How this Kim's Convenience star ended up in The Mandalorian

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3 жыл бұрын

Paul Sun-Hyung Lee moved from his role behind the corner store counter on the popular Canadian television show Kim's Convenience to a galaxy far, far away for The Mandalorian.
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@BuDDaHStefaN 3 жыл бұрын

Mandalorian....a series made by Fans for Fans.

@4040chocolate 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely put well said yes!!

@beetwospirit69420 3 жыл бұрын

true, its also beautiful how the 501st legion was in the mandalorian as well

@4040chocolate 3 жыл бұрын

@@beetwospirit69420 yes very much it has been a awesome series best thing on Tv by far great to see fans of Star wars on the show.

@4040chocolate 3 жыл бұрын

@@leoh3466 Well put the rest of us can dream its nice to have something to look forward to every week and admire the work and dedication these guys put into such a remarkable show.

@arju967 3 жыл бұрын

Thats how it should be. Either George Lucas or hardcore star wars fans should be directing the big budget star wars films.

@RobBeatdownBrown 3 жыл бұрын

I flipped out when I saw Mr Kim's face under that helmet. Then I was like 'HE'S GOT A TON OF LINES, TOO!' 😃So cool for him, man. Ok..SeeYu

@markcruz359 3 жыл бұрын

same

@nutsinpuss9563 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad that they renewed Kim's Convenience for another 2 years!.

@phillip8132 3 жыл бұрын

I know right?! I was so excited to see him in an X-Wing!!!

@daltonyoung6866 3 жыл бұрын

He’s got way more in the new one

@isaacromero7411 3 жыл бұрын

What's so great is he really came across as a cop, the portrayal of how X-Wing pilots in the outer rim were basically as much.

@nigesgamingchannel9699 3 жыл бұрын

Did anyone else nearly cry, when he nearly cried, while explaining that he cried when he put the helmet on? Or was it just me?

@P0TK1LLS 3 жыл бұрын

this is what happens when the hypersensitivity kicks in

@JohnSmith-qi6pm 3 жыл бұрын

Just you, simp.

@Tim3.14 3 жыл бұрын

The fact that he knew right away it was Biggs's helmet... that's awesome. :)

@erideb3864 3 жыл бұрын

Your not alone my friend

@StewiesHobbies 3 жыл бұрын

nope, full on cried.

@NationalFoodBro 3 жыл бұрын

He sounds so young without the Mr Kim accent ahaha

@MAWbrand1 3 жыл бұрын

Ive seen every episode of Kim's Convenience & LOVE Paul but it still caught me off guard everytime I heard him speak in the episode lol I kept expecting to hear Appa

@NationalFoodBro 3 жыл бұрын

@@MAWbrand1 they should've made him say "see you" before he flew off in his x-wing

@redpill.world2475 3 жыл бұрын

That's called good acting lol plus he's really not that old he's not even 50 yet

@emilycanfield2634 3 жыл бұрын

@@NationalFoodBro LMAOOOO I need a blooper reel of him saying this "okay, see you!" *closes top of x-wing and flies off*

@Aidan303 3 жыл бұрын

I had to rewatch all the scenes where he was talking because it tripped me out so bad to hear him speak without an accent that the words didn't even register

@naioti 3 жыл бұрын

"how do you know that?" "because I'm a nerd" too good

@corbendallas4716 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent, sign of a true SW fan.

@jr3454 3 жыл бұрын

This guy is so passionate, you know were gonna see him again.

@UnleashthePhury 3 жыл бұрын

Kim’s Convenience is one of the most structurally excellent sitcoms to come around in 20 years.

@bobthestinky7369 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah that and Schitt's Creek, Canada is killing it right now!

@whysoserious5519 3 жыл бұрын

It really did a sneak attack on me. So glad I clicked play on it a while back.

@brendanjohnson8944 3 жыл бұрын

So fantastic, and the structure and direction of the show gets even better as it goes.

@billygoodlife4712 3 жыл бұрын

omg and Schitts yes. marry me and my Canadian dream

@JackoDrago 3 жыл бұрын

I feel swept up in emotions when he starts talking about seeing and wearing Bigg’s helmet. It’s such a touching moment for him and I’m so proud to watch him portray his character on screen...twice now!

@MAWbrand1 3 жыл бұрын

The Mandalorian truly is a love letter to fans of Star Wars, and seeing Paul's enthusiasm for this opportunity makes me love it that much more

@zenkaipawaa9973 3 жыл бұрын

me watching the mandalorian last friday: OMG IT'S MISTER KIM!!!

@noobslayer135 3 жыл бұрын

I love hearing passionate people talk about what they love

@dkchen 3 жыл бұрын

"How do you know?" "I'm a nerd!" Love it.

@theylied1776 3 жыл бұрын

You do realize that a lot of people are now watching Kim's Convenience here in the United States?

@NellieKAdaba 3 жыл бұрын

NO, I didn't know and I live in the USA.

@theylied1776 3 жыл бұрын

@@NellieKAdaba Other than Corner Gas and Letterkenny, Kim's Convenience is one of the funniest Canadian shows they've ever produced.

@NellieKAdaba 3 жыл бұрын

@@theylied1776 Nice

@kevincgrabb 3 жыл бұрын

@@theylied1776 Kenny Vs Spenny

@zoomy7535 3 жыл бұрын

If you ever visit the actual store is on a street called Sherborn

@LuisSoto-ho5fw 3 жыл бұрын

Appa flies an X-Wing and Uma commanded the Martian Navy flagship, Donnager. Interesting family, the Kims...

@danno0b 3 жыл бұрын

And their son gonna be the new Shang chi

@arthurpeterson3643 3 жыл бұрын

and Jung is an MCRN Marine!

@HowIamDriving 3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't call that an interesting family....'cause it's a cool family!

@artmartinez5545 3 жыл бұрын

You can really tell that he’s a huge Star wars fan 🙂

@curtisrrobles7885 3 жыл бұрын

anyone in the 501st is a huge fan

@Iskelderon 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly, I'm just glad that a genuine hardcore fan, who's also a good actor, gets to add to the story.

@candacecurtis5739 3 жыл бұрын

When people are grateful for opportunities and I hear stuff like this interview, I full force wish every good thing and success for him. Sooooo Canadian! What a lovely human!

@miguelmckenzie248 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy for him. It honestly couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy. Congratulations, Paul! You are now a part of Star Wars canon.

@709mash 3 жыл бұрын

Sees his background: yeah, he's legit! So cool seeing him on Mando

@CM-wv8ns 3 жыл бұрын

I also want a proton pack... i just settle for my vintage kenner ghost trap

@ark8tct 3 жыл бұрын

Sneak attack!

@markcruz359 3 жыл бұрын

this role definitely was

@Thecatdrums3 3 жыл бұрын

When he shows up with Dave at the end that’s what I thought 😂😂

@homerobson7230 3 жыл бұрын

love it, you beat me :)

@DrLeePercussion 3 жыл бұрын

So happy he got on the show. The Mandalorian is the best thing out now by far!.

@KenLantern 3 жыл бұрын

As an Asian American Star Wars fan I just teared up with joy listening & watching this.

@mariannesouza8326 3 жыл бұрын

🤗😀

@ianwhyte3964 3 жыл бұрын

This is so amazing. As an over 30 cosplayer, I absolutely love his story. I love seeing someone on screen that has a little grey in his beard, and still is an X-wing pilot. Well done Paul, and the creators of The Mandalorian.

@JeremyJung 3 жыл бұрын

I came to see if it was actually him, I didn’t know I was gonna leave tearing up

@patrickr4762 3 жыл бұрын

What Mandalorian episode did he appear?

@ashlynnp.9609 3 жыл бұрын

@@patrickr4762 Episode 2 of Season 2, and Episode 4.

@maytale.7184 3 жыл бұрын

As a POC I get so happy when I see other BIPOC’s in this universe. In the video you can feel how much it meant to him, made me tear up.

@portlandval55 3 жыл бұрын

It’s such a sweet interview. I was so happy to see him in this series. The joy leaps off the screen in whatever he is doing. Plus he reminds me of my stern Asian Uncle.

@CM-wv8ns 3 жыл бұрын

He's like every asian's stern uncle... i miss family get togethers

@LoreFreak 3 жыл бұрын

This is so heartwarming to hear, seriously. Made my day.

@Vertignasse82 3 жыл бұрын

"Yobooo! Where you is put my helmet?"

@andrewg4639 3 жыл бұрын

I was so happy and excited to see Paul show up on Mando! It was incredible. Well done Paul, okay see you!

@Njald 3 жыл бұрын

I felt his character felt so real in a world of fantastic things. He really felt like a group of people trying to fix a broken galaxy as well as they can. Loved his performance.

@jamieholmes4391 3 жыл бұрын

This is the first time hearing Appa outside the show... I'm a little shook up right now 😨😨

@messyl1900 3 жыл бұрын

As a fellow Canadian and Star Wars Fan, I am proud for Mr. Sun-Hyung Lee.

@jesse4828 3 жыл бұрын

Love that Paul Sun-Hyung Lee and richard ayoda (moss from it crowd) is in this one episode.

@hl6965 3 жыл бұрын

If the last episode of this season ends up with a huge space battle, I hope his squadron is part of it.

@anthonyyoutubefan7567 3 жыл бұрын

I hope, after Season 4, The Mandalorian features his and Trapper Wolf (Dave Filoni)'s squadron in a 2-hr. plus The Mandalorian feature film, on the big screen, with a huge space battle between Gideon's forces and Mando, his friends, and The New Republic.

@geoffbartlett1300 3 жыл бұрын

You can always see the glow surrounding actors who are true Star Wars fans when they get to be part of the universe. You can see it radiating in their performances.

@75YBA 3 жыл бұрын

ALL THE BEST FROM WINDSOR, ON! We will always have your back! You did it for all of us and we love you!

@s.u.n.t.a.n6573 3 жыл бұрын

I went crazy when I saw him on the mandalorian. I love Kim’s convenience! 🇨🇦

@GreenLanternPrime01 3 жыл бұрын

A feel good story I didn't know I needed to hear. Love it.

@ericsonico10 3 жыл бұрын

I really like him in Kim's Convenience. Nice!

@jambi1527 3 жыл бұрын

This made me tear up! Congratulations Paul :)

@Tichondrius1 3 жыл бұрын

Hope we get to see him again in a later episode.

@davidonyt2298 3 жыл бұрын

We did

@jasonames145 3 жыл бұрын

Recurring New Republic cop messing with Din, yep put that in :)

@christopherpatrick957 3 жыл бұрын

I had just finished Kim's Convenience on Netflix about a week before, and then caught up on Mandalorian and, low and behold, there's Paul! Great to see you Appa.... lol!

@Dinobot_Sigma 3 жыл бұрын

I remember paul from train 48. Been a huge fan of his since.

@Angelus07307 3 жыл бұрын

I love interviews like this. Seeing a genuine fan, like me, who gets to live out his/her dream. I love it!

@shadow59555 3 жыл бұрын

So happy for him. I love how passionate he is. Absolutely amazing job on his part too.

@dk7934 3 жыл бұрын

I started watching the Mandalorian solely because of this. So glad that I did. It's a good show and Paul being in it is AMAZING!

@aaronpeart 3 жыл бұрын

I keep listening for an "OK, see you" Easter egg. Loving the Mandalorian!

@colinramsay533 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing this interview, it was good to 'meet" you. And now I'm even more happy you got to be in the show. Good job Paul. I hope your character is seen more as the series goes along. Lots of love from Toronto!

@dirtymartinez3692 3 жыл бұрын

bless this man. only good thing cbc has shown in a while

@MAWbrand1 3 жыл бұрын

Knowing his Wingman is Trapper Wolf AKA Dave Filoni himself, you KNOW Paul will be back for sure.

@captainkaboom5516 3 жыл бұрын

He’s only appeared a few times and is already one of my favorite characters in Star Wars

@erasmusherzen 3 жыл бұрын

beautiful and wholesome thanks for sharing

@DenisRyan 3 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful interview! What an incredible person. I'm so happy for him.

@rogerchandelier6673 3 жыл бұрын

Wish him all the success he deserves it.

@salimaslam8007 3 жыл бұрын

I watched Kim's Convenience on netflix here in Singapore.. binge-watched it like 3 months ago (loved it). and then I see him in the Mandalorian... what a fun thing that was.

@racheysdad 3 жыл бұрын

I thought he looked familiar in Episode 2, but didn't realize it was "Mr. Kim" until I saw him again in Episode 4. Also didn't realize he was a Star Wars nerd until I saw this video. Must've been so awesome for him to be standing in an X-wing pilot's flight suit and say lines like "I served during Alderaan"!!!

@tohkiatboon 3 жыл бұрын

i was waiting the whole time for him to say "STOP" to the Mando

@hughkha1247 3 жыл бұрын

So proud of ya Paul! Great job getting gig! Truly a dream for a fan! Keep on nerding it up!

@jodylarson5317 3 жыл бұрын

i TOTALLY geeked out last night watching The Mandalorian because I recognized Paul from Kim's Convenience!! hahahaha omg LOVE

@michaelso5593 3 жыл бұрын

It's APPA!

@sharpcanines3347 3 жыл бұрын

love this guy

@stunnerj73 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. I was happy and totally recognized the actor from the CBC show Always great to live out a dream for him.

@SMDC2000 3 жыл бұрын

this is so sweet, I'm so happy for him and hope we see more of him in mandalorian!

@MartinMc90 3 жыл бұрын

The dude does a great job! It's the doing your duty for the sake of the galaxy against opposition who want the same thing. You can see that in the acting.

@xAngelsOfHellx 3 жыл бұрын

He did an amazing job, hope we get to see more of his character in future episodes/seasons, or even one of the spin off shows being developed.

@alexandreboudreault8241 3 жыл бұрын

A wonderful actor and star wars fan, make me just happy to see on the both show. His reaction when explaining he was in his star fighter. Keep up the good work :)

@sneedmando186 3 жыл бұрын

That’s why this is important, for those kids dreaming about going to the stars ♥️

@Thecatdrums3 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t even watch Kim’s convenience but I loved Paul in the scenes I have seen from it. I was so happy to see him in episode 10. Love that a star wars fan got to be on this show.

@elfman5781 3 жыл бұрын

I know of the show Kim's Convenience but never watched it, so glad for this guy. This is an awesome story good for him.

@aurora_skies_ 3 жыл бұрын

I jumped out of my seat when I saw him in that X wing 😱 I was so freaking happily surprised! Mr Kim in star wars !

@micamojo 3 жыл бұрын

What a lovely man. The love is palpable and Paul - you did yourself and the universe proud.

@attacksquid 3 жыл бұрын

This is amazing! Congratulation to Paul can't wait to watch season 2 :)

@andreschavez5972 3 жыл бұрын

Love your roll in the new Mandolorian! Keep up the awesome work!

@itdano 3 жыл бұрын

Man, I got the biggest grin on my face when I saw Paul in that X-Wing. I didn't know about his love of SW, I was just really excited to see an actor I'm familiar with. Watching this video damn near brought me to tears as I came to understand just how much it meant to him.

@porkbelly1681 3 жыл бұрын

what a beautiful story.. God Bless Him.. what a unexpected reality to hit ya

@HelloIamRenzo 3 жыл бұрын

Well done Paul! Great to watch you at Kim's Convenience and now amazed to see you at the Mandalorian as well. Keep up the great work! PS: You look great in orange by the way.

@Kriojinik 3 жыл бұрын

I love his character and what the possibilities are for future characters in this universe. Definitely inspiring

@spinningbackkick6021 3 жыл бұрын

He needs to be the new Mr. Miyagi

@melissinha73 3 жыл бұрын

Never heard of Kim’s Convenience but I’ve been on the lookout for great Canadian comedies to watch. That must be so cool to know that Dave Filoni has not only seen your show but is specifically thinking of giving you a cameo role!! Congratulations!!

@FanboyCantina 3 жыл бұрын

This is so beautiful. He’s a true Star Wars fan getting the thrill of a lifetime. I’m glad he wasn’t just in one episode. Looking forward to seeing more of his character.

@genefactor007 3 жыл бұрын

YES! I thought that was him! I'm a HUGE fan of Kim's Convenience, easily my favorite show on Netflix. So happy he landed a role in star wars!

@emodate 3 жыл бұрын

I hadn't seen this man in anything but I was absolutely happy to see more asian representation in Star Wars!

@EagleLeader1 3 жыл бұрын

So beautiful, so happy for him.

@rondoe937 3 жыл бұрын

I never seen him before mandalorian and I was like Man that guy's good actor he conveyed a confidence in himself and made me believe he was a good pilot. That's acting!

@matthew_thefallen 3 жыл бұрын

I loved this! So happy for him!

@blech71 3 жыл бұрын

How amazingly awesome! Love his character in Mando for sure!

@donackerman4529 3 жыл бұрын

I"m crying for him! Way to go, Paul!!

@notvangogh 3 жыл бұрын

I clapped when I saw you in Mandoooo!!!!!! Loved you in both! Kim’s has been a happy little star during All this mess. More Yobos!!!!!!!!

@GenerationX-WingPodcast 3 жыл бұрын

This is so amazing! So proud he is also a member of the 501st! Outer Rim Garrison represent!

@vaderdave5046 3 жыл бұрын

I was wondering if he was in our ranks. Thats awesome! 😁

@alextaylor2551 3 жыл бұрын

LOVED seeing you in the series! I didn’t even know it was you until your second episode! You were just the Law!

@gateauxq4604 3 жыл бұрын

AWWWWWW!! This is the best 💜 Also thanks for acknowledging that he cosplays and then moving on. All too often it’s still treated as ‘THAT WEIRDO THING’ in news media.