Iron Girls (TV program)
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Iron Girls (Korean:무쇠소녀단) is a South Korean television program featuring a group of actresses who take on athletic challenges; competing in a triathlon in season 1 (2024), boxing in season 2 (2025), and short-track speed skating in season 3 (2026). The program is produced by Bang Geul-yi.
The first season aired every Saturday at 17:50 (KST) from September 7 to November 16, 2024. The second season aired every Friday at 20:40 (KST) from July 11 to September 26, 2025. It is available for streaming outside South Korea on Viu.
Overview
Season 1
A group of actresses Jin Seo-yeon, Uee, Park Ju-hyun, and Seol In-ah train for 120 days under the guidance of Captain Kim Dong-hyun to complete an Olympic distance triathlon.
Season 2
The second season returned with cast members Uee, Park Ju-hyun and Seol In-ah, together with Captain Kim Dong-hyun, along with new cast member Keum Sae-rok, as they take on a tougher challenge of 120 days of boxing training leading to real matches.
Season 3
The third season is officially set to premiere on tvN in 2026. On May 21, the third season was announced with returning cast members Seol In-ah and Keum Sae-rok, along with new cast members Han Ji-hyun and Yeonwoo, as they take on short-track speed skating.
Cast
Captain
Coach
Season 1
- Jung You-in, swimming coach
- Yeon Je-seong, cycling coach
- Heo Min-ho, triathlon coach
Season 2
- Kim Ji-hoon, boxing coach
Members
- Jin Seo-yeon (Season 1)
- Uee (Season 1-2)
- Seol In-ah
- Park Ju-hyun (Season 1-2)
- Keum Sae-rok (Season 2-3)
- Han Ji-hyun (Season 3)
- Yeonwoo (Season 3)
Ratings
Season 1 (2024)
| Ep. | Original broadcast date | Average audience share (Nielsen Korea) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide | Seoul | ||
| 1 | September 7, 2024 | 2.179% | 2.061% |
| 2 | September 14, 2024 | 1.999% | 1.989% |
| 3 | September 21, 2024 | 2.859% | 2.838% |
| 4 | September 28, 2024 | 2.301% | 2.577% |
| 5 | October 5, 2024 | 2.219% | 2.235% |
| 6 | October 12, 2024 | 2.060% | 2.256% |
| 7 | October 19, 2024 | 2.550% | 2.452% |
| 8 | October 26, 2024 | 2.526% | 2.630% |
| 9 | November 2, 2024 | 2.220% | 2.127% |
| 10 | November 9, 2024 | 2.146% | 2.390% |
| 11 | November 16, 2024 | 3.502% | 3.571% |
| Average | 2.415% | 2.466% | |
| In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings. This show airs on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC & EBS). |
Season 2 (2025)
| Ep. | Original broadcast date | Average audience share (Nielsen Korea) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide | Seoul | ||
| 1 | July 7, 2025 | 1.992% | 2.101% |
| 2 | July 18, 2025 | 1.896% | 1.983% |
| 3 | July 25, 2025 | 1.787% | 1.706% |
| 4 | August 1, 2025 | 2.093% | 2.491% |
| 5 | August 8, 2025 | 1.864% | 1.878% |
| 6 | August 15, 2025 | 1.834% | 1.554% |
| 7 | August 22, 2025 | 1.920% | 1.850% |
| 8 | August 29, 2025 | 2.009% | 2.170% |
| 9 | September 5, 2025 | 1.906% | 1.802% |
| 10 | September 12, 2025 | 2.612% | 2.635% |
| 11 | September 19, 2025 | 3.033% | 2.516% |
| 12 | September 26, 2025 | 3.175% | 3.210% |
| Average | 2.177% | 2.158% | |
| In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings. This show airs on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC & EBS). |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award ceremony | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 61st Baeksang Arts Awards | Best Entertainment Program | Iron Girls | Nominated |
External links
- (in Korean)
- (in Korean)
- atIMDb