Ken Jeong with a staff member at Jilly & Joe’s in Bunratty, County Clare. Image: Jilly & Joe’s via Facebook
Hollywood actor and stand-up comedian, Ken Jeong, was spotted picking up a coffee and pastry at a Clare hot spot on a day off from filming.
The actor, who rose to fame through his roles in The Hangover and Community, stopped into Jilly & Joe’s in Bunratty, where he kindly posed for pictures with the staff.
The son of first-generation immigrants from South Korea, the comedian studied medicine at just 16-year-old, qualifying as a doctor before moving into acting full time.
Ken Jeong with staff members at Jilly & Joe’s in Bunratty, County Clare. Image: Jilly & Joe’s via Facebook
In a 2013 interview with the Irish Independent, Ken said he used his stand-up comedy skills to navigate himself into the acting world, with his wife, Tran, pushing him to pursue a career in film full time.
His first big break came when he was cast in in Judd Apatow’s 2007 smash Knocked Up, followed by The Hangover, and a host of other roles since, including his role as Bobby in the massive 2025 blockbuster K-Pop Demon Hunters.
“Welcome to Jilly & Joe’s, Ken Jeong,” the business’ post on social media said.
“Ken swung by for a pastry and an Americano from our coffee bar on his day off from filming. What a gentleman!
Ken Jeong with staff members at Jilly & Joe’s in Bunratty, County Clare. Image: Jilly & Joe’s via Facebook
“Thank you so much for your time and for visiting today – what a surprise! Wishing you all the best with your filming – we cannot wait to see what’s next for you.”
It has not yet been confirmed what project Ken is working on in Ireland but he is linked to several current project, with recent 2026 Screen Ireland production updates also highlighting major films shooting in the country such as No Ordinary Heist and 500 Miles.