Netflix’s show “Squid Game” was a breakout hit in 2021.
The show has been nominated for three Critics Choice Awards, as well as three Golden Globe Awards.
The show was widely popular and broke streaming records.
At the age of 77, he is the same age as the award show itself.
That’s how long it took for a Korean to win.
The role in “Squid Game” changed Yeong-Su’s life.
He shared with CNN, “I feel like I’m in the air.
So I’m trying to calm myself down now so I can restrain myself.”
He added, “When I go to cafes or other places, I become self-conscious.
Being a famous actor was hard too.”
Now, he can add breaking down racial barriers in American award shows to his list of accomplishments!
