build their teams without that knowledge. Some teams were underestimated too, without knowing the challenge,...
- 2/16/2023
- by Nicole Weaver
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
While Netflix‘s Physical 100 brings together some of Korea’s top fitness celebrities and national athletes, there are a few non-Korean contestants in the competition. Among Mma fighter Choo Sung-hoon, Olympic skeleton racer Yun Sung-bin, and other Koreans, contestants Florian, Miracle, and Dustin Nippert have proven their strength. But who are they, their Instagrams, careers, and more?
Miracle is a dancer, actor, and bodybuilder living in Korea
Among the sea of muscles in Physical 100, non-Korean contestant Miracle is a fan-favorite to go all the way. Miracle Nelson is 28 years old and currently resides in Korea. The bodybuilder has competed professionally in Ifbb Elite Pro and Natural Olympia. His Instagram, @itz_mkay, reveals he is a natural bodybuilder and has impressive biceps compared to Physical 100’s Kang Min-kim.
He is close to having 50K followers but is also well-known for his dancing career. In 2021, he was a judge for the Busan Dance festival.
Miracle is a dancer, actor, and bodybuilder living in Korea
Among the sea of muscles in Physical 100, non-Korean contestant Miracle is a fan-favorite to go all the way. Miracle Nelson is 28 years old and currently resides in Korea. The bodybuilder has competed professionally in Ifbb Elite Pro and Natural Olympia. His Instagram, @itz_mkay, reveals he is a natural bodybuilder and has impressive biceps compared to Physical 100’s Kang Min-kim.
He is close to having 50K followers but is also well-known for his dancing career. In 2021, he was a judge for the Busan Dance festival.
- 2/9/2023
- by Gabriela Silva
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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