[sub] 윤선생님과나불 | 👅나영석의 나불나불

Summary

Veteran actress Youn Yuh-jung visits the YouTube channel 'Nattering with Nah' for a laidback interview over a homecooked meal. Youn reminisces about her avant-garde life and storied acting career spanning theater, film, and television. The conversation covers a wide range of topics - from her award-winning debut role to reading poetry in her later years. There are lighthearted moments as the hosts try unsuccessfully to replicate a signature galbijjim dish. Overall, Youn radiates wisdom and satisfaction with her upright life, stating she has no regrets.

Takeaways

• 😊 Youn Yuh-jung reminisces about her acting career starting from her debut film in 1971.
• 🎭 Youn Yuh-jung did theater acting and was a founding member of Sanwoolim theater company.
• 🏆 Youn Yuh-jung won Best Actress award for her debut film The Housemaid in 1971.
• 🎬 Youn Yuh-jung discusses her latest film Beasts Clawing at Straws and the director.
• 💼 Youn Yuh-jung is loyal to directors she promises to work with.
• 🐶 Youn Yuh-jung's latest film Beasts Clawing at Straws connects everything with dogs.
• 🎨 Youn Yuh-jung only watches Museum TV channel showcasing paintings and art galleries.
• 👵 Youn Yuh-jung is satisfied with her life and career, with no regrets.
• 🎉 Youn Yuh-jung met many Hollywood celebrities like Jane Fonda and Oliver Stone.
• 😋 The host tried but failed to cook a good galbijjim dish for Youn Yuh-jung.

Q & A

What memorable event made Youn promise the director she would act in his debut film?

Youn promised the director 19 years ago that she would act in his debut film if he had a role for her. She wanted to help and support him in achieving his dream of directing.

Why did Youn accept the role even though the conditions like script and pay weren't ideal?

Youn focused on fulfilling her promise to the director and supporting him rather than worrying about the script or pay. She believed you can't find perfect conditions in every project.

What does the movie's story revolve around?

The movie's story connects everything with dogs. Youn plays an architect who lives alone with a dog. When she loses her dog, the story focuses on finding it.

What was unique about Youn winning Best Actress award for her first movie?

Youn wasn't a registered member of the Film Actor's Association so she wasn't technically eligible. She had to return the award but her defiance in keeping it initially was avant-garde.

How did movies and actors used to be marketed before modern mass media?

In the past, movies were marketed through posted theatre posters and magazine interviews. Youn saw one of her own movie posters go up when a radio show ended at midnight.

Why does Youn believe the poster for her movie Woman of Fire was so creative?

The director Kim Ki Young ingeniously collaged cutouts of Youn onto the poster design. An American artist was shocked something so postmodern came from 1971 Korea.

What happened when Youn was urgently summoned to receive her Best Actress award?

A journalist picked up Youn from the theatre to take photos before sunset for the award. She borrowed clothes from a friend's house before being rushed to the ceremony venue.

How did Youn react when she unexpectedly won Best Actress award?

Youn was shocked she won Best Actress instead of Supporting Actress which she considered more realistic for her first role. Her flustered acceptance speech began with calling out to her mom.

Why is Youn uninterested in doing future projects with younger producers?

Youn feels unable to catch up with the speed and trends of younger generations. She's satisfied ending her career learning until the producer Yung Suk's generation.

What has made Youn so optimistic and satisfied with her life journey?

Reaching old age has given Youn a sense of fulfillment without regrets. She's proud of living uprightly without flattering others and doing things simply one step at a time.