Viewers have strong feelings about the show's authentic depiction of the sense of belonging, social pressures and uncomfortable dynamics inextricably linked to the church.
The Korean American church becomes a major plot point in the third episode of "Beef" when Danny, played by Steven Yeun, turns to the institution after narrowly avoiding an act of rage.Netflix’s chaotic comedy-drama “Beef” has dominated social media discussions since its release Thursday, but there’s one narrative in particular that Asian Americans can’t stop talking about.
The Korean American church becomes a major plot point in the third episode when Danny turns to the institution when he narrowly decides against setting Amy’s parked car ablaze after seeing her daughter, Junie, sitting in the back seat. Jane Hong, an Occidental College associate history professor, explained why the scenes might be hitting a nerve for some.
And though showing raw emotion is seen as non-masculine, worship is the rare environment in which tears and vulnerability are accepted and welcomed, particularly among Asian men, said Nadia Kim, a professor of sociology and Asian and Asian American studies at Loyola Marymount University.
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