Irene Choi, who portrays third-year medical student Joy Kwon on The Pitt, previously had a recurring role on the NBC sitcom Community as Annie Kim. The character served as a comedic rival to Annie Edison, played by Alison Brie. Choi appeared in multiple episodes across Seasons 3 and 6.
Joy Kwon brings tension to The Pitt's hospital setting with her medical expertise in Season 2. Before that, Choi debuted as Annie Kim in Community's Season 3 episode 'Geography of Global Conflict.' There, Kim was a political science classmate of Annie Edison, both boasting top high school records and sharing the name Annie, sparking a rivalry Edison first tried to turn into friendship.
