Currently Korean actress's acceptance speech is going viral. Youn is up for another award in a couple of weeks at the Oscars. By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive emails from POPSUGAR. what a precious human being!!! “Minari” star Youn Yuh-jung expressed her gratitude for the British “snobs” who voted for her while accepting the BAFTA for Best Supporting Actress on Sunday. BAFTA Awards 2021: Minari's Youn Yuh-jung calls British people 'snobbish' in a playful acceptance speech 0 The British Academy of Film and Television Arts … She thanked "snobbish" British people during her acceptance speech. Minari star Yuh-Jung Youn apologizes for calling Brits 'snobbish' in popular BAFTA speech this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Privacy Policy | 1 day ago, by Haley Lyndes 1 day ago, by Kelsie Gibson Yuh-Jung Youn received the retrospective treatment from Film at Lincoln Center as the organization presented a virtual program featuring five films paired with an in-depth conversation moderated by the director of programming Dennis Lim. Youn Yuh-Jung Clarifies Viral BAFTA Awards Speech: "Hello, Britain, Forgive Me" Everett . Yuh-jung Youn in Minari (Altitude) Minari star Yuh-Jung Youn delivered a heartfelt thank you to "snobbish" Britain as she accepted the prize for Best Supporting Actress at the Bafta Film Awards. by Kelsey Garcia Yuh-Jung Youn's BAFTA speech According to a report by USA Today, The BAFTA 2021 winners included South Korean actor Yuh-Jung Youn in the category Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance in the film Minari. All in good fun, of course. She told viewers that "every award is meaningful" but this accomplishment is especially important because she was "recognized by British people," who she joked are "very snobbish people." Oscar-nominated actress says she's sorry for the lost-in-translation moment, despite the viral popularity of her BAFTA acceptance speech. It's too much for a 74 years old lady," explains Youn, who has a birthday in June. The virtual event Thursday evening found the veteran star opening up about the creative choices she's made during 50-plus years in the business, from an affinity for independent film and trusted collaborators to a recent foray into reality TV with a cooking show. by Maxine Wally. DERMOT O'LEARY has been left speechless at the BAFTAs 2021 this evening, after South Korean actress Yuh-Jung Youn branded British people 'snobbish' in her acceptance speech. I am Korean actress Yuh-Jung Youn,” she said, as her fellow nominees Ashley Madekwe, Dominique Fishback, … Minari star Yuh-Jung Youn joked that she was happy to win a Bafta award because British people are known as “very snobbish people”. On April 11, Youn won the supporting actress BAFTA for her role as Soonja, and her acceptance speech might be one of the most memorable from this award season. Youn Yuh Jung Becomes 1st Korean Actress To Win British Academy Award + Goes Viral For Hilarious BAFTAs Acceptance Speech So, I'm very, very privileged.". ", Youn's speech went viral for what she says was meant as a compliment but got lost in translation. Youn is now considered a frontrunner for the Oscars with nine out of the last 10 SAG winners going on to win Best Supporting Actress at the Academy Awards. She continued by saying that because they have a long history and "big pride," they deserve to be a bit snobbish. 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