Veteran actress Youn Yuh-jung recently celebrated her 80th birthday with an intimate gathering of close friends at her home.
An Intimate Celebration Among Friends
KAIST Professor Jung Jae-seung shared multiple photos on social media on the 17th, captioning them with, “We held a cozy 80th birthday party for Teacher Youn at her home, just among ourselves.”
Professor Jung added, “We enjoyed delicious food, a fantastic guitar sanjo congratulatory performance by Kim Soo-chul, a deeply meaningful painting gift from Teacher Jung Hyun, and conversations filled with laughter rather than seriousness.”
Continued Love and Support
The released photos show Youn Yuh-jung sitting comfortably at a dining table, sharing warm smiles and conversations with her acquaintances.
Netizens reacted warmly with well-wishes, commenting, “She looks so happy” and “Wishing her good health.”
A Historic Legacy
Born in 1947, Youn Yuh-jung made history in 2021 by winning the Best Supporting Actress award at the Academy Awards for her role in the film Minari, becoming the first Asian actor to achieve the feat.
