[INTERVIEW] Youn Yuh-jung embodies diaspora, DNA of hallyu

The special exhibition consisted of Youn’s films, including “Minari,” which explore the place of Korean women and families. “Minari” is a film by Korean American director Lee Isaac Jung which prominently features the Korean language. The concept of diaspora was exemplified by the film, sparking global conversation not only about Korean culture but also Youn’s character. In 2021, The Guardian described Youn as “uninhibited, passionate, and forthright, Youn came to embody a new type of independent Korean woman.”