Larry King Now Season 5 Episode 116 Randall Park on Success, 'Fresh Off the Boat,' & Kim Jong-un
- TV14
- May 10, 2017
- 1500 min
Actor Randall Park sits down with the legendary Larry King to discuss his successful career in Hollywood, particularly his role in the hit series "Fresh Off the Boat." Park shares his experience playing a Taiwanese-American father in a predominantly white neighborhood and how the show has been instrumental in breaking stereotypes about Asian-American families on television.
Park also opens up about his personal journey to success, from growing up as a Korean-American in South Los Angeles to pursuing a career in entertainment. He talks about the struggles he faced early on in his career, including being pigeonholed into small, stereotypical roles. Despite the obstacles, Park persevered and is now considered one of the most prolific actors of his generation.
In addition to his success in acting, Park discusses his recent experience meeting Kim Jong-un, the leader of North Korea. Park shares his thoughts on the controversial meeting and talks about his hopes for a positive relationship between the US and North Korea.
Throughout the episode, Larry King engages Park in candid conversation about his personal and professional life, providing viewers with an in-depth look at the actor's journey to success.