LEE JUNG-JAE

Photo Illustration by Kelly Caminero / The Daily Beast / Getty Lee Jung-jae took home Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series at Monday night’s Emmys for his role in Netflix’s global smash Squid Game, besting the likes of Better Call Saul’s Bob Odenkirk and Succession’s Jeremy Strong and Brian Cox. In the process, he made history as the first Asian man to win the Lead Actor Emmy.For his role as Seong Gi-hun, a divorced father and deep-in-debt gambler who’s lured into a deadly game of survival w

Lee isn't the only actor from the hit Netflix show to make history Monday night.

South Koreans shared congratulations on social media for the multiple wins by “Squid Game” at the Emmy Awards, but the overall reaction was subdued as the country grows accustomed to its increasingly prominent role in global entertainment.

Sheryl Lee Ralph was already in tears on the pre-show red carpet, when presented with a video of support from a beloved aunt.

So many TV shows, so few nominees who will end up with trophies at the Primetime Emmy Awards.

Few actors know more about capturing the attention of the global audience than Korean star Lee Jung-jae of Netflix’s “Squid Game.”

Few actors know more about capturing the attention of the global audience than Korean star Lee Jung-jae of Netflix's “Squid Game.”.

From Bradley Cooper to Steven Spielberg, some of Hollywood’s brightest stars came together to relax and sip wine in a fancy ballroom where everyone ended up walking away a winner at the American Film Institute Awards on Friday.

Without a live television or streaming event, the Golden Globes were quieter than usual this year, but some stars still made history at the awards ceremony.

An American reporter has gone viral on social media for asking Lee Jung-jae an awkward question about his fame following the international success of the Netflix show “Squid Game.” The moment: Lee, 48, was attending the LACMA Art+Film Gala in Los Angeles on Nov. 10 to promote “Squid Game” when he was approached by “Extra” reporter Katie Krause.

Netflix is eyeing a season two for its popular series "Squid Game," but has yet to confirm production.

The creator of the Netflix TV series “Squid Game” says it'll be back for a season two, even though most TV shows in South Korea run for just one season.