Rockstar Status

**Rockstar Status** is the third episode of Season 1 of the Disney+ series *American Born Chinese* and the third
episode overall. It aired on May 24, 2023.

## Synopsis

*Jin must decide between impressing his soccer teammates and helping Wei-Chen on his heavenly quest.*

## Plot

Guanyin and Sun Wukong dine in an resturant, while talking about Wei-Chen. Guanyin makes an effort to persuade Sun Wukong to let Wei-Chen pursue his own interests. She then gives Sun Wukong her word that she will keep an eye on Wei-Chen.

Elsewhere, Wei-Chen tries to persuade Jin to serve as his guide when Jin confronts him about what happened the day before.

Meanwhile, as she is shopping for some herbal powder, Jin’s mother discovers that the owner is closing the store. Christine then purchases an entire case of herbal powder.

Later, Jin’s debut day on the football team has arrived. As it turns out, there is a tradition where the newcomers have to complete certain tasks in order to take home a pair of golden-colored cleats during a gathering for all the soccer kids. As a consequence, Jin is very busy before the game.

Guanyin receives a visit from Niu Mowang at her home on Earth. The Bull Demon asks Guanyin to join him in his uprising after engaging in some condescending conversation. He does not understand despite Guanyin’s best efforts to persuade him. They then engage in combat, with Guanyin emerging victorious. Niu Mowang then gives Guanyin a warning before leaving.

Afterwards, Christine is making an effort to sell the herbal powder, and it seems like she hopes to turn it into a side business. Jin’s mother then gives the owner’s granddaughter all of the proceeds from the sale. Mrs. Wong decides to increase sales of their herbal powder to save the store.

Up until the final mission, Jin seems to be doing a fantastic job. In the last task, he has to wrap toilet paper to mask a large bear statue from the rival school. Wei-Chen offers to assist him in exchange for Jin’s assistance in locating the fourth scroll. When they are successful, Jin promises to stand by Wei-Chen. The Bull Demon, however, manages to steal the staff in the midst of the enthusiasm. After the staff has been taken away by the Bull Demon, Sun Wukong forcefully takes Wei-Chen back to his heavenly home.

## Cast

### Starring

* Ben Wang as Jin Wang
* Yeo Yann Yann as Christine Wang
* Chin Han as Simon Wang
* Ke Huy Quan as Jamie Yao/Freddy Wong
* Jim Liu as Wei-Chen
* Sydney Taylor as Amelia Taylor
* Daniel Wu as Sun Wukong
* Michelle Yeoh as Guanyin

### Guest Starring

* Mahi Alam as Anuj
* Larry Bates as Coach Garrett
* Leonard Wu as Niu Mowang/ Bull Demon King
* Stony Blyden as Andy
* David Bloom as Josh
* Justin Jarzombek as Travis
* Josh Duvendeck as Danny/ Marty Morris
* Nicolas Cantu as Barry
* Brian Le as Zhu Bajie/ Pigsy
* Lisa Lu as Ni Yang

### Co-starring

* Debbie Fan as Mrs. Tsai
* Xiaoshuang Fan as Sandy
* Celeste Den as Mrs. Liu
* Lee Chen as Mrs. Fan
* Jessica Ma as Melly
* Mardy Ma as Mrs. Chin

## Trivia

* The title is said by one of Jin's teammates who compares their sudden rise in popularity.
* Jin is wearing, obvious to all, Pikachu pajamas from the *Pokémon* anime series.