Many local news sources and netizens praised actor Youn Yuh-jung for utilizing American Sign Language when presenting the best supporting actor Oscar to Troy Kotsur for his work in the film "CODA," which won the award.
After signing Kotsur's winning entry before carefully pronouncing his name at the award ceremony, which took place on Sunday at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, Youn accepted the honor. She also held the Academy Award trophy for Kotsur, who made history by being the first deaf male actor to receive the top accolade, while he signed his acceptance speech with his sign language.
Yoon Yuh-jung, who won an Academy Award for best actor in a motion picture last year, shone brightly as a presenter this year. Her clever words, delivered while wearing a garment with a ribbon that had special significance to her, brought laughs from the audience. She also showed consideration for a deaf actor by presenting his name in sign language, according to an article published on Monday by the DongA Ilbo.
The award was presented by the veteran Korean actor, who wore a blue ribbon pin with the hashtag "#WithRefugees" to indicate her support for Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees.
"She is someone who exemplifies what it means to age with dignity," according to local channel SBS. The Academy Awards have once again been moved by the unique wit and deep consideration of actor Youn Yuh-jung."
Koreans also applauded the actor on social media for making them feel proud of themselves.
"She is a brilliant performer who, with her entire body, exudes the beauty of advancing years." "It's always interesting to see what kind of sophisticated and funny remarks she comes up with these days," one commenter wrote.
"Youn Yuh-jung is an extremely talented actor. She is trustworthy, self-assured, and logical. Her wit and sense of humor shine through in her writing. "What a refined and fashionable individual she is," another comment stated.
Youn received the Academy Award for best supporting actress for her role in the American film "Minari" last year, making her the first Korean to do so in the history of the Academy Awards.
