SEOUL — Oscar winner Youn Yuh-jung, 73, is loved not just for her acting, but also for her candid and humorous remarks.
The veteran actor of over 50 years said on a US television show on Tuesday that she doesn’t “admire” Hollywood.
“When some project comes from America, people in Korea think I admire Hollywood,” Youn told NBC Asian America.
“No, I don’t admire Hollywood. The reason I keep coming is because if I come to the States and work, maybe I’m able to see my son one more time. That’s from the bottom of my heart.”
Youn became the first Korean and second Asian on Sunday to take homean Oscar for best supporting actres…
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