Not a HE, Not a She, Just KUMAR Ft. Kumar |

What was it like being the trailblazer for Singapore's stand-up comedy industry? How does he discern his true self from Kumar the Drag Queen?
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03:26 What Goes Behind Building Kumar's Shows
05:37 How did Kumar Rise to Fame
11:36 How does Kumar Come up With Jokes
16:44 How does Kumar Find the REAL Him?
18:39 A Generation of Repressed Gay Men in SG
20:02 How did Kumar Come Out
22:25 How did Kumar Save His Son
26:00 Why Kumar Move to a HDB Flat
29:00 Dealing with Racism in Singapore
32:29 Kumar Takes on Unhinged Questions From TDK Telegram Community
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Cast:
• Johnathan Chua / johnathanchua
• Daniel Lim / danlim11
• Jonathan Paul / jonathanpaul.sxw
• Denise Oh / ohthedenise
Behind the Cam:
• Nashrul Merza
• Amirul Nashtrie
Edited by:
Brian Goh

[@adamleetanjongkatong6869]

great episode! imo this feels like kumar is one of the rare few guests that doesnt let johnathan "influence" him on the podcast. Tells his stories matter of factly at his own pace, and doesnt't get side tracked at attempts to "spice up" his answers.

[@lendleasereit6797]

on the contrary, i find jon paul the most empathetic and insightful. i rmb watching some good saves from him where if i recall he helped others not look bad in a bad situation. thus he has always been my favorite questioner (and listener). but of course these are just our individual opinions and we may be talking about different jons haha

[@JeremySee]

Kumar is Singapore's NATIONAL treasure. 😍

[@kavithapalaniappan]

Honestly, it's one of the most raw and uplifting episodes from TDK. The topics discussed had a plethora of local nuances that spread over generations, yet everyone at the table (and of course us listening) could relate to them. TDK should consider making Kumar a permanent fixture on the show!

[@faithzzzzzzz]

Yes, Kumar...you are our national treasure. You did make an impact in Singapore. Thank you Daily Ketchup for inviting Kumar.

[@justsomeoneelsee]

Was at a crosswalk at orchard when I overheard a teenage boy complaining to his friend. “My mother spend a thousand dollars on a bag. $200 also she wont give me”. At the moment I understood how the boomers felt about us Millennials. That aside, OMG ITS KUMAR!!!!!!!!!!!

[@holysage1576]

finally we have Kumar on this podcast, like since forever. Thanks guys

[@mercuryjpg]

much love and respect for kumar

[@DonburiXD]

I AGREE wif u bro 👍🏻👍🏻

[@bonsaijimmy]

Cannot agree more with Kumar about Free Loaders. After many years of organising great garden parties, some of my guests who came 3 ,4 or 5 times had never invited me & my husband to their homes, not even for a cup of tea, I decided no more parties. These people have no understanding about friendship. Its both ways - not one way !

[@vivianang3741]

Kumar is effortlessly funny and a strong and beautiful human being!!

[@marcuschaichai9156]

Really loved how Jon at @<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1105">18:25</a> when he rebuttal regarding what's real / fake personality on and off screen

[@kevinanand1584]

that bonus clip tho! HAHAHJHSJAHSJAHSJHAHAHSAGGAHAHAH

[@CharlesKeithChannel]

We love you too Kumar ❤

[@daisybb8148]

Kumar, you make so many people happy ❤ Bless you!

[@gabrielclarence5390]

Kumar is the best! I remember the good old days at Boom Boom Room with Meno laughing and enjoying the show

[@analekaites5215]

"Aren't you cross-dressing now?" ... That really got me there ... <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="2360">39:20</a>/<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="2390">39:50</a>

[@jj96432]

wah the OG 4

[@tonyquek6157]

Nice one guys! Thanks Kumar!

[@ifish]

Best episode thus far. Love kumar

[@brandonchong3866]

Such a good watch! Last bonus clip was hilarious 😂🎉

[@stephainelee2499]

Love Kumar!!! Amazing man and comedian :)

[@fluffy109]

Telling jokes from a joke book one got me😂😂 Man I haven’t had a laugh for such a long time😂😄😄😄

[@bronchee6197]

Hi Kumar! Loved you since I went to catch your show at Boom Boom Room with my then classmates in the 90s. You rock!!!!

[@verselines]

Glad Jon is back. Love the rest of the crew but tbh the previous few episodes felt a bit lacking without Jon.

[@ANNYEONGx]

Bought the tickets for this weekend, after watching! Too bad no promo code 😂😂😂

[@UdellYoutube]

Interesting, as always, Kumar be Kumar 👍

[@kennethong9136]

A national treasure indeed.

[@lindatan8981]

Love Kumar so much ❤❤❤❤

[@tengcynthia3107]

Enjoy this podcast. Great job 🎉

[@quickchick249]

love the vid! wished it were longer also don’t quite get why there needs to be three cams feels abit,choppy and hard to watch. think two angles surely is sufficient to make cuts

[@Elianalaure95]

omg i love kumar! this is a good podcast!

[@alui5362]

yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy KUMAR best

[@lilychua7866]

Uncut is an amazing display of songs, dance, good old Kumar jokes and beautiful costumes! Go catch it if tickets are still available!

[@vister6757]

Thanks Kumar for your candid interview.

[@XiethXander]

Kumar please look for a friend of mine called Azizul mahadir!!! He's also a drag. And when he dance and sing wow

[@Gnautt]

Damn solid interview, thoroughly enjoyed this episode man

[@jeremytzy]

Give Kumar the cultural medallion!

[@sintiayuliani9123]

the bonus clip caught me off guard bro

[@weechinjansonchua8061]

Love Kumar always!❤

[@VinnySharp]

Top notch

[@simbeekuan4056]

I really feel that Kumar is a very genuine person.

[@kert6653]

Jon asking the “fatherhood” question almost kena whack lol

[@JoeChanTV]

Kumar so cool

[@bay2176]

Salute!

[@summer8888]

Kumar + OG TDK 😙

[@clementihammock7572]

He was a good runner, 2.4 is about 8+. wah lao eh, his body perfume was 2m Radius nose punching. 😂

[@superbiggulpz]

lemme guess .. the beep was jocelyn chia?? 😂

[@tinasharinna1012]

CHarles.& Keith was.my go to shoeshop when i was a career lady♡♡🎉

[@pykng5695]

Kumar is the most entertaining and absolutely funny performer.

[@1makeufreak]

What is the word that was bleep off😂😂

[@lildevil872]

They got no bell because the bell is with Kumar.. Anneh with bells

[@onaonahi4011]

Auntie Kumar SLAYS ❤

[@sulaimansimatupang]

Suggestion, please EQ your mics during post-production editing, cos the Lows are way too over for Kumar's mic, btw, my sound is hook up to a pair of subs, thats why :)

[@neutroyaz]

Dang .. to think I've watched him in Boom Boom Room and sabo-ed to go on stage, watched him Haw Par Villa ... old sia .. BBR, Hard Rock Cafe and Zouk were like rites of passage for those in NS

[@MegaUrzo]

I always see Kumar at my neighbourhood salon, I no balls say hi... lol

[@sdqsdq6274]

ha ,now you know, he want to be left alone

[@MegaUrzo]

@@sdqsdq6274 Ya, thank god i didnt went "EH KUMAR!"

[@jennn9637]

Wow its about time. What took u so long

[@victoriachen6879]

oh wow i would love to see kumar do ballet!

[@lylai8]

Best ep

[@douknodawae7805]

I love kumar❤❤

[@janiceyam3382]

Love Kumar

[@AK8901]

MOST IMPORTANT DAILYKETCHUP GUEST OF ALL TIME

[@Claudia-cy6ou]

Went for his show opening today, it was amazing. The fact that he wasn’t afraid to say stuff made it really funny. It was really unscripted he improvised on the spot and interacted with the audience

[@rinky_dinky]

my cousin married an indian man and had a son , very beautiful baby boy , my dad .....looked at the boy , in front of everyone , "wah very handsome, but dont worry la , when he grow up will become fairer wont be so dark" 🤦🏻‍♂ waaaaallannnn ehhhhhhhh. my counsin she rolled her eyes so damn hard , i gave her a very very apologetic look

[@neymarzd9706]

I think Kumar is a natural commedian even off the stage. His witty mind and the way he say things just makes things funny. Is really a talent. I have seen other comedians off screen. They are hell serious and boring.

[@zuhilmizulkifli2418]

Kumar is a legend

[@zing1198]

But legit Denise is fking hilaroous HAHA

[@cheny6489]

Boom Boom Room was the "Guilty Pleasure" of our time....

[@hongyeegan733]

legend. Her show sure funny one

[@khalassassin]

kumar is one and only stand up comedian whom i respect.. if u see most of his comedy, he usually put his mic away when he make a joke n use vulgar like F word.. n some word like c**k, he dont even say out loud like some.. hes good.. on a side note, first time seeing this group.. great host and u guys are good looking

[@echeng5722]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="2226">37:06</a> who was the person kumar refers to that was bleeped out?

[@kelvinth30]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1780">29:40</a> Darlie was a China company , yes last time was called Darkie. China even had a commercial i think was about washing machine, black person goes in white person comes out in the end !

[@figureofspeech4581]

Power lah Kumar

[@turkeysoup1312]

Maybe I'm too used to listening to your podcasts but I find that there are too many camera cuts for the videos... Still really appreciate your content!

[@chewjustin6451]

Our very own RuPaul!

[@onghc5892]

Well said. Kumar❤❤❤

[@pllin240]

😂❤

[@FluffyM]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="111">1:51</a> please, mediacorp artists i have met are all so rude, they act like they're the best of the best

[@lendleasereit6797]

yo... we are all humans and not super humans. we have our days.

[@luxury-Diver]

Old people living with family but feels lonely , is often due to their behaviour and how they treat the family

[@ericwong5891]

Much love for his honesty.❤

[@ericwong5891]

Never take a Crown or a Joker as an idiot. They are the smartest people in the world.❤❤❤❤❤

[@jessicamong1586]

Kumar's hair are better than women's.

[@terencelam1981]

liho also employ transgender. really give a clap to those compaines

[@kakk53]

A Kumari indeed

[@athomenotavailable]

People need to realize that the atypical attributes that are classified into LGBTQ are not necessarily combined in neat little groups, such as transgender means straight person born into wrong gender. There are straight cross-dressers, homosexual crossdressers, crossdressers who identify as the gender they were born as or not. There are transgender MTF who are sexually attracted to females, FTM who are sexually attracted to males. And even sexual attraction can be include characteristics from both genders but still not be bisexual.

[@eeto_plays]

[@lendleasereit6797]

cute emoticon

[@jefri4176]

Hossan Leong as well please 😊

[@lendleasereit6797]

i like hossan leong, but unfortunately his company is based in JB now so lower chance for singapore-based interview

[@tanchormay6447]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="2365">39:25</a> genuine question: is Denise dressed gender neutrally? I always thought her fashion sense is rather masculine

[@Amphibians45]

Everybody be talking Covid changed them but why i dont feel any different, i was just in end of my highschool then came to school just to write exam then bye. No change leh

[@MaestroSong]

it's just schooling life. everything is slow and relatively repetitive.. things will become fast and change will be then only constant as you grow up.. i was being told like this in the past. it's becoming true...

[@besottedbelovedlovely2560]

Tht why he's Smart..once he's chge his gender..n entire self He won't able to put foods on table. And remain as he is.phyiscally..he still can Act in different character as An Actor N still dress up As drag on stage.n make jokes. Tht was a very wise decision..

[@benwong2061]

Algoooooooooooooo

[@muscadekisshelmutkerry2175]

just Kumar, nice.. so the gender in passport also "just Kumar"... ???

[@dylanparker8292]

Kumar drinking wad ah? Horlicks?

[@lydiat5819]

You may want to cut down your filler words - Actually and Like

[@jojoJOHANN7659]

Singlish

[@angrenee-vh8lc]

Finally!!! TQ for this ! ♥️🫶❤️🫶