SAG Awards 2022: Squid Game makes history and wins big

The Korean Netflix show, Squid Game, became the first non-English series to be nominated in the ensemble category at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards 2022. And on the night of the award ceremony, Squid Game made history by winning Outstanding Performance by a Male and Female actor in a Drama series categories for Lee Jung-Jae and Jung Ho-yeon, respectively. The show also won in the Outstanding Action Performance as a Stunt Ensemble category.

The show was also nominated for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.

On receiving the award, Ho-Yeon said, "First and foremost thank you so much. I have sat many a times watching you on the big screen dreaming of one day becoming an actor. I just want to say thank you so much." Ho Yeon got emotional as she was seen in tears when giving her speech on accepting the honour. "Thank you for making me dream and opening the door for me."

Jung-Jae beat fellow nominees such as Succession stars Brian Cox, Kieran Culkin, Jeremy Strong, and also The Morning Show's Billy Crudup.

Jung Jae said, "Oh my! Thank you so much. This is truly huge that has happened to me. I did write something but I don't think I will get to reading it. Thank you so so much SAG Awards. And thank you to the global audience for all the love for Squid Game and thank you Squid Game team."

Earlier, at the Golden Globes, O Yeong-su made history as the first Korean actor to win a Golden Globe, earning an award for Best Supporting Actor in the Television category.