After bagging multiple nods at the prestigious ceremony, Netflix's 'Squid Game' is going to the 2022 Golden Globe Awards.
From Gotham Awards 2021, People's Choice Awards 2021, and a nomination at the Critics Choice Awards, South Korea's pride is now entering one of tv's prestigious awards shows.
It came after Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) announced the list of nominees where South Korea's sensational survival drama got nominated for three categories: Best TV Series-Drama, Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role on TV and Best Performance by an Actor in a TV Series-Drama.
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After its record-breaking achievement in Netflix and gaining worldwide attention, hence starting the "Squid Game" mania, the nine-part episode series is indeed taking the world by storm by dominating international ceremonies.
Now, the Lee Dong Hyuk directed series is once again going to Hollywood after being one of the candidates for Best Television Series Drama.
Fellow contenders include Netflix's "Lupin," "The Morning Show," starring Jennifer Anniston and Reese Witherspoon, Billy Porter's dance musical "Pose" and the comedy-drama "Succession."
Adding to the "Squid Game" nominations list is Lee Jung Jae's nomination as Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series -- Drama.
The South Korean A-lister would have to defeat Brian Cox (Succession,) Billy Porter (Pose,) Jeremy Strong (Succession,) and Omar Sy (Lupin) for him to take home the title.
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Lastly, the oldest cast of the series Oh Young Soo also earned a nod for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television.
Joining the list of fellow nominees includes Billy Crudup (The Morning Show,) Kieran Culkin (Succession,) Mark Duplass (The Morning Show,) and Brett Goldstein (Ted Lasso.)
To recall, he portrayed the role of Oh Il Nam, who posed as player 001. His character stunned everyone after a surprising revelation was uncovered in the latter part of the Kdrama.
Interestingly, this would be his first time in his decades-long career to be recognized internationally.
Oh Young Soo's Thoughts on his Global Fame
"Squid Game" cast members immediately skyrocketed their fame after the K-series was released.
Oh Young Soo, who usually plays minor roles in several shows, became a global star overnight.
In his previous interview, he revealed that he had an influx of offers after starring in the Netflix series but chose to stay humble and had to reject commercial bids, specifically a chicken franchise.
He explained why he politely said no to the offer and said, "He said, "'Kanbu' is a word that is close to the theme of 'squid game.' However, I was concerned that if I mentioned this kanbu directly in the advertisement, the meaning of the scenes I acted in the work would be blurred," the veteran actor said, referring to the heartbreaking scene of him and Lee Jung Jae's role, Seong Gi Hoon.
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