Winning Streak Continues! Korean Show 'Squid Game' Bags 2 Awards At Hollywood Critics Association
The Hollywood Critics Association (HCA) TV Awards in 2022 were a major night for the hugely popular series "Squid Game" and its star Lee Jung Jae. The actor Lee Jung-Jae got the prize for "Best Actor in a Streaming Series, Drama" while "Squid Game" was named the "Best International Series" winner.
The Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards in 2022 were a major night for the hugely popular series "Squid Game" and its star Lee Jung Jae. The actor Lee Jung-Jae got the prize for "Best Actor in a Streaming Series, Drama" while "Squid Game" was named the "Best International Series" winner.
Epic series like Pachinko, Acapulco, Lupin, Money Heist and Narcos all competed against Squid Game for the Best International Series award.
Squid Game is one of the most popular non-English language television programmes up for the Primetime Emmy Award's top honour.
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After the win, the series' official Instagram account also announced the news, with the caption
"Thank you to the Hollywood Critics Association! #SquidGame is honoured with two #HCATVAwards including best international series and best actor in a streaming series, drama for Lee Jung-Jae. Congrats to the cast and crew!¡±
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Actor Lee Jung Jae expressed his gratitude in his speech after receiving the award for "Best Actor in a Streaming Series, Drama"
Here¡¯s Lee Jung Jae¡¯s Speech
#SquidGame star Lee Jung-Jae wins for Best Actor in a Streaming Series, Drama at the 2nd Annual Hollywood Critics Association Television Awards.
¡ª Hollywood Critics Association (@HCAcritics) August 15, 2022
The #HCATVAwards streamed live earlier tonight.
Watch his acceptance speech here: https://t.co/xekCy69Csp pic.twitter.com/x2LVMQ9bj0
The first South Korean production to make the final list of Primetime Emmy Award finalists is Squid Game, which is up for one of the four top American awards for performing arts and entertainment.
But, Why Is Squid Game So Popular?
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Its twisted interpretation of well-known children's games is what makes Squid Game one of the most popular shows of all time. It's simple for viewers to relate to the competitions that take place throughout the nine-episode Korean drama thanks to childhood pastimes like Sugar Honey Comb and the eponymous "Squid Game" as well as games unique to South Korean culture.
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Squid Game Season 1 is currently streaming on Netflix. There has been official confirmation for the second season of this highly anticipated show with new additions to the characters, with exciting news of Cheol-Su, Young Hee's Boyfriend to make his debut.
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