Joel Kim Booster

Acting

Joel Kim Booster

Born February 29, 1988 · Jeju, South Korea (age 38)

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.

Known For

KPop Demon HuntersKPop Demon Hunters · 2025
KPop Demon Hunters
8.02025
MovieFantasyMusic
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.
Fire IslandFire Island · 2022
Fire Island
6.92022
MovieComedyRomance
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 Week OfThe Week Of · 2018
The Week Of
5.52018
MovieComedy
The parents of a soon-to-be married couple make the final preparations for the wedding ceremony.
AsogAsog · 2025
Asog
6.02025
MovieDocumentaryComedy
This unique narrative incorporating documentary elements follows Rey, a 40-year-old non-binary teacher and typhoon survivor, on a roadtrip to fame. With surreal comedy and social portrait realism, filmmaker Seán‌ Devlin explores climate change, LGBTQ+ issues, and the impact of colonialism on contemporary Philippines.
Joel Kim Booster: PsychosexualJoel Kim Booster: Psychosexual · 2022
Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual
5.72022
MovieComedy
Comedian Joel Kim Booster riffs on leaked selfies, dining at P.F. Chang's, keeping secrets and why cats are better than dogs as he hits the stage in LA.
SweetheartsSweethearts · 2024
Sweethearts
5.82024
MovieComedy
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.
UnpluggingUnplugging · 2022
Unplugging
4.92022
MovieComedy
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?
Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ CelebrationStand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration · 2022
Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration
4.42022
MovieComedyDocumentary
A group of LGBTQ+ comedians get together to celebrate a brand of queer comedy. Legends, headliners, and emerging talent all perform at The Greek Theatre for an unforgettable queer stand-up event.

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UnpluggingUnplugging · 2022
Unplugging
4.92022
MovieComedy
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?

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