Congratulations To Youn Yuh Jung, President Moon Jae In: I Am Proud Of Your Achievements

Youn Yuh Jung (Instagram @hook_entertainment)

JAKARTA - The victory of Youn Yuh Jung at the 93rd Academy Awards was warmly welcomed by the South Korean people. Youn Yuh Jung became the first Korean actress to win Best Supporting Actress for the film Minari.

President Moon Jae In took to Twitter to congratulate the actress. “This is a win for the film industry after Parasite film received attention for its artistic value. This makes us proud of our culture and arts, encouraging people who feel down because of COVID-19".

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국민 과 함께 축하 합니다. pic.twitter.com/IkqWIL0SRj

- 문재인 (@ moonriver365) April 26, 2021

Through his letter, Moon Jae In said that Minari's film was also proof that everyone can connect. “Youn Yuh Jung's acting that carries the image of our mother and grandmother shines very brightly. Once again, I am proud of your achievements. Congratulations".

Actress Jeon Do Yeon, who acted with Youn Yuh Jung in The Housemaid and Beasts Clawing at Straws, said, "Saying congratulations is not enough but I happily congratulate her.

Jung Yu Mi, Park Seo Joon, and Choi Woo Shik, who recently finished the reality show Youn's Stay with Youn Yuh Jung, were also excited. "Congratulations on your victory! When we performed together at Youn's Stay, you were the people I admired. I believe the same is true in Minari. That's why Soonja's grandmother is so loved”, said Park Seo Joon to News1.

Bae Doona via Instagram Story also uploaded news of Youn Yuh Jung's victory. “Wow! Oscar-winner! Sunsaengnim! Congratulations!".

Kim Go Eun who played with Youn Yuh Jung in the film Canola uploaded a photo of the actress holding the trophy. “The best news. Wow”, he said in GIF form.

Actor Lee Byung Hyun also uploaded a photo of Youn Yuh Jung and wrote, "No way, it is not a fact but an opinion" along with the hashtag Youn Yuh Jung, Bravo, and the Academy Awards.