Glenderful's Shit List: Steven Yuen
- Glen Loveland
- Oct 10
- 2 min read
Time to add a Rage BAE to Glenderful's Shit List! If your algorithm hasn't served you Steven Yeun yet, it's officially glitching. This isn't just another actor—this is a whole mood, a vibe, an aesthetic. He's the main character energy your For You Page is begging for. Let's break down why Steven Yeun is absolutely COOKING.
The Lore Drop: From Church Kid to Chaos King
Born in Seoul, Steven’s origin story is pure world-building: a move from Korea to Canada to Michigan, leading church praise like a K-pop idol in training. But then he unlocked a major plot twist: studying psychology and neuroscience. A smart king? We stan.
He’s 5’8” of compact, potent charisma—proof you don’t need to be a giant to have main character energy. His face is a core aesthetic: soft enough to trust, with a jawline sharp enough to cut through the cap. He gives controlled chaos.
The Hyperfixation Arc: BEEF
Forget everything you thought you knew about streaming. Beef wasn’t a show; it was a psychological event. Steven’s Danny Cho is the blueprint for turning rage into art. He rage-texted, he schemed, he had a full-on existential meltdown in the best way possible. It was diabolically watchable, relatable, and yes, low-key sexy.
He didn’t just act; he EXECUTIVE PRODUCED. He put his whole Korean church-kid trauma into the role and gave us a masterpiece. The result? An Emmy, a Golden Globe, and our permanent hyperfixation. This performance ate down and left zero crumbs.
The Core Aesthetics: Why He Cuts Through
Authenticity & Heritage: He doesn't hide his background; he weaponizes it. He’s proud of his Korean roots, eats his mom’s cooking, and brings that realness to every role. In a world of fake, he’s the real deal. No cap.
Vulnerability is Strength: He’s not afraid to look messy, angry, or lost. For someone like me that values real emotions over perfect filters, this is everything. His vibe is "I'm healing, but I'm also a problem."
The Collectible Factor: From The Walking Dead Glenn era to Oscar-nominated Minari dad to Beef chaos gremlin, his career has different "phases" you can collect and stan. He’s a limited-edition, high-value plushie of a human.
Mood Management: Feeling unhinged? Watch Beef. Need to feel seen? Watch Minari. He provides the content for every emotional state.
The Deets: What Fuels a King?
Forget boring diets. Steven’s nutritional lore is simple and powerful:
The Holy Trinity: Kimchi, pizza, and filial piety.
The Secret Sauce: He literally “eats whatever my mom makes.” This is the ultimate green flag—proving he’s emotionally secure and culturally locked in. Balanced. Spicy. Slightly unhinged. Perfect.
Side note: I am OBSESSED with Korean food. Kimchi? I love fermentation. Seriously, just a lick of Steven's perfect Korean ass would be enough to rebalance my gut flora!
Verdict:
Steven Yeun is more than the latest entry on Glenderful's Shit List. He’s proof that you can be smart, talented, emotionally complex, and still be fine. He took his rage, his heritage, and his church-boy past and created something iconic. He’s not just on the list; he is the list.
Steven Yeun, you absolutely ATE. No cap. 🚮✨
