Ma Dong-seok's 'I Am a Boxer' Premieres: 90 Competitors Vie for Boxing Supremacy in New Survival Show

Get ready for the brutal world of boxing as tvN's 'I Am a Boxer' is set to premiere on Friday, the 21st, at 11 PM.

'I Am a Boxer' is an epic boxing survival show personally designed by action star Ma Dong-seok, a gym owner with 30 years of boxing experience, aiming to revive K-boxing. The first episode's preview video and key viewing points have been released, further intensifying the anticipation.

The preview showcases the vibrant atmosphere of the competition, where boxers dream of reviving the sport. Notably, the first episode will feature one-on-one elimination bouts, signaling the departure of half of the 90 contestants.

Viewers can expect intense matchups featuring participants like UDT veteran artist Yuk Jun-seo, celebrity fighter Julien Kang, national sports festival gold medalist Kook Seung-joon, and former Oriental Champion Kim Min-wook. Their fierce competition is set to draw viewers in.

Onlookers, including fellow contestants and MCs Dex and Kim Jong-kook, express awe at the raw power displayed, with reactions like 'So many K.O.s!' and 'Wow, their fighting spirit!'. The clash between renowned kickboxer Myung Hyun-man and the first Korean UFC light heavyweight fighter, Jung Da-un, is particularly breathtaking. As the intense matches unfold, Ma Dong-seok repeatedly calls out 'down,' leaving everyone in suspense about the eventual winner.

'I Am a Boxer' promises unpredictable matches as contestants, regardless of weight class, age, or profession, go head-to-head. The grand scale of this blockbuster survival show is also a major highlight. The ultimate winner will receive a prize of 300 million KRW, a championship belt, and a luxury SUV.

Directed by Lee Won-woong and written by Kang Sook-kyung, the show also boasts collaborations with art director Lee Young-joo ('Physical: 100', 'Black Swine: A Chef's Hierarchy') and top domestic boxing experts. The use of a 1,000-pyeong main arena and a 500-pyeong boxing gym set enhances the viewing experience.

Viewers will witness Ma Dong-seok's expertise and passion for boxing as the 'master'. MCs Kim Jong-kook and Dex are also expected to deliver a dynamic performance, balancing humor and seriousness.

'I Am a Boxer' premieres this Friday, the 21st, at 11 PM on tvN and TVING in Korea, and will be available globally on Disney+ after its broadcast.

Korean netizens are buzzing with excitement. Comments include: 'I'm really looking forward to a boxing show made by Ma Dong-seok,' 'I'm already curious about who will win!', and 'Boxing fans absolutely have to watch this.'