Exploring the “perfect physique”: Mind–body discourse in Netflix's Physical 100

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The concept of the 'perfect physique' involves both physical strength and mental willpower, as contestants reveal.
Contestants emphasize qualities like physical prowess and performance, indicating a complex criterion for physique ideals.
Analysis reveals that male contestants receive praise for muscular builds, while female contestants face limitations in competitions.
The study highlights how the show's representation of bodies can challenge or reinforce existing gender ideologies, impacting societal views.

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Textual analysis reveals contestants' views on the perfect physique and gender ideologies in Korean society.

Kim et al. (2025) studied this question.

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