Ma Dong-seok Unveils 'I Am Boxer': A Boxing Survival Show Like No Other
Get ready for a boxing survival competition on an unprecedented scale with tvN's 'I Am Boxer'.
Premiering on the 21st at 11 PM, 'I Am Boxer' is a blockbuster boxing survival program meticulously designed by global action star and 30-year boxing veteran Ma Dong-seok, aiming to revive K-boxing.
The prologue video showcases the ultimate stage Ma Dong-seok has created for talented boxers who lacked opportunities. The participating boxers are fiercely determined, stating sentiments like, 'I have to pour my entire career into this,' and 'It's either me or them who dies.'
'I Am Boxer' promises a unique spectacle with its innovative approach. Competitors will face off not only in nine simultaneous rings but also in specialized arenas such as an 'Aqua Ring' where battles take place under pouring rain in a water-filled ring, a narrow 'Cage Ring' challenging footwork, a long 'Rectangular Ring,' and a 'Circular Ring.'
Ma Dong-seok's bold declaration, 'There are no restrictions on origin, age, or weight class,' sets the stage for intense matches where boxers push beyond their limits. Viewers can anticipate raw, unscripted drama as the fighters endure blood, exhaustion, and tears, all fueled by their passion for boxing.
Ma Dong-seok expressed his excitement: 'Boxers more thrilling than any comic book will captivate us with bouts more dramatic than any drama. I hope viewers experience the joy and emotion of boxing by watching these athletes relentlessly push forward in extreme conditions.'
'I Am Boxer' will pioneer a new era in sports survival shows. It premieres on tvN and TVING on the 21st at 11 PM, with global audiences able to catch it on Disney+ post-broadcast.
Korean netizens are buzzing with anticipation following the show's announcement. Comments like 'Trusting Ma Dong-seok to deliver,' 'Been waiting for a boxing survival like this,' and 'Nine rings? The scale is insane!' reflect the high expectations for the show's unique concept and intense competition.