Michelle Yeoh Reveals Special Bond with Korean National Treasure Youn Yuh-jung
Actress Michelle Yeoh is making headlines for revealing her special friendship with Korea's beloved actress, Youn Yuh-jung. In an interview in LA to promote her new movie, 'Wicked: Part One', Yeoh expressed her deep affection for Youn, highlighting the bond between the two actresses.
On May 13th, the YouTube channel 'MMTG' released a video titled "The 'Wicked' Team's Exclusive Korean Interview Choice in LA, Causing an Explosion of Reactions Overseas."
Jaejae met with the 'Wicked' team in LA for an exclusive Korean interview for 'Wicked: Part One'. The star-studded cast included director Jon M. Chu, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, and Michelle Yeoh.
Jaejae presented Michelle Yeoh, who was nearing her birthday, with a birthday song and a gift: merchandise from the National Museum of Korea, which Jaejae described as "very popular in Korea these days."
Yeoh immediately opened the gift, surprising Jaejae, who exclaimed, "An unboxing here!" Cynthia Erivo offered to help, even using her nails to open the box. Ariana Grande admired the gift, saying, "So pretty!" and Yeoh expressed her gratitude.
This moment, showcasing their interest and affection for Korean culture, highlighted the 'Wicked' team's consideration for their Korean fans.
When Jaejae asked about Yeoh's relationship with Youn Yuh-jung, Yeoh expressed her affection without reservation, stating, "I really cherish her. She is so kind and elegant."
Jaejae mentioned that she heard Yeoh calls Youn "Yuh-jung unnie," explaining the term 'unnie' as a Korean term used by women to address older sisters or close female friends. Cynthia then called Yeoh 'unnie,' and Ariana called Jaejae 'unnie,' creating a friendly atmosphere.
Yeoh elaborated on her conversations with Youn, illustrating the depth of their friendship. "We usually ask each other how we've been since it's often been a while. What we've been doing in LA, what projects we're preparing for. Just asking how life is going, and honestly, just holding hands and talking makes me so happy."
Yeoh's words reveal that the two actresses cherish each other as true friends, not just colleagues. The expression of happiness simply from being together highlights the special nature of their friendship.
Both Michelle Yeoh and Youn Yuh-jung are global actresses representing Asia. Youn Yuh-jung won Best Supporting Actress at the 93rd Academy Awards for her role in the movie 'Minari,' becoming the first Korean actress to win an Oscar. Michelle Yeoh won Best Actress at the 95th Academy Awards for 'Everything Everywhere All at Once,' elevating the status of Asian actresses.
Both actresses have reached career highs with their Oscar wins and share the joys and challenges of being Asian actresses in Hollywood. These commonalities likely strengthened their bond.
Yeoh, from Malaysia, built her career in Hong Kong cinema, while Youn Yuh-jung represents Korea. Despite different nationalities and career paths, the two actresses found a deep friendship on the common stage of Hollywood.
Despite Youn Yuh-jung being older than Michelle Yeoh, Yeoh comfortably calls her 'Yuh-jung unnie,' indicating a genuine friendship beyond formalities.
'Wicked: Part One' will be released worldwide on November 19th. Based on the Broadway musical, the film serves as a prequel to 'The Wizard of Oz' and stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
Michelle Yeoh will play an important role in the film, showcasing her acting skills. This will be another opportunity to demonstrate her presence and acting ability as an Oscar-winning actress.
MMTG's interview was a meaningful time to confirm the 'Wicked' team's affection for Korea and the special friendship between Michelle Yeoh and Youn Yuh-jung. In particular, Michelle Yeoh's heartfelt expression of affection for Youn Yuh-jung touched many.
Source :https://blog.naver.com/roadtowrestling/224075250346
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