After leaving the audience stunned with their incredible display of strength in Physical: Asia, the cast members of Team Mongolia and South Korea return to the platform for a fun spin-off in 2026. In Netflix’s new show, Physical: Welcome to Mongolia, members of the two teams that competed in the finale of Physical: Asia beautifully showcase their off-screen friendship by embarking on a travel adventure. Offering stunning views of Mongolia and exciting outdoor challenges, the entertaining spin-off serves ample nostalgia and fun for those missing their favourite Physical: Asia stars.
Prestige rating: 3/5
Genre: Documentary (Travel)
Episodes: 4
Episode length: About 30 minutes
Release date: January 1-8, 2026
Stars: Kim Dong-hyun, Amotti, Orkhonbayar Bayarsaikhan, Lkhagva-Ochir, Eddie Jo Williams
Where to watch all episodes of Physical: Welcome to Mongolia?
The travel spin-off of Physical: Asia, starring members of Team South Korea and Mongolia, is currently streaming on Netflix. The four-part series follows athletes Kim Dong-hyun and Amotti of Team South Korea as they embark on a trip to Mongolia. Hosting their fellow cast mates to their home country are Team Mongolia captain Orkhonbayar Bayarsaikhan and Lkhagva-Ochir. Also, making a guest-star appearance on the show is Team Australia’s Eddie Jo Williams.
Our review of Netflix’s Physical:Welcome to Mongolia
For those who have binged all episodes of Physical: Asia, the camaraderie shared by the team members of South Korea and Mongolia in this spin-off won’t come as a surprise. While the previous show had them indulging in a rigorous competition while still being respectful, in this spin-off, the athletes are finally able to get to know each other in a far more relaxed environment. At the heart of Physical: Welcome to Mongolia lies an authentic bonding experience that is rooted in respect, admiration and chemistry among its delightfully funny cast members.
Lucky for fans, this Mongolian travel adventure isn’t crammed into a one-hour special but rather four bite-sized, thirty-minute episodes that promise ample laughs, moments of cultural richness and unfiltered banter that isn’t hampered by the language barrier. In terms of pure travel show formats as well, what makes Physical: Welcome to Mongolia highly bingeable is how it adapts a Vlog format that feels more personal and authentic compared to a carefully curated docuseries focusing more on aesthetics rather than its content.
From the first episode itself, the spin-off sets its light-hearted tone as Korea’s Amotti and Kim Dong-hyun take off for their big travel adventure and, given the overwhelming success of Physical: Asia in Mongolia, discuss whether they enjoy a “BTS-level” fame in the East Asian country. It’s a treat to watch the two South Korean athletes express their wonderment and joy as Mongolian Bökh wrestler, Orkhonbayar Bayarsaikhan, pulls all the stops to showcase his warm hospitality. Traditional Mongolian elements also receive a spotlight with the inclusion of a musical performance of Khöömei, and a traditional Mongolian calligraphy act.
Across the four episodes, viewers get a distinctive taste of the city as well as the countryside life in Mongolia, and the most memorable scenes are shot inside a Ger – the traditional round-shaped dwelling that is used to endure Mongolia’s harsh climate. As the modes of transport change from a private helicopter ride to a camel ride on the snowy landscapes, the entertainment never stops.
While the main focus of the travelogue remains on educating their foreign friends and the world about Mongolian culture, the series also gets some emotional moments with famed Mongolian acrobat, Ochir, inviting the camera into his family home and opening up about the personal challenges of recently losing his father.
The surprise guest-appearances of Team Australia’s Eddie Williams and Mongolia’s Amarsaikhany Adiyasüren also add to the show’s charm, truly making the spin-off a celebration of Physical: Asia.
Saving the best for last, the finale of the series brings back some key Physical: Asia memories as Orkhonbayar showcases his skills in a Bökh wrestling activity. The cast members also indulge in a friendly match where, unsurprisingly, the Mongolian wrestler emerges as a winner.
Best moments on Physical: Welcome to Mongolia
Language exchange
Across the series, we see Amotti and Dong-hyun putting in efforts to learn the local phrases. They also succeed in sweetly conveying their gratitude towards host Orkhonbayar in the Mongolian language with the help of an AI-assistant. On the other side, Orkhonbayar also shows off his Korean language skills and, in a hilarious exchange, even refers to 44-year-old Dong-hyun as “Eoreusin” – a term commonly used to address the elderly, and leaves Amotti in stitches.
Reminiscing Physical: Asia tasks
Considering how fiercely they competed in the Physical: Asia tasks, there are moments in the series where Amotti and Dong-hyun discuss how Team Mongolia left them awestruck with their performance. Some fan-favourite challenges get namedropped during this interaction as Amotti praises Orkhonbayar’s strategic moves in the Castle quest, where they had to move a cart full of weighted crates and sandbags.
Archery face-off
Among the variety of activities that the cast members participate in, episode 2 features an archery face-off between Kim Dong-hyun, Amotti, Orkhonbayar Bayarsaikhan, Lkhagva-Ochir and Eddie Jo Williams. In this hilarious segement each of them tries to hit the target, and chaos ensues as mishaps and friendly jabs bring humour. While trying his hand at archery for the first time, Orkhonbayar’s poor performance at the traditional activity even earns him the label of “city boy.” Not to mention how amazing it is to see the energetic Eddie Williams bring Australia’s signature sporting spirit to the game.
Mongolian cuisine
Delivering true Korean “Mukbang” vibes, Amotti and Dong-hyun are seen enjoying a host of traditional Mongolian dishes in the show. The athletes are served protein-rich, meaty dishes, and the stand-out one is Khorkhog – a traditional Mongolian barbecue dish where chunks of meat and vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and onions are cooked with superheated river stones. In episode 2, they also gorge on the traditional Mongolian fried dough pastry, known as Boortsog. In addition to this, at Ochir’s house, the guests are even treated with Airag, a traditional, mildly alcoholic, fermented beverage made from mare’s milk.
Ochir and his family’s acrobatic act
While Ochir may have earned the nickname of “Vampire prince” from Physical: Asia fans, after watching the third episode of Welcome to Mongolia, his family is certainly set to earn a fandom of their own. The series features Ochir, his wife and his three young daughters putting on a mesmerising acrobatic performance. Given that it is later mentioned in the show that his wife only started performing acrobatics at the age of 25, it’s an even bigger feat. The love and warmth of their performance easily make it the highlight of the third episode.
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(Main and featured images: Amotti/Instagram)
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