'Physical: 100' contestant faces allegations of dating violence

• Published date: 25 February 2023
• Publication title: The Korea Times

A contestant in Netflix's hit reality show, "Physical: 100," is facing allegations of assaulting his girlfriend, according to Seoul Gangnam Police Station.

The police said it received a report from the woman at around 10:50 a.m., Thursday, saying she was beaten by the contestant, whose identity has not been disclosed, but was booked for questioning. He is currently under investigation on charges of assault and battery.

Following the news, Netflix canceled the show's upcoming press conference scheduled for next week.

"Netflix and the production team are still grasping the situation after seeing news reports that one of the cast members of 'Physical 100' is involved in a wrongful incident," the streaming platform said in a...