In Lee Isaac Chung’s Minari, actress Yuh-Jung Youn plays the grandmother who swoops in from South Korea to the small Arkansas town where her Korean-American family have made their home, delightfully disrupting their lives.
With her abundant charm and unfiltered ways, she makes a significant impact in this heartwarming story of the American dream.
The veteran actress made history when she became the first South Korean actress ever to receive an Oscar nomination in the Supporting Actress category.
Here, she discusses forging a connection with a very American film, and how she is grateful, but somewhat stressed, by her nomination.DEADLINE: Was being an actress always the ultimate goal for you?YUH-JUNG YOUN: No, it wasn’t.
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