Iron Girls (TV program)

Iron Girls
Iron Girls Season 2 Promotional poster
Hangul
무쇠소녀단
RRMusoesonyeodan
MRMusoesonyŏdan
GenreReality show
Triathlon
Boxing
Directed byBang Geul-yi
Starring
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes23
Production
Production locationSouth Korea
Running time90 minutes
Original release
NetworktvN
ReleaseSeptember 7, 2024 (2024-09-07) –
September 26, 2025 (2025-09-26)

Iron Girls (Korean: 무쇠소녀단) is a South Korean television program that aired on tvN channel. The program features a group of actresses who take on athletic challenges, competing in a triathlon in season 1 (2024), and boxing in season 2 (2025). The program is produced by Bang Geul-yi.[1]

The first season aired on every Saturday at 17:50 (KST) from September 7 to November 16, 2024.[2]

On May 1, 2025, it was confirmed that the show will return with Season 2.[3], and it aired every Friday at 20:40 (KST) from July 11 to September 26, 2025.[4]

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 a triathlon.[5][6]

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.[3]

Cast

Captain

Coach

Season 1
Season 2
  • Kim Ji-hoon, boxing coach[10]

Members

Ratings

Season 1 (2024)

Ep. Original broadcast date Average audience share
(Nielsen Korea)[11]
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)[12]
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 [13]

References

  1. ^ Lee Kyung-ho (November 30, 2024). "방글이 PD가 전하는 완주 해피엔딩 '무쇠소녀단'의 피땀눈물 [인터뷰]" [Bang Guel-yi PD Talks About the Triumphant Happy Ending of 'Iron Girls': Blood, Sweat, and Tears [Interview]]. IZE (in Korean). Retrieved November 17, 2025 – via Naver.
  2. ^ Ryu Ga-yeon (September 7, 2024). "여배우들의 철인 3종 도전기 온다...'무쇠소녀단' 관전 포인트는?" [Actresses Take on the Triathlon… What Are the Key Points of “Iron Girls”?]. MHN Sports (in Korean). Retrieved November 13, 2025 – via Naver.
  3. ^ a b Lee Mi-young (May 1, 2025). ""무쇠소녀단2', 유이·금새록·박주현·설인아 출연⋯복싱 도전" [['Iron Girls 2', Uee, Geum Sae-rok, Park Ju-hyun, Seol In-ah appear… challenging boxing]]. Joynews24 (in Korean). Retrieved May 5, 2025 – via Naver.
  4. ^ Lee Kyung-ho (June 10, 2025). "[단독] "피땀눈물"...'무쇠소녀단2', 7월 11일 첫방 확정→비장함 가득 포스터 공개 [종합]" [[Exclusive] “Blood, Sweat, and Tears”… *Iron Girls 2* Confirms First Broadcast on July 11 → Poster Filled With Determination Released [Comprehensive]]. IZE (in Korean). Retrieved November 17, 2025 – via Naver.
  5. ^ Kang Bo-ra (August 23, 2024). "김동현, '무쇠소녀단' 단장 합류...방글이 PD"정신적지주이자 메인MC"" [Kim Dong-hyun joins "Iron Girls" as leader... PD Bang Guel-yi: "A mental pillar and main MC"]. Slist (in Korean). Retrieved November 17, 2025 – via Naver.
  6. ^ Choi Hee-jae (June 27, 2024). "tvN 새 예능 '무쇠소녀단' 론칭…"진서연·유이·설인아·박주현 출연" [공식]" [tvN's new variety show "Iron Girls" launched… Starring Jin Seo-yeon, Uee, Seol In-ah, Park Ju-hyun [Official]]. eDaily (in Korean). Retrieved November 17, 2025 – via Naver.
  7. ^ Lee Sung-mi (September 14, 2024). "'무쇠소녀단' 수영 코치 정유인 등장→출연진 롯데 잠실타워 수직 마라톤 도전…OTT 재방송 티빙" ["‘Iron Girls’ swimming coach Jung Yoo-in appears → cast challenges Lotte Jamsil Tower vertical marathon… OTT rebroadcast on TVING"]. EToday (in Korean). Retrieved May 5, 2025 – via Naver.
  8. ^ Nam Geum-joo (September 21, 2024). "유이, 자전거 트라우마 고백 "어릴 때 넘어진 후로 탄 적 없어" ('무쇠소녀단')" [UEE confesses bicycle trauma: “I haven’t ridden since falling as a child” (‘Iron Girls’)]. TV Report (in Korean). Retrieved May 5, 2025 – via TV Report.
  9. ^ Kang Bo-ra (October 19, 2024). "허민호 "'무쇠소녀단'에 책임감 생겨, 통영까지 함께하기로"" [Heo Min-ho: “I feel a sense of responsibility for ‘Iron Girls’, so I decided to go with them to Tongyeong”]. Single List (in Korean). Retrieved November 17, 2025.
  10. ^ Lee Sang-min (July 18, 2025). "무쇠소녀단2, 김지훈 코치 투입에 유이도 탈진…체력 한계 도전" [Iron Girls 2: With Coach Kim Ji-hoon Joining, Even Uie Collapses… Challenging Physical Limits]. JoongAng eNews (in Korean). Retrieved May 5, 2025 – via Naver.
  11. ^ "Nielsen Korea". AGB Nielsen Media Research (in Korean). Retrieved November 17, 2025.
  12. ^ "Nielsen Korea". AGB Nielsen Media Research (in Korean). Retrieved November 17, 2025.
  13. ^ Seo Jun-hyuk (November 30, 2024). ""레드카펫 위의 재회"…백상예술대상, 신동엽·수지·박보검 품격 진행→61년 축제 눈길" ["Reunion on the Red Carpet"…Baeksang Arts Awards, Shin Dong-yup, Suzy, Park Bo-gum lead with elegance → 61st festival draws attention]. Topstarnews (in Korean). Retrieved May 5, 2025 – via Naver.
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