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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 The Wedding Banquet
The Wedding Banquet
Youn Yuh-jung will be 77 in The Wedding Banquet as 'Grandmother'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 18 2025
Poster of Dog Days
Dog Days
Youn Yuh-jung was 76 in Dog Days as 'Yuh-jung'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 06 2021
Poster of Minari
Minari
Youn Yuh-jung was 73 in Minari as 'Soonja'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 12 2021
Poster of Lucky Chan-sil
Lucky Chan-sil
Youn Yuh-jung was 72 in Lucky Chan-sil as 'Grandmother'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 21 2017
Poster of The Bacchus Lady
The Bacchus Lady
Youn Yuh-jung was 69 in The Bacchus Lady as 'So-young'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 06 2016
Poster of Canola
Canola
Youn Yuh-jung was 68 in Canola as 'Gye-choon'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 24 2015
Poster of Intimate Enemies
Intimate Enemies
Youn Yuh-jung was 68 in Intimate Enemies as 'Yuh-jung'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 25 2015
Poster of Salut d'Amour
Salut d'Amour
Youn Yuh-jung was 67 in Salut d'Amour as 'Geum-nim'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 09 2015
Poster of Hill of Freedom
Hill of Freedom
Youn Yuh-jung was 67 in Hill of Freedom as 'Innkeeper'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 04 2014
Poster of Boomerang Family
Boomerang Family
Youn Yuh-jung was 65 in Boomerang Family as 'Mother'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 09 2013
Poster of Behind the Camera
Behind the Camera
Youn Yuh-jung was 65 in Behind the Camera as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 28 2013
Poster of In Another Country
In Another Country
Youn Yuh-jung was 64 in In Another Country as 'Park Sook'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 31 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 17 2012
Poster of List
List
Youn Yuh-jung was 64 in List as 'Mi-hye's Mother'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 07 2011
Poster of Hindsight
Hindsight
Youn Yuh-jung was 64 in Hindsight as 'Madame Kang'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 31 2011
Poster of The Housemaid
The Housemaid
Youn Yuh-jung was 62 in The Housemaid as 'Byeong-sik'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 06 2010
Poster of Actresses
Actresses
Youn Yuh-jung was 62 in Actresses as 'Youn Yuh-jung'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 30 2008
Poster of Hwang Jin Yi
Hwang Jin Yi
Youn Yuh-jung was 59 in Hwang Jin Yi as 'Old Woman'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 24 2006
Poster of Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday
Youn Yuh-jung was 59 in Maundy Thursday as 'Sister Monica'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 03 2005
Poster of Springtime
Springtime
Youn Yuh-jung was 57 in Springtime as 'Mother'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 1990
Poster of Woman Requiem
Woman Requiem
Youn Yuh-jung was 38 in Woman Requiem as 'Ms. Hong'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 1973
Poster of Insect Woman
Insect Woman
Youn Yuh-jung was 25 in Insect Woman as 'Myung-ja'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 1972
Poster of Woman of Fire
Woman of Fire
Youn Yuh-jung was 23 in Woman of Fire as 'Myeong-ja'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 1971

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 손석희의 질문들
손석희의 질문들
Youn Yuh-jung was 77+ in 손석희의 질문들 as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 13 2024
Poster of Nattering with Nah
Nattering with Nah
Youn Yuh-jung was 75+ in Nattering with Nah as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 08 2022
Poster of Pachinko
Pachinko
Youn Yuh-jung was 74+ in Pachinko as 'Older Sunja'.
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 18 2021
Poster of Youn Stay
Youn Stay
Youn Yuh-jung was 73+ in Youn Stay as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 13 2016
Poster of Sense8
Sense8
Youn Yuh-jung was 67+ in Sense8 as 'Min-Jung'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 05 2015
Poster of The Producers
The Producers
Youn Yuh-jung was 67+ in The Producers as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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]'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 11 2005
Poster of Ireland
Ireland
Youn Yuh-jung was 57+ in Ireland as 'Shi Yeon's Mother'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 01 2004
Poster of 진주목걸이
진주목걸이
Youn Yuh-jung was 56+ in 진주목걸이 as 'Yoon Hae-Myung'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 2001
Poster of Hotelier
Hotelier
Youn Yuh-jung was 53+ in Hotelier as 'Yoon Bong-sook'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 27 1999
Poster of KAIST
KAIST
Youn Yuh-jung was 51+ in KAIST as 'Professor'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 18 1995
Poster of 산다는 것은
산다는 것은
Youn Yuh-jung was 45+ in 산다는 것은
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 24 1993
Poster of 댁의 남편은 어떠십니까
댁의 남편은 어떠십니까
Youn Yuh-jung was 45+ in 댁의 남편은 어떠십니까
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 22 1993
Poster of 여자의 방
여자의 방
Youn Yuh-jung was 45+ in 여자의 방
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1991
Poster of MBC Bests Theater
MBC Bests Theater
Youn Yuh-jung was 44+ in MBC Bests Theater as '정혜'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 31 1987
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Youn Yuh-jung was 5+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953