Emily Kuroda On Playing Strict Mrs. Kim On ‘Gilmore Girls’ | TODAY Originals
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- Emily Kuroda, who played Mrs. Kim, remembers her favorite scenes and how grateful she is to be able to play a well-rounded Asian American character.
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Emily Kuroda On Playing Strict Mrs. Kim On ‘Gilmore Girls’ | TODAY Originals
The saddest Mrs. Kim scene for me was when she was driving to go and get Lane and she ran into Luke, telling him Lane wouldn't be at work the next day and he said Lane already called him.
Totally agree. At that point, she must have thought: "why didn't she call me ? I thought my own daughter trusted me."😔
Yes, I felt bad there . She was strict with her daughter, so lane couldn’t tell her mom about anything like Rory does to lorelai.
Ugh yes that part was heartbreaking
Yeees omfgggg 😭
It's every mother's biggest fear about the relationship with their child. But it is also wonderful that Lane had people that she could turn to. That's your biggest hope as a mother, that your children will be surrounded by a community of people who love them as much as you do.
If she says Mr Kim was a rockstar then a rockstar he is
Yes! I love that she envisioned John Cho - I don’t blame her one bit!
But no
Mrs. Kim is all knowing in my mind so that transfers to Emily Kuroda as well
I love Mrs. Kim. The best scene is her negotiating prices with Emily Gilmore at Kim's antiques
Agreed
That was a great scene!
@Just me yes yes yes one of my all time favourite scenes!
@Just me they were the perfect duo. their personality’s complimented each other so well!
@Just me deffo agreed
So no one is going to talk about the fact that she didn't age a day since season 7 ended?!
RIGHT HOW IS NO ONE COMMENTING ABOUT THIS! All the other characters look so old and different, she literally looks the exact same if I saw her on the street I’d KNOW that was Mrs. Kim 😭😂
Purrr
Asian dont raisin! I feel like I can say this because I’m asian lol
@@Casey-kl5vj haha I'm black and I feel the same about black don't crack haha 😂 it's true 🤭
she really did...
She is so not like Mrs. Kim in real life, but she understands where she comes from and why she is so strict with Lane. And I just love how she imagines her character supporting her grandchildren and vibing with them after all :))
Nothing in this world is more precious than Emily Kuroda talking about Mrs. Kim and her grandkids having a band. I stand by that. "Watch out for the music video!"
At first I hated Mrs. Kim, but after watching the show later on in life I grew up to love Mrs. Kim. Yee she was strict with Lane, but it was out of love. Plus Lane turned out so much better than Rory despite not having everything handed to her. I'll bet you Lane will be a better mother than Rory as well.
yea but if you're too strict or too lenient then your kids could end up really terrible
Rory was horrendous
@@yasmeena3788 so I'm rewatching season 4... and Rory is awful to Lorelei, like making fun of her for clipping coupons, grocery shopping, and cancelling the movie channels. Ugh
@@samanthasatcc How she was in the revival made sense, how she turned her nose up at the teaching position like it was beneath her. In the show she acted spoiled, didn't have to work hard for money like her mom did, when she needed money for college, her grandparents just gave it to her.
@@gensai93 so true!!!!!!
I love how much SHE loves Mrs. Kim too! Definitely got a little teary watching this interview.♥️
Same man
MRS. KIM IS THE OG ASIAN MAMA. She’s the answer to the Question: “What if Asian Disappointment was a person?” 😂
my gooodnessssss pokhraj!!! you're here alsooooooooo. i know you from tiss and then many many other places and i also love gilmore girlssss
@@Ary-rm3dp Omg it’s so nice to see you too!
Honestly Mrs Kim is one of the most underrated characters on Gilmore Girls. Her character development was one of my favorite parts of the show.
I randomly met her once on the street! She is so so nice
Oh lucky you!! She seems sooo sweet and passionate :)
@@Iris-bz8jh she totally was :)
Really omg that's so cool!
I’m so jelly.
They are promoting the Gilmore Girls a lot with these interviews....does that mean we get an extra season ?
I hope so.
I know right I was thinking the same thing...
It's because the 20th anniversary was recently
Apparently they started but Covid-19 stopped it but 🤷🏽♀️
Yeah there’s another one coming in November
Something that stood out to me as I rewatched the shows over the years is how I related to different characters on each walkthrough. At first I was all about Rory and Lane and I thought the adults were the mean villains but now that I'm closer to Lorelai's age, it's hard not to feel frustrated by how Rory and Lane and the kids act. I wonder if I'll ever relate to Emily and Richard's characters
Oh, yes you will...that's where I stand right now...lol...and my kid is acting like Rory after she went to college...life and it's cycles 😉
This is why I find it fascinating to re-watch shows that I enjoyed as kid - your perspective changes so much. The first one that made me really realize it was The OC - obviously as a high schooler, I sided with the kids. Now as an adult it's like "why is a Julie Cooper so often the only sane person in the room....??!"
Same! That’s the wonder of this show!
I first watched this on TV when my kids were about Rory's age and I was closer to Loreli's, so I saw it from that aspect, but having watched through the series so many times now, I am (currently on Season 4 Ep 5) following it more from Rory's pov and I respect Emily a lot more knowing her whole story, not that I necessarily agree with her, but I respect who she is.
Please don't ever adopt there snobbery I think they were out of line a few times particularly when she said she had to act and she knew what was best for a 36 year old woman.
The fact that she wanted to cry just thinking about the scenes makes me love her even more. She really portrayed Mrs. Kim well and you can tell she loved embodying the character.
Her ongoing affection for this show, and it’s meaning, is so charming. What a beautiful woman!
Mrs. Kim was my favorite character from the show, she was funny without trying... Her scenes with Lane were some of my favorites...
Oh my gosh, this actress is so adorable! I love her spirit and enthusiasm.
This show has been my ‘therapy’ for years. What a wonderful interview. THANK YOU
Same!! Honestly
After seeing her frown so much on the show, I just get PURE joy seeing her smile so much irl :)
Love when Ms Kim help Zack write a hit!!! And also at Lane’s wedding !!! She went to bed early with her headphones 😍😍😍
I didnt like miss kim as a little girl watching it. but as a adult i would love to have a friend like her! loyal and loving
This was so heartwarming! Cried a lot because she talks about the show with such love! ❤️❤️
Mrs. Kim as a lead singer in her grandkids band yessss! lol
IF there is ever a second AYITL, this would be an amazing story.
@@ladygreyheart2012 AGREED! We need to reach out to Amy and Dan
I love this lady so much! She made the rare moments when Mrs. Kim showed emotion so real and moving.
My favorite Mrs. Kim moment was when she took a shot with Lane. Then she said, “One more.” 😉🥃
"You have been home six weeks. You have mourned. Time to move on."
@@hasanaspfld Yes!
She said she is a “very warm, loving character.” Lol, I would not describe mrs. Kim and warm to anyone, ever.
right? everyone was terrified of her. she hid it well. :D
For real lol 😆
She did love lame.
I would🙋🏼♀️. I think she’s extremely warm and loving and caring. Just had to grow up to see that.
She didn’t adore Lane the way Lorelai adored Rory, but she did love her
In a band with her twin grandsons and she is the lead singer! My heart.
I really enjoyed how Mrs. Kim evolved during the show, at the end she supported Lane in everything she pursued. Emily you're an awesome actress.
I always saw the Lane/Mrs. Kim relationship as a reflection/redo of the Lorelei/Emily relationship: strict, opinionated mother and rebellious daughter. Both sets of mother/daughters eventually remake their relationships as adults, with both holding firm on what's most important and learning to compromise when necessary. I actually thought the Kims' relationship seemed to be in a better track as Lane moved into adulthood, and her young pregnancy mimicked Lorelei's in some respects. I was hopeful that in "A Year in a Life," we'd see how Lane, just as Lorelei had done before her, would have raised her children and built a life she was proud of, while juggling her relationship with her own mother and compromising as needed. But instead, apparently everyone in Stars Hollow was in suspended animation for 9 years, and then we saw way too little of Lane and Mrs. Kim.
I can see that. The differences to me were Mrs. Kim was trying to make sure Lane was successful and didn't get hurt while Emily didn't want her name to be disgraced. That helped Mrs. Kim and Lane start to repair their rift sooner, Mrs. Kim checked in on Lane and Lane was upset when she seemed to be replaced but they were able to compromise and really form a strong friendship. I'm not saying Emily didn't love Lorelai, but it wasn't until she started seeing that life through her eyes that their relationship really started improving. Though I feel for Emily having to deal with her horrible mother in law.
That's a great parallel between the two mother-daughter pairs, I didn't even think about that before
My husband just pointed to the “thumbs down” count (currently 3) and said, “there are three monsters in this world.” We love Mrs.Kim! And what a warm and charming interview.
She and Emily were my favorite characters on the show.
Omg I love her so much in real she has a beautiful smile... But I never seen a Mr Kim I'm sorry... I've never understood when Lane said "my parents" to me it was only Mrs Kim
They showed Mr. Kim @ 1:10 when she talks about her vision for his character.
Mr. Kim was in the revival.
I love every character on Gilmore Girls ❤
I was on the fence about Mrs. Kim until I lost my mother and became one myself. The love a mother has for their child is unlike no other. You have to be the bad guy at times to keep them safe.
Love her!!
Haha her best line of the whole series "you're going to have to DO it with this boy Lane, you're just going to have to DO it" 😂😂😂
She's so sweet and adorable!! She hasn't aged a day. She truly is glowing
It is so lovely to hear from her!
She is so genuine and adorable
She played this character so wonderfully.
This video made me cry, she is so sweet.
Mrs. KIM❤️ I absolutely LOVE the Gilmore Girls Interview Series you are uploading!
I really like when mrs Kim appears she is just a funny character. What I love about her is even being so strict and stubborn she is willing to change and always makes an effort to understand lane.
Mrs Kim is such a great character! My shift was when she threw herself into supporting Zack and Lane and the band - that was a brilliant arc! This is the first time I’ve heard Emily - now I’m even more of a Mrs Kim fan. Awesome! (Thanks for posting these interviews!)
We need to protect Emily at all cost! It's so fun listening to someone talk about their craft so personally and with so much passion. Thank you for making us laugh smile and cry over the years
She is so pretty! It's nice finally seeing her smile and chatty! 😊 love that she cared about the show so much!
HER VOICE W OUT IT!😭
She played her character so well. Love her
She was just the best. Always looked forward to seeing her on the show.
Emily Kuroda’s interview was so lovely, really made me tearing eyed! She’s so sweet and I love her take on everything, made me super happy 😊
Isn't she so precious! Fantastic woman and great interview!!
My mom was the Mexican Mrs. Kim; especially when she found Jesus and my whole life change after the 5th grade. I wasn't allowed to participate in any holiday at school, could not listen, watch or read anything that was non-christian; I just hated how strict she was.
So, Everytime I watch Gilmore Girls and the scenes between Lane and Mrs. Kim happens, I just get bits of flashbacks when my mom found out I was hiding things from her and when she lost her mind when I told her I had a boyfriend when I was 15. 15!!! Before then I had never even kissed a boy, but thank goodness that my dad stepped in and told her to calm down. But yeah, I'd probably cry to if I ran into Mrs. Kim in public.
I thought this was going to have a happy ending but nope
Have you ever received therapy for your flashbacks? I very much connected with Lane as my Dad was a strict person who would freak out if I ever did "normal" kid/teenage things and therapy helped me connect the dots and made me realize my Dad had "narcissistic personality disorder". I too have flashbacks and cry when I come across other narcissistic people in life, it's very triggering being around those people. If you go to a therapist that specializes in narcissistic personality disorder you may be able to heal from your upbringing, it just may take some time. The writing for Mrs. Kim softened her character over time, that is not a normal thing that happens with narcissists though. They don't often change, what can happen is they can "love-bomb" you into making you think they've changed but they very rarely actually change. I don't know if that's helpful for you. If you want to learn more about narcissism it's a complex psychological phenomenon and I learn about it for free daily through Dr. Ramani on UA-cam. Definitely check out her channel and I hope that helps you. I hope you have a wonderful healing journey if you decide to investigate this stuff. Regardless, have a lovely day!
Oh I didn't realize that it sounded worse than what I meant. The only reason why she was like that was because before I was 18 and my mom was still married to my dad, she got really into religion. So that plus her dealing with the end of her marriage kinda made her a bit too much. But it's ok now. I usually just don't tell her anything that will upset her. But thanks for your reply and recommendation. I'm glad that it helped you.
@@toilopez69 well I'm glad things are better. If you still feel like you are walking in eggshells you may still want to check out Dr. Ramani anyway. If this was just a reaction to anxiety and it passed then that's great! If you still have difficulty trusting her though you may want to do a deeper dive into therapy. It may help you in the long run either way. I hope you are right and this was nothing to worry about, but if you have flashbacks and get triggered with stuff those may be symptoms of a bigger problem and you may want to look into it just in case. I seriously hope I didn't scare you, just wanted to help. I really do hope you have a nice day! 💖
@@diyem oh I don't let any of that get to me. Thanks for your honesty and no, I don't get triggered. I'm the opposite, I am usually very calm and don't let things bottle up.
I loved Mrs. Kim. Though it broke my heart when she threw Lane out of her home. I had strict parents, and often felt misunderstood and stressed out. Unfortunately my parents never appreciated the woman I became. They wanted their children to remain children not to see them fly away, get jobs, and pursue their own lives.
She is so adorable.It is evident how much she enjoyed playing Mrs.Kim.I also cried when Mrs.Kim asked Lane to move out.Coming from an Asian family, I understand Mrs.Kim's character,her concerns and her love for her daughter.It is so nice to see an actor so involved and proud of her work.She is happy that people still recognize her as Mrs.Kim.And I grew up on 'Friends' and it seems most of the characters from that show want to disassociate themselves from their characters(especially David Schwimmer) where it almost seems like they are embarrassed of their work.Friends gave them worldwide recognition and money.Even to this day they are earning through reruns of the show.It is nice to see some people being grateful to the work and recognition they got.
I love how much she loved the show and her character and Lane (keiko Agena). ❤️
Oh I love Ms. Kim she is adorable! She's so cool, It made my heart happy seeing how she really felt about Lane just an awesome lady.❤
She’s so sweet irl 😭😭
Awwww she actually cried at Lane's wedding!! 😭😭❤️❤️
i never thought that Mrs.Kim would make me cry like this
It’s so amazing to see how expressive Kuroda is versus how stiff and composed Mrs. Kim. You forget just how radical transformation acting is.
I love watching this, because in each interview it sounds as if they're talking in character about each moment. This show is instant happiness. I've watched it multiple times, and each re-watch feels like the first with the emotions :)
These interviews are everything!!! cried a little bit watching each and every one of them... what a show it was, one of the best
This is a beautiful interview!! I love the love she has for her character
I love her theory about Mr. Kim! It would be amazing!
I just realized that they never said her first name on the show. I wonder if Amy ever gave her one and never shared it.
I didn't even notice that until you pointed it out, and I've seen the show so many times! I'm curious now.
I absolutely loved every second of this interview, it was so heartwarming 🥺💜 huge fan of Emily Kuroda and Mrs. Kim!!
Oh my gosh!!! What a joy to watch this!!! My favorite of all the interviews with the cast thus far!!! ❤ She made my heart ache and tears come to my eyes.
Mrs kim was my favorite character- this actresses comedic timing was amazing- I always laughed with scenes with her and she did just such a great job with this character lol
What’s with the Gilmore girls interviews suddenly? Dont tease me. I need a second reboot.
Because of the 20th annivarsary
And there is a virtual fan fest happening this weekend I believe
There’s another one coming in November
@@merandareed2085 another what?
“We have to find girls! They are probably smoking drinking or buying drugs!”
The image of Rory and Lane trying to score blow in Stars Hollow still kills me lol
Ha! That moment is hilarious! Reminds me of the scene in Season 2 when Lorelai takes Christopher to Friday Night dinner and she makes a quip that his new Volvo is "great for cranking Metallica" and Richard, thoroughly unamused, looks at her and says, "Cranking Metallica? If that is some sort of drug reference, it is NOT funny." 😆
After watching the series 1382 times I've grown to think the relationship between Kims is actually the more compelling one. And very similar to Lorelai and Emily's relationship. I would watch a spinoff about them for sure.
Agreed!!
Great actress!
Her passion for the characters is so wonderful! What an awesome actress. Definitely looking forward to that music video 😂
I loved Mrs Kim...she did EXCELLENT in the portrayal of how she interacted with her daughter, her customers and even with how marriage went down with Lane. Emily WAS Mrs Kim...it was wonderful to watch her.
I watch gilmore girls every year and Mrs Kim was one of my favorite characters.
I loved Mrs. Kim. She could be so compassionate & supportive of Lane when given the chance.
My favourite character! She often looked like she has been crying or teary eyed in certain scenes, this proves that she was so connected to character !
It is so cool to see the actors are still so invested in the characters as some of us still are. My favorite Mrs. Kim scenes are when she takes over in situations Lane is sure she would not approve of - like getting the band set up for touring and organizing their apartment.
I loved your character development so much. Please if you’re reading this, know that you were PHENOMENAL!
She's awesome. What a legend.
Emily Kuroda is an absolute sweetheart. ❤️
I love Mrs Kim so much! Thank you for playing with such love and care!
its really good to hear that she had a good experience and that the representation was good in her opinion! ive often wondered about that
Love love love this interview.
What a treat to meet Emily behind 'Mrs Kim'! Just as charming in a completely different way 💓
Living for these Gilmore girls character clips-- made me a subscriber
Ugh the wedding episode 💖💗 miss Kim you lovable hardass
All these interviews are making me want to watch the show again! ❤️
Love her. No one else could have played the role better.
Watching the series again, as a mother now, I saw Mrs. Kim's character so differently! I could see all of the love behind her words/rules. Beautiful.
yea but it's just sad Lane being a teenager couldn't even enjoy her music openly. teens are gunna have different taste than their parents. why should you need to be what they want you to be? like for instance when parents push kids into sports well not every kid will be a pro ball player you know
It took me a long time to warm up to Mrs Kim, probably because she reminds me alot of my own mother. Shes definitely one of my favorites now though.
Yes, my mother was a "Mrs. Kim" type too. It takes a while to be understanding and forgiving of that type of parent.
Never have I watched a show that I felt like I was a part of this small town of Stars Hollow, and could escape there and feel truly immersed ❤️ I watch it every day! And absolutely love it and all the characters ☺️ 💖
I love Mrs Kim. She reminds me of my mother in law. Looked like her and kind of acted like her, i was a little afraid of her when my wife and I started dating but she was such a sweet woman who cared alot for me and everyone else..she passed away earlier this year and i miss her. RIP
Seriously maybe my favorite character in the show
I love her so much. Thank you so much for this video
Omg she's such a softie!!! 😭💜
She’s soooo lovely❤️
Having Mr Kim as a rockstar would’ve been such a cool, full circle moment with Lane being so rock n roll. Missed opportunity! Get Emily writing. Ha.
I’ve always loved Mrs Kim and Emily played her so so well. She was hilarious! And she hasn’t aged a bit. X
Watching this interview made my heart so happy 🥰
Even though Mrs. Kim's strictness was out of love and protection of Lane, I believe it had the opposite effect. Because of her unwillingness to listen to Lane and be agreeable, she ended up pushing away the guys that would've been amazing partners for Lane. And what blows my mind to this day is that out of all the guys that liked Lane, she ended up with Zack! Oh how I wish Adam Brody stayed on the show. Dave will always have my heart
Ohhh Mrs. Kim, loved her so much! She was so funny.
The best Mrs. Kim scene for me was when she accosted Zach in the street at the newspaper stand. Priceless!!!