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As someone of Korean descent, I am certain my road was a bit hard. I have to say anyone who's an aspiring actor has a difficult road regardless of race.

— Daniel Dae Kim

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Source: "How Daniel Dae Kim became a leading voice for diversity in Hollywood" in The Morning Call (24 September 2018)
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