Veteran actress Youn Yuh Jung is winning over audiences once again, not through a drama or movie, but with her unfiltered personality in a recent vlog that quickly went viral.
The video, titled “Youn Yuh Jung Goes to a Fashion Show! A Vlog That Might Be Too Honest”, was posted on Vogue Korea’s official YouTube channel. It follows the Oscar-winning actress as she attends a luxury Bottega Veneta fashion show and shares candid behind-the-scenes moments.
During the interview portion, Youn Yuh Jung talked about her personality, revealing that she feels shy when receiving compliments. “I get really embarrassed. I prefer when people praise me behind my back. When someone says it directly, I don’t know how to react,” she admitted.
He also talked about his next Netflix project, sharing his admiration for the script and its philosophical themes about human nature and love. The actress also revealed a casting story involving Song Kang-ho, saying that she personally called him to convince him to join the project after he initially refused.
However, the most talked about moment was when Youn Yuh Jung discussed how she ended up filming the vlog. She revealed that it was her stylist, originally a close friend, who encouraged her to do so.
Confused about the concept of a vlog, she jokingly asked, “What is a vlog?” before calling her stylist halfway through the shoot. In a playful yet cutting tone, he exclaimed, “You’re dead to me. Come here!”, a remark that amused both the crew and viewers.
The stylist tried to lighten the mood by joking about offering her good food, but Youn Yuh Jung retorted, “Do you think I can’t buy me meals?” maintaining his characteristic frank humor.
Despite her feigned frustration, the actress concluded the segment with a heartfelt observation: “I didn’t even know what it was, but I did it anyway. Please edit it properly before you post it.”
The clip quickly gained attention online, with fans praising its honesty and comedic timing. Many have noted that her natural, unfiltered personality is exactly what makes her so beloved, proving that even off-screen, Youn Yuh Jung remains effortlessly endearing.
Sources: Netizenbuzz
