Viewers might recognize Oh Young Soo as Oh Il Nam, a.k.a player number 001 in the hit Netflix series "Squid Game"; however, long before the Hwang Dong Hyuk-directed K-drama, he starred in various movies. The veteran actor has been in the industry since the early 1980s, where he often plays monk due to his distinct aura and appearance. Interestingly, he recently became famous after joining the cast of "Squid Game."
At the height of the series' popularity, most of the cast, including Oh Young Soo, launched their own Instagram account to connect to their global fans.
In addition to the actor's milestone, he made a historic win after he became the first Korean actor to be awarded individually at the Golden Globes 2022.
The 77-year-old actor took home Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries, or Motion Picture for TV at the 79th Golden Globe Awards, beating big names in Hollywood such as Billy Crudup and Mark Duplass of "The Morning Show," Keiran Culkin from "Succession," and Brett Goldstein of "Ted Lasso."
At the time, the actor expressed his deep gratitude to everyone who watched the series.
Through Netflix, as obtained by a news portal, he was thrilled upon hearing the news and said to himself, "I'm a decent guy for the first time in my life."
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Moreover, he also left a message to his family, viewers, and everyone, giving a reminder to "live a beautiful life."
"While embracing the scent of our culture and while embracing the love for my family deep in my heart, I give thanks to everyone in the world."
Oh Young Soo's Net Worth
With his newfound fame, Oh Young Soo was reportedly courted by brands to be their endorser, but the veteran actor declined. He even turned down interviews after his record-breaking achievement.
According to one outlet, he politely refused the offer by Korean fried chicken brand Kkanbu Chicken to endorse their brand saying that he wanted to focus on acting.
To recall, "Kkanbu" is a significant term in "Squid Game," which means "old and close friend," where the episode features a heartbreaking scene between Oh Il Nam and Seung Gi Hoon, played by Lee Jung Jae.
On the other hand, with his decades-long career as an actor both in theater and in the small screen, reports noted that Oh Young Soo's net worth is around 3 to 4 million USD.
Oh Young Soo Nominated at the Emmys 2022
"Squid Game" once again impressed the viewers after scoring 14 nods at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards.
Most of their nominations are major categories, including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for Lee Jung Jae, and Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for Park Hae Soo and Oh Young Soo.
Scheduled to broadcast live on September 12 via NBC at 8 p.m. Eastern time, the Television Academy will officially name tv shows and actors who will be the newest winner of the year.
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Written by Geca Wills
