Daniel Dae Kim and Jimmy Fallon Go Viral for ‘Somaek’ One-Shot, Boosting Interest in CNN’s ‘K-Everything’

Since the broadcast on the 8th, short clips of Jimmy Fallon and Daniel Dae Kim shouting “Cheers!” while drinking “Somaek” have been racking up explosive views across global platforms like X and YouTube. The hype was so real that “Somaek” even climbed the real-time trending searches on X!

This appearance was all about promoting “K-Everything,” a project Daniel Dae Kim helped produce. “K-Everything” is a four-part CNN original documentary series that shines a light on the roots of the K-culture phenomenon sweeping the globe, with Daniel Dae Kim serving as the host to explore the depths of Korean culture.

During the show, Daniel Dae Kim shared the vision behind the program and spoke candidly about his pride as a Korean-American. He noted, “When I was growing up in the US, the identity of being Korean wasn’t embraced as ‘cool’ as it is now,” adding, “We’ve entered an era where the entire world is passionate about Korea’s music, food, and stories.”

“K-Everything” is airing on CNN International and can be streamed in Korea via the OTT platform Coupang Play.