The Agenda: Are acting classes still needed in the era of 'TikTok acting'?

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong · May 21, 2026 · 17m

For decades, aspiring actors sharpened their craft through drama schools, theatre workshops, and years of formal training. But today, a new generation is learning performance skills in a very different way — through TikTok skits, reaction videos, livestreams, and short-form storytelling. On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Jai Kishan as they discuss 'Tiktok acting' and whether social media has opened the door for a new style of performance that values relatability and authenticity over classical technique.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.