Youn Yuh-jung
South Korean actress
Youn Yuh-jung (Korean pronunciation: [jun jʌdʑʌŋ]; born June 19, 1947) is a South Korean actress. She has starred in many well-known South Korean television series and movies. She became well known internationally for her role as Soon-ja in Minari (2020). She won a Screen Actors Guild Award, BAFTA Award and an Academy Award.[1][2][3]
Youn Yuh-jung | |
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Born | |
Other names | Yoon Yeo-jeong |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1966–present |
Agent | Hook Entertainment |
Spouse | |
Children | 2 |
Korean name | |
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Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Yun Yeo-jeong |
McCune–Reischauer | Yun Yǒ-chǒng |
References
change- ↑ "Oscar-nominee Youn Yuh-jung reaches career peak at age of 73". The Korea Herald. March 15, 2021. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- ↑ "'Minari' Star Yuh-Jung Youn Calls Brits 'Snobbish' in Tongue-in-Cheek BAFTA Speech". Variety. April 11, 2021. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
- ↑ "'Minari' Star Youn Yuh-jung Makes History at SAG Awards". The Hollywood Reporter. April 4, 2021. Retrieved April 4, 2021.