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The losing countries of the previous quest, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines, are given one final chance to stay in the competition. Quest 2.5 is the Ball Possession Death Match where two teams will compete one-on-one to survive. Only the two winning teams will advance to the next quest, while the two losing teams will be permanently eliminated from Physical: Asia .

The second quest of Physical: Asia is the Shipwreck Transportation Match, a game that tests strength, endurance, speed, and teamwork. In this large-scale mission, two countries go head-to-head with the goal of moving the most goods from the shipwreck across a rugged obstacle course back to their respective camps. The four winning teams will survive and advance to the next quest, while the four losing teams may face elimination from the competition.

The first quest of Physical: Asia is the Territory Conquest, an intense game that involves shoving, grabbing, and grappling. The contestants from all eight countries, including  Korea, Japan, Thailand, Mongolia, Indonesia, Türkiye, Australia, and the Philippines,  start simultaneously and compete to conquer the territories on top of the sand dune. The country that wins the Territory Conquest gains a significant privilege, which is the right to set up the matchups for the following quest, including their own.

Physical: Asia , the ultimate clash of nations. This is the third season of Netflix's  Physical: 100 competition reality series and the first season of a global expansion. This time, it is not individuals, but a competition between nations. The 48 elite athletes from eight Asian countries, including South Korea, Japan, Thailand, Mongolia, Indonesia, Türkiye, Australia, and the Philippines, put their flags on the line and compete for national pride. The quests will test their strength and endurance, and push the contestants to their limits. Only the one country that embodies the perfect physique and survives until the end can claim victory and the one billion won prize.

Actress Ji Ye Eun is here for a blind date on the new reality dating show 60 Minutes to Love , now streaming on Disney+ in selected regions.  As a long-time single, her love cells are completely gone, so she wants to meet a man who will make her heart flutter. Can it happen? Will Ji Ye Eun be able to fall in love in 60 minutes?

The moment we have all been waiting for is now upon us once again. The legendary Divorced Singles Special returns for I am SOLO Season 28, and it is more intense than ever! The newly single men and women are more serious, as they know about love. They are more desperate as they have been through the pain of the harsh reality of marriage. They have come to Solo Land 28 to find their one true, and hopefully last, love. In a mountain village in Gangwon-do, there is a bridge where connections are formed. The lovely hopefuls meet each other for the first time after crossing this bridge, the Seopdari Bridge, over the blue Pyeongchang River. What kind of aura will these newly single divorcees bring along with them?

When Our Kids Fall in Love (My Child's Romance), co-produced by tvN Story and Tcast E Channel, is a unique reality dating show featuring the children of celebrities. The program offers a completely new kind of fun compared to other dating shows by capturing the stories of the parents observing their children's love lives, and the stories of the children's coming of age growth through dating. Tension and excitement ensues between the studio MCs Kim Seong Joo and Chuu, along with the 100% biased genuine reactions of the parents who are directly involved in their child's relationships.

"Lucky 7, overseas?" MBN's flagship reality dating show, Love After Divorce Season 7, begins a new romance war with  ten single men and women who flew from South Korea to Queensland, Australia. Divorcees who overcome the pain of divorce join the journey with the goal of remarriage rather than simple dating. This new season takes place at Australia's Gold Coast, a mecca for couples' travel, where the divorced singles will go on unforgettable dates with the beautiful nature, scenery, and animals. What kind of 'butterfly effect' will this Australian location bring about, as the divorced singles search for their last loves in an unfamiliar world away from their daily lives? At the Dolsing House, "There is just one rule: Fall in love!"

tvN's Date My Friend is South Korea's first 'bestie matching' reality dating show where celebrities introduce their close friends who are genuinely good people. The show features a star-studded celebrity lineup of matchmakers, including Cho Sae Ho, Kang So Ra, Kim Nam Hee, Hur Young Ji, Lee Mi Joo, Ji Ye Eun, Kim Young Kwang, and Lee Gwan Hee, and their real-life friends who they personally vouch for. The best friends go on a 6-day and 5-night trip to Geoje Island, known for its beautiful sea, in hopes of finding a match. Who will be the person who will knock on the door of their heart? Knock, knock!

Better Late Than Single is a makeover reality dating show that helps eternal singles who have never been in a romantic relationship in their life find their first love. The cast members undergo six weeks of customized solutions for personal training, fashion, diet, speech, and mind that will change not only their appearance but also their inner self. And the four Cupids, Seo In Guk, Kang Han Na, Lee Eun Ji, and Car, the garden, team up with the cast members to pass on various practical tips and ways to build confidence. The transformed eternal singles then spend 9 days together at a resort on Jeju Island in hopes of finding a match. Although awkward and clumsy because this is all new to them, the eternal singles with zero dating experience show more sincerity than anyone else. Their first love story presents pleasant excitement as it goes from a sitcom full of twists and turns to a heart-fluttering romance. Will these lifelong singles achieve the first romantic relationship they have ...

Is this a 'Flower Boy' special or an 'I am Ok Soon' special? I am SOLO Season 27 brings together charming single men and women who boast the best overall visuals ever. Solo Land 27 takes place in Jeongeup, the city where Naejangsan Mountain sits, a beautiful ecocity all year round. In a season of fresh greenery as beautiful as full-grown red leaves, a new group of cast members gather in hopes of finding a match. What kind of single men and women will get our hearts racing this time? Let's meet the cast of I am SOLO 27 !

I am SOLO Season 26 is the third 'Golden Special' featuring participants with an earnest desire for marriage. Following Season 7 and Season 14, golden singles with specs, visuals, and charm have come to Solo Land again. This season takes place in Gapyeong where snow flowers bloom over the snow-covered mountains. What kind of sparkly people have come to find their love in the 'Golden Special' this time? Let's meet the cast of I am SOLO 26 !