Shun keeps audiences laughing -- Student comic on his way up
Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at 10:13PM By Jessica Pickens
pickensj@mytjnow.com
Student Eric Shun performs the third Thursday of every month at the Comedy Zone in Fort Mill. He also will be performing there on Friday, Feb. 18, and Saturday, Fri. 19. Photo courtesy by Eric ShunEric Shun doesn’t enjoy public speaking, but loves stand-up comedy.
“I’ve always wanted to do comedy,” said Shun, sophomore digital and interactive media major. “I enjoy getting laughs, and lots of people told me I should do comedy.”
Shun uses his diverse background of jobs and culture in his comedy routines.
“I’m Korean raised by whites, so I talk about adoption,” he said. “I’m also going to school as an older guy, and talk about my experiences like when I was a truck driver.”
Shun says the only reason he is funny is because he uses all of his various experiences, including being in the military.
“I joke about being the self-proclaimed ‘Disgrace to my Race’ since I may be the only Asian ever on Academic Probation,” he said.
Shun has been working at the Comedy Zone in Fort Mill for the last two and half years.
The Comedy Zone has a headquarters in Charlotte that books nation wide acts. From this Sun got his first paid act opening for Rich Vos in Pennsylvania.
Shun has opened for 10 comedians including Spanky Brown, Mimi Gonzalez and Bonnie MacFarlane.
Shun also shows off his comedy on his WINR radio show on Wednesdays 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. He is also part of the Winthrop Video Production Club.
“I’ve performed for lots of different backgrounds and people,” he said. “It’s good if you can make people other than your friends. I’ve gotten a good validation from different ages, sexes and races.”
Shun will be performing at the Fort Mill Comedy Zone on Friday, Feb. 18, and Saturday, Fri. 19, and on the third Thursday of every month.
“I’m on my way and I’ve gotten paid for my comedy,” he said. “I’m a step up from an Open Mic performer.”
