Kim Dong-hyun on First Impression of 'Physical: 100' Co-star Amooti

Mixed martial arts fighter and broadcaster Kim Dong-hyun has shared his initial thoughts on Amooti, who teamed up with him for 'Physical: Asia'.

A new video was released on the YouTube channel 'TEO TEO' on the 18th, titled 'Want to Fight? Want to Bleed? Want to Hear the Physical Behind-the-Scenes?!' In this episode of 'Salon Drip', Kim Dong-hyun and Amooti, representing the Korean team for 'Physical: Asia', appeared to share their stories.

Amooti spoke about his connection with Kim Dong-hyun, stating, "Actually, he's an athlete I really admire, and he was my idol. We first met during 'Physical: 100 Season 2'. We became close quickly after that."

Kim Dong-hyun recalled, "Before that, I didn't know Amooti well. When he was introduced, I thought, 'Amooti?' I wondered if he was a foreigner. I didn't know. He showed incredible performance, and at the time, even though I wasn't training intensely, he became a huge inspiration."

He continued, "I wanted to train like him, learn from him. So I went to the gym and trained, thinking, 'This is how you get stronger.' He trains like an athlete preparing for the Olympics the next month. That was so impressive that we grew closer while working together."

Korean netizens reacted positively, with comments like, "Amooti really is an inspiration! Kim Dong-hyun's transformation is amazing too," and "It's heartwarming to see them become friends through mutual respect for each other's passion."

Korean netizens were impressed by Amooti's dedication and Kim Dong-hyun's newfound motivation. Many commented on how inspiring their collaboration was and how it showcased the power of mutual respect in sports.