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Mongolian Team Advances to Final Four in Netflix’s 'Physical: Asia' Show
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Ulaanbaatar, November 12, 2025 /MONTSAME/. The top four teams of Netflix’s “Physical: Asia” were determined through a series of intense challenges on November 11, 2025.
The show, which began on October 28 with eight teams, now features four remaining countries: Mongolia, South Korea, Japan, and Australia, which have proven their strength, skills, and intelligence to advance to the semifinals. In the fifth challenge, the Japanese team emerged victorious, while the remaining three teams are set to compete in a “death match.” Episodes 10–12, to be released on November 18, 2025, will determine the ultimate winner.
In earlier rounds, the Mongolian athletes delivered an impressive performance that captured viewers’ attention across Asia. During the “Totem Pole” match of Quest 3, Mongolian contenders Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu and Adiyasuren Amarsaikhan showcased extraordinary endurance and resilience, holding their ground for more than 40 minutes against powerful opponents from Japan and Türkiye.
The winning team will receive a grand prize of KRW 1 billion, as announced by the producers. Since its premiere, the show has broken viewership records across Asia. As of November 5, it had been streamed 5.2 million times, ranking third in Netflix’s Non-English TV category. Physical: Asia has also appeared in the Top 10 lists in 44 countries, reaching No. 1 in eight nations.
This marks the first time a Mongolian team has participated in an international physical competition of this scale, demonstrating the nation’s strength, endurance, and indomitable spirit to audiences worldwide.
