Let's talk about Verticals

Michaela Bergmann

77 - Douglas Jung - Half Asian, Fully Driven – Changing the Face of Verticals...

04.04.2026 89 min

Zusammenfassung & Show Notes

In today’s episode, I sit down with the talented actor Douglas Jung to talk about his journey and experiences in the world of vertical storytelling 🎬📱

Almost by chance, Douglas landed his first vertical role in 2023 through a friend—and he’s been hooked ever since. Fast forward to today, he’s already contributed his acting skills to over 40 verticals! 🚀

We also dive into a topic close to his heart: diversity in casting 🌍
As a half-Asian actor, Douglas shares his wish to see more opportunities for people with diverse cultural backgrounds to land leading roles. Right now, he sees promising progress especially on platforms like CandyJar 🎭

Music plays a huge role in his creative process 🎧🎶
 From powerful soundtracks to carefully curated playlists, Douglas uses music to fully immerse himself in his characters and set the right emotional tone.
We also talk dreams and ambitions 💭
 Shooting in Europe is high on his list, and he’s excited about exploring Sci-Fi roles to push the boundaries of the vertical space 👽🚀
And here’s a fun tip 😄

Want to leave Douglas completely speechless? Just tell him you’ve never seen Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, or James Bond… trust me, it works!

A fun, honest, and inspiring conversation with a genuinely great person—this is one episode you don’t want to miss! 🎧💫

Some Verticals with Douglas Jung:

Billionaire Daddy, You Have Sextuplets! (Flareflow)
The Last Gambling God (Playlet)
The Lost Heir: A Christmas Reckoning (Dramabox)
Sweet Wild Bride of Mine (Reelshort)
BillionHeir's Obsession