Harry Shum Jr.

Harry Shum Jr. is an actor and dancer known for his roles on television series including Glee and Grey's Anatomy. He gained widespread mainstream recognition playing high school student Mike Chang on Glee from 2009 to 2015. Before his breakout television roles, he worked for years as a professional backup dancer for major pop tours and appeared in dance-centric feature films.

In September 2026, Shum was announced as part of the celebrity cast for Season 35 of Dancing With the Stars. Reflecting on the reveal on social media, he shared that joining the reality competition series brought back intense nostalgia for his time on Glee. Partnered with professional dancer Jenna Johnson, he shared rehearsal footage with fans showing their intensive studio preparation ahead of the season premiere.

During night one of the Season 35 premiere, Shum tied for the top score on the leaderboard alongside Paralympian Ezra Frech. His high marks sparked intense online debate among viewers regarding his extensive professional dance background, leading to discussions about whether his past performance experience provided an advantage over non-dancer contestants.