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Youn Yuh-jung (Korean : 윤여정, Korean pronunciation: [jun jʌdʑʌŋ]; born June 19, 1947) is a South Korean actress, whose career in film and television spans over five decades. Her accolades include an Academy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a British Academy Film Award, two Independent Spirit Awards, and a nomination for a ...
Youn Yuh-jung is a legendary Korean actress who has starred in over 80 films and TV shows since 1971. She won an Oscar for her role in Minari (2020) and is also known for The Housemaid, The Bacchus Lady, and Pachinko.
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Apr 26, 2021 · Ms. Youn is the first Asian woman to win the best supporting actress Oscar since 1957. But it’s her life story — as well as her characters — that made her award resonate...
Apr 26, 2021 · Learn about the life and work of Youn Yuh-jung, the first Korean actress to win an Oscar for her role in Minari. From her debut in 1971 to her recent collaborations with Im Sang-soo, see how she defied conventions and won acclaim.
Apr 25, 2021 · Yuh-jung Youn won the Oscar for best supporting actress for her performance in “Minari” on Sunday and made history by becoming the first Korean actor to win an Academy Award.
May 15, 2024 · From May 17-25, the Academy Museum is hosting a retrospective honoring the Oscar-winning Korean actress Youn Yuh-jung. The screening series looks back on Youn's more than 50 years in front of the camera, spotlighting such highlights as her film debut in 1971's Woman of Fire (화녀), 2003's A Good Lawyer's Wife (바람난가족 ...
Apr 9, 2021 · Youn Yuh-jung is an institution in Korean cinema. Her career spans five decades and includes starring roles in classic Korean films and famous TV dramas. Now, at 73, she has newfound fame...
