13 Korean Reality Shows To Fill the Void after
‘Physical: Asia’ — Including Its Mongolia Spin-off
If your post-Physical: Asia withdrawal is kicking in, don’t worry, its new spin-off is here
By Lek Xuan Ping -
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If you’re still recovering from the adrenaline rush of Physical: Asia, you’re not alone. Luckily, the world of Korean reality shows never stops, so there’s a whole line-up of entertainment waiting for you to binge on. Whether you’re into fitness competitions, emotional dating shows, celebrity travel adventures, or feel-good family content, there’s something new for everyone. Here are the shows worth checking out.
Physical: Welcome to Mongolia
If you couldn’t get enough of Team Mongolia on Physical: Asia, here’s the good news: the hit fitness survival show is returning with a spin-off. Remember that one time Mongolian team captain Orkhonbayar said he’d invite the Korean team to his home country? Well, it has come true. In this reality show, viewers will follow the members of both Team Mongolia and Team Korea as they embark on an adventure across Mongolia.
The series will offer a glimpse into the local culture of Mongolia (like Orkhonbayars’ training methods) along with the teams’ heartfelt interactions and genuine friendship. The cast will include retired mixed martial artist Kim Dong-hyun, CrossFit athlete Amotti, champion wrestler Orkhonbayar Bayarsaikhan, and Cirque du Soleil acrobat Erdene-Ochiriin Lkhagva-Ochir. Plus, expect to see Lkhagva-Ochir cook for the others at his home!
Physical: Welcome to Mongolia premieres on Netflix on Dec 24, 2025.
Muscle Farmers
Here’s another show to help you fill the void left behind by Physical: Asia: Muscle Farmers. Starring in the show are contestants from the Physical series, Amotti and Choo Sung-Hoon (also known as Sexyama, from S1), along with comedian Heo Kyung-hwan, former footballer Jong Tae-se, and Baekho from South Korean boy band NU’EST. Together, they swap the gym for the farm as they transform into novice farmers.
In this series, the stars take on the demanding world of agriculture while testing the limits of their physical strength. Keep your eyes peeled as you watch they take on an entirely new kind of physical challenge.
Muscle Farmers premiered on tvN on Nov 26, 2025.
Single’s Inferno 5
Following the unprecedented success of its previous instalments, the hit reality dating series Single’s Inferno returns with its fifth season. Each season, a group of singles is brought to an abandoned island (also known as Inferno). During this time, they carry out their daily lives and get to know one another through dates and shared experiences.
The ultimate goal for all contestants is to find a love interest and spend a romantic night together in “paradise” (often high-end luxurious hotels). A couple can only leave the island if both of them choose each other. Paradise is also the only place where people can ask about each other’s age and occupations.
The finale builds to dramatic final pairings. Varying across seasons, either the men or the women get to approach the person they’re interested in. For example, if the women are placed at different points on the island, the male contestants can approach the one they are interested in. If she accepts him and takes his hand, they can leave Inferno together as a match.
Stay tuned to find out who finds love and makes it to Paradise this season.
Single’s Inferno 5 will premiere on Netflix and is slated for release in Jan 2026.
Culinary Class Wars Season 2
Season 2 of Culinary Class Wars raises its stakes with an impressive lineup of “White Spoon” chefs. Contestants include Jun Lee, owner of the two-Michelin-starred restaurant, and chef Son Jong-won, the head chef at Michelin-starred restaurants L’Amant Secret and Eatanic Garden. Adding a unique twist to the series, Korea’s first master of temple cuisine, Venerable Sun Jae, joins the ranks as she introduces traditional flavours and techniques.
Plus, the popular duo, Baek Jong-won and Ahn Sung-jae, return as judges.
Culinary Class Wars Season 2 premieres on Netflix on Dec 16, 2025.
Kian’s Bizarre B&B (Season 2 confirmed for 2026)
Alongside Ji Ye-eun and Kian84, BTS’s Jin stars in Kian’s Bizarre B&B. The series follows the trio as they open and run their very own bed and breakfast in Ulleungdo. The fairytale-like building sits right in the middle of a vast ocean and features a rock climbing wall and two slides that lead straight into the water.
To make the guesthouse even more unique, there are no front doors on the first level, so all guests have to climb the rock wall to enter. Watch as the three navigate hilarious mishaps and heartwarming moments while hosting friends and guests. There’s no update on the premise and cast for Season 2 so far, so stay tuned for more updates!
Kian’s Bizarre B&B premiered on Netflix on Apr 8, 2025. Season 2 is slated for release in 2026.
Better Late Than Single (Season 2 confirmed for 2026)
Unlike Single’s Inferno, which features a cast filled with influencers and models, this dating show focuses on seemingly ordinary men and women who consider themselves “eternally” single. Hence, this series follows them as they explore love for the very first time.
In the first part of the programme, each contestant is assigned to a celebrity mentor (also known as a cupid), who will provide guidance. They will also go through a makeover which consists of styling, fitness training, emotional coaching and communication workshops to help them boost their confidence and social skills.
In the second part, they get to live together at a resort for nine days, where they mingle, get to know each other and embark on matchmaking challenges and one-on-one dates.
Better Late Than Single premiered on Netflix on Jul 8, 2025. Season 2 is slated for release in 2026.
Are You Sure?! Season 2
BTS fans, rejoice! This December, Are You Sure?! returns. Follow BTS’s Jimin and Jung Kook as they get together and embark on a memorable trip during the summer of 2023 — right before their enlistment. Setting out with nothing but a 20-inch suitcase each, the duo explores multiple destinations between Switzerland and Vietnam, like the Matterhorn, Hoi An, and Da Nang.
Across this eight-episode series, viewers will get a rare glimpse of their friendship and genuine bond beyond the spotlight. Plus, there are also rumours of RM making a cameo during their journey.
Are You Sure?! Season 2 premiered on Disney+ on Dec 3, 2025.
I Am Boxer
Brought to you by action star Ma Dong-seok (Train To Busan) and the creators of Physical: 100, I Am Boxer is a high-stakes survival competition where 90 contestants — including celebrities, comedians, professional boxers, and ex-soldiers — compete for the grand prize of 300 million Korean won (S$265,000). Spot the likes of actor Jang Hyuk and Single’s Inferno star Yuk Jun-seo, as well as hosts, Running Man’s Kim Jong-kook and another Single’s Inferno alumnus, Dex.
Age, weight class, and profession don’t matter in this competition, as contestants will be sent for missions on an epic scale, with tough rules to follow and opponents that are seemingly impossible to beat. Watch as they push past their limits and battle it out to see who’s the last one standing in the ring.
I Am Boxer premiered on Disney+ on Nov 21, 2025.
EXchange 4
Also known as Transit Love, EXchange returns for its fourth season. This highly anticipated dating show brings together couples who have previously broken up. The participants will live together under the same roof, where they’ll have opportunities to get to know their housemates through fun activities and planned dates.
In addition to exploring new relationships, participants are given the chance to reflect on their past relationships and decide whether they want to rekindle things with their old flame. To add another layer of suspense, participants are not allowed to explicitly reveal that they’re exes — they must treat each other like strangers, with clues and reveals unfolding as the episodes progress.
By the end of the series, participants will face a final choice: who they want to be with — their ex or a newfound love.
Adding extra excitement this season, Blackpink’s Jennie will join as a panel guest, offering commentary and insights on the drama, romances, and tough decisions unfolding in the house.
EXchange 4 premiered on Viu on Oct 1, 2025.
Crime Scene Zero
In this crime-solving reality show, a group of players take on the roles of detectives and suspects as they explore a crime scene. Together, they have to search and piece together clues they find to figure out who among them is the murderer. The game is straightforward yet thrilling, with multiple people being suspected by the other players.
This new season is a reboot of Crime Scene, which originally aired in 2014. This brand new series brings back Jang Jin, Park Ji-yoon, Jang Dong-min, Kim Ji-hun, and An Yu-jin, along with a different guest featured in each crime scene, which spans two episodes.
Crime Scene Zero premiered on Netflix on Sep 23, 2025.
World of Street Woman Fighter
If you enjoy watching street dance performances, this show is for you! World of Street Woman Fighter is the fifth overall season of the Mnet South Korean dance competition franchise and the third season of Street Woman Fighter. It returns with high-energy street dance competitions, intense eliminations, and innovative performances where contestants have to choreograph dances themselves.
With strong rivalries, high-stakes team missions and jaw-dropping performances, the show keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. This season features contestants from all over the world, including Korea, New Zealand, the United States, Japan, and Australia.
World of Street Woman Fighter premiered on Viu on May 27, 2025.
Rented in Finland
Rented in Finland takes four city boys out of their comfort zones and into a foreign culture. Starring actors Lee Je-hoon, Lee Dong-hwi, Cha Eun-woo, and Kwak Dong-yeon, the series follows them as they leave the city behind and experience life in the countryside of Finland. They’ll explore a lifestyle they’ve never encountered before in Lapland, a hidden world at the top of the Arctic Circle and the northernmost region on the opposite side of the world.
From showering on horseback in a river to chopping firewood, cooking meals over open flames, and bonding with reindeer, the boys must adapt to their new environment. The show captures their chaotic yet healing journey as they immerse themselves in rural village life and discover the challenges and joys of living away from the city life they’re used to.
Rented in Finland premiered on Viu on Dec 6, 2024.
The Return of Superman
This family show has been an all-time hit series since 2013. Celebrity dads are left to take care of their children alone for 48 hours while their wives take a break. The programme captures many candid and unscripted moments as the fathers navigate the ups and downs of parenting and bond with their children. Many of them are inexperienced in childcare, so as the show progresses, it shows how they gradually grow into more capable “supermen”.
Filmed using hidden cameras under small tents, the show also features interviews with the parents and kids, showcasing a genuine and heartwarming look into family life. Over the years, some well-known dads have appeared on the series, including Physical: 100 participants Choo Sung-hoon and Kim Dong-hyun.
The Return of Superman premiered on Sep 19, 2013, and has been running for more than a decade. Catch the series on Viu.