Ronny Chieng
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Podcast Appearances
Like, there's not many artists, musicians who have to carry the same weight that BTS has, right?
Sure.
Being super hot Koreans is really... Such a burden on that.
But you know, but you managed to capture that because we know them as super hot Korean guys who are just, you know, the world's oyster.
And you managed to catch my very intimate moments.
I mean, was that tough to get access or they didn't let you in or...
Yeah, for sure.
I mean, they obviously like there's a certain amount of control that happens with anyone of that level.
But I think for me as a filmmaker, especially in documentary, it's about earning that trust.
And I always try to say that I'm making films like not about people, but like with them.
So there is a collaboration there because, you know, they're giving parts of their lives to this film, to the story.
And you can't just say that you're going to be completely objective.
I think you have to realize there is subjectivity when you're making a film.
Sure.
And I mean, this is not your first film.
You've made critically acclaimed documentary films before.
Be Water with Bruce Lee.
The Biggest Night in Pop.
Greatest Night in Pop.
Greatest Night in Pop.