Lee Jung-jae

2022 - 9 - 13

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Squid Game star Lee Jung-jae first Asian to win best actor Emmy (Aljazeera.com)

The 49-year-old South Korean actor beats four others, including veteran actor Brian Cox of Succession fame.

Backstage, Hwang said it was a “major moment” for him and Lee. The series had topped [Netflix viewing charts](/features/2021/10/27/why-some-korean-women-are-boycotting-squid-game) in multiple countries, kickstarted sales of tracksuits and Vans sneakers, and kindled global interest in learning Korean. Actor Lee Jung-jae, who played the moral centre in Squid Game, has become the first Asian and South Korean to win the Emmy for best drama series actor, one of four awards picked by the hit Netflix series.

"Squid Game" actor Lee Jung-jae makes history at the Emmy Awards (CBS News)

Lee isn't the only actor from the hit Netflix show to make history Monday night.

Park Hae-soo, whose character tries to expose the corrupt Squid Game, and Oh Yeong-su, who plays elderly contestant 001, were both nominated for best supporting actor in a drama series. However, Hwang did win the Emmy for his directing. The star took home the award for best actor in a drama, becoming the first Asian actor to take home the honor. She played Ji-yeon, or player Player 240, who made a selfless decision during the game. "Squid Game," which takes place in Korea, premiered on Netflix in 2021. He also was the first actor from a non-English show to win an Emmy, Netflix announced.

Lee Jung-jae, Hwang Dong-hyuk make history at Emmys (INQUIRER.net)

The lead actor and director of the global hit series "Squid Game" each brought home an Emmy on Tuesday, Sept. 13.

It won outstanding guest actress in a drama series, outstanding special visual effects in a single episode, outstanding production design for narrative contemporary program and outstanding stunt performance. Prior to the Primetime Emmy Awards, “Squid Game” won four prizes in the Creative Arts Emmys on Sept. “’Squid Game’ was released before last year’s Chuseok holidays, so it has been almost a year since the series’ premiere. “Since ‘Squid Game’ got 14 nominations in the Emmys and people keep telling me that I made a history. “It was you, who opened up the door for ‘Squid Game,’ inviting us here tonight at the Emmys. “Thank you Television Academy and Netflix.

Emmy Awards: Lee Jung-jae makes history with win (Crow River Media)

'Squid Game' actor Lee Jung-jae made history with his Emmy Awards win on Monday (12.09.22).

Lee Jung-jae of 'Squid Game' made history with Emmy for best actor ... (Today.com)

Netflix's “Squid Game” won six Emmy Awards, with a historic win for the show's star, Lee Jung-jae.

Hwang also [confirmed](https://www.today.com/popculture/tv/squid-game-director-teases-second-season-rcna33164) antagonist The Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) and Gi-hun would be returning in season two, along with the introduction of the boyfriend of Young-hee, the giant killer doll used in the first game of the competition, “Red Light, Green Light.” [NBCNews.com](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/lee-jung-jae-squid-game-makes-history-emmy-best-actor-drama-rcna47470). It was also nominated for 13 other awards. The competition can only have one winner, and those who lose die. [made history](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/squid-game-makes-history-first-non-english-series-nominated-outstandin-rcna37871) in July as the first non-English series nominated for outstanding drama series at the award show. [first Asian man to win the award, and the first to win it for a non-English show](https://twitter.com/AP/status/1569518911464394752).

Lee Jung-Jae Wins Best Drama Actor Emmy For 'Squid Game' (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

South Korean actor Lee Jung-jae accepts the award for Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series for “Squid Game” onstage during the 74th Emmy Awards at the ...

Lee Jung-jae of 'Squid Game' made history with Emmy for Best Actor ... (NBC News)

Netflix's “Squid Game” won six Emmy Awards, with a historic win for the show's star, Lee Jung-jae.

Hwang also [confirmed](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/squid-game-season-2-teaser-drops-netflix-reveals-characters-return-rcna33242) antagonist The Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) and Gi-hun would be returning in season two, along with the introduction of the boyfriend of Young-hee, the giant killer doll used in the first game of the competition, “Red Light, Green Light.” It was also nominated for 13 other awards. The competition can only have one winner, and those who lose die. [made history](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/squid-game-makes-history-first-non-english-series-nominated-outstandin-rcna37871) in July as the first non-English series nominated for outstanding drama series at the award show. [won](https://www.emmys.com/shows/squid-game) the award for outstanding production design for a narrative contemporary program (one hour or more), outstanding guest actress in a drama series, outstanding special visual effects in a single episode, and outstanding stunt performance. Hwang Dong-hyuk, the series' director, won the award for outstanding directing for a drama series for the show’s first episode, “Red Light, Green Light.”

Lee Jung-jae on his speech at the Emmys; director reveals details ... (Manila Bulletin)

Actor Lee Jung-jae made history when he won outstanding lead actor in a drama series for “Squid Game” at the 74th Emmy Awards held on Sept.

“Squid Game” also bagged the outstanding special visual effects in a single episode, outstanding stunt performance and outstanding production design for a narrative contemporary program (one hour or more). 4, actress Lee Yoo-mi, who played Ji-yeong in “Squid Game,” won the Emmy for outstanding guest actress in a drama series. He’s a different guy than season one,” he said. So it’s like a half–kind of halfway done. In addition, Hwang Dong-hyuk won outstanding directing for a drama series for the first episode of “Squid Game” titled “Red Light, Green Light.” 12 in Los Angeles.

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