‘Squid Game’ Director Describes The Show’s ‘Happiest Moment’

Writer and director Hwang Dong-hyuk has good reason to celebrate!

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“Squid Game” picked up four Screen Actors Guild Award nominations.

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This is the first time that a Korean/non-English series has earned a SAG nom.

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To have one nomination would have been historic, but the series picked up four.

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The first was for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.

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The second was for Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble.

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The third went to Lee Jung-jae for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor.

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The fourth went to Jung Ho-yeon for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor.

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Fans will have to tune into the ceremony on February 27th to find out who won!

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