Are Australia and Turkey in Asia? Physical: Asia viewers spark debate over geography and cultural differences ahead of finale

Recently, following the premiere of Physical: Asia, Netflix's reality competition series, fans and netizens have been anticipating the winner of the same, given the approaching finale on November 18. This is mostly also discussed with the backdrop of Australia and Turkey's participation in the series.

For those who are unaware, Physical: Asia stands as a spin-off of the original South Korean reality competition show, Physical: 100. With the spin-off, the series has expanded internationally, specifically bringing in a group of contestants from eight different countries.

Given that the title indicated that the countries involved in the competition are from Asia, many were confused about the participation of Australia and Turkey. Though Turkey isn't entirely from Asia, it shares a great majority of its geography with Asia, and the rest with Europe. Australia, on the other hand, is considered to be both a country and a continent; it is not part of Asia.

However, Australia is in close prozimity with Asia, with only 7,463 km between Australia and mainland Asia. Given that Australia is segregated from other parts of the world, the citizens are afforded minimal participation in international competitions. Therefore, Asia is the closest continent where the country can participate and compete, especially at sporting events.

While this was understood by the fans and viewers during the premiere of the show, with the finale right around the corner, many were not happy to see Team Australia and Team Turkey hold the leading positions in Physica: Asia. This has also led many to anticipate that one of these countries might win the competition.

Many argued that they would rather have an Asian country be named the winner, especially for an Asian-based show like Physical: Asia. Some also reasoned with the fact that including Western athletes with Asian athletes is unfair due to genetic differences. Therefore, many have been displeased with the inclusion of Team Australia and Team Turkey as part of Netflix's recent spin-off competition series.

Here are a few fan reactions regarding the same:

Others also shared their thoughts and opinions about the same.

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All you need to know about Netflix's latest reality competition series, Physical: Asia

On October 28, Netflix premiered its latest spin-off reality competition series, Physical: Asia. While the context of athletes, bodybuilders, and wrestlers competing against one another in a series of strength-based battles stayed the same with the spin-off series, the scope of the show invited more participants from eight other countries.

The competing countries are South Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Turkey, Mongolia, Thailand, Australia, and the Philippines. Therefore, the members of the eight different contesting countries will challenge one another, and the leading team will win the title of Physical: Asia winner, alongside a cash prize of 1 billion KRW. On the other hand, here's the complete episode release schedule for the series:

• Episodes 1 - 4: October 28, 2025
• Episodes 5 - 6: November 4, 2025
• Episodes 7 - 9: November 11, 2025
• Episodes 10 - 12: November 18, 2025

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Therefore, fans and netizens have been eagerly looking forward to the grand winner of the Netflix reality competition series.

Edited by Aishwarya Sai