[BREAKING] Youn Yuh Jung Scores Historic Win for Bagging Best Supporting Actress at the 93rd Academy Awards

Youn Yuh Jung has once again made history as she wins major category at Oscars 2021.

The 73-year-old actress took home the Best Supporting Actress for 93rd Academy Awards for her spectacular performance in the movie "Minari."

This made her the first-ever South Korean artist to win at the prestigious ceremony.

Youn Yuh Jung Fangirled Over Brad Pitt

Interestingly, the veteran actress started her acceptance speech by fangirling at Brad Pitt, saying, "Nice to meet you, Mr. Brad Pitt, very honored to meet you," she mentioned.

Youn Yuh Jung continued by thanking the award-giving body and everyone who voted for her.

Moreover, the "Minari" actress gave the audience a good laugh after saying that she "forgave" everyone who mispronounced her name.

Still surprised with her Oscar win, Youn Yuh Jung says that she "cannot believe" that she's at the stage accepting the Best Supporting Actress award.

"Me being here myself, I cannot believe. Let me pull myself together," she quipped.

In addition, the actress also thanked and praised her "Minari" family, Steven Yeun, Han Ye Ri, Alan S. Kim, and Noel Cho, as well as the director Lee Isaac Chung, whom she described as their captain.

Youn Yuh Jung then concluded her acceptance speech by lauding her fellow nominee and award-winning actress Glenn Close and left a heartwarming message to her "two boys who make me go out and work," adding, "this is the result because mommy worked so hard!"

The South Korean pride managed to beat her co-nominees which includes Glenn Close for the movie "Hillbilly Elegy," British actress Olivia Colman for "The Father," Maria Bakalova in "Borat Subsequent Movie Film," and blonde beauty Amanda Seyfried for her portrayal in "Mank."

Youn Yuh Jung Predicted to Win at the Oscars 2021

To recall, Youn Yuh Jung is predicted to win the 93rd Academy Awards Best Supporting Actress after topping the Gold Derby's Oscars race poll.

She managed to score 4,500 votes, followed by the Bulgarian actress which came in the second spot with 582 votes.

Youn Yuh Jung Oscar 2021 Red Carpet

The veteran actress arrived at the Oscar 2021 red carpet together with her "Minari" co-star Han Ye Ri.

Youn Yuh Jung wore an elegant long navy blue dress while the 36-year-old actress dons in a red Valentino dress with gold detail buttons.

Youn Yuh Jung's Achievements

Her recent achievement will surely make all countrymen proud after being the first South Korean actress to win the Academy Awards and the second Asian woman to ever take home a prestigious award.

Aside from Youn Yuh Jung's Oscars, the "Minari" actress also scored several wins, including the Screen Actors Guild and the recently concluded British Academy Film Awards, also known as BAFTA, for bagging the Best Actress in a Supporting Role.

"Minari" Family Congratulated Youn Yuh Jung's Oscar Win

Over social media, fans celebrated the 73-year-old actress' win at the 93rd Academy Awards.

With this, her "Mianri" family also lauded her astounding performance as the team congratulated her for her "Wonderful historic Oscar win."

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Written by Geca Wills