Simu Liu Monologue - SNL

First-time host Simu Liu talks about how he became Marvel's first Chinese superhero and dressing up as Spider-Man for kids’ birthday parties.
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[@rilesatwork]

“I’m not Spider-Man… I’m Shang-Chi bitch!” This man is an icon already.

[@CalebGalaraga]

AGREE!

[@dwaynewilson8919]

This guy ducking his Reddit rant and mark wallberg scandal

[@ryanvang4080]

Best line ever. Lol

[@randomrey6568]

amazing line

[@18missmm]

That was everything! 😂💕

[@micheller4526]

Trevor fighting for his life in the groupchat rn

[@apiemikey]

IM SHANG CHI BITCH

[@Windthroughcedars]

He was a “real Trevor”. 😂

[@naidamar1]

Before watching the video, I thought it refers to Trevor the fake Mandarin lol

[@AkinduDasanayake]

Beautiful comment!

[@trevorsmall7371]

Can confirm

[@siiiiiuu7]

He gives me Ryan Reynolds vibes where he's attractive and confident, yet super approachable. Can't wait to see more from Simu

[@TheBlarggle]

Hopefully not as corny and just playing himself in everything.

[@tomaszskowronski1406]

@@TheBlarggle true that, Ryan is great but plays the cornines up a bit too much

[@hefeibao]

It's a Canadian thing. Canada is the new Australia, didn't you hear?

[@jivexturk3y]

@@TheBlarggle With the same 2-3 deliveries for his punchlines. Sounds like everyone also recently watched red notice lol

[@emilyrobertson4463]

I'm not sure whether to be proud of our generation or sad, we all understood that description you made quite well LOL.

[@gabrielar9611]

His charisma is through the roof. Great guy, hope he blows tf up

[@360.Tapestry]

he's even better _without_ the script

[@TheBlarggle]

through* Threw is the past tense of throw.

[@stephp.1269]

Hope he blows tf up? He led a marvel movie lmao

[@myumbrellav.4488]

This comment ❤❤❤❤❤

[@13edThyme]

I STILL REMEMBER HIM FROM WONG FU PRODUCTIONS. ASIAN BACHELORETTE WAS MY FAVORITE

[@tOnySi]

he was in it? I need to rewatch that hilarious skit.

[@rabbitmm2011]

@@tOnySi Not only he was in it, he won! He got the girl! 😊

[@jaymarlenee91]

Yassssssssss and as Jung 😭😭

[@dwaynewilson8919]

This guy ducking his Reddit rant and mark wallberg scandal

[@megletable]

I had no idea thanks for the introduction!

[@SuperBC1975]

Simu Liu is quite the Marvel.

[@JorgeMenaTr]

This is an amazing comment 😂

[@trentonwinn1713]

He’s got a balanced Chi

[@79konnex]

Thanks. Now I understand who He is. Thought at first He was just some Random Comic who won a contest.

[@gonaye1]

You… youyouyou… 😄

[@TheBlarggle]

@@79konnex He literally explains that he's Shang Chi in the monologue.

[@hamtoriz1084]

"I'm not Spiderman. I'M SHANG CHI BITCH!" god i love this man.

[@kanyerahming]

Same, that killed me

[@ScootyPuffSr7]

Him: "I'm also the first Chinese host on SNL" Me: "He is?!" Him: " . . .To be the fourth Chinese host on SNL" Me: "Ah. 😊"

[@xueshanshanxia1475]

I dont get it..

[@justareplica]

@@xueshanshanxia1475 He gets to be the 4th host first before anyone could.

[@dwaynewilson8919]

This guy ducking his Reddit rant and mark wallberg scandal

[@echarts3710]

Jackie Chan, Lucy Liu and Awkwafina were the previous Chinese hosts on SNL

[@canaisyoung3601]

@@echarts3710 That also makes him the second male Chinese host after Jackie Chan and the second host after Sandra Oh to be an Asian-Canadian.

[@ScenicFights]

Simu Liu is fantastic in Shang-Chi and I'm looking forward to watching his career closely. He was great on SNL. "I'm Shang-Chi, Bitch!"

[@JusNoBS420]

Familiar with Kim’s Connivence?

[@SomethingSomewhereJustOnce]

@@JusNoBS420 Not a lot of people are aware of Kim's Convenience. You won't be familiar with it unless you are someone who actively tries to discover new comedy shows. I don't think Kim's Convenience is popular enough in most parts of the world.

[@JusNoBS420]

@@SomethingSomewhereJustOnce It’s obviously a Canadian produced show which generally doesn’t cross over into the American market. But it’s a great show!! Similarly to Shitt’s creek. Not until these shows came up on Netflix did they get any attention in the US

[@18missmm]

@@JusNoBS420 So true. I'm gonna have to look that Kim's show up. I love finding those obscure jewels!

[@Jack-gp3xm]

Highly recommend Kim's Convenience, you can find it on netflix, it's such a hidden gem

[@ShenanK]

He was great in Kim's Grocery, too. So happy that Simu Liu is getting more exposure through Marvel!

[@aykayjk]

Kim's Convenience. But yes I loved that show!

[@demetriusdemarcus285]

Kim’s Grocery ☠️☠️

[@KauserKhan]

It was Kim supermart

[@narendramartosudarmo]

Are you sure it’s not Kim’s Seven-Eleven? Or Kim’s Target? Or Kim’s Walmart?

[@Ro-np1ed]

Y’all are tripping. It’s definitely that one canadian-new york show “Kim’s Deli”

[@hermionegranger1096]

I cannot believe that it was trending in China that people thought SImu was "too ugly to be a Chinese superhero". Homeboy is GORGEOUS. On top of that, hilarious, charming charisma and an amazing personality? He's the whole package! Wish him an amazing career in the future ❤️

[@chloeajohnsen]

RIGHT i remember reading some chinese person’s tweet that he just looks like every guy in China and i just wanted to say if that’s what every guy in China looks like lemme pack my bags

[@saber26ful]

Boils down to Eastern and Western aesthetics of beauty.

[@danielzhang1916]

Some people just have to complain about casting every time

[@ClaudKaKeiYeung]

I didn't know people in China actually thought that but I definitely do, and I'm Chinese. To me he looks like Xi Jinping with a fantastic body. I can think of so many better looking Chinese actors. Heck even Tony Leung at his age looks better, and not too mention miles better acting skills and charm...

[@cmlkhf]

@@ClaudKaKeiYeung What? That's so weird to me, I'm European and I find this guy extremely attractive 😳

[@blazeplayz2508]

“I’m Shang Chi bitch!” He was the perfect choice for the character.

[@kanyerahming]

Fax

[@kimberlyhonig8030]

Aww. I really liked his monologue a lot. That was really cute and funny.

[@KB-km2jt]

What an inspiration for my son! This brought tears to my eyes to now see that so many Chinese-American kids will be positively impacted by what he is doing! Finally, Hollywood is making room for Asian talent. All the best to Simu!! Shang-chi was so awesome to watch, the cast, the leading role, the script, so good, and this monologue was sweet and badass all at the same time!! Congrats Simu!!! 🎉🍾🎊🎈

[@soni8995]

❤❤❤

[@believeit1234]

He takes pleasure in mocking whites - hardly a "positive" lesson to teach mere children. His laughing at whites at the Golden Globes brought tears to my eyes to now see that so many people will be negatively impacted by what he is saying. All the worse to Simu!!

[@sabatasmia8789]

"I'm Shang Chi BITCH!!!" , the perfect comeback from my #BabyDadySimuLiu

[@Mal1ily]

I’ve never seen any host on this show speak their lines as smoothly and effortlessly as Simu!! This guy is incredible

[@shrimp19921]

I mean, he is an actor.

[@Mal1ily]

@@shrimp19921 So are 99.9% of the hosts, but I have yet to see any of them act this good on SNL.

[@dfjanus8014]

was literally thinking these exact same words as i was going thru the skits....

[@TheBlarggle]

... Can we not do the "you speak so well" thing? Thanks.

[@bdp8102]

There have been several oscar-winning hosts who messed it up the first time around, he just nailed it like it was no big deal. I have to see his Marvel movie now.

[@izzyambrose]

this couldn’t have happened to a better person i’m so happy for him

[@845835]

This guy was a natural at an SNL monologue, which for any entertainer has got to be a challenge.

[@CFisk]

When he started to say "You may know me from" and I said Jung in Kim's Convenience 🤣 nope, not the answer. I haven't paid attention to the new Marvel movie so I had no idea he was in it. I'll definitely be watching now! So glad to see Simu Liu as this week's host.

[@JorgeMenaTr]

It is now on Disney + 😬😬😬

[@hoppytoad79]

Not a fan of the MCU, or just busy with things that are more important than superhero movies? Whichever it is, 'Shang-Chi' is worth a watch. Tony Leung is in it as Shang-Chi's father.

[@CFisk]

@@hoppytoad79 unfortunately just too busy with work to stay up to date on current and upcoming releases. I'm excited to watch once I have the chance to be home and have the opportunity to turn the TV on!

[@360.Tapestry]

imagine if it actually was his popularity from a netflix show that got him on snl

[@dwaynewilson8919]

This guy ducking his Reddit rant and mark wallberg scandal

[@NakedFormula]

“Thanks for getting back to me” Oh, he’s precious. I’m glad Trevor was right!

[@jahiemnelson3145]

You can just tell the crowd love him I love his confidence

[@charlesdalast5604]

Hold on why is his timing and delivery better than most comedians That was impressive

[@dmv2ks]

Cause his first big lead role was a sitcom

[@hpr_amin9713]

69 likes ru Ning it

[@popebender1351]

I love this man. He deserves the world, seriously.

[@sayusaymee7722]

*SIMU on TV:* I'm Shang Chi B**ch! *TREVOR at HOME:* 👁️👄👁️ 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@natalieleui4118]

I’ve been a lifelong fan of SNL & I can honestly say that Simu CRUSHED IT!! Will definitely need a repeat of him as a host someday!

[@Liv-mw3iw]

What a guy. He’s so talented

[@wille5080]

Anyone here an OG fan since Kim’s Convenience? 🙋‍♂️

[@capnjunke]

Me :)

[@adamcardenas4892]

2:30 “You’re right I’m not Spider-man. I’M SHANG-CHI BITCH!!” Love it

[@sethc.1366]

Short, sweet, to the point. Love it

[@hoppytoad79]

He's a damn good Shang-Chi at that!

[@charlottestockham9529]

Anyone else watch the expressions on the band members faces during the guest monologues?

[@katherinebuchholz7371]

I love seeing their faces and what they find funny or not

[@heropreacher3760]

"I'm Shang-Chi b**ch!" If marvel doesn't include this in the next avengers I'm suing🤣👌🏽

[@DallasTheGreat28]

marvel casts quality people to be their heroes. shang chi will inspire millions of kids!

[@dragoti1122]

That was a great ending to the monologue…congrats Simu! 👏👏👏

[@pumpkinspicedragon7450]

"First openly Chinese superhero"😄 Simu did so well tonight, I forgot he was a guest 👏

[@zimsum2159]

You know you’ve hit the mark when the band in the back is laughing 😂

[@jenwarshawsky189]

He did great! He didn't seem nervous at all!

[@susansheehan9726]

What a marvelous opening. So decent, funny and gorgeous. 'Whatcha think now Trevor?'...

[@savannahcanady]

What a bundle of joy that man

[@rawrrrr3466]

he's such a natural, love himm already

[@smartass1379]

He is one of the greatest guys. I genuinely just want him to succeed

[@catey2270]

so sad his monologue was so short. simu killed it!!

[@captainsavem]

Dropped the mic on the end though!

[@theradiojem]

Love that ending 👏 legend

[@harrisonhuang7117]

so proud of him and what he has done this past year! such a great representative of the asian community and i just hope he's the first of many :)

[@duha4906]

He was so surprised by the huge applause from the audience throughout his entire monologue, so wholesome 🥺😭😭

[@ftngie]

he’s so handsome

[@LeMarais88]

So proud of him. Glad there is more Asian representation in Hollywood. Loved him and all the other actors and actresses in Kim’s Convenience 💗

[@rick1030]

Im so happy Simu is getting so big. He was the best character the TV show Kim's convenience

[@3x-41d]

I watched this monologue the night before my graduation ceremony last month and that made me feel more comfortable about giving my speech in front of the whole class

[@aisadal2521]

I'm so happy for Liu! So glad he's had so many trailblazing opportunities 👏😍💖

[@rafaelsale6364]

This guy's chrisma is through the roof. He was a great choice to play Shang-Chi.

[@2kdemiks816]

that “b*tch” was perfect😂

[@johaniffsofiz]

Mr. Kim would be so proud

[@sweet_defenceless_creature]

This man is amazing

[@icarusgotooclose]

Loved him for so long! Glad to see he's made it to the big time!

[@joeguy1092]

This Trevor villain origins story.

[@TheGhostOfTK]

2:28 the most legendary SNL

[@konalily]

So proud of you, Simu! We loved you in Shang-Chi and happy for this representation. My 9 yrs old nephew looks looks up to you. There’s only more to come here on out! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@jeffwei]

Surprised he didn’t mention Kim’s Convenience! Love that show

[@saimcheeda93]

I prefer this type of short and to the point monologues

[@internetchild1989]

I love how I got to see him grow from Wong Fu and now he's THE FIRST CHINESE HOST ON SNL!!! LIKE I NEED TO GET WITH WONG FU!!

[@cthulhutheendless1587]

First _fourth_ Chinese host

[@jackierosas9593]

Wowza, I had no clue he was hosting this week. How cool!

[@chrismdh]

He's perfect!!!

[@tapangawashington6878]

Did anyone else watch him on kim's convenience?

[@NYCbabyJes]

YESSSSS I WAS ATTRACTED TO HIM SINCE THEN!!

[@hoppytoad79]

I'd never heard of him before Shang-Chi, which is definitely my loss. I want to watch Kim's Convenience now. Enjoyed him in Shang-Chi and I want to see more of the work he's done.

[@tanviTM]

I love him I love him I love him!!!!

[@Angel-fs3uf]

I swear, I've laughed through this whole video😂. I'll forever be you fan.

[@adamkidd0712]

he's gonna make it! Love the energy!

[@emilaubry6856]

I'm in love with this gorgeous man 😍💕

[@liferestarter2.043]

OF COURSE HE DID A LITTLE DANCE, I LOVE THAT DANCE

[@QuillWorks]

Love this guy. He’s been filming “One True Love” in my college town for the past two months and he came to campus to play volleyball with our men’s volleyball club!

[@samash7302]

He was amazing tonight 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@willowwren7752]

Loved him in Kim’s Connivence!! Rock it out man

[@hcroussette]

there's a scene in Kim's Convenience where Jung's coworker assumes he's Chinese and it's awkward cause he's Korean, but then it turns out that Simu is actually Chinese... funny

[@madgemackles4337]

Has Simu done this before because he’s a damn natural.

[@lindseycarlson3650]

I love him so much he did perfect!

[@jamezguard]

10 rings was amazing !

[@bettyveronica460]

This man is 🔥🔥🔥💜!

[@Samiamgreeneggsandchicken]

Easily one of my favorite emerging stars. I can't wait to see his future in acting and the MCU!

[@chantell209]

Damn he is fine lol 😍😜

[@realitycheck2051]

Facts!!! I was smiling the whole time

[@manogonz13]

Gotta love Simu!

[@SD-zo7es]

I LOOOOOVE SIMU LIU!!!! HE IS HOT AF

[@phriedokra6158]

Dreams do come true...great story Simu....cant wait to see the movie

[@noryssedelrosario5450]

Go Simu!!!!

[@simonjack9699]

Awesome monologue

[@laner1172]

quickest SNL monologue of all time? Still liked it.

[@blueridgebunny8894]

I was wondering this too! Let’s us know if you find out lol

[@duha4906]

fr it was kinda quick :(

[@nikmintz4538]

The goat‼️💯

[@jeremyweitendorf6723]

I have a co-worker named Trevor that loves Spiderman that’s around the same age as that kid would be now

[@slayer4709]

2:30 the reason you here

[@MrMdiaz84]

I love him !!

[@dpking9653]

2:28 you were right I'm not spiderman

[@globbyakaweirdjellyguy954]

Lesson of the monologue: Always try to spite a kid named Trevor.😉

[@TheDavara29]

the power he holds

[@izzyambrose]

“i’m shang-chi bitch” iconic

[@djdannyd816]

Simu Liu 👑

[@beecy3893]

I know this guy from Selling Sunset 🌇 😍 🤣

[@treblenote2]

What an awesome being !!!!!!

[@Squidbillies1000]

Congratulations I hope you have much much success

[@Aquamarinix_]

Simu-Liu: I'm Shang-chi bitch! Enjoy yourself!

[@aidarjapykeev4544]

Man, the best monologue I’ve seen. Really great. You know something tells me that Simu is lost Chinese twin of Ryan Reynolds

[@zooolieee]

IM LOVING ALL OF THESE LMFAOOOOO ITS ABOUT TIME

[@jlbueno0611]

Everyone who is a fan knows him from Kim's convenience... But us real real fans know him from his appearance on el show de platanito 💁🏻‍♂️ ...there's levels ✌🏻

[@OC-CPA]

Being a fanatic of anything is not good.

[@CoolPandaTheMovieNerd]

That twitter joke "thanks for getting back to me" killed. Very clever!