by REERA YOO | @reeraboo
editor@charactermedia.com
Fox 411 failed big time on Tuesday when they mistook Charles Rahi Chun as the actor who plays Kim Jong-un in Sony’s comedy, The Interview.
To be fair, Chun is actually in the film. He plays General Jong, Kim Jong-un’s right-hand man. Chun has a unique background as some members of his family are of North Korean descent. His uncle fled the North during the Korean War and later successfully extradited his family members from the brutal North Korean dictatorship.
In addition, Chun is no stranger to North Korean threats. His father worked as an advisor for South Korean presidents, including President Kim Dae Jung, from 1980 to 2003, so the threat of a North Korean attack on South Korean government premises was always looming.
Despite Fox mistaking his role in the movie, Chun gave them an eloquent interview about the film’s controversy and the recent cyberattack against Sony. You can watch the clip below.
