Youn Yuh-jung Shines with Grace at the US Oscars... Presentation Marked by Wit and Consideration

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Isul] Actress Youn Yuh-jung presented the Best Supporting Actor award at the American Academy Awards. She was accompanied by Lee Seo-jin as her partner.

On the morning of the 28th (Korean time), Youn Yuh-jung walked the red carpet at the 94th Academy Awards (Oscars) ceremony held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, USA, greeting the crowd with ease.

That day, Youn Yuh-jung wore a black dress and black shoes, with a blue ribbon pinned to her shoulder. The ribbon bore the words "with Refugees," drawing attention.

Traditionally, attendees of the Oscars ceremony may be accompanied by one partner. Accordingly, Youn Yuh-jung was accompanied by Lee Seo-jin, an actor from the same agency who is currently filming the variety show "Unexpected Journey" (working title) by PD Na Young-seok locally.

Lee Seo-jin, who stepped onto the red carpet, displayed a sophisticated charm in a stylish tuxedo. As a graduate of New York University, his overseas recognition is also expected to rise.

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Youn Yuh-jung won the Best Supporting Actress award last year for the film "Minari," becoming the first Korean actor to do so, and following the Oscar tradition where the previous year's winner attends as a presenter, she returned to the stage this year.

On the day she presented the Best Supporting Actor award, Youn Yuh-jung said, "I am happy to be back in Hollywood," and added, "My mother used to say, 'You reap what you sow,' and I think I listened well to her."

She continued, "Last year, I complained about my name not being pronounced correctly, and I apologize. Looking at the nominees' names this time, I now realize 'pronouncing names is not easy,'" receiving applause for her witty joke.

Youn Yuh-jung handed the trophy to Troy Kotsur, the Best Supporting Actor winner for the film "CODA." Considering his hearing impairment, she first conveyed his name in sign language before calling it out in English. She also held up the trophy on his behalf while Kotsur delivered his acceptance speech in sign language.

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