In a deeply personal and historical revelation, Youn Yuh-JungThe first actress in Korea to win an Oscar, shared for the first time that her eldest son is gay, marking a rare moment of public opening in the Korea’s conservative entertainment sector.
The disclosure came during a recent interview with foreign media before the Hollywood version of her new film “The Wedding Banquet”A remake of Ang Lee’s 1993 classic. Here, young people are the grandmother of a gay nephew, a role that has affected particularly close to home.
“My eldest son came out (as homosexual) in 2000,“Youun said, adding”When the marriage between people of the same sex became legal in New York, we kept his marriage there. Since it was still a secret in Korea, the whole family came to New York.“
The actress also revealed that at the time she did not know how Korea would react to her son’s wedding, saying: “They could even launch the book.“Youun then recognized the challenges that Korean parents face when they relieve children LGBTQ+, stating,”Korea is a very conservative country. It is not open at all. This role played a very personal meaning for me.“
Subsequently, the actress illuminated the mood laughing and sharing “In these days, I think I love my son -in -law more than my son.“
When he was asked if his emotional performance was linked to his personal life, Youn Yuh-Jung He confirmed that some lines in the film were taken directly from his experiences. A key line from his character to his nephew, “Whoever you are, you are my nephew“, He was inspired by real conversations in his family.”That line came from my life. I hope you help someone out there,“He shared.
In the meantime, “The Wedding Banquet” It tells the story of two gay men who organize a false marriage to appease their immigrant families. The remake marks the first international film by Youun from its revolutionary Oscar victory for “Pain”.
Youun was previously married to the Cho Young-Nam singer in 1974 and divorced in 1987. He raised his two children as a single mother. Then he continually attracted attention to his acting projects, with one of his most recent “Pachinko”.
