Still working with old partners Yin Ruzhen and Li Ruizhen, even the planning originated from a chat between Lao Lu and his grandma: he learned that the other party was going to Los Angeles in March to promote "Pachinko" and serve as an Oscar award guest. It happened that Li Ruizh

The latest happiness at home is provided by "Luo PD"'s new reality show "Unexpected Journey".

still cooperates with his old partners Yin Ruzhen and Li Ruizhen . Even the planning originated from a chat between Lao Luo and his grandma: they learned that the other party was going to Los Angeles in March to promote "Pachinko" and serve as an Oscar award guest. It happened to be Li Ruizhen had no work arrangements at that time, so he took the two of them to start a new variety show.

After watching the first episode, many fans laughed and said: This is the super luxurious public trip between PD Luo and Mei Da! But no, even though he appeared as Yin Ruzhen's manager, Li Ruizhenguang was wondering where to find delicious food, which made his grandma angry and always talked about "firing". In fact, it is the "unconventional" leisureliness of Meida that reflects the hard work and professionalism of Yin Ruzhen and the staff. This loose and tight, chatty and brisk style is the charm of Luo PD's "slow variety show".

As expected, every time I laugh, tears will follow. Especially when Ren Ya, grandma's best friend for many years, appears on the stage, a story about the two people's twenty-year friendship as professionals, work partners, and both women unfolds. There is a clip in it: When she learned that Ren Ya's mother had called, Yin Ruzhen immediately picked up the call and praised her for raising such a smart and amazing daughter, and said that the Academy Award was awarded to two people.

The Academy Award that Yin Ruzhen talks about is the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress that she won last year for " Minari ". This film was recommended to her by Ren Ya. And because she was worried about her grandma's poor English and being bullied, Ren Ya tried her best to stay by her side from the filming to attending the award ceremony later and handle all kinds of matters for her. If you watch carefully, in the scrolling subtitles at the end of the film, there is Yin Ruzhen's special thanks to Ren Ya.

"Minari" stills

In the second episode, several old friends appeared again. For example, "Hua Pink" loves to talk about fashion, and "Jingzi" has played with her grandma since she was a child. Jungja's real name is Jungja Kim-Wolf. She came to the United States when she was 32 years old and worked hard in Hollywood for 36 years. As a very powerful animation timing director, he has participated in the production of popular cartoons such as "Lilo and Stitch", "Tarzan", and the Simpsons series. He also won the Emmy Award for "Super Marines ".

appeared this time as Yin Ruzhen’s friend. I heard that there would be a separate interview, so I specially prepared several pages of handwritten manuscripts. This is very similar to Grandma Ruzhen. Both of them will prepare a large amount of information in advance for an interview or a job, regardless of whether it will be used in the end. This kind of professionalism and dedication has probably been engraved in their bones.

After the broadcast of "Unexpected Journey", many people mentioned that Yin Ruzhen spent her own money to buy a red carpet dress. In 2012, Yin Ruzhen attended the Cannes Film Festival for the first time because of her starring role in "The Taste of Money". She was not internationally famous at the time, so she had no brand sponsorship. In order to be decent and comply with the dress code, she temporarily spent 6 million won to buy a dress.

But as Yin Ruzhen said, she does not buy expensive clothes for herself, but more to shape her character. As early as 1995, in order to truly play the role of the beauty-loving and wealthy "Huiying" in "The Bathhouse Owner's Men", she bought a lot of designer clothes, but it turned out that the salary was not enough. She also styled fellow actor and "doctor" Han Zhenxi and took him shopping for clothes. There was a scene where he was sightseeing alone during a seminar in Paris. Yin Ruzhen asked him to wear casual formal attire with a pair of sneakers. This makes the character look more comfortable and more realistic.

When going to the Oscars this time, Yin Ruzhen finally got a brand to sponsor her dress, and it was her favorite CHANEL.Considering that I was going to present an award rather than receive an award, and at the same time I didn’t like the strong design of the dress, I finally chose a somewhat casual dress - a tweed jacket and a light and soft cashmere knitted dress, which matched Yin Ruzhen’s elegant temperament.

Yin Ruzhen presented an award to deaf-mute actor Troy Kotsur in sign language

In addition to being professional, Yin Ruzhen and her cute and serious friends are also very real. For example, as soon as Jingzi saw her grandma, she was eager to share her favorite snacks with her. And before grandma spends a lot of money to buy a CHANEL coat, she secretly vows to "wear it for the rest of her life"... Are you the same?

She called these friends "like my treasures". To her friends and work partners, Yin Ruzhen is not a treasure-like existence. Jingzi said in the interview: "As we age, the goals of life will gradually disappear. But Sister Ruzhen shows us that we are not old yet and can still achieve some things." She has collaborated with Yin Ruzhen in the super tear-jerking film "" Kim Go-eun of "Grandma Ji Chun " also said in the documentary: "Because of my age, I often hesitate to challenge myself. (Yin Ruzhen) said 'What does it matter' and then moved forward, giving I have great inspiration and strength, which allows me to embrace more dreams."

"Grandma Ji Chun" stills

In 2016, Yin Ruzhen and Kim Go-eun at the "Grandma Ji Chun" movie conference

Looking back on Yin Ruzhen's acting career, it is like the same A series of ups and downs. She debuted in 1966 and became a well-known actress in South Korea with her outstanding performances in film and television dramas such as "Fire Girl" and "Jang Hee-Bin". While her career was on the rise, Yin Ruzhen met her ex-husband Zhao Yingnan. She made an immature decision: to quit the industry and follow her husband to live in the United States. "From the time I got married in 1972 to 1984, when I lived in the United States, I cleaned the house and took care of the children all day long like a servant." Yin Ruzhen was hardworking and uncomplaining. Not only did she not get the respect of her husband, she even cheated on her many times during the marriage. In the end, she decided to end her 13-year marriage, return to South Korea with her two sons, and raise the children alone.

Korean version of VOGUE March 2021 issue

Yin Ruzhen wanted to regain her acting career, but in the Korean entertainment industry at that time, it was a "crime" for a woman to be outdated and divorced. When she appears on the screen, viewers will call the TV station to complain. But Yin Ruzhen replied: "What can I do? I have to make a living and I have to act." While she worked harder to obtain various acting opportunities, she continued to climb up the ranks from small roles to supporting roles; while honing her acting skills, she kept practicing and practicing again. In an interview this year, grandma mentioned this low point: "As a real actor, I start practicing from small roles."

Finally, Yin Ruzhen ushered in a turning point in her career in 1991, starring in the family drama "Love Is" written by her friend Kim Soo-hyun. What 》. This drama about the relationship between a traditional Korean family and a family of enlightened new intellectuals achieved a high ratings of 65% after it was aired. In 1995, another phenomenon-level Korean drama "The Men of the Bathhouse Owner" was aired. Yoon Ru-jung played the second daughter-in-law Hye-young, who was mentioned earlier and had to "pretend to be rich" at her own expense. It is this cute, humorous and independent character that makes Yin Ruzhen return to the ranks of popular actresses.

In the following years, Yin Ruzhen also encountered a crisis as a middle-aged actress, and she continued to receive traditional roles such as mother-in-law and mother. In order to break this situation, she took on the movie "The Affair". The subversive image in the film caused a lot of controversy. But just like Yin Ruzhen once said to Na Young-seok , "You have to screw up once and see." A series of topical characters such as worker Suying.Not only did Yin Ruzhen not "mess up," she was also seen by the international film community. Among them, "The Taste of Money" was the film that brought Yin Ruzhen to the Cannes Film Festival.

"The Taste of Money" poster

"Miss Bacchus" poster

and appeared in " Yin's Kitchen " and " Yin STAY", which was called the third heyday of Yin Ruzhen by the Korean media. This popular variety show is directed by Na Young-seok. PD Luo, who is best at digging out the "bright spots in the ordinary" in characters, allows everyone to see the great charm of Yin Ruzhen herself. She loves to drink, has a bold personality, and is occasionally sentimental. She will say things like, "Is it because I'm old that I hate the sunset?"

In "Unexpected Journey", Yin Ruzhen once again made a famous line: It has nothing to do with my mood, ( California sunshine) has always been so warm.

In 2021, Yin Ruzhen took over "Minari" out of her trust in Ren Ya, and won her first Oscar statuette with this film. At the award ceremony, she first thanked her two sons: "Look, this is the result of mom's hard work."

and said in her speech that she was able to stand here just because she was luckier than other actors. This is not only due to the humility of Asians, but also because Yin Ruzhen is sober enough to say calmly to the camera, "Oscars are the flower of capitalism ."

She had no vision for Hollywood. When she went to the Oscars for the first time to receive an award, she claimed that she was there to "take care of her children." After the award ceremony, Yin Ruzhen "escaped" from the celebration banquet. It was the same when I went to the Oscars this time. I shouted "I'm starving" and hurried back to my residence. After the Oscars, of course it’s instant noodles! Is not it?

"How can there be a life without pain and regret? Learn to give up and don't try to keep you." "Those who laugh at you will die sooner or later, so why bother." "I work so hard to raise them, just send them to school. Do you want to get married or not? That's your problem. You have to solve it yourself. Do I have to help you get married?" 75-year-old Yin Ruzhen has long since become the woman who others say "wish to grow old like her." Don’t look back, don’t be afraid, cheers, sisters!