Youn Yuh Jung recalled the historic moment when she took home an Oscar in 2021.
The 74-year-old star bagged Best Supporting Actress at the 93rd Academy Awards for her stellar performance in "Minari." Her achievement made her whole country proud after being the first Korean and the second Asian to win the Oscar title.
Almost a year after the monumental success, the veteran actress looks back at the experience and dishes out which actress she thought would take home the trophy.
Youn Yuh Jung Wanted Glenn Close to Win 2021 Oscars' Best Supporting Actress
During her appearance in tvN "You Quiz on the Block," the Oscar winner gets candid as she shares her honest thoughts regarding the Best Supporting Actress award.
As cited by a Korean media outlet, the renowned actress confessed that she was surprised and "couldn't believe" after her name was called on stage.
Moreover, she even tells hosts Yoo Jae Suk and Jo Se Ho that it was an "accidental" win.
As the interview continued, the award-winning star revealed which actress she thought would bag the highly coveted award.
She then mentioned Glenn Close's name, saying that she wanted her to receive the award, saying, "I heard that he was nominated for the seventh Oscar at the time. So I sat down to have a look, but I woke up because my name was called unconsciously."
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Youn Yuh Jung took on the role of foul-mouthed grandmother Soonja in "Minari" who migrated to the United States for a better life with her family, Steven Yeun, Han Ye Ri and Alan Kim.
The actress defeated equally talented Glenn Close (Hillbilly Elegy,) Amanda Seyfried (Mank,) Olivia Coleman (The Father,) and Maria Bakalova (Borat Subsequent Moviefilm.)
Youn Yuh Jung Express Wanting to Work with Fellow Oscar Winner Bong Joon Ho
Aside from the veteran actress, another South Korean pride took home an Oscar trophy in 2020.
The 52-year-old filmmaker scored Best Director at the 92nd Academy Awards for his movie "Parasite."
Seemingly, the award-winning actress showed deep gratitude after congratulating her for her Oscar win.
Youn Yuh Jung was asked if she wanted to work with Boon Joon Ho in the future, which she agreed to.
Youn Yuh Jung's New Drama, 'Pachinko'
Youn Yuh Jung returns to the small screen with Apple TV+'s "Pachinko" with the star-studded cast Lee Min Ho, Kim Min Ha, Jung Eun Chae, Japanese-New Zealander actress Anna Sawai, "Devs and Love Life" star Jin Ha and more.
The Oscar-winning actress plays Sunja, a matriarch who left South Korea for Japan at the height of colonization in the 1940s.
"Pachinko" will uncover the challenges and struggles of their family in the eyes of Sunja.
Set to be released on March 25 through Apple TV+, the novel-based series is gaining the attention of the critics due to its unique plot and star-studded cast.
Apart from "Pachinko," Youn Yuh Jung will also star alongside Son ye Jin and Kang Ha Neul in KBS' "Trees Die on Their Feet."
