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Oscars 2021: Korean actress Youn Yuh-jung`s epic reply when asked what Brad Pitt smells like
Korean actress Youn Yuh-jung became the first Korean to win an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for the film `Minari`. and was handed the award by Hollywood actor Brad Pitt.
Highlights
- On April 25, 2021, Youn Yuh-jung became the first Korean to win an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress
- She won the award for her performance in the film 'Minari'
- The actress was handed her award by popular Hollywood star Brad Pitt
Los Angeles: Korean actress Youn Yuh-jung had a witty retort during a media conversation after winning her first Oscar as Best Supporting Actress for "Minari", on being asked how Brad Pitt smells like.
"I didn't smell him. I am not a dog," she replied.
Yuh-jung said Pitt announcing her name was something she found too good to be true.
"I couldn't believe he announced my name, so I had a black-out for a couple of seconds," she said.
Youn Yuh-jung has become the first Korean actor to win an Oscar. She had also won a BAFTA award recently for her performance in "Minari"