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Who Plays Older Sunja in Pachinko? Youn Yuh-jung’s Role and Oscar Win

Youn Yuh-jung plays older Sunja in Pachinko. You may also recognize her from Minari, the film that earned her the 2021 Oscar for supporting actress. If the different ages of Sunja—or the different English spellings of the actress’s name—have been confusing, here is a spoiler-light guide to the role and what to watch next.Photo: Choi Hwa-jung’s YouTube channelWhich Sunja does Youn Yuh-jung play?A..

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