Why Ellie Kemper Is Rooting for "Kong" on Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

Plus find out her thoughts on the lack of a sophomore slump

By Chris Harnick Apr 14, 2016 3:29 PMTags
Watch: Ellie Kemper Teases "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" Season 2

Everybody needs to get on board with Kong. What, you don't know who Kong is?! Get educated: Kong is the couple name for Kimmy Schmidt (Ellie Kemper) and Dong (Ki Hong Lee) on Netflix's Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.

"I think they're a sweet match, so we'll see what happens. I think they can both help each other a lot," Kemper told E! News' Kristin Dos Santos about Kong. "I'm making a sad face because I think it's sad that they have to overcome some obstacles."

Those obstacles include a green card marriage and possibly a new love interest for Kimmy. The second season picks up on Christmas, but then quickly flashes back to several weeks after the season one finale. Kimmy's moving on, Jacqueline (Jane Krakowski) is at home with her family and Titus (Tituss Burgess) is dealing with his past.

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"I think, and I didn't write the show, but with the second season you know the characters better, so you can develop these stories that are obviously more involved and more complex," Kemper said.

The first episode is also jam-packed with references to E!'s Keeping Up With the Kardashians. In fact, there was a Kardashian reference that was cut from the pilot episode back in season one and Kemper said she hoped it came back. The second season premiere makes more than up for it.

"I don't know if the Kardashians watch the show, but if they do I'm sure they'll appreciate the shout out," Kemper said.

Click play on the video up top for more from Kemper, including what happened when she auditioned for Parks and Recreation.

All episodes of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt season 2 premiere on Friday, April 15 on Netflix.