EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 24 MIN
Why Jean Yoon is playing a pre-teen character in her 60s
from Q with Tom Power
American-Canadian actor Jean Yoon, best known for playing Mrs. Kim on the beloved series Kim’s Convenience, is back on stage in a new play. It’s called Dance Nation, and it’s a dark yet funny take on adolescence, girlhood and female rage. Jean sits down with Tom Power to talk about why she walked away from acting in the early days of her career, the complicated legacy of Kim’s Convenience, and the joy of live performance.
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American-Canadian actor Jean Yoon, best known for playing Mrs. Kim on the beloved series Kim’s Convenience, is back on stage in a new play. It’s called Dance Nation, and it’s a dark yet funny take on adolescence, girlhood and female rage. Jean sits down with Tom Power to talk about why she walked away from acting in the early days of her career, the complicated legacy of Kim’s Convenience, and the joy of live performance.
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Why Jean Yoon is playing a pre-teen character in her 60s
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