Personal Info
Birth date
1988-02-29 (37 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Jeju, South Korea
Also known as
喬爾·金·布斯特
조엘 킴 부스터
김준민
Joel Kim Booster
Biography
Joel Alexander Kim Booster (born February 29, 1988) is an American actor, comedian, producer, and writer. He co-produced and wrote for Big Mouth and The Other Two and as an actor has appeared on Shrill, Search Party, and Sunnyside. In 2022, he wrote, produced, and starred in the Hulu romantic comedy Fire Island, a modern adaptation of Pride and Prejudice with a main cast of Asian American actors.
Filmography
KPop Demon Hunters
8.213
Overview:
When K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey aren't selling out stadiums, they're using their secret powers to protect their fans from supernatural threats.The Daily Show
6.4
Overview:
The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.Late Night with Seth Meyers
5.261
Overview:
Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as host of NBC’s "Late Night" — home to A-list celebrity guests, memorable comedy and the best in musical talent. As the Emmy Award-winning head writer for "SNL," Meyers has established a reputation for sharp wit and perfectly timed comedy, and has gained fame for his spot-on jokes and satire. Meyers takes his departure from "SNL" to his new post at "Late Night," as Jimmy Fallon moves to "The Tonight Show".Bob's Burgers
7.827
Overview:
Bob's Burgers follows a third-generation restaurateur, Bob, as he runs Bob's Burgers with the help of his wife and their three kids. Bob and his quirky family have big ideas about burgers, but fall short on service and sophistication. Despite the greasy counters, lousy location and a dearth of customers, Bob and his family are determined to make Bob's Burgers "grand re-re-re-opening" a success.The Kelly Clarkson Show
6.3
Overview:
Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and everyday people who are beacons of hope in their communities.Curb Your Enthusiasm
8.029
Overview:
The off-kilter, unscripted comic vision of Larry David, who plays himself in a parallel universe in which he can't seem to do anything right, and, by his standards, neither can anyone else.Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
5.056
Overview:
Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities.RuPaul's Drag Race
7.464
Overview:
Join RuPaul, the world's most famous drag queen, as the host, mentor and judge for the ultimate in drag queen competitions. The top drag queens in the U.S. will vie for drag stardom as RuPaul, in full glamazon drag, will reign supreme in all judging and eliminations while helping guide the contestants as they prepare for each challenge.BoJack Horseman
8.545
Overview:
Meet the most beloved sitcom horse of the '90s , 20 years later. He's a curmudgeon with a heart of...not quite gold...but something like gold. Copper?The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
6.2
Overview:
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater.The Jennifer Hudson Show
5.603
Overview:
Talented entertainer and newly-minted EGOT Jennifer Hudson takes on the daytime talk show landscape.Big Mouth
7.6
Overview:
Teenage friends find their lives upended by the wonders and horrors of puberty in this edgy comedy from real-life pals Nick Kroll and Andrew Goldberg.Loot
6.8
Overview:
After divorcing her husband of 20 years, Molly Novak must figure out what to do with her $87 billion settlement. She decides to reengage with her charitable foundation and reconnect with the real world—finding herself along the way.RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked
6.1
Overview:
The access-all-areas pass to the drama that you didn't see on the runway—the backstage bitchiness, the catfights, the struggles, the tears and the secrets. See what happens behind the scenes of RuPaul's Drag Race when the queens let their tucks breathe... and let their emotions flow.The Great North
6.9
Overview:
Follow the Alaskan adventures of the Tobin family as a single dad does his best to keep his weird bunch of kids close, especially as the artistic dreams of his only daughter lead her away from the family fishing boat and into the glamorous world of the local mall.Industry
6.82
Overview:
In the cutthroat world of international finance, a group of young graduates compete for a limited set of permanent positions at a top investment bank in London. The boundaries between colleague, friend, lover, and enemy soon blur as they immerse themselves in a company culture defined as much by sex, drugs and ego as it is by deals and dividends.After Midnight
5.947
Overview:
Celebrated comedian Taylor Tomlinson hosts the smartest show on television about the dumbest things on the internet alongside a panel of guests from the worlds of entertainment, comedy, music, and beyond.Match Game
6.4
Overview:
A modern reboot of the classic 70s game show that features two contestants attempting to match the answers of six celebrities in a game of fill-in-the-blank.Unplugging
5
Overview:
Think a rustic getaway with no cell service, Internet or social media is a romantic way to repair your marriage and sex life? Think again. Meet Dan and Jeanine Dewerson. The only spark in their bedroom is from the wall socket. Their daughter's best friend is her iPad. Dan's not going to take it anymore and plans a quiet, relaxing weekend in a remote mountain town. No kids, no phones, no social media, only clean fresh air and lots of romance. But what starts as the perfect weekend quickly becomes disastrous with unearthly encounters, strong edibles, and cranky odd locals. Without GPS to guide them or social media to stave off their boredom, Dan and Jeanine are forced to reconnect with each other. Can a "digital detox" really save their marriage and their sanity?iCarly
7.7
Overview:
Ten years after signing off of one of TV's most iconic shows, Carly, Spencer, and Freddie are back, navigating the next chapter of their lives, facing the uncertainties of life in their twenties.Search Party
6.8
Overview:
A dark comedy about four self-absorbed twenty-somethings who become entangled in an ominous mystery when a former college acquaintance suddenly disappears.Fire Island
6.983
Overview:
A group of queer best friends gather in the Fire Island Pines for their annual week of love and laughter. However, desires, dramas, drink and drugs push their bonds to the limits.The Pit Stop
7
Overview:
The aftershow for RuPaul's Drag Race and RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars. The show involves two people (usually two previous competitors from Drag Race) who discuss the events of the episode.Sweethearts
5.7
Overview:
Two college freshmen who decided to stick with their high school sweethearts have to pull a 'Turkey Dump' and break up with them over 'Drunksgiving' the one chaotic night before Thanksgiving in their hometown that puts their codependent friendship to the test.The Other Two
6.992
Overview:
A former professional dancer, Brooke, and her brother Cary, an aspiring actor, try to find their place in the world while wrestling with their feelings about their 13-year-old brother Chase's sudden rise to internet fame.The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Holiday
NYR
Overview:
Six celebrities, 3 holiday-themed challenges, with Baking Show judges and hosts in one iconic tent. Will these celebs do enough to impress… and avoid setting fire to the tent?Is It Cake?
6.923
Overview:
Skilled cake artists create mouthwatering replicas of handbags, sewing machines and more in a mind-bending baking contest inspired by a popular meme.Dinner Time Live with David Chang
6.8
Overview:
Chef David Chang hosts an unfiltered dining experience as he cooks for celebrity guests and shares culinary secrets.Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution
6.2
Overview:
This rapturous documentary steps into the dynamic world of queer stand-up and examines the powerful cultural influence it has had on social change in America. The film combines rare archival materials, stand-up performances, and interviews with a show-stopping lineup to present a definitive history of queer comedy.Acting
TBABetter Life as Unknown
TBAAgain Again Again as Gus
TBABad Status as Riley
2025Celebrity Weakest Link (1 Episode) as Self - Contestant
2025KPop Demon Hunters as Variety Show Host 1 / Idol Host / Romance Saja (voice)
2025Love Hotel (8 Episodes) as Self - Host
2025Sam Pang Tonight (1 Episode) as Self - Guest
2024Sweethearts as Ethan
2024It's Florida, Man. (1 Episode) as Unknown
2024Monét's Slumber Party (1 Episode) as Self - Party Guest
2024Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution as Self
2024House of Laughs (1 Episode) as Self
2024Dinner Time Live with David Chang (1 Episode) as Self
2024Chrissy & Dave Dine Out (5 Episodes) as Self
2024After Midnight (3 Episodes) as Self
2023Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie! as Clerk Gary (voice)
2022The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Holiday as Self - Contestant
2022Celebrity Jeopardy! (2 Episodes) as Self
2022The Jennifer Hudson Show (1, 1 Episode) as Unknown, Self
2022The Best of Netflix Is a Joke: The Festival as Self
2022Loot (30 Episodes) as Nicholas
2022Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual as Self
2022Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration as Unknown
2022Fire Island as Noah
2022Unplugging as Phil
2022Is It Cake? (1 Episode) as Self - Judge
2021Santa Inc. (8 Episodes) as Jingle Jim (voice)
2021Sex: Unzipped as Self
2021iCarly (1 Episode) as Alexavier
2021What's My Game? (1 Episode) as Self - Contestant
2021The Great North (1 Episode) as Rayne (voice)
2021The Netflix Afterparty (1 Episode) as Self
2020Industry (1 Episode) as Frank Wade
2020Singled Out (20 Episodes) as Self - Co-Host
2019You're Not a Monster (1 Episode) as Phantom of the Opera
2019Sunnyside (11 Episodes) as Jun Ho
2019The Kelly Clarkson Show (1 Episode) as Self
2018The Fix (1 Episode) as Self - Guest
2018Lifted as Driver
2018The Week Of as Airline Attendant
2017Big Mouth (2 Episodes) as Charles Lu (voice)
2017Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents (1 Episode) as Self
2016Search Party (2 Episodes) as Peter
2016HarmonQuest (1 Episode) as Toriamos
2016Match Game (1 Episode) as Self - Panelist
2016The Pit Stop (1 Episode) as Self
2015The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (1 Episode) as Self
2014BoJack Horseman (1 Episode) as Airport Worker (voice)
2014Late Night with Seth Meyers (1, 1 Episode) as Self, Self - Guest
2011Bob's Burgers (1 Episode) as Life Coach Dane (voice)
2010RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked (1 Episode) as Self - Guest Judge
2009Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (5 Episodes) as Self - Guest
2009RuPaul's Drag Race (1 Episode) as Self - Guest Judge
2000Curb Your Enthusiasm (1 Episode) as Hulu Executive #1
1996The Daily Show (1 Episode) as Self
Production
TBAAgain Again Again ... Producer
2025Asog ... Executive Producer
2022Fire Island ... Executive Producer
2019The Other Two (10 Episodes) ... Co-Producer
Writing
TBAAgain Again Again ... Writer
2022Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual ... Writer
2022Fire Island ... Writer
2019The Other Two (1 Episode) ... Writer