‘Squid Game’ has made history at the 2022 Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG), becoming the first non-English and Korean show to get a nomination. It shares the space in the outstanding cast in a drama alongside ‘Succession’, ‘Yellowstone’, ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ and ‘The Morning Show’. 

Hwang Dong-hyuk released a statement expressing his excitement. He said, “As the director of ‘Squid Game,’ today has to be the happiest moment. I am reminded of all the days spent on first meetings with the cast, the auditions, visiting theaters to see their performances, the script readings, rehearsals and the days on set.” The show’s creator continued, “I want to truly thank not only the cast who have been nominated today but also all of the supporting and the near-300 background talent. ‘Squid Game’ would never have been what it became without the devotion and hard work of every single one of you. You deserve all the glory and credit.” 

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Since its Netflix premiere in September 2021, ‘Squid Game’ became a global phenomenon, pulling 1.65 billion viewing hours in the first four months of release. This allowed the South Korean show to surpass ‘Bridgerton’, becoming the most-watched Netflix series. 

The show has already won three Golden Globes including Best Drama TV Series, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Actor. It also has three Critics Choice Awards nominations and boasts of the Gotham Award for the breakthrough series. It is also solidly placed as an Emmy Award contender later in the year. 

While Netflix has yet to confirm a second season for the popular series, creator Dong-hyuk has already stated that he has some ideas for the show’s future direction. 

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South Korean films have recently performed very well at the SAGs, with Bong Joon-ho’s ‘Parasite‘ becoming the first non-English film to win the top award, being recognized as the best cast in a motion picture. In 2021, Youn Yuh-jung became the first Korean actor to win, for her supporting role in ‘Minari’.