Kim Dong-hyun on First Impression of 'Physical: 100' Co-star Amooti: 'I Thought He Was Foreign!'

Mixed martial artist and broadcaster Kim Dong-hyun shared his candid first impression of Amooti, his teammate on 'Physical: Asia', during a recent appearance on the YouTube channel 'TEO'. The episode, released on the 18th, featured Kim Dong-hyun and Amooti from the Korean team of 'Physical: Asia' as guests on the show 'Salon Drip'.

Amooti expressed his admiration for Kim Dong-hyun, stating, "He was an athlete I really admired and looked up to. We first met during 'Physical: 100 Season 2' and became close quickly after that."

Recalling their initial encounter, Kim Dong-hyun humorously confessed, "I didn't really know him before. I heard the name 'Amooti?' and wondered if he was a foreigner." He continued, "But then he showed incredible performance, and it became a huge motivation for me."

Kim Dong-hyun further elaborated on what drew him to Amooti, saying, "I wanted to train like him. Seeing him train as intensely as an athlete preparing for the Olympics at the gym was so cool. That passion made us grow closer as we worked together."

Korean netizens commented, "I didn't realize Amooti wasn't foreign!" and "Kim Dong-hyun is so honest haha. Their chemistry is amazing, looking forward to 'Physical: Asia'!" The positive reactions suggest anticipation for the show.