Daniel Dae Kim Leads Spy Drama and Fights for Industry Change

Actor Daniel Dae Kim is no stranger to breaking barriers. From his groundbreaking role on Lost, to his Tony-nominated turn in Yellow Face, Kim continues to affirm his title as one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people. With his new show, Butterfly, he steps into the spotlight as the leading man of a high-stakes international spy thriller. In this episode, Daniel Dae Kim reflects on his upbringing and how an early fascination with American pop culture became the foundation for a career in the arts. He explores television’s power to foster empathy across cultural divides, shares the story behind developing Butterfly, and opens up a new dialogue on the issue of ethnic-specific casting.

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Daniel Dae Kim Leads Spy Drama and Fights for Industry Change is an episode from American Masters Podcast by American Masters | PBS.

This episode is 21:48 long.

This episode was published on Aug 15, 2025.

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