Steel Troops
Steel Troops () is a South Korean reality show broadcast on Channel A and skyTV. Dubbed a "military survival program," the show features male South Korean reservists who served in various special forces units across different branches of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces. Participants go head to head in teams of four, representing their respective unit to fight for the title of the best special forces unit in Korea. A series of missions, designed by military experts, test the participants' physical stamina, mental strength, and cooperation to determine the last team standing. Episodes also include concurrent commentary from  a panel of hosts, including the "Master" who runs the competition events. Season 1 aired every Tuesday at 22:30 (KST) from March 23, 2021 to July 20, 2021. This season featured 24 participants from 6 units across the Republic of Korea Army and Republic of Korea Navy. It was also released on Netflix under the title The Iron Squad and gained a high viewership ranking on release. Season 2 premiered on February 22, 2022 and airs every Tuesday at 21:20 (KST). The new season introduces 2 new units not featured in Season 1, including one from the Republic of Korea  Air Force, for a total of 32 participants hailing from 8 units. Participants. Each team consists of four reservists representing their respective special forces unit, with a team leader (indicated in bold) selected by the team members. Season 1 Season 2 List of episodes. In the ratings below, the highest rating for the season will be in and the lowest rating for the season will be in . Season 1 Season 2 Mission results. Season 1. The first three elimination stages followed a double-elimination tournament style, with a main mission (indicated in bold) determining the participants of the "Death Match  elimination round. Following the revival round, the competition switched to a single-elimination style without a Death Match. Each stage also featured Benefit Mission(s)," where the winner would be given an advantage in the main mission that followed. In the case of the second elimination stage, the lowest-ranking team was also sent directly to Death Match, bypassing the main mission. Season 2. The second season continues with the format of main missions and Death Matches, with the exception of the first elimination stage which was a direction elimination round. The advantages provided in Benefit Missions have also been upgraded  in quantity and quality. For example, in the case of the second elimination stage, the top-ranking team bypasses the main mission and automatically advances to the next stage.