Daredevil: Born Again has dropped its fifth and sixth episodes. It showcased a thrilling bank robbery sequence with Matt Murdock becoming the savior. Amidst all this, viewers have become curious about the character of Angie Kim. So, who plays Angie Kim in Daredevil: Born Again, and what is so interesting about the character?
Who is Angie Kim and who plays her in Daredevil: Born Again?
Angie Kim, played by Ruibo Qian, is a detective in Daredevil: Born Again. She appears in multiple episodes of the series.
She is a detective working in the New York City Police Department alongside Detective Cherry. Angie was also present at the latter’s retirement party at Josie’s Bar, where the two had a conversation about the reasons behind Cherry’s decision to leave. They also talked about their differing opinions about vigilantes like Daredevil and White Tiger. Cherry felt the police department was outdated, overshadowed by the rebels, whereas Angie felt that while some vigilantes were driven by power, some genuinely wanted to help others.
Soon, the bar was attacked by Bullseye, and Angie and Cherry got back into action. Bullseye began killing people, and the duo decided to save lives. She also played an important role in Episode 5 during the bank robbery, acting as the cop’s negotiator against the thieves. Further, Angie also appears in the sixth episode.
For the unversed, Qian is an actress born in Shanghai and raised in Texas. She is known for her roles in television shows like Broad City, Eat Our Feelings, Jessica Jones, The Code, Black Mirror, and many others. On the other hand, her film credits include Manchester by the Sea, Viral Beauty, and Before You Know It. Additionally, Ruibo Qian has featured in numerous theatrical productions as well.
Does Angie Kim appear in Marvel comics?
No, Angie Kim does not appear in Marvel comics.
While numerous characters in Daredevil: Born Again are based on the comics, Detective Angie Kim is an original character. Usually, the series’ versions bring many original characters to add twists and turns. It will be interesting to see how Angie Kim’s character shapes up in the upcoming episodes of Daredevil: Born Again.
