Harry Shum Jr. UNSURE about returning for 'Grey's Anatomy' Season 23 post Dr. Kwan’s hospital exit

Harry Shum Jr., best known for his role as Mike Chang in 'Glee', has opened up about the uncertainty surrounding his future on 'Grey's Anatomy' after his character Dr. Kwan, also known as Blue, was fired from the hospital in the Season 22 finale.

The actor says he currently has no idea whether he will be returning for the upcoming 23rd season, leaving fans of the long-running medical drama equally in suspense.In an interview with E! News, Shum revealed that Dr. Kwan was let go after breaking protocol to secretly administer an experimental hydrogel to a liver cancer patient, a treatment that had been denied by the FDA. While the decision cost him his position as a first-year surgical resident, the motivations behind it were far from careless.

Harry Shum Jr. on Dr. Kwan's season finale exit

Speaking to the outlet, Shum reflected on his character's controversial decision. "I think it's good to see the doctors when they do make a mistake, but also with good intentions. It wasn't just because he was a bumbling mess. It was very motivated in making sure that someone got to be able to choose life over death," he said.When asked about his return for Season 23, Shum was candid about his lack of information. "I'm just as much in the dark as audiences," he said. "But to me, it's a hope of: Do audiences want to see him go or do they want to see him go back to the hospital?"

What Dr. Kwan's firing means for 'Grey's Anatomy' Season 23

While Dr. Kwan's future at the hospital remains uncertain, Shum's comments suggest that audience response may play a role in how the storyline develops. Two other beloved characters also made their exits in the Season 22 finale, adding to the sense that the show is heading into significant changes as it moves into its 23rd season.For now, both the actor and his fans are left waiting to find out whether Blue will be making his way back to the halls of Grey Sloan Memorial.