Rare Details About Ken Jeong Are Putting The Comedian's Reputation Into Question
The moment we saw Mr. Chow from The Hangover jump out of a trunk buck naked, we knew we were in for one crazy ride. Ken Jeong has had audiences laughing their heads off in Community, The Masked Singer, and Crazy Rich Asians, but this lovable, funny guy had a rise to fame like no other. Not enough people know about his previous career, and why he seemingly left it all behind.
Public Reveal
You might remember the comedian's sitcom, Dr. Ken. Well, Ken wasn't just acting there — he really did become a doctor decades ago! That role gave a small glimpse to the more down-to-earth person behind the outrageous acting gigs, but his appearance on social media gave everyone a whole new impression.
Helpful Doctor
Speaking on Wired's YouTube channel, Dr. Jeong answered Twitter users' most pressing medical questions. The doctor shared his vast knowledge with expertise and professionalism, and of course with a bit of his wild humor — but, then again, it's hard to stay professional when someone is asking, "What's E. coli? is that like iCarly?" More than for publicity, Dr. Jeong was now putting his prowess to good use.
Return To Past Ambition
In 2020, Dr. Ken Jeong renewed his license through the Medical Board of California, permitting him to practice medicine officially. This doesn't mean he plans to retire from acting; he's merely decided to return to his first career, which has also been a passion for him. Balancing between these two sides of his character, the serious doctor and the entertaining actor, was a struggle he had back in his college days.
Past Secrets
It was while Ken, born Kendrick Kang-Joh Jeong, was in college that he was bit by the acting bug. It had become a great passion for him, something he wanted to keep doing no matter what, but it was hard to balance that with building a career as a physician. Most people didn't know at the time, but Ken was secretly taking theatre classes on the side.
