Youn Yuh Jung's Achievement to Bring the 2021 Oscar for Best Supporting Actress Category All South Koreans Celebrate. President Moon Jae In also sent congratulations on Youn Yuh Jung's victory.
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Youn Yuh Jung's victory as Best Supporting Actress at the 93rd Academy Awards was celebrated by the majority of South Koreans. Apart from fellow artists, the 73-year-old actress received congratulations from the President of South Korea, Moon Jae In.
The success of the film "Minari" in the international awards arena has certainly made the country proud. President Moon Jae In sent his congratulations to Youn Yuh Jung via his official Twitter account on Monday (26/4).
"Together with the residents, I congratulate actress Youn Yuh Jung on winning Best Supporting Actress at the Academy Awards," said President Moon Jae In. "I show respect for Youn Yuh Jung's lifelong acting with endless passion, which has won the hearts of people from other cultures."
President Moon Jae In later mentioned that after "Parasite", Youn Yuh Jung's victory was proof that the Korean film industry was globally recognized for its artistic value and message. Then this achievement made all South Koreans more proud of their culture and arts. But most importantly, it has become consolation for the tired citizens due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
"A Korean actress who won Best Supporting Actress at the Academy Awards for the first time is very meaningful because she has made history of 'acting' in the 102 years of the Korean film industry," said President Moon Jae In.
"It is even more meaningful that this achievement was made by a second generation Korean-American director, Lee Isaac Chung, Steven Yeun and our actors," he added. "I hope the Korean people living abroad are proud of this achievement."
Furthermore, President Moon Jae In revealed that the film "Minari" has an important meaning for Korean citizens. Because in the film, the story of immigrant families is able to reflect human life in general. With the film, the relationship between families remains close even though they live anywhere.
"The acting shown by Youn Yuh Jung clearly enlivens the image of our mother and grandmother, shining very brightly. Once again, I am very proud of your achievement. Congratulations," concluded President Moon Jae In. (wk / wahy)
