Greg Chun
{{Short description|American voice actor}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2021}}
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Greg Chun is an American voice actor and musician who is known for his work in English-dubbed anime and video games.
Personal life
Chun is a native of Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from Stanford University and has found himself in a dilemma in following different types of jobs. Chun is of Korean descent.{{Cite web|url=https://www.deyanaudio.com/malekorean.html|title=Deyan Audio Talent}}
He resides in Burbank, California,{{Cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=154429|title=Greg CHUN - Anime News Network}} and splits his time between voice acting and music production.{{cn|date=December 2024}}
Music
Chun has produced music on many of The Lonely Island's projects including Saturday Night Live, the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards, and Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day Special.{{cite web|url=https://anifest.org/project/greg-chun/|title=Greg Chun|publisher=Anifest|accessdate=March 8, 2020|archive-date=February 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210226121958/https://anifest.org/project/greg-chun/|url-status=dead}}
Recognition
Based on his previous knowledge of the Yakuza video game series franchise, Chun was surprised and pleased to be selected to voice Takayuki Yagami in the English-language version of the 2018 spin-off Judgment.{{cite web|url=https://www.videogamer.com/news/project-judge-has-english-vo-and-is-now-called-judgment|title=Project Judge has English VO and is now called Judgment|publisher=VideoGamer.com|accessdate=September 22, 2019|date=December 10, 2018|author=Ahern, Colm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190922135953/https://www.videogamer.com/news/project-judge-has-english-vo-and-is-now-called-judgment|archive-date=September 22, 2019|url-status=live}} Yagami's voice was meant to make him sound like a "bona fide badass" regardless of language, something the localization team believed they succeeded at.{{cite web|url=https://blog.us.playstation.com/2019/03/07/judgment-launches-june-25-how-the-yakuza-spinoff-reinvents-localization/|title=Judgment Launches June 25, How the Yakuza Spinoff Reinvents Localization|publisher=Blog PlayStation|accessdate=February 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190414073843/https://blog.us.playstation.com/2019/03/07/judgment-launches-june-25-how-the-yakuza-spinoff-reinvents-localization/|archive-date=April 14, 2019|url-status=live|author=Strichart, Scott|date=March 7, 2019}} Chun found his work on the game gratifying, saying, "it really did require me to let go of the tricks that you use to push a performance through, and I really did need to fall back on authenticity and genuine groundedness". Chun found staying faithful to the spirit of the Japanese version challenging but enjoyed portraying Yagami's blend of seriousness and comedy. He said having to scream in certain parts of the game was difficult.{{cite web|url=http://www.pushsquare.com/news/2019/05/interview_discussing_judgments_english_dub_and_much_more_with_lead_voice_actor_greg_chun|title=Interview: Discussing Judgment's English Dub and Much More with Lead Voice Actor Greg Chun|publisher=Push Square|date=May 31, 2019|accessdate=September 22, 2019|author=Wen, Alan|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190616195820/http://www.pushsquare.com/news/2019/05/interview_discussing_judgments_english_dub_and_much_more_with_lead_voice_actor_greg_chun|archive-date=June 16, 2019|url-status=live}} Chun was surprised by the depth of Yagami's character arc, considering his work on the game an unforgettable experience.{{cite tweet |author=GregChun |user=RGGStudio|number=1121443756207685632 |date=April 25, 2019 |title=KT|accessdate=September 23, 2019}} He found the character easy to connect with because of his realistic characterization.{{cite web |url=https://www.gaminginstincts.com/get-a-closer-look-at-judgments-takayuki-yagami-in-new-video-interview/ |title=Get a closer look at Judgment's Takayuki Yagami in new video interview|publisher=Gaming Instincts |date=April 29, 2019 |accessdate=February 2, 2020 |author=Wheatley, Chris |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200202143216/https://www.gaminginstincts.com/get-a-closer-look-at-judgments-takayuki-yagami-in-new-video-interview/ |archive-date=February 2, 2020 |url-status=live }}
Greg Chun's performance as Yagami was praised by The Hollywood Reporter and Game Informer{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/judgment-video-game-review-1220063|title='Judgment': Game Review|publisher=Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=September 22, 2019|author=Vincent, Brittany|date=June 20, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190922134752/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/judgment-video-game-review-1220063|archive-date=September 22, 2019|url-status=live}} EGM Now agreed, believing Chun made a more striking performance than Takuya Kimura, who the writer did not find suitable for the character.{{cite web|url=https://egmnow.com/judgment-review/|title=Judgment review|publisher=EGM Now|accessdate=February 3, 2020|author=Patterson, Mollie L.|date=June 20, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200204011310/https://egmnow.com/judgment-review/|archive-date=February 4, 2020|url-status=live}} RPGamer praised both Kimura and Chun's performances as Yagami.{{cite web|url=https://rpgamer.com/2019-awards/best-voice-acting/|title=Best Voice Acting Judgment|website=RPGamer|accessdate=February 2, 2020|author=Fuller, Alex|author2=Carpenter, Joshua|author3=Ramos, Cassandra|author4=Tekaia, Pascal|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200202142853/https://rpgamer.com/2019-awards/best-voice-acting/|archive-date=February 2, 2020|url-status=live}}
Filmography
= Anime =
| class="wikitable"
|+List of voice performances in anime !Year !Series !Role !Notes !Source |
| 2015
|Heroes: Legend of the Battle Disks | | | |
| 2016–20
|Garou, Mountain Ape, Train Conductor | | |
| rowspan="2" |2017
|Kiryu Kusakabe | |
| Blue Exorcist
|Additional Voices | | |
| 2017–19
|Matsuo | |
| 2017
|Rei's Dad | | |
| 2018
|N'Doul |2 episodes, 2012 series | |
| 2018–19
|Ryuro Hirotsu, Natsume Soseki | |
| 2018
|Naoki Miki | |
| rowspan="2" |2018–19
|En Oyashiro, Zosui, Taiko Uchiha, others | | |
| Hunter x Hunter
|Ikalgo, Rock Climber |2011 series | |
| rowspan="2" |2018
|Twice H. Pieceman | | |
| Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas
|Virgo Asmita | | |
| 2018–19
|Kuranashi | | |
| rowspan="3" |2018
|Jay Yun | |
| A.I.C.O. -Incarnation-
|Yoshihiko Sagami |Bang Zoom! dub |
| Sword Art Online Alternative Gun Gale Online
|David | |
| rowspan="2" |2018–19
|Phi, Hyde | |
| Hero Mask
|James Blood | rowspan="2" |Netflix dub |
| 2018–20
|Baki |Kaoru Hanayama, Son Kaioh, Lee Kaioh |
| 2018
|Hideomi Iba | |
| rowspan="2" |2019
|Hellfire Ogre | |
| Record of Grancrest War
|Villar Constance | |
| 2019–21
|Tatsumi Leonard Aragaki | |
| 2019
|Netflix dub |
| 2019–24
|Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba |Muzan Kibutsuji | | |
| rowspan="2" |2019
| rowspan="2" |Additional Voices |4 episodes | |
| The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.
|5 episodes | |
| 2020–21
|Subtilizer, Additional Voices | |
| rowspan="2" |2020
|Prime Minister Zaizen | | |
| Dragon's Dogma
|Ethan | |
| 2021
|Youichi Aikawa | |
| 2021–23
|Thors |Netflix dub |
| 2021
|Rubberball, Paragon | |
| rowspan="4" |2022
|Alan Chen | | |
| Shaman King
|Matamune |2021 series |
| Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045
|Noda |Episode: "ROOM 101/Man's Search for Meaning" |
| Spriggan
|Director Yamamoto | |
| 2022–24
|Boruto: Naruto Next Generations |Amado Sanzu | | |
| rowspan="2" |2023
|Adam | |
| Baki Hanma
|Kaoru Hanayama, Mogi | |
| 2024
|Hibiki's Father | |
= Film =
| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="width=95%; font-size: 95%;"
|+ List of performances in films | ||||
| style="background:#b0c4de;"| Year
! style="background:#b0c4de;"| Series ! style="background:#b0c4de;"| Role ! style="background:#b0c4de;" class="unsortable"| Notes ! style="background:#b0c4de;" class="unsortable"| Source | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001
|Trailer: The Movie! |Narrator |Short film | | ||||
| 2013
| |Uncredited | | ||||
| rowspan="2" |2017 | The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature | Mouse Henchman #1 | ||
| Asura: The City of Madness
| | rowspan="7" |English dub | | ||||
| 2018 | Big Fish & Begonia | Chun's Dad, Hotu, Chisonzi | ||
| rowspan="4" |2019
|Clayderman | | ||||
| Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death & Rebirth
| rowspan="2" |Ryoji Kaji | ||||
| Neon Genesis Evangelion: End of Evangelion
| | ||||
| Millennium Actress
|Man with Key | | ||||
| rowspan="2" |2020 | NiNoKuni | Black Hooded Man | rowspan="3" | | |
| Superman: Red Son
|Ambassador Lee | | ||||
| rowspan="3" |2022
|Deodorant Commercial Narrator | | ||||
| Inu-Oh
|Additional Voices |English dub | ||||
| Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe
|Bus Driver | | ||||
| 2023
|Sōsaku Tachibana | rowspan="2" |English dub | | ||||
| 2024
|Blue Oni, Station Attendant |
= Television =
| class="wikitable"
|+List of performances in television !Year !Series !Role !Notes !Source |
| 2016
| | | |
| 2019–20
|Chang, Additional Voices |12 episodes, English dub | |
| 2019–21
|I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson | |Original Music, Composer | |
| 2021–24
|16 episodes, English dub |
= Animation =
| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="width=95%; font-size: 95%;"
|+ List of voice performances in animation | ||||
| style="background:#b0c4de;" | Year
! style="background:#b0c4de;" | Series ! style="background:#b0c4de;" | Role ! style="background:#b0c4de;" class="unsortable" | Notes ! style="background:#b0c4de;" class="unsortable" | Source | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015
| |Episode: "American Fung", Live-action role | | ||||
| 2016
|Dr. Harold Winston |Episode: "Recall", Short | | ||||
| 2017
|The Nine Lives of Claw |Additional Voices |3 episodes | | ||||
| 2018–20 | Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures | George, Ron Slusher | ||
| 2018 | Voltron: Legendary Defender | Seok Jin | ||
| rowspan="2" |2019 | Cannon Busters | 9ine, Additional voices | English dub | rowspan="2" | |
| The Lion Guard | Seisou, Peacock Leader, Mouse Deer | |||
| 2019–21
|Sarge Charge | | | ||||
| 2019
|Pirate Byron |Episode: "Arrr in the Family" | ||||
| 2020
|Wedding Host, Lizard, others |English dub | ||||
| 2020–22 | Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous | Dr. Henry Wu | ||
| 2021–23
|Roden, Master Leesagum, Shopkeeper |English dub | ||||
| 2022
|Barbie: It Takes Two |George Roberts | | | ||||
| 2023–present
|George Roberts | | ||||
| 2024
|Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld |Mr. Cheng, Wallabee | |
= Video games =
= Other =
| class="wikitable"
|+List of performances in other works !Year !Series !Role !Notes !Source |
| 2005
|SpongeBob SquarePants 4-D Ride | |Film simulator ride | |
| 2017
|Internet @$$holes | |Voice over role, webseries | |
References
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External links
- [https://gregchun.com/ Greg Chun's official website]
- {{IMDb name|id=1601080|name=Greg Chun}}
- {{anime News Network|people|154429}}
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