@ihatejoelkim for @patrickchurchny 🤍🖤 📸 @mikaelschulz Hair @vincentpel
Listen I’m an angel and ultimately I do not have to agree with someone to respect them on national tv. I did not hedge or lie and only answered one question out of fear! Tre was very nice to me and the rest is history. 🫡 Also the first time I didn’t say “fuck” on the show, and that’s growth. Link to the after show in my profile 😇 Styled by @chrishoran20 denim by @haikureofficial crop by @theelderstatesman shoes by @axelarigato
Listen I’m an angel and ultimately I do not have to agree with someone to respect them on national tv. I did not hedge or lie and only answered one question out of fear! Tre was very nice to me and the rest is history. 🫡 Also the first time I didn’t say “fuck” on the show, and that’s growth. Link to the after show in my profile 😇 Styled by @chrishoran20 denim by @haikureofficial crop by @theelderstatesman shoes by @axelarigato
Listen I’m an angel and ultimately I do not have to agree with someone to respect them on national tv. I did not hedge or lie and only answered one question out of fear! Tre was very nice to me and the rest is history. 🫡 Also the first time I didn’t say “fuck” on the show, and that’s growth. Link to the after show in my profile 😇 Styled by @chrishoran20 denim by @haikureofficial crop by @theelderstatesman shoes by @axelarigato
Listen I’m an angel and ultimately I do not have to agree with someone to respect them on national tv. I did not hedge or lie and only answered one question out of fear! Tre was very nice to me and the rest is history. 🫡 Also the first time I didn’t say “fuck” on the show, and that’s growth. Link to the after show in my profile 😇 Styled by @chrishoran20 denim by @haikureofficial crop by @theelderstatesman shoes by @axelarigato
Listen I’m an angel and ultimately I do not have to agree with someone to respect them on national tv. I did not hedge or lie and only answered one question out of fear! Tre was very nice to me and the rest is history. 🫡 Also the first time I didn’t say “fuck” on the show, and that’s growth. Link to the after show in my profile 😇 Styled by @chrishoran20 denim by @haikureofficial crop by @theelderstatesman shoes by @axelarigato
This week on Dinner’s On Me, comic and “Fire Island” co-creator and star Joel Kim Booster joins the show. Over ghost chili lamb vindaloo and samosas, Joel tells me about growing up in a conservative Christian household in the Midwest, reconnecting with his mom after his father’s passing, and falling in love for the first time after meeting his boyfriend at “Gay Disneyland.” This episode was recorded at Badmaash in Downtown Los Angeles, CA. 🌽💞🥘 Search “Dinner’s On Me” wherever you listen to podcasts or click the episode link in bio ❤️
MAYA RUDOLPH EMMY CAMPAIGN BEGINS NOW. Truly the funniest woman alive and one of my favorite moments to watch her do on set this season, I’m pretty sure you can see me break… new episode of LOOT out now on @appletv!!
@ihatejoelkim discusses meeting his heroes and all the queer comedians that paved the way for him in the Netflix documentary, “Outstanding”
Joel Kim Booster battled suicidal thoughts since he was 13. 💔 “Post a lot of the success was when it really came back…” But thankfully he asked for help and learned how to take care of his mental health. Full @ihatejoelkim episode available on @thementalgamepod.
@ihatejoelkim in conversation with Israelism’s co-director during a Q&A at USC Joel Kim Booster asks, ‘What is, in your opinion, the bigger obstacle right now to getting the Palestinian narrative part of the conversation, for Americans especially?’ Erin, Israelism’s co-director, speaks about the power of narrative – how powerful narratives are what made them initially Pro-Israel, and how powerful narratives from Palestinian historians and left wing Israeli historians are what got them to realize that they’d missed a huge part of the story growing up, and started them on their journey making Israelism. Watch Israelism now on Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Prime, Google Play, Fandango, and Vimeo. Links in our bio.
Outstanding Tribeca premiere surrounded by heroes and legends and me. Styled by @chrishoran20 Face by @heidipakdel @loewe jacket, @sandroparis tank @jacquemus pants @gianvitorossi shoes. Pin #artists4ceasefire
Outstanding Tribeca premiere surrounded by heroes and legends and me. Styled by @chrishoran20 Face by @heidipakdel @loewe jacket, @sandroparis tank @jacquemus pants @gianvitorossi shoes. Pin #artists4ceasefire
Outstanding Tribeca premiere surrounded by heroes and legends and me. Styled by @chrishoran20 Face by @heidipakdel @loewe jacket, @sandroparis tank @jacquemus pants @gianvitorossi shoes. Pin #artists4ceasefire
Beyond honored to be a small part of OUTSTANDING: A COMEDY REVOLUTION, coming out on Netflix on June 18. I’ve never felt like I was a part of a revolution as a comedian, I’ve always just felt like a guy who wants to make people laugh, and this doc really made me realize how lucky I am to feel that way. So many people knocked down barriers in this industry so I can stand behind a mic and talk about dick and cum on TV without losing everything. So grateful to @pagehurwitz and her team for making this thing that highlights all the people who risked everything to make real changes, making it possible for me to do all my little jokes. Watch this doc!!!
Beyond honored to be a small part of OUTSTANDING: A COMEDY REVOLUTION, coming out on Netflix on June 18. I’ve never felt like I was a part of a revolution as a comedian, I’ve always just felt like a guy who wants to make people laugh, and this doc really made me realize how lucky I am to feel that way. So many people knocked down barriers in this industry so I can stand behind a mic and talk about dick and cum on TV without losing everything. So grateful to @pagehurwitz and her team for making this thing that highlights all the people who risked everything to make real changes, making it possible for me to do all my little jokes. Watch this doc!!!
Rogue curl at the Gotham TV Awards brought to you by @edwardkutana. Styled by @chrishoran20 tailoring magic by @neffnyc Suit is @sandroparis shoes @gianvitorossi necklace @miansai mug stamped by @heidipakdel.
@ihatejoelkim talks about working with Maya Rudolph, being part of the new Netflix documentary “Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution” and how it feels be at the point of his career he always dreamed of.
No bed frame, no problem.
@ihatejoelkim gets real about why he decided to get into stand-up comedy! 😂
Sam Smith welcomes Joel Kim Booster to The Pink House. Actor and comedian Joel Kim Booster takes Sam back to his suburban roots with a story about how he first found his queer community while working at Cold Stone Creamery. Enjoy a snippet of their conversation. To listen to the full episode, you can find The Pink House wherever you listen to podcasts. Illustrations by Chris Larson. #thepinkhouse #queerstories #vulnerability #safespaces
Okay team new episode of LOOT is out now @appletv please watch it so I can pay my mortgage.
In comedy, where laughter serves as both currency and weapon, the art of navigating perception, identity, and creative expression can be a delicate dance, requiring a good dose of bravery and self-reflection. This week, I’m joined by the multitalented Joel Kim Booster @ihatejoelkim, a rising star whose work has both entertained and challenged audiences. From his breakout role in Fire Island to his Emmy-nominated writing and acting, Joel has carved out a unique space in the comedy world by pushing boundaries and defying expectations. In this episode, Joel delves into the complexities of maintaining authenticity while meeting audience expectations. We explore how his stand-up persona has evolved over the years and the challenging balance between personal truth and public performance. Joel also shares his insights on the shifting landscape of comedy, particularly the nuanced discussions around identity and representation in an industry often resistant to change. Together, we take a look at the concept of “punching up” versus “punching down” and what it teaches us about the ethics of comedy, before discussing the exhaustion of constantly deconstructing one’s identity and the desire for creative freedom. This conversation isn’t just about comedy; it’s about the human experience, the complexities of public perception, and the pursuit of authentic self-expression. Listen in (link in bio) as we dive into the nuances of representation, diversity, insecurities, and forging a life in the public eye.
CHICAGO: Get ready for @ihatejoelkim on June 14th and 15th at The Den Theatre! Joel Kim Booster is a Chicago-bred, Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian, writer, and actor who was named one of the TIME100 Next 2022 as an emerging advocate and creative and a Variety Screenwriter to Watch (2022). Joel has also been recognized as one of The Queer Young Comics Redefining American Humor by the New York Times. Joel starred in the Searchlight Pictures rom-com Fire Island, which won the 2023 Dorian Award for Best TV movie and was called an “instant classic” by the AV Club. The GLAAD Award winning film, which he also wrote, was released on Hulu in June 2022 and received a Film Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best First Screenplay and two Emmy nominations for his writing and best Outstanding Television movie in 2023. His first hour-long comedy special for Netflix, called Psychosexual, was nominated for a Critics Choice Award and named one of the best comedy specials of 2022 by Variety. In his special, Joel explores his experiences and observations as a gay Asian American male with commentary on identity, sexuality, cultural expectations, and more. Joel currently stars on the Apple TV series Loot playing Nicholas, Maya Rudolph’s quirky assistant. The series was created by Alan Yang and Mat Hubbard and will have its season 2 premiere later this year. Other TV and Film credits include Sunnyside (NBC), Curb Your Enthusiasm (HBO), Shrill (Hulu), Search Party (TBS), BoJack Horseman, Big Mouth, The Week Of (Netflix), & American Dad (Fox). Tickets are currently available at thedentheatre.com or by calling (773) 697-3830.
