Because I’m doing thisproject," he recalls, imitating his own coyness at the time.
“And that’s how we found out that we were both inRaya.
I was so so so excited,” the actress adds.
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Raya and the Last DragonstarsKelly Marie Tranas the titular heroine Raya, Disney’s first Southeast Asian princess.
She must find Sisu, the last remaining dragon in Kumandra, to save her divided kingdom.
Kim also says he was “pretty shocked” when he saw Benja’s image for the first time.
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In fact, my wife and kids were like, ‘Is he you?’
I was like, ‘No no no’ but there are some real similarities.
I just wish I could rock the man bun like he can."
And that’s a really beautiful experience."
Raya and the Last Dragonis out now on Disney+ and in select theaters.
Watch EW’s full interview with the cast above.
