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To become an Iron Girl, one must survive the tryout camp held at the Daehan Gym in the Mapo District. The training regimen is infamously brutal, dubbed "Jihae's Hell Week" after head trainer Jihae "The Destroyer" Park.

The show has gained popularity by highlighting the bond between female athletes and their "blood, sweat, and tears" while overcoming personal traumas through sport. Pro-Style "Korean Irongirl" Wrestling Korean Iron Girl Wrestling

The Korean Iron Girl Wrestling Association (KIGWA) oversees national and international competitions, including the annual Korean Iron Girl Wrestling Championship and the Asian Iron Girl Wrestling Games. The sport has gained popularity worldwide, with teams from China, Japan, and the United States participating in international tournaments. To become an Iron Girl, one must survive

: Opponents lock onto each other's belts in a circular sand pit. The goal is to force any part of the opponent's body above the knee to touch the ground. Pro-Style "Korean Irongirl" Wrestling The Korean Iron Girl

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