Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Stage actor, Television actor, Film actor, Actor
Birthday
(Thursday)
Birthplace
Gaeseong, Gyeonggi, Korea
Nationality
Citizenship
South Korea
Languages
Korean
Spouse
Jo Young-nam (1975-1987)
Education
Hanyang University
Zodiac Sign
♊ Gemini
Chinese Zodiac
猪 Pig
Popularity
Tier C -- 18,283 Wikipedia views/month
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Youn Yuh-jung is known for acting.
Born in Gaeseong, Gyeonggi, Korea (age 78).
7 awards including Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Youn Yuh-jung has 20 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (20)
AWARDS (9)
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Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
2021
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Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
2021
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Time 100
2021
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BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
2021
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Biography
Youn Yuh-jung (born June 19, 1947) is a South Korean actress. In a film and television career spanning nearly 40 years, Youn is best known for starring in Kim Ki-young's Woman of Fire (1971), Im Sang-soo's The Housemaid (2010), The Taste of Money (2012), and Minari (2020) for which she gained international fame along with numerous awards from this performance, winning an award each from Critics Choice, SAG, BAFTA, and Academy Awards for her supporting performance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Youn Yuh-jung?
Youn Yuh-jung is 78 years old, born on .
Where was Youn Yuh-jung born?
Youn Yuh-jung was born in Gaeseong, Gyeonggi, Korea.
What movies or shows has Youn Yuh-jung been in?
Youn Yuh-jung has 20 credits in our database. Notable titles include Pachinko (2022), Be a Wicked Woman (2021), Heaven: To the Land of Happiness (2021), The Bacchus Lady (2016), Right Now, Wrong Then (2015).
What is Youn Yuh-jung known for?
Youn Yuh-jung is primarily known as an actor. Youn Yuh-jung (born June 19, 1947) is a South Korean actress. In a film and television career spanning nearly 40 years, Youn is best known…
Where can I find more information about Youn Yuh-jung?
You can find more about Youn Yuh-jung on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
