"Squid Game" cast Lee Jung Jae, Jung Ho Yeon, Park Hae Soo and more alongside director Hwang Dong Hyuk hint their appearance at the 2022 SAG Awards.
Following their trip to the United States in November 2021 to attend a series of events, the cast members of the Netflix series plan to return to join the prestigious ceremony on February 27, 2022, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.
During their interview for the "VOTE FOR KOREA: Shoot Well, Choose Well" campaign conducted by YTN Star, the actors expressed their thoughts about the historic nomination.
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"Squid Game" villain Heo Sung Tae revealed that all the cast members are thrilled to go to the U.S following the nomination at the 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards.
"I don't know if it will be possible due to the schedule, but all actors are planning to go to the U.S. After this shoot, I have to go take a picture of my passport first. Not only me but also all the actors who participated are excited," he said.
Moreover, he also shared that the experience of being nominated was surreal and "felt like a dream."
The same goes for Lee Jung Jae, who was overwhelmed receiving another nomination, but this time at the SAG Awards 2022.
"It was the most meaningful and happiest announcement of the nomination above all else," the "Squid Game" star shared.
As for the Best Ensemble in a Drama Series nomination, the renowned South Korean actor compared it to receiving the best picture award, noting that he is "happy" being considered for the category.
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Meanwhile, Jung Ho Yeon showed confidence admitting that she "was expecting the SAG Ensemble Award nomination for "Squid Game.'"
As for her individual nomination, the newcomer revealed that she was surprised to receive the Best Female Actor in a Drama Series nomination.
"I was happy to be nominated, but I was really surprised and bewildered at first because it was something I was not expecting to be nominated for the Best Actress Award. I really thought that many people loved 'Squid Game.' It was more honorable and meaningful to be chosen," the model-actress explained.
Lastly, Wi Ha Jun, who played detective Hwang Jung Ho, described it as a "once in my lifetime" experience.
'Squid Game's' Historica SAG Awards Nomination
The nine-part episode series continues to receive recognition globally after taking the world by storm with its unique visuals and heart-stopping story.
"Squid Game" welcomed the year with a bang after receiving four nods at the 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards.
As mentioned, the Netflix series was nominated for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, Female Actor in a Drama Series, Male Actor in a Drama Series for Lee Jung Jae's portrayal of player 456 Seong Gi Hoon and Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series.
Interestingly, "Squid Game" is the first-ever non-English-language series and the first Korean series to receive a nomination.
