Youn Yuh-jung nominated for Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress
Actress Youn Yuh-jung has been nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the 78th Emmy Awards for the Netflix series 'The Angry People 2'.
From Oscar to Emmy: Youn Yuh-jung's Unstoppable Journey
Actress Youn Yuh-jung has been named as a nominee for the U.S. Emmy Awards. In the nominations for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards announced by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS) on the 8th (local time), Youn was nominated for 'Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.' Having become the first Korean actor to win an Oscar (Academy Award) for Best Supporting Actress for the 2021 film 'Minari,' she will set another historic record if she achieves an Emmy win this time.
The work for which Youn Yuh-jung has been nominated is the Netflix series 'Beef' Season 2. In the series, Youn leads the drama as Chairman Park, a Korean billionaire who acquires a country club. Notably, in this season, actor Song Kang-ho appears as Dr. Kim, showcasing a unique chemistry with Youn as an older-younger couple, which enhances the immersion of the work.
Director Lee Sung-jin's 'Beef 2' Nominated in Multiple Categories
'Beef 2,' directed by Korean-American director Lee Sung-jin, has been recognized for its artistic quality at this year's Emmys, earning nominations in several categories. The performances of the cast and crew are particularly prominent, including a nomination for 'Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series' in the program category. Carey Mulligan was nominated for Best Actress, and Oscar Isaac was nominated for Best Actor. In the Supporting Actor category, Korean-American actor Charles Melton was also named.
The production also received high praise. It proved its completeness by being nominated in various technical categories, such as Outstanding Casting, Outstanding Contemporary Costume Design, Outstanding Directing, and Outstanding Editing. Part of this series was also filmed in Korea. Previously, 'Beef' Season 1 also won a total of eight awards at the 2024 Emmys, including Outstanding Program and Lead Actor and Actress, and drew significant attention when Korean-American actor Steven Yeun won the Lead Actor award at that time.
Meanwhile, the 78th Emmy Awards will be held on September 14 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles (LA), USA. Following Lee Jung-jae, who won the Emmy for Lead Actor for 'Squid Game' in 2022, the world's attention is focused on what results Youn Yuh-jung and the 'Beef 2' production team will bring at this awards ceremony.
Glory of Previous Works and Continuing Award Records
Youn Yuh-jung won the Oscar (Academy Award) for Best Supporting Actress for the 2021 film 'Minari,' making her the first Korean actor to do so.
'Beef' Season 1 won a total of eight awards at the 2024 Emmys, including Outstanding Program and Lead Actor and Actress. At that time, Korean-American actor Steven Yeun won the Lead Actor award.
Background and Context
In 2022, Lee Jung-jae of 'Squid Game' demonstrated the power of Korean actors by winning the Emmy for Lead Actor.
'Beef' Season 1 won a total of eight awards at the 2024 Emmys, including Outstanding Program and Lead Actor and Actress. At that time, Korean-American actor Steven Yeun won the Lead Actor award.
