he is korean but he learned japanese quickly for this role. most people wouldn't be able to recognize that he's korean, so they used him. hey, john cho is korean but he played japanese hikaru sulu so don't go slamming on asian actors. asians are quite flexible when it comes to roles so that's a good thing. they can be jap, korean, chinese, give 'em a tan and they can be an every day filipino or malaysian.
He would'nt be bad playing as Yamcha too. I'm pretty excited about the movie now that it seems like its going to have an international cast (Asian, Mexican, American)
he is korean-american!? For koreans it is easier for us to learn Japanese since they both are anglo saxon but kanji is hard to learn. NBC miss universe got it wrong!
lol I fuck with the show heroes,but..the first 3 seconds he came out,he was walkin kinda gay
2m0rrownevapromised 7 months ago
I can't understand his Korean accent Japanese.
sijotakane 1 year ago
He is soooooooooooooooooo nice! :)
signingsis 2 years ago
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This guy's Japanese accent sounds like he is speaking Korean. Find a real Japanese actor next time.
mejirodude 2 years ago
he is korean but he learned japanese quickly for this role. most people wouldn't be able to recognize that he's korean, so they used him. hey, john cho is korean but he played japanese hikaru sulu so don't go slamming on asian actors. asians are quite flexible when it comes to roles so that's a good thing. they can be jap, korean, chinese, give 'em a tan and they can be an every day filipino or malaysian.
incognito93 2 years ago
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They can also be mexican.
cougher989 1 year ago
LOL @ the ability to bedazzle. That would be hilarious.
Chipotle77 3 years ago
so kool hes from korean but he speaks good japanese!!!
jesuisbebe 3 years ago
kkkyyysssssssoooooooooon!
TenzoLRS 3 years ago
its good that more asian actors are more opened in north america
DiorChick223 4 years ago
i do think so! James and Masi are so talented. they are using so many different accents to differentiate their roles.
tatami1146 4 years ago 7
i know!
DiorChick223 4 years ago
hes playin in the movie Live Action DBZ movie as yamcha.
Agarta 4 years ago
He would'nt be bad playing as Yamcha too. I'm pretty excited about the movie now that it seems like its going to have an international cast (Asian, Mexican, American)
alibaba0 4 years ago
he only aditiond for the part he dosent know if he has the part yet
dakotasex 4 years ago
i heard he was turned down. park joon young from korean pop group g.o.d. is playing him.
gamb1t 4 years ago
he is korean-american!? For koreans it is easier for us to learn Japanese since they both are anglo saxon but kanji is hard to learn. NBC miss universe got it wrong!
xtempaznva84 4 years ago
He has good Japanese even though he is from South Korea.
engros 4 years ago
hey!!! he had a same hairstyle when he came to his cousin's wedding!! XD
akajoe92 4 years ago
james i hope to see more of you in heroes and in other things for a long time to come. =)
ginadkim 4 years ago
Ando Rules!
donkeyfarts1 4 years ago 3