Ken Jeong feels like the "Korean Rick James" in Hangover 2

[BlackTree TV - Los Angeles] ; BlackTree TV s Jamaal Finkley sits down with one of the fan favorites from the HangOver series, Ken Jeong who reprises his role as Mr. Chow in HangOver 2 in this edition of Monday Night conversation.. In the summer of 2009, Todd Phillips "The Hangover" became a record-breaking hit, surpassing all expectations, including those of the filmmakers. "We set out to make a funny movie, but you never know until you start showing it to people. Once we began screening it, we realized it was something special. But we were really surprised when it just took off," acknowledges Phillips, who directed and co-wrote "The Hangover Part II." Dan Goldberg, who served as a producer on "The Hangover," returns as a producer on the sequel, marking his sixth collaboration with Phillips. He recalls, "We knew we had a movie that made people laugh, but no one could have predicted The Hangover would become this incredible phenomenon, least of all us. And then it kept building, which was amazing and so gratifying." "There was some kind of lightning in a bottle that the first film captured," observes Ed Helms, returning in the role of Stu, who is—this time officially—the groom. "We found it to be hilarious, but you can t be sure until a movie is out there if it s going to resonate with anybody else. Thankfully, it did." KEN JEONG (Mr. Chow) returns in the role of the Asian mobster from Todd Phillips hit comedy "The Hangover." Jeong currently plays the recurring role of angry Spanish teacher Señor Chang on the NBC comedy series "Community." He will next be seen in Michael Bay s "Transformers: The Dark Side of the Moon," and the comedy "The Zookeeper," opposite Kevin James, both opening in July. His voice will also be heard in "Norm of the North," set for release next year and also featuring the voice of Rob Schneider. He previously lent his voice to "Despicable Me," with Steve Carell, and Jeong also appeared in the films "The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard" and "Couples Retreat." Judd Apatow s 2007 box office smash "Knocked Up" marked Jeong s feature film debut, in the role of Dr. Kuni. He followed with his first major role, as villain King Argotron, in 2008 s "Role Models." That same year, he appeared in "Pineapple Express" and "Step Brothers." Jeong earned his undergraduate degree at Duke University, his medical degree at the University of North Carolina and completed his internal medicine residency in New Orleans, all while doing stand-up. In 1995, Jeong won the Big Easy Laff Off and was invited to Los Angeles by judges Brandon Tartikoff, the former NBC President, and Improv founder Budd Friedman. Jeong began performing regularly at the Improv and Laugh Factory, and was seen on a number of television shows, including "The Office," "Entourage" and "MADtv." In 2006, Jeong and fellow comedian Mike O Connell s spoof rap duo, "Million Dollar Strong," posted on YouTube, garnering over one million views. --------- A BlackTree Media Production Segment Journalist Jamaal Finkley http://www.blacktree.tv Blacktree is at all the hottest events on the planet (award shows, movie premieres and press junkets, fashion shows, etc.) and now BLACKTREE ON TV brings stars to YOU on Soul of the South! Watch Full episodes below, and tune in! WEEKDAYS | 5:30 – 6:00pm, 1-1:30am WEEKENDS | 5 – 6:00pm Sat & Sun (CST)