Motion picture academy to celebrate Youn Yuh-jung's films with special screenings

Films starring Academy Award-winning Korean actor Youn Yuh-jung will be screened at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures (AMMP) in California from May 17 to May 25, according to the Korea Foundation on Wednesday.

2024-05-02

Youn Yuh-jung returns to the silver screen in 'Dog Days'

Youn decided to make “Dog Days” her comeback film to domestic cinemas because of her longstanding relationship with director Kim Deok-min, whom she first met decades ago when they were both “no-names” in the industry, according to Youn.

2024-01-26

Lee Isaac Chung explores new galaxy after directing episode of 'The Mandalorian'

Many children have imagined themselves as Jedi, carrying around a green lightsaber and hoping that the force be with them. Lee Isaac Chung, the director behind award-winning film “Minari” (2020), was one of these children. Chung said “Star Wars”...

2023-03-21

'Minari' star Han Ye-ri quietly ties the knot

Actor Han Ye-ri, 37, tied the knot earlier this year, according to Saram Entertainment on Thursday. "Considering the current situation of the ongoing pandemic, the couple had a simple meal earlier this year where their families attended and vowed...

2022-06-09

Youn Yuh-jung presents award at 94th Academy Awards

Actor Youn Yuh-jung presented an award at the 94th Academy Awards ceremony held in Los Angeles on Sunday. Youn presented the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor to Troy Kotsur for his role in the film “Coda” (2021), signing Kotsur’s name in ...

2022-03-28

Youn Yuh-jung to be presenter at this year's Academy Awards

Oscar-winning actor Youn Yuh-jung, known for her role in the film “Minari” (2020), is set to make an appearance at the Academy Awards this year as a presenter, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Ampas) said Friday. The news was...

2022-03-04

2021's top culture stories

“Squid Game” sweeps the world - Just a month after its release in September, Netflix Korea’s original series “Squid Game” became the most-watched Netflix content of all time with some 140 million viewers around the globe.

2021-12-30

Youn Yuh-jung to get Geumgwan Order of Cultural Merit

Oscar-winning actor Youn Yuh-jung will receive the Geumgwan Order of Cultural Merit, the highest honor in the annual Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards, according to the culture ministry and Korea Creative Content Agency (Kocca) Thursday. The ...

2021-10-28

Yoo Teo to star in upcoming film 'Past Lives' with Greta Lee

Actor Yoo Teo will take on the lead role in the upcoming film “Past Lives,” produced by A24 which also produced and distributed the Oscar-winning film “Minari” (2020), according to American news outlet Deadline on Monday. The film is ...

2021-08-03

‘Minari’ stars, director invited to join the academy

“Minari” director Lee Issac Chung and actors Youn Yuh-jung, Steven Yeun and Han Ye-ri have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the organization that hosts the Oscars, according to the Associated Press and others ...

2021-07-02

korea joongAng daily