Andrea Bang Instagram – Annnnd la fin.
Thank you for your kind and tear-inducing words about what Kim’s Convenience has meant to you. Whether it was connecting to your Korean roots, sharing in the love/conflict between immigrant parent/child, escaping hard times, and everything in-between. I hear you and I see you!
For me, Kim’s has shown someone like me can be both Canadian and Korean. Once while backpacking, I told someone I was from Canada and he waved his hand over his face and said I didn’t look it. For so much of my life, my hyphenated identity was questioned. So to be on a show about a Korean-Canadian family, it’s been a privilege and an honour. And not only that, for different cultures to have seen themselves in our big lil show…😭.
While I’m very upset about how this show ended, I’m grateful for the people, the years and it’s contribution. Let’s keep turning the dial onwards and upwards. Because being seen is the bare minimum. And on that note, I would encourage you to continue to check out a TV show, movie or book from a completely different culture and/or language. One that was made by someone who doesn’t look like you…or sound like you. Or is the complete opposite of you in every way. Maybe this show was that for you? Then maybe a rewatch? Let’s be seen, and see each other:) 💛💛💛
(Photos: They’re the very first and last pics I ever took on-set. First one is from 2016. And the last one is from 2020 – bins I was gonna put in storage for S6, which I got back last month. Thank you @yyzmia for organizing! ☺️😭) | Posted on 14/Apr/2021 13:43:26
