When Koreans Visit A Southern Town | Henry Cho Comedy

Comedian Henry Cho on visiting a southern town as a Korean…

About Henry Cho:
On February 11, comedian Henry Cho will be inducted as the 229th member of The Grand Ole Opry. This prestigious honor has not been extended to a comedian since 1973.

Alongside Cho, comedian Gary Mule Deer was also invited to become a member. Both men were surprised by the invitation on January 6 when Opry member and Country Music Hall of Famer Marty Stuart announced it backstage at the Ryman Auditorium during a Facebook Live event.

“After Marty surprised me with the invitation, someone asked if this was a dream come true. I had to say ‘no way!’” Cho beamed. “Because I’ve never even imagined this happening, not in any realm. I love performing on the Opry stage and it’s going to be really incredible to continue performing here, but now as a member of this historic organization.”

Cho’s TV credits include appearances on NBC’s The Tonight Show, CBS’s The Late, Late, Show, and NBC’s Young Comedians Special. He served two years as host of NBC’s Friday Night Videos and had many guest roles on various network sitcoms. Cho was co-creator, co-producer and co-writer of The Henry Cho Show on GAC.

Cho’s one hour Comedy Central Special, What’s That Clickin’ Noise? ran previously on Comedy Central and Netflix. He can also be heard daily on SiriusXM, Blue Collar Radio and Pandora. Some of Cho’s film credits include Universal’s McHale’s Navy with Tom Arnold and David Allen Greer; Say It Isn’t So with Heather Graham and Sally Field; and Material Girls with Hilary Duff and Angelica Houston produced by Madonna.

Cho was the keynote entertainer for The 59th Annual Radio & Television Correspondents’ Dinner and has worked extensively with Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Willie Nelson, Carrie Underwood, Reba and many, others. Cho’s clean comedy is so versatile that he can headline Vegas and then tour with Michael W. Smith.

Cho has performed on the Opry over 100 times, making his Opry debut April 2, 2011.

[npenick]

My wife of 20 years loved Henry. She passed away unexpectedly two weeks ago on 1/5/24 while taking a nap. We couldn't watch one of his routines without her having to pause it a couple of times because she'd have to run to the bathroom before she wet herself. All you had to say was 'what's that clickin' noise?' and she'd get the giggles. Thanks for all the years of great memories Henry.

[weebotaku]

This korean desendant face and straight up southern english speech is pleasantly breaking my brain. Its so freaking awesome.

[linlouwho]

Hats off to the Asian American comics. Their parents are usually confused by their career choice.

[cainemarko]

Love Henry. He's been around forever. I love how he lures in the new people by talking smack about Arab, Alabama. He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee. He's as southern as anyone from Arab. 🤣

[jillv]

When he said “we were hanging out at the Chevron” I was waiting for the rest of the joke, cause I can totally relate! 😂

[imhip]

Henry's been in the game for a long time and he deserves more love than he been getting....dude is way too underrated.

[karenplum]

I’m from Georgia so I could relate to this. Laughed throughout the whole video. I watch a LOT of kdramas, so it was mind bending to hear a Korean speak with a southern accent.

[larryg.overton]

"Hi-WAR-ya." I hit the like button as soon as I heard that. Yup, Southern speak for Hawai'i.
I had a cousin out in west Texas that pronounced it that way. My wife and I were visiting them, and they were planning on a second honeymoon to Hawai'i. He looked at me and said, "Yup, Larry, gonna do 'er. This year, we're goin' tuh Hi-WAR-ya." (And, oh, yeah, you could have driven a Mack truck between the words in that drawled out sentence.) I had to bite my tongue not to reply as you did: "Fine, hi-war-U?"
It was the first time my wife had ever met him. And when he said that, she almost laughed out loud, because she thought he was putting us on.
Oh, and if I could have Liked the video a second time, I would have after the "Pipeline" joke.

[llspragulus]

1st gen Korean-American here. This really surprised me. I'm happy to see his comedy isn't just about being Korean and how that makes him different. Thanks for the welcome change in comedic styles!

[CrazyDrunkAsianMonkey]

I haven't seen anything from this guy in a long time, he's hilarious, he definitely deserves a Netflix special or two

[misun]

As a Korean born and raised in Hawaii and currently living in South Korea, everything you said cracked me up! 😂 You are def the 1st Korean I heard with a Southern accent. I’m a fan! ❤

[Bullzeyeyds]

Love that you put that joke out there.
Pipeline is one of the funniest attempts at Hawaiian translation I heard in Oahu.
Great surfing.

[carrieannmcleod]

I love Henry Cho. First saw him on Designing Women and had to go see him in person when did one of his tours. I really like his old material. It's an art, not swearing in his routine.

[jikook]

I remember Henry from the Designing Women 80s tv show 😊 His voice is so distinct and his deadpan quips are hysterical.

[jaybayblay]

real deal southern accent, love hearing this as a fellow American Korean haha very unique

[VegasViking]

Dude is just straight up American, that's it 😂

[jeannadriver]

I LOVE the accent coming out of his "Asian" mouth! "Course, I'm from Texas, so I have an accent, too! 💖💖 First time to see this guy, but I'm coming back for more!

[rubyy.]

I remember when I went to an international festival in Japan, one of the the announcers, when speaking in English, had a Texan accent. I wondered what he looked like because, as a Texan myself, there are barely any Asian folks out there, let alone any with that kind of accent.

I peeked into his booth to see a Japanese man in a cowboy hat. 10/10

[wickitklown]

We're hanging out at the Chev-ron. I almost lost it.

[dkwillrn]

He’s always so funny. I love his tales of everyday life