I WAS WONDERING WHY HIS VOICE WAS SIMILAR, HE’S ZUKO’S VOICE ACTOR 💖💖😍 already in love with Yappie

wooooooo congrats guys!

Hearing Zuko talk about race politics was really surreal.

Congrats Wong Fu on the release of Yappie!!! I’m excited to see the rest of it!

Yoo! Good stuff! Glad that you guys weren't afraid to touch on a lot of those topics. Most people don't realize how much we need to have these conversations in order to increase our representation...anywhere.

My name is Andrew and I'm studying to be an engineer. Great...

Isn’t that the voice actor who played American dragon Jake Long and prince Zuko?

I love how eloquently this addresses such big issues to increase others' understanding, but without ignoring or putting down other POC.

Just wanted to take a moment here to thank all of you for tuning in and to Phil, Wes, Taylor, Benson, Chris, Jenn and all of the amazing folk at Wong Fu for an amazing shoot! Representation in media obviously means a lot to all of us, and it's so amazing to have been a part of a group of intensely passionate individuals who share the same goals. I'm so happy that you're here with us discovering what it means to be Asian American, and I hope you'll tune in for the rest of the show! :D

Went and binged all 5 episodes. The narratives of asians chugging along in a safe, protected bubble and not caring about anything else outside the bubble, trying to live up to parental expectations, and fear of parental rejection of who you are and who you may have in your life - they all hit close to home for me. And as I have gotten older, these are the things that I have been thinking about - so to see these struggles and narratives played out in media and these stories being told is something I want to applaud you for doing. Well done. Look forward to season 2.

This is very ironic.. I'm a filipino american.. My name is Andrew.. I am kind of thinking about living a comfortable life.. and I'm studying to become a software engineer also. Lol.

I didn’t know Zuko was Filipino lol!

YESSSS. We're so here for this. Great job on sharing stories that are desperately needed. 💖😍Keep up the amazing work and we're looking forward to the next episode! Sending love from the entire Jubilee family.

As an asian engineer named Andrew, this really hits home. Excited for the rest of the series!

That dude Filipino american who speaks at the start has a same voice tone like Zuko's from Avatar or im just wrong.

Damn dante doesnt even have to try to change his voice and he still sounds like my favorite sifu hotman

I’ve been waiting for this ever since it was announced. It’s so hard to find Asian lead shows or movies in Western culture and that’s why I love Wong Fu. This series is so different and I love it because unlike the other content on this channel where it is usually about a character who happens to be Asian, it shows what it is like to be Asian growing up in America. It’s a new perspective that you don’t see a lot. I’m looking forward to see how this series continues.

Why is this KZfaq channel so under rated? I mean... The content is too good... And must be among the top channels!

This was super relatable and very eye-opening to us Asian Americans. Being an AA studies major, this really touched base on how misunderstood the model minority stigma is! Loved it and I know the whole series is gonna be great! 🙌🏻❤️

Just found out about this now. Going to watch every single episode.

HOLY SHET. THE PLATTER ANALOGY IS ALL MY FEELINGS IN WORDS I NEVER THOUGHT I COULD EXPRESS.

This is a very deep piece filled with hundreds of onion layers worth slicing. Can tell Wong Fu really put a lot of thought into the narrative of this piece. It's a huge coming to age piece for Wong Fu - as its core Asian-American audience has gotten older, yet new generations of Asian American, who have far more access to new media and content creation tools than previous generations. Without spoiling too much, I don't think there's anything wrong with pursuing a financially stable life (like Andrew did). It's what you do afterwards, and that's where it's very easy for people to stay in that plateau. Once you have financial stability, you have the option to leverage that responsibility and privilege to contribute to the world, both small or big. Whether it be breaking racial barriers, increasing economic opportunity, getting involved in politics or education, etc. - giving back is what creates a globally resilient world.

This is so good, and i haven't even finished watching. Who ever produced this is so gifted

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And we start with Dante Basco. YASS

Thanks for creating content like this! I definitely missed these types of productions on youtube. But I'm excited for the rest of the videos! Being an Asian-American, so much content resonated with me and some even I've never thought about. I'm intrigued about what else I'll learn about myself, my culture, and others with those experiences along this journey. Great job!! 🤩

Hearing Zuko’s voice and seeing the guy behind the voice at the same time is blowing my mind🤯

Love this series! & awwww I'm so happy for Olivia Sui :) she is a sweetheart.

I see now why this channel is so important. It’s one of very few spaces where asian Americans get fair representation and their experiences authentically told.

I think it's perfectly normal for us to live normal and safe lives. That's what our parents chased the American dream for. For us to live safe and normal lives.

I could cry, this series means so much to me. I'm so proud of WFP even a year later. ❤

Yessssss, I see conversations and questions happening in the comments. Thank you Wong Fu for the endless hours of blood, sweat, and tears and COURAGE for creating something you believe in: a show that unapologetically explores the Asian American identity and gives us a platform for which to begin publicly engaging in these conversations. And moreover, showing studios and networks that Asians CAN lead a series and there’s a DEMAND for it. Thank you for being a catalyst for more Asian American representation :)

THE WAIT IS FINALLY OVER!! IM SO HAPPY!!!

Wow! The quality of the cinematography and the fresh plot is so impressive. I'm so glad that there are filmmakers out there that continue to dive deeper into the unique experience of being Asian American!

I'm sooo proud and happy that this series is gaining traction! Love this and the work you guys do. Excited to watch the rest, I'm waiting every week to build the anticipation haha. Thanks for voicing the Asian community's struggles and experiences.

Thank you WongFu! I've been trying to grasp the conflict in myself. Feeling insecure between being the playing it safe/model minority and influencing the world as well as how society views Asians. I'm so excited to see how this series will progress (probably buying the whole thing on vimeo as soon as I get home from vacation) and hope for finding some clarity for myself. Thank you again for the constant representation of asians in your work and now the next step with yappie, specifically targeting the uniqueness of this situation. Greetings from Germany (so no yappie but it's still somewhat relatable over the atlantic)

We need Ryan Higa to guest star on this!

This is where I first saw Simu Liu, now he's a Marvel lead

That episode made me realize that I did always choose the safe route in my education and career choice because I never felt safe in many areas of my life

When it’s nearly 5AM and you’re about to sleep but WONGFU decides to upload a video... well bye bye sleep I guess

This seems interesting. Very direct and confrontational of a big issue in today's society. No sugarcoating. I'm hooked

I want to get this to a million views, WFP deserves it. Everything you produce is so high quality, raw, introspective and honestly just inspiring as a fellow Asian American artist. ❤

All I could hear from the first guy was "I will capture the avatar."

Thankyou Wong fu for creating this series ! Before I make my comment I would like apologies if what I say next will offend or hurt anyone. I was half way through the pilot episode and I’m itching to comment. I don’t know if I’m feeling upset, annoyed or disappointed. When I was in my early 20s still in uni have all my dreams and aspiring towards them wanting to save the world wanting to make a big difference. Fast forward 3 years later in my mid 20s, I was lucky to get a good paying job bought a house being the filial daughter to my mum then bang mum was hit with terminal cancer, then I had to resign from my job. I am really bless I’m away because another opportunity came and it was closer to home = closer to mum if anything happens to her I’m 10 min away and my aunt came over from VN to help look after mum whilst I work to financially support the family. Mum lasted for 11 months, when we found out it was the final stage of lung cancer sucks because she never smoke ! It was natural cause. She lived on for 11 months. I then step into the role of a sister and parent to my 10 year old brother just us 2 with no other family to support us. My aunt had to go back to VN. It was difficult I never got to grieve straight away because my mind was I need to settle all mums finances her will any unpay debt and bills she still had. Ontop of that I had my own mortgage to worry about too. It’s teally overwhelming and I feel like in a blink of an eye I saw my dreams and hope fades. It wasn’t until a year after mums first anniversary that I grieve and it was like this dark abyss and I constantly had suicidal thoughts in the back of my mind. I can’t help but feel bitter and angry at my friends, they still have their parents and seem to have good family support. Facebook made me depress with everyone’s status. I feel so alone and dark the abyss was swallowing me in, I really wanted to go and I wanted to be with my mum. To continue living without her I just couldn’t bare it and at that time I felt like my mere existence was just work hard to pay off the mortgage and looking after my brother. I’m nothing more than that ... one whole year I was trapped in this mindset it wasn’t until I realised there’s still hope and I see that through my little brother, I re-asserted my thoughts day by day it wasn’t something over night it was gradual process: yes mum has passed on yes it is painful and difficult without her because she was my one unconditional love she was my protector my guidance my best friend. No I can’t move on BUT I need to accept her death and be ok to continue living with that. I can work hard so that I can provide for my little brother to achieve his own dreams - though I do go tiger mummy on him at times , I try to be the best sister and parental role. I never realised he also grieved in his own way , he was 10 was mum passed, I never seen him cry or express anything later I found out he was secretly crying he told me he had to be strong for me that broke my heart. Eventually I made time to see a counsellor just for a few sessions and it was nice to talk about the negativity I felt and it was nice to feel validated. My little brother didn’t want to continue seeing the his school counsellor after one session , and don’t want to force it on him. Though I’m still grieving and it still hurts but my brother and I are at a good place now. It’ll be her 2 year anniversary soon in a few days it’s a bittersweet as she passed on my birthday. Ok that I was really long I’m sorry ... what I’m trying to express is that sometimes things happens in your life that you can’t control and what your hopes and your dreams are in the past might change later due to circumstances, but you shouldn’t let others judgement affect you as a person. I don’t think it’s a bad thing if you work 9-5pm mon-fri live in a nice house and a nice suburb. I work weekends and nights so that me and brother can live comfortably, and afford to pay my mortgage. Sometimes being in a safe bubble is nice because you don’t have to constantly worry if you suddenly drop dead who’s going to raise your young siblings or children if you have no other relatives or family to rely on. I wish I can turn back time and mum will still be alive. I wish I’m in a bubble because I can have a social life and meet my friends every week but I can’t. I wish I can experience romantic love but I can’t. I’m not complaining but I’m just trying to say to someone like me that bubble feel a lot nice. Anyway despite what has happened I’m content my brother is with me, I still have a good paying job, a roof over our heads and that we’re not on the streets . It could have turned a lot worse but it didn’t Thank you to anyone who reads this sorry it was so long to get my point across.

I quit my job to travel 6 months ago and my dad flipped out. we haven't talked since then. this video gives me so much perspective - he's probably worried af :/ been a fan since the qingfeideyi days, keep making these crazily relatable videos

I see lots of people in the comments calling the acting and dialogue "cringey" because it's not how people sound in real life. Here's the thing: Realism is just one movement in art. In other words, it's kind of like criticizing Edvard Munch's The Scream because it's not realistic. Art does not have to be realistic. It just has to reflect the artist and the message. Shows like The Office have made realism almost expected in this medium, and I think that's unfair. Different styles are good in different ways. Just because you prefer realism doesn't make Yappie overacted or cringey. My favorite director is John Carney, someone who plays realism super duper well, and I still love this so far. Keep up the amazing work, Wong Fu! Love that this touches on socio-political issues while not shoving a message down our throats and also focuses heavily on Andrew's character, not just the political aspect. This is what stories like the new Ms. Marvel comics should have been, instead of coming off like propaganda.

What the.... It's Zuko!!! Woahhhhh... I was already so hyped then he says he's a Filipino, boom! Proud of you! I'm a FIlipino and I researched Zuko's voice actor some years ago and have learned that he's half-Filipino. But I've already forgotten it and haven't seen a video of him talk as well. So yeah. Seeing him and hearing him in this video totally blew me away.

FOR THE CULTURE!

“Hello America” Me: HI PRINCE ZUKO..I mean Dante

My wife and I are really enjoying Yappie! It provides an incredibly insightful and humorous look outward from a perspective that is both similar and different from our own. It’s a fun way to see the world through someone else’s eyes, and discover how much we have in common. Keep up the good work-as in PLEASE make Season 2!!!

I'm a fan of all the actors! Great first episode. Great message delivered. I'm never disappointed by your videos 💕

Olivia in Wong Fu 😍 Go Team Smosh

Just binged the whole series and became a careholder! While I agree the dialogue was a little heavy, really appreciate Wong Fu for not being afraid to talk about these issues and can feel your heart beating through this production.

I wasn't expecting this much of a dose of reality but WOW this really hit close to home and honestly thank you so much for being willing to do this for so many people who need it even if it didn't have a lot of support or funding.. wishing you guys the best of luck and success with this series I really really hope it makes it big because this is a story that needs to be told that many people brush off 💜

i really love this series. it's such a creative and important concept and it deserves so much attention

I don't think there's anything wrong with trying to be safe or getting a good career. My Indian and white engineering friends want a comfortable life too. Everyone eventually does. Nothing wrong with taking up traveling around the world either for a year. And what does it mean that he doesn't want to change the world? An Asian engineer doesn't want to change the world? Engineers are changing the world every day.

When the Fire nation had enough. I’m just waiting for some comments on avatar

apodskoakd major props to phil and taylor for working on this script because so far my small emotionally repressed korean heart is just singing with joy and 🙌🏼i can already tell that i'm going to love this

Omg the series started on my birthday, and I completely forgot to watch it😭 But now I have, and it's so good😍 As always you guys do an amazing job, can't wait for the other episodes!😍😍

Thank you Wong Fu for creating such deep and thoughtful content in all of an hour and 20 minutes. I contemplated for 2 days whether I should just pay the $10 and binge the whole series and I am so glad I did! So many lines were spot-on relatable and really addressed so many issues I hadn't even realized other Asian-Americans faced - i.e. having all Asian friends as an Asian is being in a "bubble" but having all white friends as a white person is seen as perfectly normal. Thank you for having the courage to start the conversation about these topics many of us aren't willing to bring up. Hoping for a season 2!

Lord Zuko!! Preach!

Just paid £10 to watch this series on VIMEO :) You guys have my support !

So I am a black girl that accidentally found this I was searching up like documentaries or shows talking about racism and I was watching all types, like illegal immigration, stereotyping, islamaphobia, etc. just trying to get a perspective on other races and this one was like one of the only Asian ones that was like a show and seeing it from a different perspective of another race is very interesting and about this 'Yappie' term honestly I don't see whats so bad about it as most other minorities would see any of this as a good thing maybe its because I don't have the same perspective that it feels like that but I don't feel as though being in a financially safe place is as really good thing as its better then having an unstable income or being in poverty

This is soooo good!!!!

Just want to express how much I appreciate the content Wong Fu makes! Been here since high school and now I’m somewhat a yappie too - I feel like I’ve grown with Wong Fu and now learning and learning more about biculturality in the Asian community. You guys are great!

I can’t believe the kid from the movie “Hook” with Robin Williams has grey hair .He looks the same from all those years ago. So dope. Is yappie an actual word used in the Asian community?

Yes, yes, yes! I can absolutely relate. You were able to articulate something that I had previously not found words for. Thank you truly for this content.

I'm Nigerian. Yappie doesn't concern me. I have bigger Nigerian problems. But I love wong fu productions and when you listen carefully and with an open mind, no matter your race or problems, there is always a connection to your story and something you can learn and apply to your life.

I'm so fucking proud of wongfu for tackling this topic and executing it so well, can't wait to watch more!!

**Clicks video** **hears zuko and jake long** **screeches in fangirl**

It's been such a journey growing up with Wong Fu these past 10+ years and I'm so, so glad that you guys are bringing this kind of content into your work. You occupy such a unique space in Asian American storytelling and it's awesome you're using your platform to bring these conversations to the table. The entire episode was one incredibly insightful observation after another and so clearly articulated the thoughts I'd been thinking the past few years. Thanks for always staying true to brand and I can't wait for the rest of the series and more of this kind of content!

I love this so much and I cannot tell you how amazing it feels as a teenage Asian American to see such representation. Thanks to everyone who took a part in creating this because I look up to all of you so so so much! :) You're all AWESOME and so inspiring!!!!

Relatable 😭 so excited for this series!

"Ollie" is the voice of Zuko in avatar the last airbender!!

during the scene with Dante Bosco’s character, all I heard was Zuko from Avatar the Last Air Bender 😂

I know you guys don't get as much attention as you'd like, but I have been a loyal viewer from the beginning and on behalf of all the viewers, we'd like to thank you for continuing your journey in giving us amazing content that we can relate to. Cheers! Excited for the next episode.

Both my parents were Yippies

Dante Basco's voice takes me back to my childhood when he was still voicing Jake Long in American Dragon.

hey so i started watching this and while i'm not asain i could really relate with Andrew because i've wondered the same thing as him in episode 5 i think that why don't i have more friends outside of my cultural group. made me think and that is what i love about art so thank you. i cant support you with money right now but i can tell my friends about it and i will.

I really do appreciate the message of this first episode - but I really think Wong Fu should incorporate a more show, rather than tell, approach in their writing and dialogue - especially for this series, where more complex issues are being addressed. This style of being overtly direct, as seen in, for example, their short comedies and skits, where internal monologuing of thoughts are used to convey ideas, are definitely more suited and successful for that context and genre. But for a series that is supposed to be beyond their usual content, I think it’s within Wong Fu’s best interest to capitalise on this opportunity to show-off their visual story-telling abilities. Show us what makes Andrew a _Yappie,_ rather than have his date announce it. We know from the trailer, from the title, that he is one - but we as an audience should still _feel_ that he is. I know I’ve only watched the first episode and that I should not judge it too quickly. But these are some initial thoughts. I will continue this series loyally, because I truly love most of your previous work. I hope you don’t take this criticism the wrong way - I in no way claim to be a better writer or filmmaker, I definitely just see a missed opportunity, when one expresses these unique ideas in such a straightforward, almost awkward, way. Best wishes.

As a Asian guy, I love the concept and plot of this story. The meaning behind it is so impact to Asian Americans in today’s society. I love Wong Fu. Keep up the good work.

Amazing! Thank you for sharing the common world of YAPPIE in the Asian community! Giving us a more self aware view about ourselves! You have no idea how long we waited for this to be heard! Always doing the most for us, WONG FU!

I researched the model minority my sophomore year of high school. I wrote about 10 pages and worked really hard on it as I cared about the topic. My teacher gave me an 100% on it but there was no feedback and I doubt she even read it. WFP inspires me everyday to keep fighting and sharing our truth. I would honestly pay for the shirt Philip is wearing during the credits that says "(Re)model Minority"!! Thank you for everything you do, WPF. ❤

I just imagined Zuko saying everything Dante Basco did and I’m having an existential crisis

guys it's so good!! watched it yesterday bc i'm a careholder but had to come back to make sure another view got tacked on! SO EXCITED to see the rest!

Where the Latino viewers at!? I’ve been watching Wong fu since I was in grade school. I am not Asian but I am still watching, Donde están mis latinos? Quien mas esta viendo? 🇲🇽

A non KZfaq RED television show that is actually ridiculously good

YES! Who else liked before even watching it!

I am so grateful for the decisions that Wongfu has made, in order to sustain your business. I know with some of the changes to KZfaq, that attempting to maintain an entire company purely on KZfaq ad revenue and merchandise sales is unviable, and a lot of channels have made changes in order to stay afloat. However, I've seen many channels go the route of making a large portion of their content completely inaccessible to non-paying users, or even region-locking content (Cartoon Hangover comes to mind). This greatly affects audience members who simply can't afford to be subscribed to their favourite channels, and are forced to miss out on some great content. By making content available earlier for paying viewers, but still available for the non-paying members of your viewership, I hope that you are able to hit a happy medium, both for your fans, and the continuation Wongfu. Those that have the financial ability to support Wongfu and other content creators should definitely consider becoming a Patron, or buying this show through Vimeo. It's a great way to ensure Wongfu can continue making quality content, and to help ensure that those less wealthy can still enjoy that content.

This was way deeper than I expected from any Asian themed channel on youtube. It definitely touches on issues that are very real in asian western cultures anywhere in the world (I'm from Australia) so it's very relatable.

this was great. cant wait to watch the rest of the series. I closed my eyes in the beginning and heard Zuko performing spoken word. happy for wong fu!!!

Not 100% sold yet. It's Wong Fu so I'll give it another episode but it also seems a 'safe' option for you guys to film. I actually prefer Everything Before Us and Just Another Nice Guy, maybe because Phil was behind the camera.

SO READY FOR THIS

Just started the series and immediately love it and can totally relate to it. Being a Yappie is so not only happening in America but in all occidental countries where as Asians we mostly grew up in a white dominant environment. I’m a French Asian and so far all the problematics that WFP illustrate through their shows are actually valid in France as well. There is so much to discuss, but more importantly we need to spread the word, WFP created a spark that need to be fed to become the huge fire movement of Asian recognition. I’m supporting you 100% and can’t wait for more, love from France

the guy at the beginning was the voice actor of Zuko from Avatar: The Last Airbender as well as Jake from American Dragon Jake Long, he's my childhood wrapped in one. He was also in this movie about blacks and asians coming together but I don't recall the title

How do I put this...I appreciate the message this series is going to bring up and I can see the amount of effort that went into it. As an Asian-American, I relate to and understand this perspective and I'm so glad someone is bringing it up as a significant, central topic in media. But so far, this is not resonating with me. Parts of the script sound really awkward and forced; both in the writing and in the acting. I'm especially thinking about the scene backstage, where the comedian just rattles off how Asian-Americans are boxed into certain profiles. It's almost like watching a rehearsed documentary; nothing similar to what conversations would be like in real life. It's hard to not be distracted by it, which is a shame since your intentions and efforts clearly add up to more than the results. I'll continue watching the rest of this series since I love WF so much, but I do feel that it needs work.

We need to make this trend, quality of this caliber doesn't deserve 200k views, it deserves millions! They made this free as an option, now let's do our part!

Loved this first episode!! Excited to see the rest of it. Thanks for representing us Asians and always making videos around real life shit. 💯

HOLYYYYY. I'm so excited for this. This is gold. We NEED a series like this! WF you are the best!!!

I fully realize that I’m jumping the gun here having seen just Ep. 1. Wong Fu is bound to have a great arc for all characters involved, and I’m intrigued to see how this develops. Also, this was super dope and felt relatable, because I’ve had some of the same realizations over time like Andrew has. I keep having them lol. It’s just that seeing self-aware, socially conscious people showing a bit of condescension and pity toward those who’ve been in a bubble doesn’t feel like the best way to handle that situation. And Andrew’s lifestyle isn’t bad or even necessarily misguided. He can aspire to own a BMW, blast Boyz II Men, and watch the NBA, and even be a software engineer at a comfortable desk job, while still being aware of built-in social inequity and active in uplifting his community. Can’t he? His path to become successful, even if it’s “safe”, is hard. He studied hard, developed great qualities of commitment and discipline, and achieved goals he set out for himself. Now, of course he should live outside himself more and understand what his community goes through, and props to those who care enough to help open his eyes, but it’s hard, because you don’t know what you don’t know, right? And his path itself isn’t bad, he just needs to better balance his perspective within the lifestyle he still may want. Right?