TikToker discusses the Asian American nuances of Netflix’s ‘Beef,’ starring Steven Yeun and Ali Wong: ‘You broke this down so perfectly. Felt so seen.’
[by Neia Balao] (전략) “She, too, is dealing with generational trauma that stems from her parents, given that her parents were not the best examples of what a healthy marriage looks like, on top of having a complicated relationship with her own mother,” Mar Mar explains of Ali Wong’s character, Amy Lau.Mar Mar then praises the show for calling attention to the importance of Christianity among Koreans in the diaspora. Per a poll taken by Hankook Research in November 2020, 28 percent of all South Koreans identify as Christian. “I’m so glad that Beef gave a spotlight to talk about the culture surrounding Korean churches,” she says. “Also, the fact that this is in Orange County, and Danny had to drive all the way to Orange County to be part of this church, is very relatable given LA traffic.”(후략)
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