Steven Yeun

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.

Steven Yeun and Michael Imperioli discuss their experiences living in different places, their past work on shows like The Walking Dead and The Sopranos. Topics covered include hyperbolic reviews, getting recognized in Best Buy, only eating Subway sandwiches during the shooting of Burning in Korea, experiencing emotional pasta sauce in Rome, breaking generational patterns, and Italian Korean fusion food.

Three episodes into the Netflix series Beef, Steven Yeun's character is emotionally overwhelmed in a Korean church. As the former leader of a praise band and the son of devout immigrant parents, it isn't surprising Steven was able to hit the right note. Steven and Marc talk about his upbringing in Michigan, his time in Chicago doing Second City improv, his encounters with cultural gatekeeping, his liberating role on The Walking Dead, his Oscar nomination for Minari and much more. Sign up here for WTF+ to get the full show archives and weekly bonus material! https://plus.acast.com/s/wtf-with-marc-maron-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steven Yeun, acclaimed for roles in The Walking Dead and Minari, shares his journey as a first-generation immigrant. He discusses the emotional depth in his hit series Beef, touching on themes of resentment and self-acceptance. Yeun reminisces about his coming-of-age in Michigan and his bold audition for The Second City. Reflecting on his iconic role as Glenn, he reveals a transformative moment in his performance. He also dives into the significance of his work in Minari, culminating with a guiding poem by Wendell Berry.

Steven Yeun, actor known for his role in BEEF opposite Ali Wong, discusses his character and emotionally intense scenes. He shares his journey in the entertainment industry, reflects on Minari's Oscar night, and shares life philosophies. The podcast also explores his surprising talents, exciting collaborations, chemistry in a series, and themes of class and capitalism.