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Youn Yuh-jung

Bio: 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
Born: Thu, Jun 19 1947
Birthplace: Gaeseong, Gyeonggi, Korea
Youn Yuh-jung is 77 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Dog Days
Dog Days
Youn Yuh-jung was
76 in Dog Days
as 'Yuh-jung'.
Wed, Feb 07 2024
Poster of Heaven: To The Land of Happiness
Heaven: To The Land of Happiness
Youn Yuh-jung was
74 in Heaven: To The Land of Happiness
as 'Ms. Yoon'.
Wed, Oct 06 2021
Poster of Minari
Minari
Youn Yuh-jung was
73 in Minari
as 'Soonja'.
Fri, Feb 12 2021
Poster of Lucky Chan-sil
Lucky Chan-sil
Youn Yuh-jung was
72 in Lucky Chan-sil
as 'Grandmother'.
Thu, Mar 05 2020
Poster of Beasts Clawing at Straws
Beasts Clawing at Straws
Youn Yuh-jung was
72 in Beasts Clawing at Straws
as 'Soon-ja'.
Wed, Feb 19 2020
Poster of Keys to the Heart
Keys to the Heart
Youn Yuh-jung was
70 in Keys to the Heart
as 'In-sook'.
Wed, Jan 17 2018
Poster of Ladies Of The Forest
Ladies Of The Forest
Youn Yuh-jung was
70 in Ladies Of The Forest
as 'Soon-shim'.
Thu, Sep 21 2017
Poster of The Bacchus Lady
The Bacchus Lady
Youn Yuh-jung was
69 in The Bacchus Lady
as 'So-young'.
Thu, Oct 06 2016
Poster of Canola
Canola
Youn Yuh-jung was
68 in Canola
as 'Gye-choon'.
Thu, May 19 2016
Poster of Right Now, Wrong Then
Right Now, Wrong Then
Youn Yuh-jung was
68 in Right Now, Wrong Then
as 'Kang Deok-soo'.
Thu, Aug 13 2015
Poster of Intimate Enemies
Intimate Enemies
Youn Yuh-jung was
68 in Intimate Enemies
as 'Yuh-jung'.
Thu, Jun 25 2015
Poster of Salut d'Amour
Salut d'Amour
Youn Yuh-jung was
67 in Salut d'Amour
as 'Geum-nim'.
Thu, Apr 09 2015
Poster of Hill of Freedom
Hill of Freedom
Youn Yuh-jung was
67 in Hill of Freedom
as 'Innkeeper'.
Thu, Sep 04 2014
Poster of Boomerang Family
Boomerang Family
Youn Yuh-jung was
65 in Boomerang Family
as 'Mother'.
Thu, May 09 2013
Poster of Behind the Camera
Behind the Camera
Youn Yuh-jung was
65 in Behind the Camera
as 'Self'.
Thu, Feb 28 2013
Poster of In Another Country
In Another Country
Youn Yuh-jung was
64 in In Another Country
as 'Park Sook'.
Wed, May 30 2012
Poster of The Taste of Money
The Taste of Money
Youn Yuh-jung was
64 in The Taste of Money
as 'Baek Geum-ok'.
Thu, May 17 2012
Poster of List
List
Youn Yuh-jung was
64 in List
as 'Mi-hye's Mother'.
Fri, Oct 07 2011
Poster of Hindsight
Hindsight
Youn Yuh-jung was
64 in Hindsight
as 'Madame Kang'.
Wed, Aug 31 2011
Poster of The Housemaid
The Housemaid
Youn Yuh-jung was
62 in The Housemaid
as 'Byeong-sik'.
Thu, May 13 2010
Poster of Ha Ha Ha
Ha Ha Ha
Youn Yuh-jung was
62 in Ha Ha Ha
as 'Moon-kyung's Mother'.
Thu, May 06 2010
Poster of Actresses
Actresses
Youn Yuh-jung was
62 in Actresses
as 'Youn Yuh-jung'.
Thu, Dec 10 2009
Poster of A Tale of Legendary Libido
A Tale of Legendary Libido
Youn Yuh-jung was
60 in A Tale of Legendary Libido
as 'Old Woman'.
Wed, Apr 30 2008
Poster of Hwang Jin Yi
Hwang Jin Yi
Youn Yuh-jung was
59 in Hwang Jin Yi
as 'Old Woman'.
Wed, Jun 06 2007
Poster of The Old Garden
The Old Garden
Youn Yuh-jung was
59 in The Old Garden
as 'Hyun-woo's Mother'.
Sun, Sep 24 2006
Poster of Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday
Youn Yuh-jung was
59 in Maundy Thursday
as 'Sister Monica'.
Thu, Sep 14 2006
Poster of The President's Last Bang
The President's Last Bang
Youn Yuh-jung was
57 in The President's Last Bang
as 'Mother'.
Thu, Feb 03 2005
Poster of Springtime
Springtime
Youn Yuh-jung was
57 in Springtime
as 'Mother'.
Thu, Sep 16 2004
Poster of A Good Lawyer's Wife
A Good Lawyer's Wife
Youn Yuh-jung was
56 in A Good Lawyer's Wife
as 'Hong Byeong-han'.
Thu, Aug 14 2003
Poster of Be a Wicked Woman
Be a Wicked Woman
Youn Yuh-jung was
43 in Be a Wicked Woman
as 'Ms. Choi'.
Fri, Sep 28 1990
Poster of Woman Requiem
Woman Requiem
Youn Yuh-jung was
38 in Woman Requiem
as 'Ms. Hong'.
Fri, Nov 01 1985
Poster of The Day and Night of a Korean-American
The Day and Night of a Korean-American
Youn Yuh-jung was
30 in The Day and Night of a Korean-American
as 'Mrs. Hyun'.
Sat, Apr 08 1978
Poster of Tto Sun Yi, a college girl
Tto Sun Yi, a college girl
Youn Yuh-jung was
25 in Tto Sun Yi, a college girl
as 'Bok-nyeo'.
Fri, Feb 23 1973
Poster of Insect Woman
Insect Woman
Youn Yuh-jung was
25 in Insect Woman
as 'Myung-ja'.
Fri, Oct 06 1972
Poster of Woman of Fire
Woman of Fire
Youn Yuh-jung was
23 in Woman of Fire
as 'Myeong-ja'.
Thu, Apr 01 1971
Poster of The Wedding Banquet
The Wedding Banquet
Youn Yuh-jung will be
77+ in The Wedding Banquet
as 'Grandmother'.
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TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Nattering with Nah
Nattering with Nah
Youn Yuh-jung was
75+ in Nattering with Nah
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 02 2023
Poster of Youn's Unexpected Journey
Youn's Unexpected Journey
Youn Yuh-jung was
74+ in Youn's Unexpected Journey
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 08 2022
Poster of Pachinko
Pachinko
Youn Yuh-jung was
74+ in Pachinko
as 'Older Sunja'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 24 2022
Poster of The Boys Presents: Diabolical
The Boys Presents: Diabolical
Youn Yuh-jung was
74+ in The Boys Presents: Diabolical
as 'Sun-Hee (voice)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 03 2022
Poster of Next Entertainment,  Visionary
Next Entertainment, Visionary
Youn Yuh-jung was
73+ in Next Entertainment, Visionary
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 18 2021
Poster of Youn Stay
Youn Stay
Youn Yuh-jung was
73+ in Youn Stay
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 08 2021
Poster of Never Twice
Never Twice
Youn Yuh-jung was
72+ in Never Twice
as 'Bok Mak-Rye'.
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 02 2019
Poster of Modern Korea
Modern Korea
Youn Yuh-jung was
72+ in Modern Korea
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 31 2019
Poster of The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Youn Yuh-jung was
72+ in The Kelly Clarkson Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of You Quiz On The Block
You Quiz On The Block
Youn Yuh-jung was
71+ in You Quiz On The Block
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 29 2018
Poster of Master In The House
Master In The House
Youn Yuh-jung was
70+ in Master In The House
as 'Herself'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 31 2017
Poster of Youn's Kitchen
Youn's Kitchen
Youn Yuh-jung was
69+ in Youn's Kitchen
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 24 2017
Poster of Dear My Friends
Dear My Friends
Youn Yuh-jung was
68+ in Dear My Friends
as 'Oh Choong-nam'.
First Air Date
Fri, May 13 2016
Poster of Sense8
Sense8
Youn Yuh-jung was
67+ in Sense8
as 'Min-Jung'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 05 2015
Poster of The Producers
The Producers
Youn Yuh-jung was
67+ in The Producers
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, May 15 2015
Poster of Three Meals a Day: Jeongseon Village
Three Meals a Day: Jeongseon Village
Youn Yuh-jung was
67+ in Three Meals a Day: Jeongseon Village
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 17 2014
Poster of Wonderful Days
Wonderful Days
Youn Yuh-jung was
66+ in Wonderful Days
as 'Jang So-sim'.
First Air Date
Sat, Feb 22 2014
Poster of Noonas Over Flowers
Noonas Over Flowers
Youn Yuh-jung was
66+ in Noonas Over Flowers
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 29 2013
Poster of The Queen’s Classroom
The Queen’s Classroom
Youn Yuh-jung was
65+ in The Queen’s Classroom
as 'Yong Hyun-ja'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jun 12 2013
Poster of The King 2 Hearts
The King 2 Hearts
Youn Yuh-jung was
64+ in The King 2 Hearts
as 'Bang Yang-seon (the Queen Mother)'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 21 2012
Poster of My Husband Got a Family
My Husband Got a Family
Youn Yuh-jung was
64+ in My Husband Got a Family
as 'Uhm Chung-ae'.
First Air Date
Sat, Feb 25 2012
Poster of Can You Hear My Heart?
Can You Hear My Heart?
Youn Yuh-jung was
63+ in Can You Hear My Heart?
as 'Hwang Soon-geum'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 02 2011
Poster of Home Sweet Home
Home Sweet Home
Youn Yuh-jung was
63+ in Home Sweet Home
as 'Sung Eun-sook'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 27 2010
Poster of Golden Fish
Golden Fish
Youn Yuh-jung was
62+ in Golden Fish
as 'Cho Yoon-hee'.
First Air Date
Mon, May 03 2010
Poster of Heading to the Ground
Heading to the Ground
Youn Yuh-jung was
62+ in Heading to the Ground
as 'Ae Ja'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 09 2009
Poster of The Road Home
The Road Home
Youn Yuh-jung was
61+ in The Road Home
as 'Bam Soon-jung'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 12 2009
Poster of Worlds Within
Worlds Within
Youn Yuh-jung was
61+ in Worlds Within
as 'Oh Min-suk'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 27 2008
Poster of Chunja's Happy Events
Chunja's Happy Events
Youn Yuh-jung was
60+ in Chunja's Happy Events
as 'Yang Boon-hee'.
First Air Date
Mon, May 19 2008
Poster of Daughters-in-Law
Daughters-in-Law
Youn Yuh-jung was
60+ in Daughters-in-Law
as 'Seo Mi-soon'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 28 2007
Poster of The Person I Love
The Person I Love
Youn Yuh-jung was
59+ in The Person I Love
as 'Yoon Min Ja [Aunt]'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 15 2007
Poster of Pure in Heart
Pure in Heart
Youn Yuh-jung was
58+ in Pure in Heart
as 'Myeong Hye'.
First Air Date
Mon, May 22 2006
Poster of A Farewell to Sorrow
A Farewell to Sorrow
Youn Yuh-jung was
57+ in A Farewell to Sorrow
as 'Lee Yeon-sim'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 11 2005
Poster of Ireland
Ireland
Youn Yuh-jung was
57+ in Ireland
as 'Shi Yeon's Mother'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 02 2004
Poster of 진주목걸이
진주목걸이
Youn Yuh-jung was
56+ in 진주목걸이
as 'Yoon Hae-Myung'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 20 2003
Poster of Ruler of Your Own World
Ruler of Your Own World
Youn Yuh-jung was
55+ in Ruler of Your Own World
as '정유순'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jul 03 2002
Poster of Who's My Love?
Who's My Love?
Youn Yuh-jung was
54+ in Who's My Love?
as 'In-ae'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 02 2002
Poster of 사랑은 이런거야
사랑은 이런거야
Youn Yuh-jung was
54+ in 사랑은 이런거야
as 'Lee Jung-Ja'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 2001
Poster of Hotelier
Hotelier
Youn Yuh-jung was
53+ in Hotelier
as 'Yoon Bong-sook'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 04 2001
Poster of Hur Jun
Hur Jun
Youn Yuh-jung was
52+ in Hur Jun
as 'Sung In-cheol's wife'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 22 1999
Poster of Did We Really Love?
Did We Really Love?
Youn Yuh-jung was
51+ in Did We Really Love?
as 'Choi Hye-ja'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 27 1999
Poster of KAIST
KAIST
Youn Yuh-jung was
51+ in KAIST
as 'Professor'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 24 1999
Poster of 내가 사는 이유
내가 사는 이유
Youn Yuh-jung was
49+ in 내가 사는 이유
as '손미나'.
First Air Date
Wed, May 07 1997
Poster of 목욕탕집 남자들
목욕탕집 남자들
Youn Yuh-jung was
48+ in 목욕탕집 남자들
as 'Roh Hye-young'.
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 18 1995
Poster of 여자의 방
여자의 방
Youn Yuh-jung was
45+ in 여자의 방
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 04 1992
Poster of 사랑이 뭐길래
사랑이 뭐길래
Youn Yuh-jung was
44+ in 사랑이 뭐길래
as 'Han Sim-ae'.
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1991
Poster of MBC 베스트극장
MBC 베스트극장
Youn Yuh-jung was
44+ in MBC 베스트극장
as '정혜'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 07 1991
Poster of KBS Drama Awards
KBS Drama Awards
Youn Yuh-jung was
40+ in KBS Drama Awards
as 'Host'.
First Air Date
Thu, Dec 31 1987
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Youn Yuh-jung was
5+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953