Youn<\/a> revealed that her entry into acting was entirely accidental, stemming from a failed university entrance exam in the 1960s. Needing to earn money while attending a less prestigious college, she took a part-time job at a television station, which led to an unexpected audition.<\/p>\n\u201cI didn\u2019t plan to be actress,\u201d Youn said. \u201cI went to the station for a tour,…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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