Since then, SNL welcomed and promoted the aforementioned Bowen Yang, and while Yeun is absolutely on point in regards to Yang’s input thankfully being far more than just aged stereotypes, it’s a shame that it took so long to make it happen, and that it may potentially be the only example for years to come.
Steven Yeun’s thought process is a frustrating one to hear, since he basically had to side-step his goals and sincere career desires due to the lack of Korean actors (or any performers of Asian descent) present on Saturday Night Live or within any other major comedy institutions.