Iron Girls () 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 Kim Dong-hyun
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) Original broadcast date Average audience share(Nielsen Korea) Nationwide Seoul1September 7, 20242.179%2.061% 2 September 14, 2024 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 Average
Season 2 (2025) 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 1.706% 4 August 1, 2025 2.093% 2.491% 5 August 8, 2025 1.864% 1.878% 6 August 15, 2025 1.834% 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 Average
Awards and nominations Year Award ceremony Category Nominee / Work Result 2025 61st Baeksang Arts Awards Best Entertainment Program Iron Girls
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