As a 49 year old Korean born in America, I’m still in disbelief that I’m seeing these two women as stars in Hollywood. So proud of them.

@cupcake9483

2 жыл бұрын

Koreans are having their moment and it's honestly amazing to see 💗

@evanha01

2 жыл бұрын

한국에서만 30년 살았는데도 너무너무 신기하고 행복해요🥰

@dusk5956

2 жыл бұрын

I’m Asian but not Korean but I’m so glad we get to have representation in Hollywood! Koreans are going off right now🔥🔥🔥

@agni772

Жыл бұрын

As a 44 year old who spent 20+ years in both countries, it is indeed surreal. And it really feels as if things just turned on a dime starting in late 2019.

@TJ-1234

Жыл бұрын

It’s really great. Turns out there’s room for everyone in Hollywood after all…

I’m just surprised abt how quickly Ho-Yeon has learned English . Just some time ago she needed a translator for her SAG acceptance speech

@corysanon7084

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can tell that she has been working really hard on it since then!

@matthewr7593

2 жыл бұрын

Seriously! She should be proud of how well she speaks English. It’s so hard to learn another language, and to put yourself out there, speaking in front of cameras, that shows a well earned confidence.

@NinaPB

2 жыл бұрын

I think her English was already this good and the translator was just to help during fast-moving events like the awards show and press junkets. Her English was this good in one-on-one interviews during that time.

@vinttint

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I remember her speaking English years ago but nerves/emotions makes it hard to remember your second language so interpreters are frequently used. I don't think anyone can learn an entire language especially one as complicated as English in a year lol.

@singaporechickenrice2484

2 жыл бұрын

@@vinttint actually she needed an interpreter cause she hasn't been speaking it for a while due to filming. for someone whose semi bilingual u tend to get really rusty pretty quickly after not practicing for a while

Who is making the pairings this year?! They seriously need a 😏 raise.

@TheAfricanGrey

2 жыл бұрын

Ayo what do u mean by that? 😳

@studioherald

2 жыл бұрын

Sharing it here in case anyone wants to check it out. Meet the son of Parasite director Bong Joon-ho, Korea’s up-and-coming filmmaker Hyomin 🎬 It’s his first video interview! kzread.info/dash/bejne/hZeCr6ibkba5dpc.html

@wajiharahman6387

2 жыл бұрын

honestlyy like hoyeon and sandra?? andrew and zendaya?? whoever made the pairings this year i love them

@chadbailey7038

2 жыл бұрын

💯 % 👏🏾

@Neojhun

Жыл бұрын

Josh and Brolin, now that was genius matching.

Hoyeon is so lucky because Squid Game was her first ever acting gig and look how far she's gone with all these exposure events that even actors who've worked for years do't get immediately. Love that for herrr

@laboon344

Жыл бұрын

don't*

@laur-unstagenameactuallyca1587

Жыл бұрын

fr i wanna be that type of main character in life 😭

@FR-wg1jf

Жыл бұрын

@@laur-unstagenameactuallyca1587 bro same😭

@grayonthewater

Жыл бұрын

She was a model first so I think that helped her

@sad-7477

Жыл бұрын

This feels backhanded but it’s true 😭lmaooo

As a black woman, this conversation makes me so happy. Every community deserves to feel seen, represented and to have icons that mirror and reflect them. 🙏🏾

@kiki-yz9pd

Жыл бұрын

Such a sweet message for these lovely women, thank you Ayeeshah 💕🙏🏼

@kimmirandaart9909

Жыл бұрын

Ayeeshah thank you! I hope other asians hold equitable space for black actors and artists in their work as well!

@donniedarko5641

Жыл бұрын

same! sandra is one of the best actresses out and ho-yeon is so heartwarming. i hope she wins her emmy monday!

@CeeAyeDee92

Жыл бұрын

You don't understand how big of a smile I have every time I watch this. It revitalizes me.

@myanoel0

Жыл бұрын

Awe so wonderful to hear. I myself am hispanic and this made me very happy. I agree and I’m so glad all minorities have opportunities and express themselves.

I love how invested hoyeon is in everything sandra says. I would kill to see them play a mother/daughter duo

@SnowYukiYap

Жыл бұрын

They will be the best partner in playing as mother/daughter !

@hanna1463

Жыл бұрын

oh … i did not know how much i needed this til now

@nicolegrace4926

Жыл бұрын

i 100% agree!!

@daveylevsonart

Жыл бұрын

such a great idea!!

@somelikeitposh

5 ай бұрын

such a fantastic idea!

Sandra Oh should start her own talk show, she's such a great interviewer!

@Caesey.K

Жыл бұрын

yess...

@_tynosaur_

Жыл бұрын

agree agree agree!! i need this so bad, it's gotta happen 🙏🏽someone make this happen!!

Sandra Oh describing how she didn’t feel like she was taking care of her mental and physical health during Greys Anatomy, makes more sense on why she’s so adamant on not returning, I think Greys Anatomy is a representation of everything she doesn’t wanna do anymore for her health.

@bapbirb

Жыл бұрын

She's so admirable. I can't imagine being one of the very few leading asian actress in Hollywood when theres very little representations of asians in Western cinema/television even to this day..

We need to see Hoyeon in more stuff. Her acting is so raw.

@mkelly534

2 жыл бұрын

She is going to be in an Apple Series with Cate Blanchett and in a movie with Lily Rose Depp playing a Governess. She also was in that great music video with The Weeknd

@lilyblossom5821

Жыл бұрын

that's awesome!!

Jung Ho-Yeon's genuineness and eagerness and Sandra Oh's calm wisdom and kindness just go so well together, i love this so much 🥺

Variety is killing it with these Actors on Actors interviews! Are we allowed to make suggestions?

@CeeAyeDee92

2 жыл бұрын

If only, but it's about who is available or scheduled.

@maxsilbert

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, suggestions are not allowed in KZread comments. You need to drop a suggestion into the suggestion box in person

Watching Sandra Oh's face light up when Hoyeon mentioned that Grey's Anatomy was popular in Korea and that she watched the show was emotional to witness.

I think just based off of how Ho-Yeon speaks, you can hear how much her heart goes into everything she says and does so I believe with that her acting career will go very far. Lovely interview with two beautiful people!

@micaelaclifford2729

Жыл бұрын

Yes! She said she is an INFP, such a dreamy woman!

can you imagine them playing a mother and daughter role on a project? the chemistry is there!

@thealjohnsonshow2188

Жыл бұрын

I could see them being in Shang-Chi 2.

@catchmeifyoucan1095

4 ай бұрын

Sandra was a 17 year old student when she gave birth in Korea and her parents forced her to leave the child (Ho-Yeon) in Korea with them so she can pursue an education in the USA, the child grew up believing her mother died but does a DNA test and finds out her mother is still alive...

I really wouldn’t mind hearing Sandra talk for hours. She’s such a smart, well spoken, charming person 😍

I am a white Brazilian woman, born and raised in my “vast” culture. Have absolutely no business or knowledge about Korean or Korean American culture, but I am so moved tearing up watching this interview the grace and gentleness of Sandra and the reverence and respect and humbleness of Jung Ho-yeon I am speechless and feeling the abundance and love for a community that I do not belong but admire. This conversation was beautiful and powerful! Can’t wait for what this queens are going to do next!

@elizaponce9547

Жыл бұрын

Lindas palabras, yo amooo a Sandra. Es tan inteligente podría escucharla todo el día..!!! Y Jung Ho - Yeon tan dulce y tierna.

@laur-unstagenameactuallyca1587

Жыл бұрын

@@elizaponce9547 i can see from your pfp you're a sandra fan, that's so cute 💖 glad to see your fave winning here

My favorite part of this conversation was when Sandra asked Hoyeon about her well-being and what she does to take care of herself. Her wanting to "relieve" Hoyeon of the pressure and responsibility as an emerging Asian talent was refreshing to see. Sandra is the perfect mentor (and "sunbaenim" figure) for Hoyeon and her growth mentality - wishing continued success for them both as a fellow Korean-American!

I love how hoyeon articulates her opinions, she has such a comforting yet mature way of speaking, much admiration for her and for the great sandra oh

Ho-Yeon is such a bombshell. And her English is getting so good, there is no way that an American actor could be as fluent in Korean as she is in English. And I could feel her pain in the bathroom scene, she's an incredible actress.

@Nandinandito

Жыл бұрын

Well that's because English actors aren't taught the building blocks of Korean throughout their youth

“When things are difficult that is a real opportunity to grow” Sandra Oh exudes such wisdom. I could listen to her talk for hours and not get tired 😩

This was so good. Loved the Asian American representation discussion. Would love to see one between John Cho and Steven Yeun! Both Korean American actors who do similar work (non-stereotypical roles), but Steven has been exploring more Korean narrative films like Minari and Burning.

@randomperson4208

Жыл бұрын

This would be interesting!

@soju81

Жыл бұрын

That discussion needs to happen!!!!

@anniewarner8009

5 ай бұрын

i know it's not the same but steven yeun and pedro pascal did one together!

Sandra is sitting there, like her mother, when her daughter is just talking to her…it’s like a normal conversation between a mother and her daughter…love it And I love, how Sandra is speaking slowly sometimes, because of her Raww

The video just started and I'm crying. To imagine this kind of representation when I was growing up was a literal DREAM. Thank you, I've needed, I've wanted, THIS. SANDRA OH. FOREVER

@Cloudfive55

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. I'm 56 and there was one Asian girl on Zoom(a kids TV show) and Connie Chung. That's it.

@PK-kitti

5 ай бұрын

Wow this is make me cry now see your comment Yep I wish we have this when we grown up is a beautiful thing to have see some people like you on TV and so proud to be Asian but make me sad when go back to Thailand and someone said I'm not Thai enough for them

I'LL NEVER SHUT UP ABOUT THIS PAIRING 😭😭 THIS IS WHAT I NEEDED

ahh sandra and hoyeon! what a pairing! an american korean legend and a native korean rising star! it's seriously such an insightful and important conversation!

@couturecritique89

2 жыл бұрын

Sandra Oh is Canadian

@symphonybarnes

2 жыл бұрын

@@couturecritique89 she literally said american in the video, but pretty sure she uses both

Hoyeon had me tearing up. I feel like she was saying modeling is more cold hearted as you are essentially just displaying clothes, you may not want your facial expression to distract from what you are modeling. She became interested in acting to be able to FEEL and express and understand human emotions 😭😭😭

Sandra's mind amazes me in every way possible. she's literally everything.

The fact that Squid Game was her first lead role and she became famous immediately.

Two whole ICONS. They're the type of "famous ppl" who you'd actually want to hang out with. Down to earth, kind, intelligent... ugh I love them

Jung Ho-Yeon is sweet and clearly very talented. I wish great things for her and her career.

Sandra is such a great listener and talker and I really love how Hoyeon expresses herself so this was really fun for me to watch. I couldn’t stop smiling throughout. They are both so beautiful and intelligent and expressive. I love it. Thank you to everyone that made this happen.

It's incredibly hard to give interviews in foreign language even in a simple language like English. Kudos for Jung Ho-Yeon! She developed her English so much in a nick of time!

@15nickjfan

8 ай бұрын

English is not a simple language 😂😂😂

@arontamas5639

8 ай бұрын

@@15nickjfan well it's easier than german which is very internationally used as well or easier than italian and definitely esier than hungarian :D

@jeancheng99

7 ай бұрын

@@arontamas5639When you’re from a non-English speaking country it is very hard to learn English for a lot of people. If you’re Spanish learning English it’s a lot easier than being Korean and learning it

I could not keep the grin off my face this entire interview

The hug at the end omg so precious!!! It's really interesting listening to them talk, too. Sandra is such a great listener and gives great advice. Ho-yeon is so truthful and actually really insightful. Great pair!

Jung Ho-Yeon is a beautiful, incredibly smart and talented actress. She is Coming and we all can’t wait.

I am so happy that Hoyeon now has this amazing Sunbae to lean on. Sandra is such a great role model. It is not only hard to be a young actor in the industry, but being immersed into a completely different culture and language all at once like this, while being watched by the entire world, I cant even imagine the amount of pressure. Can't wait to see Hoyeon continue to grow and Sandra continue paving the way. This was so insightful, I loved the conversation around how native Koreans see Korean-Americans. It is so interesting to hear Hoyeon expressing her concern of not feeling 'allowed' to represent because she didnt have the same experience, and loved how Sandra just lifted that weight off of her. As a Korean descendant myself, walking into the airport in my home state of Washington and having Hoyeon on the first Billboard I see welcoming me, was so validating. AMAZING INTERVIEW, thanks Variety!

@JaneDoe-tm2ex

Жыл бұрын

A lot of Koreans still don’t like Korean Americans they call us black haired Americans lol. They only like us when we do well mostly

oh yall been killing it with the pairings... zendaya with andrew, anne with jeremy and now ho-yeon with sandra. based taste i say

hoyeon at the end was like "ahhh unnniiieee" my heart

They're so engaged and genuinely interested in what the other has to say. It's like there's no cameras around. One of the best AoA indeed!

It’s so admirable to me that Jung Ho-yeon is doing this in English! And to be doing it with Sandra Oh! ICONIC and INCREDIBLE!! Shout-out with much love to Sandra Oh, too~

A young native Korean actress and a Korean-Canadian veteran, what a pair!

I am always so amazed by people whose alphabet isn't latin to learn any western language. I can barely master 3 and they are all within the Latin alphabet but I can't imagine how hard it is to not only learn completely new vocabulary and grammar but at the same time new letters that you have no connection to whatsoever. Like I don't know any Italian but from the languages I do speak I can make the smallest amount of sense by looking at words at least but looking at for example arabic or Japanese or Thai like damn you guys have superpowers if you have picked up any western language.

@pochatablet5948

2 жыл бұрын

In Korea you study English from a young age, and the latin alphabet is used quite extensively on shop signs, and brands and advertising. You need to get a minimum score on an English proficiency test, TOEIC, to graduate high school. However, actual proficiency with English communication is not usually good. Korean students used to also learn hundreds of Chinese-style characters called Hanja, but not so much any more. My partner is Korean, and also studied Japanese briefly, and I'm amazed at the fact that she can muddle through two Korean writing systems, Latin, as well as Japanese writing systems, and now is picking up some French as well.

@beutifullaura

2 жыл бұрын

I'm a korean who speaks 3 languages including my native language Korean. I’m so glad that there is someone who recognizes the efforts. It is true, in Korea, we learn English from the young age in school. And cause koreans are highly educated, we can speak English but not that fluently. It requires so much efforts cause we do not use latin letters as you said. There is no relation like French-Spanish or French-English, etc for korean and other western languages. That’s why I’m furious when some westerners point out my accents on purpose(to mock me) though I’m trying to say something in their language. Like hello, I’m trying! I really want to ask them, “hey, then you speak korean as I speak this language?" During 8 years, I've never met someone who pronounces my name correctly in Europe. Three syllables, simple but difficult for them. But I’m trying to say hundreds of sentences to make a statement or have a conversation with you. So, I really appreciate ppl who appreciate my efforts to live with my 2nd or 3rd language.

@ammaranwar5343

Жыл бұрын

Not really. The Latin alphabet is everywhere so you'd have to not have had any formal education to not be able to at least read it. Making sense of it, yeah I guess.

NOW THIS IS WHAT WE *NEEDED*

17:10 oh god that sandra's smile was so genuine and ngl this whole conversation session was so wholesome

This is the best pairing ever!! As an Asian, I was waiting for a conversation like this from Variety.

@sib9769

2 жыл бұрын

Not Asian but happy for representation.

@studioherald

2 жыл бұрын

Sharing it here in case anyone wants to check it out. Meet the son of Parasite director Bong Joon-ho, Korea’s up-and-coming filmmaker Hyomin 🎬 It’s his first video interview! kzread.info/dash/bejne/hZeCr6ibkba5dpc.html

I love listening to Sandra talk. She’s always so passionate and eloquently when she speaks.

2 amazing people having a consistently good conversation

At first I thought they were gonna do this in full Korean, but them conversing in English surprised me, esp with Hoyeon! This was such an enjoyable video and I got to learn a lot from these bits they showed to us as actresses. Such a complicated job, I respect them.

I could watch Sandra Oh doing interviews and being interviewed all day long. This was the perfect A on A pairing, cos Sandra is so mindful and understanding with the conversation and situational context.

산드라오 배우가 아시안 여배우로서 서구 사회에서 겪으며 성장해 온 그 여정을 경험으로 어린 후배의 고민들을 담담히 공감해주고 조언해주는 모습이 너무 뜻 깊게 느껴집니다.

I hope Ho-Yeon left this interview feeling that she has a friend and a mentor in Sandra.

Not to mention that they are both great spirits and great actors, Hoyeon looks damn cute.

I’m a native Korean and I am so proud of them!! Sandra랑 호연이 함께 인터뷰를 하다니!!! 내 생에 이런 걸 보는 날이 오는구나ㅏ I first met Sandra in Grey’s, and I am still watching some videos of Sandra because of her perspective of the world. I was always envious of Korean Americans since I think they could have more opportunities, not noticing about their troubles in their life. But I saw Sandra interviewing with Sharon Choi, and then i realize i was totally wrong. Thank you Sandra for sharing your opinions with us. And I am always a big fan of you in Korea!

Jung Ho-Yeon should get more roles, she's so relatable, sweet, and a genuine person.

Such a mom&daughter vibe. Love them so much!

Such a great pairing, I feel like Sandra could really offer comfort and guidance. She has been someone the Asian community has relied on to represent us for a long time and I think it’s a beautiful thing that she can pass her wisdom along. When you’re an Asian actor surrounded by Asian actors there’s less pressure to represent Asian people but when it’s just you or you’re on a bigger platform viewed by westerners, the pressure is immense because you have to do it all, represent it all.

Sandra Oh is very wise and nice and Hoyeon is so cute, attentive, and intelligent! The perfect duo! I love them as actors and the passion they put in their projects. Proud of having them as superstars in the Americas

sandra is literally my legend 😭🥺❤️

Life is so good when you wake up and see these two trailblazers together! Sandra Oh has been one of my inspirations for as long as I can remember and to see Hoyeon getting the recognition she deserves makes me so happy ahhh!

It's so brilliant that Hoyeon has someone like Sandra Oh on her corner who seems to be so caring for her already.

This is such a cross generational connection. I can see the respect and adoration she has towards Sandra. Beautiful 😍

와 버라이어티에서 한국인과 한인이 이렇게 심도깊은 대화 나누는 걸 볼 날이 올줄이야…

@vinttint

2 жыл бұрын

엄마는 내가 보여주자 울기 시작했어

That hug at the end summarizes this interview perfectly: warm and genuine. Loved loved loved it!

This is one of the most intellectual Actor on Actor interview i have ever seen and also as a single actor interview. The curiosity,the revelations, the experience, all of them were well mashed and well taken by both the actors. I hope Variety prepares and conduct more of such complex, in-depth and insightful interviews. My being an Asian has NOTHING to do with my comments. I viewed this interview from a Literature major perspective and the result was a big smile on my face. Thank you Variety for this wonderful interview 🤞

omg the pair we never knew we needed

i love the dynamic between sandra and hoyeon so much. it feels so authentic and raw.

@variety this is how you do it! Exactly the way to show POC in their aunthentic light without tokenizing. AlsoSandra Oh is a freaking star and sooooo intelligent. I would take a class of acting from her

@Pr0d3gi

2 жыл бұрын

there asian not poc

it's so fucking cute seeing how hoyeon looks when attentively listening to sandra talking. 🥺

I am also a Korean gyopo (European) and I enjoyed watching the interview just for Sandra Oh, she's so deep and articulate and a great actress! It's a shame Hoyeon didn't really answer some of the questions Sandra asked, such as the one on how native Koreans see Korean Americans...Hoyeon started speaking about her experience in "representing" Korean Americans when going to the US, so basically she didn't answer the question. I can see Sandra was not satisfied with the response, but she gracefully followed the topic Hoyeon started. Love Sandra!

Such a great pairing!! I really enjoyed watching these two women (:

Im extremely impressed by her english skills, she was able to express and word her thoughts perfectly, wow. Idk if she’s always been good but im just impressed because at the SAG awards she used a translator, maybe she was nervous. But anyways, this was so good and so nice to watch.

Imagine being interviewed with Sandra Oh after your first acting gig🙆🏻‍♀️🙆🏻‍♀️

this was probably one of the best AoA interview's I've seen! So much raw emotion and vulnerability, especially about the Asian representation part!

NOW this is what conversation should be my god .. love love people talking about life , their interest .

I was watching and half way through when they started talking about Asian representation in media and I started bawling my eyes out because it's so important to have that conversation. More impressive to see both perspectives. Very beautiful and lovely.

I love that Ho-Yeon has someone on her side in the west, especially since it's Sandra Oh

This conversation was so raw, i truly could feel all the emotions they were trying to convey. I admire them so much.

Somehow there’s no interviewer makes this interview more genuine. So lovely.

God I hope they give Jung Ho-Yeon more roles in the future. She was fantastic in Squid Game. Besides her modeling career, I'm looking forward to see her in both foreign and Hollywood movies. She deserves it.

This pairing is so wholesome! I want them in a movie together as either sisters or as a mom and daughter.

my only criticism is that this was too short!! i could watch them talk about acting forever 🥹

Her Speaking and understanding English has improved since last year

Ugh! I loved this conversation! It honestly felt like I was intruding on a private convo between a girl and her auntie.

Hoyeoon has the talent and the looks to become a superstar actress. And even her personality is so amazing. That's probably the best thing about her.

So refreshing! Thank you Variety

I'm currently watching Sandra Oh series called Killing Eve, gaaaddd it's amazinggg

This pairing is wonderful. SO great to see both of them just having a conversation. We can see that Ho Yeon, really wants to lean from Sandra and asks great questions and Sandra is giving her all great answers.

I really love Sandra Oh. Her wisdom, intelligence and whole personality are impeccable and great. She's truly amazing inside & out. She's forever my icon. My inspiration and role model. ✨ I'm forever grateful that I was able to live in the same lifetime of hers. ❤️ Long live legendary SANDRA OH! 🙌🏻👑✨

Noooo I didn't want it to end! I've watched these interviews for years and this is my favorite so far. 🖤🖤

I need to see these two in the same movie, sharing screen space. I love them so much.

I can see Jung Ho-Yeon as Marvel's "Silk" in the next spider-man spinoff ... she's born to play her.

@Kaydeep94

Жыл бұрын

THIS NEEDS MORE LIKES

I've been waiting for this moment. Thank you Variety!

This is a really interesting conversation-- thanks, Variety!

This was so interesting to listen to !! Really loved hearing both their experiences of filming and also dealing with how they’re representing a large community. Also hearing hoyeon talking about how she wanted to act whilst doing modelling was so interesting !!!

This was definitely their best actor on actor interview! The representation of different races, cultures, and backgrounds is just…*chef’s kiss!

I enjoy all interviews Sandra did

Amazing conversation!!

I always love how Sandra Oh always give deep insights on her interviews.

They are both so beautiful and so talented. I’m so happy for them and their success! It’s so well deserved and I’m glad they got to have this chat :)

It takes 1.5 years in a native environment setting to be able to understand the dialogue and communicate in a broken language. Then it takes another 1.5 years to be able to fully communicate with the locals. Then it takes another 2 years to learn the 'common' words the natives know from Kindergarten - Highschool Then the rest is history and it is up to you to learn further knowledge. This is a natural way of learning a language without too much education. But of course, if you have a purpose to learn, it can be achieved rather sooner than later through investing your time.