Keke Palmer’s KeyTV Network just released the official trailer of their original series, Southern Fried Rice. The highly anticipated new show explores cultural idenitity, and brings to light a new and unique perspective on heritage, authenticity. The show is set to premiere the first two episodes in October. It will be streamed exclusively on KeyTV’s Facebook and YouTube channels.
The show, Southern Fried Rice, has been written and created by Nakia Stephens (Heaux & Tell), directed by Shayla Racquel. The series follows KoKo Johnson, played by Page Yang, a Korean-American girl who was raised by her Southern Black parents. KoKo enrolls at Wright University, a fictional, elite Historically Black College in Atlanta and her late father’s alma mater.
Now y’all KNOW I love a good story with some heart, a little humor, and a lotta mess! 😅
Introducing @KeyTVNetwork’s Southern Fried Rice, a new coming-of-age dramedy set at a fictional HBCU.
Watch the trailer and catch the double-episode premiere this Wednesday at 12PM/ET on… pic.twitter.com/4t76fVjUnt
— Keke Palmer (@KekePalmer) October 21, 2025
The series and the narrative delves into KoKo’s self-discovery journey as she navigates through and environment that challenges her, but at the same time embraces her. She deals and grapples with the label of being a “culture vulture.” The ensemble cast also features Kordell Beckham as the charismatic music major Steve, alongside Choyce Brown, Ashley India, Jada Lewis, and Shaun Rose.
The show has been filmed entirely in Atlanta, capturing the vibrant Southern backdrop integral to the plot of the series, ad the story. Southern Fried Rice is executive produced by Keke Palmer, Sharon Palmer, Lenoria Addison, and Nakia Stephens.
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