K-pop is no longer stereotyped with flower boys. In the past few years, many K-pop idols have proven that a healthy body is the most attractive physic regardless of its leanness or muscularity. Meanwhile, some have taken this on to a new level by diligently working in the gym to create a strong physic. Due to this fans were wondering which idols would be strong contenders in a K-pop idol version of Netflix’s Physical: 100.
One hundred competitors, who are all known for their well-developed physiques, competed with each other in Netflix’s Physical: 100. They participated in various individual and team challenges of strength, balance, agility, endurance, strong willpower, and strategy. Many of the contestants were South Korea’s reputable sports personalities or fitness influencers. Hence, it is curious to think how would a season of Physical: 100 look with K-pop idols.
Disclaimer: The article is subjective and may include the personal opinions of the writer.
Top 5 male K-pop idols that might survive Netflix’s Physical: 100
Netflix’s Physical: 100 went viral across the globe for its mentally and physically challenging quests. Many viewers compared the show with Squid Game as one person out of 77 men and 23 women was eliminated in each episode.
The last person standing received prize money of 300 million won equivalent to $240,000. Following the success of the survival show fans were wondering who are the best contestant prospect if Netflix made a season of Physical: 100 starring K-pop idols.
Fans have previously seen idols competing in various sports during Idol Star Athletics Championship (ISAC) and many idols are known for their impressive physic and enthusiasm for the gym.
Out of them, we’ve picked the top five male K-pop idols who are respected for their muscular strength, and stamina, as much as for their singing and dancing abilities. Let’s dive into it.
5) Shownu – Monsta X
Monsta X consists of members with attractive physics however their leader Son Hyun-woo better known as Shownu is most notable for his fondness for the gym. Shownu possesses a lean muscular body and plenty of stamina that can help him tackle balance and agility-based challenges.
Along with willpower and strategic skills, he can be a tough competitor on idol Physical: 100. Son Hyun-woo is currently enlisted for mandatory military service and is scheduled to return in April 2023.
4) Minhyuk – BTOB
BTOB’s Minhyuk is notably one of the most well-known 2nd Gen K-pop idols with great physic. He maintains a strong muscular body with noteworthy upper body strength that can help him tackle strength and endurance-based challenges.
Along with balance and strategic skills, he can be a tough competitor for 3rd and 4th gen idols in Physical: 100. Lee Min-hyuk recently appeared on the idol survival show Boys Planet as a star master.
3) Jungkook – BTS
BTS’ Jungkook has always been known for this natural ability at sports. Adding to that he is also a gym enthusiast who often tries to include various sports such as boxing into his workout. He maintains a lean muscular physic with plenty of strength and speed that can help him tackle strength and endurance tasks.
Along with strategic skills and agility he can be one of the tough contenders on idol Physical: 100. Jeon Jung-kook recently become the face of Calvin Klein as a global ambassador.
2) Baekho
Kang Do-ho better known as Baekho, is indisputably one of the most well-known muscular K-pop idols. His body seems to naturally assist him in maintaining muscles. Additionally, his diligence toward his fitness makes him one of the strongest K-pop idols.
Along with strength, endurance, and willpower, he can surely be one of the toughest candidates on idol Physical: 100. Kang Dong-ho is currently pursuing his solo activities after releasing his EP Absolute Zero in 2022.
1) Wonho
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Lee Ho-seok, known by his stage name Wonho is one of the unofficial representatives of muscular and bulky K-pop idols. He has frequently shared his gym progress and diligent diets to maintain his excellent physic.
Along with agility and endurance capacity, he can surely be one of the toughest competitors in idol Physical: 100. Wonho released his single Obsession in 2022 and enlisted in the military as a public service worker in December.
Apart from these five K-pop idols, Wang Jackson, Astro Moonbin, Pentagon Hongseok, 2 PM Taecyeon and Junho, and EXO Kai and Chanyeol are also popular muscular artists that would be strong competitors on a K-pop version of Physical: 100.
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