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Apr 20, 2023

Jon Kung wasn't planning to pursue a career in the world of social media. Initially the pair didn't plan to make a living in the field of food. Chef and creator took classes in theater and creative writing as an undergrad prior to attending law school.

"It was ultimately about what I believed I is," they say. "I was at a crossroads between a law career and one in culinary, and while I was tempted to take the 'safe' route, the pull of serving food in the kitchen as well as the pleasure I experienced in doing my job was just too strong to not acknowledge."

Following the outbreak of pandemics, they had to take their culinary talents to social media, Jon won millions of viewers with their entertaining cooking content and big personality. Read on to learn how Jon's experiences and community shaped their career and the way they've grown as a creative since earning an international following.