'SAG Best Actor' Lee Jung-jae "A Joy and Achievement for Everyone"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Iseul] Actor Lee Jung-jae became the first Korean and Asian actor to win the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series at the 28th Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG).

On the 28th, through his agency Artist Company, Lee Jung-jae expressed his feelings, saying, "I am happy about this unexpected award," and added, "It seems that many people in Korea are rejoicing. I can see my fellow actors and seniors all celebrating." He continued, "I believe this is a joy and achievement for all of us," and said, "Thank you."

On the same day, the Netflix series Squid Game won a total of three awards, including the Male Actor in a Drama Series (Lee Jung-jae). Lee portrayed Seong Gi-hun, a character who, amid a life crisis, receives a mysterious business card and participates in the game.

Meanwhile, Lee Jung-jae has signed with CAA (Creative Artists Agency), one of the three major American agencies, and plans to work not only as an actor but also as a producer and director. CAA represents notable figures such as director Steven Spielberg, Brad Pitt, Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, and George Clooney.

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