I’m sure you all have heard of Netflix’s hit show Physical: 100.

Whether it’s from scrolling through social media at work or hearing about it at every lunch break, the show has been dominating mainstream media for the past few months.

Recently, however, the show was accused of rigging its results.

Here’s what happened.

What is Physical: 100 and Who Are These People?

Physical: 100, a show recently rampant in Netflix categories and TikTok highlights, is a South Korean fitness reality show that premiered in January 2023. 

The competition is hosted by Korean-American television personality Eric Nam, with fitness trainers leading the physically gifted contestants through rigorous training sessions. 

So far, the show has gained widespread popularity for its unique format and intense challenges. Viewers tuned in weekly to watch their favourite players win and emerge as the ultimate champion of the competition.

The show ended on 21 February 2023, with Olympic Cyclist Jung Hae Min and CrossFit Athlete Woo Jin Young facing each other in a finals showdown for a prize of 300 million won (S$306,000).