The moment Youn Yuh-jung donned the stage with the golden statuette on the pedestal, she turned to presenter Brad Pitt, who stood at the corner, and said: "Finally, Brad Pit... nice to meet you," with glee. While the South Korean actress charmed the audience with her genuine warmth and quirky character—at the theatre and at home—she has become a living inspiration for millions of Asians across the globe.