Bowen Yang Opens Up About TikTok Frustrations and His Growing Hollywood Career

Bowen Yang, known for his standout roles in movies and as a cast member on Saturday Night Live, recently shared a more personal side of his life. During an appearance on the Las Culturistas podcast, Yang opened up about his frustrations with social media, particularly TikTok. While discussing his experience on the platform, he revealed that many of his notifications consist of people tagging him in videos of Asian individuals, often accompanied by comments like, "This person looks just like Bowen Yang."

Yang mentioned that these posts typically feature either an Asian person or a young child dressed in an elephant costume, dancing around. He expressed his growing irritation with the constant tagging, even noting that he has already seen these videos multiple times. "No thank you. It makes me not wanna use the platform," Yang shared, clearly frustrated with the repetitive nature of the tags.

In addition to his candid remarks, Bowen Yang’s career continues to thrive. Since launching his Las Culturistas podcast in 2016, he has earned a reputation for his sharp wit and comedic style. Yang's rise to fame began with guest spots on Broad City and High Maintenance, but his career reached new heights when he became a writer for Saturday Night Live in 2018. His talent and unique perspective earned him a spot as the show's first-ever Chinese-American cast member, a milestone in his career.

Recently, Bowen Yang appeared in the highly anticipated film Wicked, where he portrayed the character Pfannee. Directed by Jon M. Chu, the film features an all-star cast, including Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, Ariana Grande as Glinda, Jeff Goldblum as The Wizard, and Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible. Yang’s role in the film is just the latest in a series of accomplishments that continue to showcase his growing influence in Hollywood.