Why Is Brian Tee Leaving ‘Chicago Med’? It Won’t Be for Long

In the meantime, Brian is rightfully proud of the work he has done on the medical drama. “When Tee began his career in Hollywood, he mostly booked roles playing Asian bad guys,” stated Deadline. Brian was able to forge a new path with this role.

“Ethan Choi represents to me the first time I’ve actually played a protagonist in such a strong way, and he catapulted me into a different arena, one where I feel the perception of not only myself, but Asian Americans had been changed. Just having an Asian face as a leading man was a steppingstone if not the ladder,” he said.