Youn Yuh-jung, a renowned South Korean actress, was born on June 19, 1947. Throughout her illustrious career spanning nearly four decades, she has made a lasting impression on the film and television industry. One of her most notable roles was in Kim Ki-young's 1971 masterpiece, "Woman of Fire".
Youn's remarkable talent was showcased again in Im Sang-soo's critically acclaimed films, "The Housemaid" (2010) and "The Taste of Money" (2012). Her impressive performance in Lee Isaac Chung's "Minari" (2020) catapulted her to international stardom, garnering widespread critical acclaim and numerous prestigious awards.