The King of Ssireum

Watching athletic men grapple in sand is boisterous, sweaty fun, with lots of banter and cheering between bouts.

Created by

Hwang Min sook, Jeon Seong ho

Starring

Lee Man-ki, Jung Yong Gum, Kim Dong-hyun

Overview

The world's first ssireum variety begins to determine the king of the sand pit! The ssireum variety show unfolds the actual fighting survival of men on the sand pit. For the real men fight to determine the king of the sand pit, the greatest MMA fighter Kim Dong-Hyun, the physical beast Julien Kang, a one-in-70-billion man Mo Tae-bum, and so much more have gathered here for this show. Who will take the throne and become the King of Ssireum? A ten-week journey to become the king of the sand pit begins. A real fighting survival of men in the sand pit!

How it feels

Light, earnest, campy and uplifting. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Sport, ambition, friendship, survival

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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