S4 E2 - BOYS II PLANET does not have a (Maybe) Happy Ending (06/10/25)

APN has taken off and landed on a planet...a BOYS II PLANET! 🪐 This episode Jessica and Annabella complain- I mean, discuss the the sequel to the hit survival show BOYS PLANET. Listen to hear their thoughts on voting controversies, classic Mnet riggory, and the unfortunate final group name. Our frustrations continue as we discuss how recent protests against corruption in Southeast Asia are using pop-culture moments - what is the significance of the One Piece skull flag 🏴‍☠️? As well as a conversation about Asian representation on broadway following a casting decision for South Korean musical, Maybe Happy Ending. 🤖 (0:10) Maybe Happy Ending casting controversies (7:54) Jessica and Annabella's trauma- I mean, experience watching BOYS II PLANET (27:37) Pop Culture and Protests in Asia (45:59) Our favourite genres of Asian food - and our Asian spot recs in Melbourne! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter - @asianpopnation Please note that SYN does not have the rights to podcast the music it plays on 90.7FM. That means you'll have listen live on SYN 90.7FM | DAB+ syn.org.au every Saturday from 11am to 1pm for all the wonderful tunes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.