Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

Steven Yeun

Jul 18, 2022

Steven Yeun, known for his iconic role as Glenn in The Walking Dead and his stunning performance in Minari, shares his journey of immigrating from South Korea and the trials of adapting to a new life. He reflects on the emotional complexity of parenthood, balancing career aspirations, and the intricacies of identity in a multicultural world. The conversation brims with humor, as Steven and Conan tackle the absurdity of fame and the joys of storytelling while embracing life's unpredictability.

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Intro

2min

Banter and Bonds: A Playful Exploration of Friendship

3min

Ferry Encounters and Career Reflections

11min

Embracing New Roles

3min

The Finality of Character Departures and Comic Con Encounters

2min

Navigating Identity and Support Systems

5min

Navigating Identity Through Immigration

10min

Navigating Parenthood and Personal Identity

20min

Celebrity Vomit and Book Banter

8min

10.

The Absurdity of Friendship and Podcasting

6min

11.

Playful Banter and Book Celebrations

4min

Actor Steven Yeun feels ecstatic about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.

Steven sits down with Conan to talk about landing the role of Glenn in The Walking Dead, emigrating from South Korea at an early age, and the beauty of submitting to life as a parent. Plus, Conan reviews Sona’s new book The World’s Worst Assistant.

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