'I Am a Boxer' Ignites Global Buzz, Securing Top Spots on TV and OTT Charts; Pre-Final Showdown Between Myung Hyun-man and Kim Dong-hoe Promises Thrills

tvN's 'I Am a Boxer' is showcasing the power of K-content with its surging popularity.

According to the FUNdex survey results released on December 16th, 'I Am a Boxer' ranked 4th in TV non-drama buzzworthy content for the second week of December and secured the 2nd spot for Friday non-drama buzzworthy content across TV and OTT platforms, demonstrating its overwhelming appeal.

Furthermore, the show achieved a remarkable feat by entering the worldwide TOP 10 in the Disney+ TV shows category on December 15th, as per FlixPatrol, a global OTT platform content viewing ranking site, solidifying its status as a trending global program.

The upcoming 5th episode, airing on December 19th (Friday), will feature the intensified third fights and three distinct rings. Notably, the highly anticipated clash between former kickboxing heavyweight champion Myung Hyun-man and the 'Boxing Ghost' Kim Dong-hoe, who has been writing a consecutive winning streak in the National Sports Festival, is set to captivate viewers, feeling like a preview of the finals.

The match between Myung Hyun-man and Kim Dong-hoe, taking place in a compact 3m x 3m cage ring, is expected to maximize viewer immersion with their overwhelming physical prowess and a power that seems capable of breaking the cage.

Myung Hyun-man, known for his immense strength, is anticipated to push aggressively from the start, while Kim Dong-hoe will focus on exploiting openings, leading to a tense and closely contested battle. Spectator Dex reportedly remarked, "It feels like a grizzly bear fighting a polar bear," unable to take his eyes off the action.

The scenes of Kim Dong-hoe being helplessly pushed back by Myung Hyun-man's rough-and-tumble offensive style will vividly highlight Myung Hyun-man's formidable power, amplifying the tension. Viewers are left wondering who will emerge victorious between these two formidable contenders.

The production team stated, "The match between Myung Hyun-man and Kim Dong-hoe received an explosive reaction on set, so much so that it could be considered a preview of the finals." They added, "The boxers' strategies and fierce competition against formidable opponents in the unique cage ring environment are set to deliver a different level of tension and immersion. We ask for your keen anticipation."

'I Am a Boxer,' presenting a thrilling survival among boxers, airs on December 19th (Friday) at 11:00 PM.

Ahead of the broadcast, fans are expressing excitement about the pre-final showdown, commenting, "Myung Hyun-man vs. Kim Dong-hoe, this is a real big match!", "Super excited for tonight's episode", and "I'm already on the edge of my seat thinking about how thrilling it will be in the cage ring."