Yuh-Jung Youn is under some serious pressure. 
 
The 'Minari' actress Yuh-Jung Youn made history when she became the first South Korean actress ever to receive an Oscar nomination in the Supporting Actress category for her outstanding performance as grandmother Soonja in Lee Isaac Chung’s family drama. <a href="http://13.235.153.162/entertainment/minari-review-a-poignant-story-of-bitter-sweet-dreams-hope-and-family-377931">Read our 'Minari' review here</a>

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As Oscars are just around the corner the pressure on Youn is increasing, the actress shared her feeling about the cinema's biggest night. 
 
Speaking with Deadline, when asked about how it is like to be the first Korean actress nominated for an Academy, to which the 73-year-old actor said, “very stressful”. 
 
“I was just very happy being nominated. I never even dreamed about being nominated for an Oscar. People will be very happy for me if I get the win, but it’s very stressful.” 
 
“It’s not like I’m representing the country by going to the Olympics, but I feel like I’m competing for my country. It’s stressful,” she added. 
 
Minari marks her first role in an American film, further when asked about her reaction to Asian American hate and anti-Asian violence happening in America to which she responded, ''I think all the across the world. I think that the world is changing. My son, who is Korean American, is living in the States. He was worried about me coming to the States for the Oscars because he was scared I would get hurt. He asked, 'don’t you need to have some guard or something like that?'&nbsp;It’s a sad thing. Just because you are Asian, there’s no reason to be attacked randomly like that.'' she said.&nbsp;

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At the Oscars, 'Minari' is nominated for Best Picture and she is up against Maria Bakalova for 'Borat Subsequent Moviefilm', Glenn Close for 'Hillbilly Elegy', Olivia Colman for 'The Father', and Amanda Seyfried for 'Mank' in the supporting actor category.&nbsp;

Yuh-Jung Youn is under some serious pressure. The 'Minari' actress Yuh-Jung Youn made history when she became the first South Korean actress ever to receive an Oscar nomination in the Supporting Actress category for her outstanding performance as grandmother Soonja in Lee Isaac Chung’s family drama.

Yuh-Jung Youn is under some serious pressure. The 'Minari' actress Yuh-Jung Youn made history when she became the first South Korean actress ever to receive an Oscar nomination in the Supporting Actress category for her outstanding performance as grandmother Soonja in Lee Isaac Chung’s family drama. Read our 'Minari' review here 'Forgive me Britain', says 'Minari' star Youn Yuh-Jung after she called Brits snobbish at BAFTAs As Oscars are just around the corner the pressure on Youn is increasing, the actress shared her feeling about the cinema's biggest night. Speaking with Deadline, when asked about how it is like to be the first Korean actress nominated for an Academy, to which the 73-year-old actor said, “very stressful”. “I was just very happy being nominated. I never even dreamed about being nominated for an Oscar. People will be very happy for me if I get the win, but it’s very stressful.” “It’s not like I’m representing the country by going to the Olympics, but I feel like I’m competing for my country. It’s stressful,” she added. Minari marks her first role in an American film, further when asked about her reaction to Asian American hate and anti-Asian violence happening in America to which she responded, ''I think all the across the world. I think that the world is changing. My son, who is Korean American, is living in the States. He was worried about me coming to the States for the Oscars because he was scared I would get hurt. He asked, 'don’t you need to have some guard or something like that?' It’s a sad thing. Just because you are Asian, there’s no reason to be attacked randomly like that.'' she said. Oscars 2021: 'Minari', 'Nomadland', here's how to watch all Best Film nominees in India At the Oscars, 'Minari' is nominated for Best Picture and she is up against Maria Bakalova for 'Borat Subsequent Moviefilm', Glenn Close for 'Hillbilly Elegy', Olivia Colman for 'The Father', and Amanda Seyfried for 'Mank' in the supporting actor category.

'Minari' actress Yuh-Jung Youn says ‘it's stressful’ to be first Korean actress nominated for an Oscar

Star of 'Minari' and winner of the Best Supporting Actress award at the BAFTAs, 73-year-old actress Yuh-Jung Youn, won hearts and brought cheer with her candid acceptance speech on Sunday night.&nbsp; 
 
She won the award in the supporting category for her portrayal of grandmother Soon-ja in 'Minari'.&nbsp; 
 
The actress beat out Maria Bakalova (Borat Subsequent Moviefilm), Niamh Algar (Calm With Horses), Kosar Ali (Rocks), Dominique Fishback (Judas and the Black Messiah) and Ashley Madekwe (County Lines) to win the coveted award. 
 
Connected virtually, she appeared to be surprised as her name was announced and said, "I don't know how to say, I'm just very honored to be nominated — not nominated, I'm the winner now." Her reaction ensued laughter in the audience.&nbsp; 
 
The actress then expressed her condolences for the death of Prince Philip on Friday.&nbsp; 
 
"Thank you so much for this award," she then continued. "Every award is meaningful but this one, especially recognised by British people (who are) known as very snobbish people, and they approved me as a good actor."

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Later while speaking at the virtual press conference, the actress clarified that her "snobbish" remark was all in good fun. 
 
"Yes, it comes from my personal experience of course. I visited Britain a lot of times and I had a fellowship at Cambridge College 10 years ago, as an actor. Somehow it (Cambridge) felt very snobbish but not in a bad way – you (the Brits) have a long history. As an Asian woman I felt these people (Brits) are very snobbish, that's my honest feeling," she reportedly said.&nbsp; 
 
'Minari', directed by Lee Issac Chung was released earlier this year and follows a family of South Korean immigrants who move to the rural United States during the 1980s. Alongside Youn, the film stars Steven Yeun, Han Ye-ri, Noel Kate Cho and Will Patton, among others.

Star of 'Minari' and winner of the Best Supporting Actress award at the BAFTAs, 73-year-old actress Yuh-Jung Youn, won hearts and brought cheer with her candid acceptance speech on Sunday night.

Star of 'Minari' and winner of the Best Supporting Actress award at the BAFTAs, 73-year-old actress Yuh-Jung Youn, won hearts and brought cheer with her candid acceptance speech on Sunday night. She won the award in the supporting category for her portrayal of grandmother Soon-ja in 'Minari'. The actress beat out Maria Bakalova (Borat Subsequent Moviefilm), Niamh Algar (Calm With Horses), Kosar Ali (Rocks), Dominique Fishback (Judas and the Black Messiah) and Ashley Madekwe (County Lines) to win the coveted award. Connected virtually, she appeared to be surprised as her name was announced and said, "I don't know how to say, I'm just very honored to be nominated — not nominated, I'm the winner now." Her reaction ensued laughter in the audience. The actress then expressed her condolences for the death of Prince Philip on Friday. "Thank you so much for this award," she then continued. "Every award is meaningful but this one, especially recognised by British people (who are) known as very snobbish people, and they approved me as a good actor." 🙌 Congrats to Yuh-Jung Youn, who stole our hearts in @MinariMovie and takes the BAFTA for Supporting Actress at tonight's #EEBAFTAs pic.twitter.com/NRtX1MadBH — BAFTA (@BAFTA) April 11, 2021 × Later while speaking at the virtual press conference, the actress clarified that her "snobbish" remark was all in good fun. "Yes, it comes from my personal experience of course. I visited Britain a lot of times and I had a fellowship at Cambridge College 10 years ago, as an actor. Somehow it (Cambridge) felt very snobbish but not in a bad way – you (the Brits) have a long history. As an Asian woman I felt these people (Brits) are very snobbish, that's my honest feeling," she reportedly said. 'Minari', directed by Lee Issac Chung was released earlier this year and follows a family of South Korean immigrants who move to the rural United States during the 1980s. Alongside Youn, the film stars Steven Yeun, Han Ye-ri, Noel Kate Cho and Will Patton, among others.

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'Minari' actress Yuh-Jung Youn says ‘it's stressful’ to be first Korean actress nominated for an Oscar

BAFTA 2021: 'Minari' actress Yuh-Jung Youn thanks 'snobbish' British people as she wins best supporting actress award