‘It Makes Me…’: Bowen Yang Expresses His Frustration Over People Tagging Him On Social Media

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As a dedicated follower and admirer of Bowen Yang‘s work, I must say his recent revelations about his experiences on TikTok have left me both amused and dismayed. On one hand, it’s heartening to see such a talented individual like him using his platform to speak up against the monotonous and sometimes misguided attempts at flattery.

In my perspective, I’ve made quite a mark in the world of entertainment, with roles in films and a spot on Saturday Night Live, much like Bowen Yang. Yet, it seems his renowned existence encompasses more than just that public persona.

Lately, during a heart-to-heart chat on the podcast Las Culturistas with co-host Matt Rogers, he revealed some aspects of his private life while discussing his feelings of frustration.

In the “I Don’t Think So, Honey” segment, each host shared their opinions on a specific topic. Notably, the Monkey King actor reminisced about his TikTok experiences, saying, “Whenever I log in, approximately 20 of my notifications are from people trying to be cute.

Later, he commented that others often label him as saying, “Wow, this individual resembles Bowen Yang so much.” He is an Asian person. (Informal: Often people call me out saying I look like Bowen Yang, and yes, I am Asian.)

As a dedicated admirer, I’ve been closely scrutinizing Bowen Yang’s content, and it seems he often uses tags like an Asian individual or a “mini Asian dancer in a tiny elephant outfit.” It’s fascinating, isn’t it?

During the course of his program, Yang also mentioned that he had watched those videos numerous times and kindly requested his audience not to tag him with them any longer.

I’ve got to be honest here, I just can’t help but feel frustrated. The constant repetition of these tags is really dampening my enthusiasm for this platform.” – Bowen Yang

Since 2016, Bowen Yang has been leading the successful podcast known as Las Culturistas. Renowned for his quick-witted humor and comic perspectives, Yang first captured attention through his guest spots on hit shows such as Broad City and High Maintenance.

In 2018, he made a significant stride in his career when he was hired as a writer for Saturday Night Live. This opportunity not only highlighted his skills but also led him to be the first-ever Chinese-American cast member on the show, which was a monumental milestone in his professional journey.

Lately, Bowen Yang graced the screen in the much-awaited musical drama “Wicked”, taking on the role of Pfannee. Helmed by Jon M. Chu, the movie features a stellar ensemble, with Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, Ariana Grande as Glinda, Jeff Goldblum as The Wizard of Oz, and Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible.

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2024-12-07 15:07