Netflix's Squid Game once again brought pride to South Korea after making history at the SAG Awards 2022.
On February 27, the annual ceremony, which took place at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, honored the best of the best in film and tv.
Interestingly, out of the K-drama's four nominations, the team bagged three categories, including two major awards.
Lee Jung Jae Won Best Male Actor at the SAG Awards 2022
South Korea's renowned actor proved his supremacy in Hollywood after taking home his first-ever SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series.
Lee Jung Jae defeated Succession stars Brian Cox, Kieran Culkin and Jeremy Strong, as well as The Morning Show star Billy Crudup who are nominated in the said category.
During his acceptance speech, the 49-year-old actor expressed his deep gratitude towards the Squid Game team, SAG-AFTRA awards and the "global audience for their love for the Netflix series," per People.
Moreover, the award-winning South Korean star mentioned that winning the SAG Awards is indeed a huge thing that has happened to him.
"I did write something, but I don't think I'll get to reading it," he said, seemingly overwhelmed with his latest achievement.
In the 9 part episode series, the Chief of Staff star took on the role of player 456 Seong Gi Hoon, who is among the hundreds of debt-ridden participants in a survival-themed game.
Interestingly, apart from Lee Jung Jae's SAG Awards 2022 trophy, the actor has also signed under America's most prominent entertainment agency, Creative Artists Agency.
CAA is the home for Hollywood's brightest stars, including Tom Hanks, Meryll Streep, George Clooney, Brad Pitt, award-winning director Steven Spielberg, and more.
It only means that the 49-year-old star might be starring in more US-based projects in the future.
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Jung Ho Yeon Wins her First Ever Best Actress Awards
From one major award to another, Squid Game also took home Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series, the first-ever award won by Jung Ho Yeon.
In her acceptance speech, the newcomer couldn't help but get emotional. Through her interpreter, the runway model turned actress thanked fans who supported and watched Squid Game.
Moreover, she also noted that winning the said category was a massive achievement to her and it was always her dream to become an actress.
"I just want to say thank you so much and I'm so honored to be here," she said, as obtained by AllKpop.
As she wrapped up her speech, the Vogue cover girl also thanked her co-stars Lee Jung Jae, Park Hae Soo and more through a special message saying, "Thank you for making my dream (come true) and opening the door for me. Love you, Squid Game team!"
In the Netflix series, Jung Ho Yeon played North Korean defector Kang Sae Byeok, a.k.a player 067.
Interestingly, Squid Game is her debut series as an actor.
Like Lee Jung Jae, the 27-year-old star is also under Creative Artists Agency.
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