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'Physical: Asia' brings the star power to nation-versus-nation challenge

Netflix's upcoming "Physical: Asia" competition show pits nation versus nation, with some powerhouse names like Manny Pacquiao and Robert Whittaker leading their teams in a showcase of the human potential — and more than a dash of Korean culture.

2025-10-24

Sae-A first Korean textile company to receive new int'l sustainable certification

Sae-A Trading, one of Korea’s largest clothing manufacturers, has become the first company in the country’s textile industry to receive a new international certification for using and tracking sustainable cotton throughout its production process.

2025-10-14

AI gets physical: Humanoid robots hit factory floors

Humanoid robots are being introduced at more and more factories around the world, able to work without a break and function without fear of injury, with expectations that the market will reach $5 trillion by 2050.

2025-10-13

'Physical: Asia' to feature 48 athletes from 8 countries

Netflix's hit fitness competition program "Physical: 100" (2023-24) series is expanding into Asia to open a league of 48 athletes from eight different countries around the continent. The first episode of "Physical: Asia" will roll out on Oct. 28.

2025-09-30

Korean AI robotics companies move to Silicon Valley amid concerns over research environment at home

Korean companies betting on AI robots as a future growth engine are shifting their research bases to Silicon Valley, where top-tier talent is concentrated.

2025-09-18

Netflix Korea banks on reality shows with 'Culinary Class Wars' season 2 among monthly releases

Netflix Korea is doubling down on unscripted content after scoring big with reality shows such as “The Devil’s Plan” (2023-25) and “Culinary Class Wars” (2024) with a new reality series released every month starting in September.

2025-09-03

K-pop acts dominate U.S. physical album sales in 1st half

K-pop groups dominated U.S. physical album sales in the first half of this year, with top spots occupied by Stray Kids, Enhypen, and Ateez.

2025-07-17

Netflix greenlights U.S. season of 'Physical: 100'

Netflix will produce a U.S. version of 'Physical: 100,' featuring 100 participants, while a pan-Asian edition is set to launch later this year.

2025-07-16

Children get active on getting active as they make a policy push for their right to health

As statistics show that Korean children are suffering from worse health, some of them aren't waiting for grown-ups to enact policy changes to protect their right to health — they're doing it themselves.

2025-06-05

Netflix's 'Physical: 100' second season crowns CrossFit influencer as champion

An overhauled Netflix's 'Physical: 100 Season 2 - Underground' crowned a CrossFit influencer as its champion with hopes for a third season.

2024-04-06