They Call Us Korea & Hollywood's Future

Jeff and Phil welcome pop culture pals and cultural critics Dino-Ray Ramos and Rebecca Sun to discuss two new similarly-flavored TV series, Butterfly and Tempest . They explore the cultural significance of these Korean and Korean-adjacent shows, their unique storytelling approaches, and the evolving landscape of Asian American representation in global content. They discuss the future of authentic Asian storytelling in Hollywood -- beyond stunt casting and "flower vases"; the role of diaspora creatives; and the balance between small, intimate stories and larger global narratives. They also caution against Hollywood's inevitable exploitation and commodification of K-culture.

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They Call Us Korea & Hollywood's Future is an episode from They Call Us Bruce by Jeff Yang & Phil Yu.

This episode is 01:21:08 long.

This episode was published on Oct 4, 2025.

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