{"id":231228,"date":"2025-10-22T06:27:19","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T06:27:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/231228\/"},"modified":"2025-10-22T06:27:19","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T06:27:19","slug":"will-the-k-boxing-craze-arrive-ma-dong-seok-x-kim-jong-kooks-i-am-boxer-premieres-in-november-official","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/231228\/","title":{"rendered":"Will the K-Boxing Craze Arrive? Ma Dong-seok X Kim Jong-kook\u2019s \u2018I Am Boxer\u2019 Premieres in November [Official]"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\u2018I \uc0ac\uc9c4 \ud655\ub300 \u2018I Am Boxer\u2019 Poster. Photo: tvN <\/p>\n

The tvN program \u2018I Am Boxer\u2019, which captures the authentic competition of boxers, will air in November.<\/p>\n

\u2018I Am Boxer\u2019 (directed by Wonwoong Lee, written by Kang Sukkyung) is a blockbuster boxing survival show personally designed by global action star and 30-year boxing gym director Ma Dong-seok to revive K-boxing. The show is set to premiere on November 21.<\/p>\n

In Korea, the show will be broadcast on tvN and TVING, while global audiences can watch it on Disney+ after the initial airing. The program aims to deliver the true thrill of boxing and the excitement of K-content survival shows to viewers worldwide.<\/p>\n

From its early planning stage, \u2018I Am Boxer\u2019 drew significant attention as Ma Dong-seok\u2019s first variety show since his debut. Ma Dong-seok began boxing in middle school and is now a boxing coach for fellow actors and athletes, as well as the honorary vice president and promoter for the Boxing Association of Korea, underscoring his genuine passion for the sport.<\/p>\n

He described boxing as \u2018life itself,\u2019 stating, \u201cI want to support all boxers and show how amazing this sport is,\u201d expressing his heartfelt reason for joining \u2018I Am Boxer.\u2019 As someone who has long admired the golden era of Korean boxing and dreams of its revival, he is considered the perfect master for the show.<\/p>\n

\"\u2018I \uc0ac\uc9c4 \ud655\ub300 \u2018I Am Boxer\u2019 Teaser. Photo: tvN <\/p>\n

In the first teaser for \u2018I Am Boxer\u2019 released on the 22nd, Ma Dong-seok said, \u201cI have dreamed of this stage for a long time,\u201d sharing his excitement and anticipation for the large-scale survival competition among the boxers.<\/p>\n

Familiar contestants such as Jang Hyuk, Julien Kang, and Yuk Jun-seo step into the ring, and the passionate, intense atmosphere on set is palpable. The participants, who possess both outstanding physical strength and technical skill, are deeply committed to boxing, raising expectations for thrilling matchups and increasing curiosity about the full lineup.<\/p>\n

The teaser also captured MCs Kim Jong-kook and Dex fully immersed in the matches. Kim Jong-kook watched the bouts intently, repeatedly muttering, \u201cGo in,\u201d while Dex encouraged the contestants, saying, \u201cIt\u2019s all about momentum!\u201d The fierce showdowns between the boxers have even captivated the MCs, heightening anticipation for the competition.<\/p>\n

The poster also radiates the intense energy of Master Ma Dong-seok, MCs Kim Jong-kook and Dex, and the contestants who will create an unscripted drama. Notably, Ma Dong-seok, the show\u2019s steadfast pillar, stands in front, while Kim Jong-kook and Dex, symbolizing the red and blue corners, sling gloves of two colors over their shoulders and clench their fists, adding to the tension of the survival.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, tvN\u2019s \u2018I Am Boxer\u2019 is a collaboration between PD Wonwoong Lee, who created the military survival show \u2018Steel Troops\u2019, and writer Kang Sukkyung, known for the global hit \u2018Physical: 100\u2019. The duo previously worked together on \u2018Steel Troops\u2019 and the extreme couple survival show \u2018The Wedding War\u2019.<\/p>\n

The first episode will air on November 21 at 11 p.m.<\/p>\n

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