Youn Yuh-jung
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 | June 19, 1947 Kaesong, Gyeonggi Province, United States Army Military Government in Korea (now Kaesong, North Hwanghae Province, North Korea) |
| Other names | Yoon Yeo-jeong |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1966–present |
| Agent | Hook Entertainment |
| Spouse(s) | Jo Young-nam (m. 1974; div. 1987) |
| Children | 2 |
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| Revised Romanization | Yun Yeo-jeong |
| McCune–Reischauer | Yun Yǒ-chǒng |
References
- "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.
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