'Squid Game' Cast Full Backstage Speech at the 2022 SAG Awards

'Squid Game' star Lee Jung-jae told the press at the 2022 SAG Awards he hopes the show inspires audiences to seek out more Korean content.
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[@hahahaho81]

He has always been a top star since he appeared in the legendary drama Sandglass in Korea 30 years ago. Even if it is not a squid game, there are many famous dramas and movies in his filmography. Just because the US doesn't know doesn't mean it's anonymous.

[@YOUUOY-ko5ls]

한국에서는 그랬지만 글로벌 무대에서는 오징어게임이 세계적인 주목 받기 전 알려지지 않은 배우가 맞지 않나요 우리가 대만의 국민배우를 알겠어요. 스웨덴의 국민배우를 알겠어요 그 사람이 출연한 작품이 글로벌 대박치기 전까지 거국적으로 생각하자구요 팀 스퀴지게임 축하합니다!!!

[@purplishin]

@@YOUUOY-ko5ls 그렇다고 그런 단어 선택을 하진 않죠, 생각이란 걸 하면. 아 다르고 어 다른 거 모르시는지. "미국에서 알려지지 않았던 때"라고 하면 되는 걸, 굳이 "듣보였을 때"라고 표현하는 건 의미가 다른 것 이상 뉘앙스 문제가 너무 심각하죠. 해맑은 말투로 물어 본 게 어이없을 정도로 정말 무례한 단어 선택임. 너무 저자세로 굴 건 없어요. 예전처럼 정말 문화적으로도 미국이 거의 유일한 초강대국이던 시절도 아니고 이제.

[@swvanything]

@@YOUUOY-ko5ls 리포터가 좋은 뉘앙스로 묻는게 아니라서 좀 복잡하죠. 들으면 ‘응? 국내 톱스타인데 헐리웃에서 좀 알려졌다고 갑자기 무명취급…? 동양인이라고 무시하나?’ 이렇게 사람 긴가민가하게 만드는 뉘앙스라 절대 기분 좋게 들리는 질문은 아닙니다. 뉘앙스 둘째치고서라도 리서치 안한 티 팍팍 나는 질문에 충분히 욕먹을만 하다고 생각함. 리서치하고서도 저딴 식으로 질문한거면 인종차별한거구요

[@skyshin39]

@@YOUUOY-ko5ls 혹시 스웨덴의 국민배우를 몰랐다가 알게되면 그런식으로 인터뷰하실건가요?; 이젠 한국에도 많이알려졌는데 어떠냐는 식으로 물어봐야죠.

[@user-ki7lw1it1c]

@@YOUUOY-ko5ls 오징어게임을 굳이 영어로 말하는 것 부터가 무슨 사상을 가진 인간인지 보이네요. 그리고 스퀴지가 아니고 스퀴드에요. 전혀 다른 단어거든요..ㅡㅡ

[@gladyza101]

How disrespectul of the journalist that said "anonymous"! Lee Jung Jae is HUGE NAME for Korean content audience everywhere.

[@gayhomosexuallll]

And she's a huge model. How ignorant.

[@mrz2048]

@@kochevar99 It is both worded poorly and disrespectful lol

[@skyshin39]

@@kochevar99 What is certain is that there is no interviewer in Korea who says that the Swedish national actor is an anonymous actor. Korean interviewers will ask you how you feel after you've become famous here.

[@princessefeohi]

@@kochevar99 they are not unknown in all wester audience I've known them and so has millions of other people around the world. Just cause you're just now hearing there name does mean others have not known them for decades globally. The question was stupid

[@williamdripspeare741]

@@mrz2048 they may be famous in korea but no where else. Same goes for any other actor who’s not in Hollywood.

[@sweetgarlic4162]

Anonymous? He's been famous for 20-30 years in korea. Ho-yeon has also amazing career in modeling.

[@purplishin]

"what are you going to miss most about being anonymous?" - The reporter who said this would never miss about being stupid because she might forever be stupid. As a Korean, sure I remember the days when Lee Jung-Jae was totally anonymous. Yeah, it was before 1993. He's always been huge in Korea and various regions of Asia. I don't think he could take a walk in the streets of Korea casually for the last thirty years. Ho-yeon was also having a good career in modeling for nearly a decade. The world doesn't orbit the white people's America.

[@oliviagrahammake-upservice7480]

Exactly! They are both very popular, just because Americans don't know who they are, doesn't mean they are not successful 🙄

[@skyshin39]

She should have added the word "in US".

[@seresi]

When reporter asked that question I gave her the benefit of the doubt and had to assume she was probably referring to being anonymous in the US. Still a stupid question but what can you expect about the american entertainment media 🤭

[@cleopatrajones90]

how famous is she from 1 to 10

[@ivckrxs118]

No fr ppl need to realise that just because you weren't that big in the western public dont mean you weren't famous domestically

[@shineyoon1856]

Anonymous...? Seriously??? They are always top stars in Korea

[@lydia2852]

They have been in the top position in their respective field. This award is just one more great achievement in their career. It’s true that more got to know their name from Squid game world wide but the point is it is not only to a certain country but to many different nations and cultures. Interviewers should consider their questions with global mind set more.

[@kingarabsspring9419]

If it's once, it's a mistake. If it's repeated two or three times, I think it's intentional Even if the reporter doesn't know, I don't think it represents other people.. Lee Jung Jae was famous in South Korea and among various countries fans who liked him, and Jung Ho Yeon was an international model.. Seems like a rude question.. Something like this happened a few months ago

[@andreaa7380]

@1:41 she really said they are “ anonymous “ ??? Like they were pretty big in Korea and Asia …

[@FunkyXtreme]

she is living in small world lol

[@omniaismail4226]

Sigh no words they live in their own world

[@koyukiny]

The American media is so rude. Lee Jungjae has been a top celebrity in Korea for almost 30 years. He is not a rookie lol

[@aleynadag3076]

The way she opens up the translators way, holds her hand ugh shes just so awesome

[@johnkim4413]

Absolutely!

[@cleopatrajones90]

how come they dont speak English?

[@aleynadag3076]

@@cleopatrajones90 they are korean :)

[@whatever700]

Jungjae Lee has been a household name for 3 decades here in Korea! Do some research for god's sake.

[@rgwak]

Congratulations to my Korean brothers and sisters! Once again, showing how amazing one little country can be at exporting its popular culture.

[@user-og4zj5wv1n]

omg "anonymous" ?? did u make question lists without any information?

[@amandataebby]

I'm so happy a Korean production has gained worldwide attention, but so true that there's a lot more that hopefully more people are open to 😊

[@samuelblachon95130]

Parasite was there before squid game

[@belle-ashton2167]

Mr. Sunshine is another impressive Kdrama on Netflix that deserves recognition

[@TheShiloh1991]

The reporter who asked if they missed being anonymous was just IGNORANT, specifically in the case of Lee Jung-Jae. He’s a household name in many countries, especially Asia, which accounts for 59% of the world population if she doesn’t know how to do simple math. Do your research if you’re a reporter - you have one job.

[@lisahha]

I understand how some may feel this question is ignorant. But I think the question was more towards being anonymous in America in generalthe public that has not reallyexperienced the korean movie/ drama. The reporter could have elaborated her question alittle more to say that.

[@noluso]

Korean Film Industry has a far superior way of story telling than the outdated Hollywood formula. The cinematography, acting, and everything else about Korean productions is something that once you experience it you cannot go back. This is just the beginning and a well deserved recognition!!! ❤️

[@peepinR]

And original stories... I can't imagine a movie like Lady Vengeance, or I Saw the Devil being made in Hollywood

[@swvanything]

Reporter - What are you going to miss the most about being anonymous? Hoyeon - Nothing What a nice way to handle that rude, ignorant question. (Still wish she hadn’t smiled though.) Even if they were not popular before Squid Game by chance (which is not true by all means), the way the reporter worded her question, using the word ‘anonymous’ blatantly, displays how she looks down on these actors. Microagression at best.

[@TheRawfishking]

I concur, they should be vetted before asking dumb questions.

[@huhwhat1365]

Americans, not suprised

[@TheRawfishking]

@@huhwhat1365 WtF?...Don't judge the rest of us by a few dumb reporters.

[@mxchitokki]

Right?! It really reeks of "everything revolves around the US" syndrome, which is sadly always to be expected at one point or another in american interviews. Btw this is referring to the media and it has happened even for american kpop interviews. Although I'm really hoping that question was just badly worded or a nuance..but idk

[@user-bb1hg1fs9p]

Lee jung jae being anonymous? he was, maybe, like 30 yrs ago. lol what a rude question

[@Moon0901]

Anonymous??? You kidding me?? Do Better.

[@han7696]

뭐래..이정재가 탑급인게 언제적 부터인데..진짜 홍인들 무례하네

[@arep0s]

What a surprising that an anonymous reporter asked such a question to the most famous actors in Korea for many years

[@user-qb6yo4cb5x]

Anonymous? WTF.

[@jink.6018]

For those who are saying there's nothing wrong with the reporter's questions cuz ppl exepect Koreans didn't know them until now, you gotta learn how to "talk" to people. He could've used the word 'before the debut in hollywood' or something instead of 'anonymous'. That's how you should talk to be polite in personal AND public situations.

[@emzelfc8859]

"The U.S is the world. The world is us. So if we Americans don't know you, then no one knows you." - that reporter, probably.

[@pamelaparker2352]

The question about “ being anonymous” was worded poorly, in that most ( non-Korean) Americans know very little or nothing about Korean culture, better maybe to have said “unknown to most Americans’” rather than “anonymous”. I’d love to know what percentage of viewers watched Squid Game with English dubbing, rather than hearing the original language and reading subtitles.

[@samuelblachon95130]

Americans hate subtitles

[@pckrn]

but the question doesn't make sense unless it really means 'anonymous'. like "what are you going to miss the most about being unknown to many Americans?" doesn't make sense. it has to be 'anonymous' to make sense. the problem is deeper than mere wording

[@mrz2048]

@@pckrn it makes sense but it sounds pretentious lol

[@cherrybloom8560]

Americans don't pay attention to anything outside the us i. General

[@sooncheolyoon759]

The interviewer did not have to use the word 'anonymous'. There are many different ways you can bring up the question w/o using word anonymous. Like 'Has anybody recognized you in US after the show? or any cons of being famous in US?

[@janskkdd]

THEY LOOK SO GOOD TONIGHTTT

[@gayhomosexuallll]

"Anonymous"

[@sooncheolyoon759]

The interviewer did not have to use the word 'anonymous'. There are many different ways you can bring up the question w/o using word anonymous. Like 'Has anybody recognized you in US after the show? or any cons of being famous in US?

[@user-ob3zx9nh7k]

They have never been anonymous in korea. In fact, jeongjae lee has been a super star for like a couple of decades in korea….. well yes it’s true that they have not been very famous overseas but they’re celebrities in korea.

[@nanaguri]

Access- they are not anonymous. Just because they are not well know in US Main stream, I wish reporters actually acknowledge that Asian Actors are finally getting the recognition they deserve. Lee Jung Jae is one of the most recognized actor in Asia having come to A list status before internet days. Jung Ho Yeon has over 23M followers on Instagram, serves as ambassador for house of LV.. If Meryl Streep won Golden Rooster Award (China equivalent to Oscars), the reporter wouldn't ask Meryl what it feels to be no longer anonymous. Come on, this is just bad journalism.

[@nursesinla6644]

Congratulations to Lee and Jug❤️ can’t wait to watch season 2 🦑

[@bella-gp6jj]

lmao why do Americans seem to think that if it’s not well known in America then it’s not popular period? Like what??

[@mohammadpartovi1813]

What an amazing interpreter, thank you.

[@whtbobwntsbobget]

Thank GOD for the third journalist, the only one who asked a real question! The first two were literally unanswerable.

[@user-kn7hi9cw9l]

Wow so rude interview at all! They are already star at Korea! Think! Why do you ask questions without have a information for the actor? Do your job!

[@imthelilbluemonster]

The use of the word "anonymous" aside, that question is just flat out a terrible one no matter how you word it differently. Asking them how they plan to celebrate their win or what their future plans are would have been much better. Nevertheless, congratulations to Squid Game team for 3 wins.

[@juliamedrano3]

Anonymos???? They were already famous before the show. Like how can you waste your question like that? 🤨🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

[@user-xi1kd3rl7p]

1:44 1:44 what

[@infinytower3317]

Well deserved. Congrats!

[@liveyourlife7777]

They look so pretty 😫

[@junghoyeonfanbase]

Congratulations, Hoyeon😭❤️

[@yeapgogo]

Anonymous…??? They have been successful in their fields and you reporters clearly have not. Absolutely cheap and ignorant question to be done. There could’ve been so much better things to be asked. No professionalism what so ever.

[@janskkdd]

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WHOLE SQUID GAME CREW!!!!!

[@jink.6018]

Classy responses to stupid questions.

[@badzd]

Amazing and wish they had won for ensemble cast because their show was the show of the year!

[@shingingmoon]

Congratulations once again....very well deserved win.

[@seonism95]

asian pride!!

[@janskkdd]

AHHHH I LOVE THEM

[@molly18191]

Imagine thinking just because one group of people don't know about someone, that means they're anonymous... like what???

[@peepinR]

Korean cinema and tv have been awesome for years now. I'm glad the wider world is beginning to see that.

[@samuelm.e8778]

I’m soo happy for them! Squid Game is the reason why I’m so obsessed with K dramas

[@blair810]

정호연님이랑 통역사분이랑 손 꼭잡고있는거 너무 보기좋다 ㅜㅜ ㅋ

[@0t7]

Hoyeon never really had a period of not known. Debuted at the model competition, became a top model in a short time and won an award with her first movie.

[@cookiemonster012345]

Congrats, the squid game crew! I cannot be happier to see the SAG being changed as what the 21st century is supposed to be! Still, it is heartbreaking and disappointing to see the US journalism showing ignorance and white privilege by asking them the question: "what are you going to miss most about being anonymous?". Their reputation in South Korea and Asia is well-recognized and cannot be dismissive by you because of your ignorance. I assume you might have not expected to interview them after the award because them receiving the award is a historical moment that no one thought but it does not mean that your professionalism can be justified.

[@bibirainrain]

1:40 THAT question clearly the reporter didn't do her homework but still why....like she couldn't come up w a better, interesting question?? and how are they supposed to answer??

[@johnkim4413]

Lee jung jae is a A-list actor for 30 years in S. Korea.

[@orellanadentist]

They're super famous, even before "squid game"...

[@kalibapi911]

Person who asked the question definitely is still anonymous. While these actors has always been at the top of their game, internationally! American/Westerners being oblivious to the rest of the world showing their ignorance.

[@hanssolos3699]

essence of asian classiness 😍😍 both shows so much respect to each other even in special moment like this ❤

[@gpgr2012]

So true...so many awesome series to watch still unnoticed by wide public. Few personal favorites: Goblin,My Golden Life,Vagabond,Crash Landing On You,Romance Is A Bonus Book, Vincenzo and so many more...

[@helengowens2430]

Congratulations so happy for them.🎉🎉

[@da_phantom3520]

Bruh moment to the guy who asked that "anonymous" question

[@iconic7rings]

They are looking so beautiful omg

[@sie4551]

1:40 what a stupid and rude question. I mean you got a chance to give a question and that what you ask or that's how you rewording it? dang

[@belle-ashton2167]

Watch Mr. Sunshine on Netflix everyone. It’s truly powerful.

[@lgiam2011]

they think only Hollywood stars are the only known in the film industry in the world? yes for sure.. but asian actors and actresses will be getting known too.. sooner or later.. asians have great actors and actresses too..

[@cinthiam383]

These reporters need to educate themselves. They both have been big starts in their careers. Such ignorante people.

[@gabrielesales7237]

Love lee jung jae

[@UXUI]

great team! Squid Game! wow~~ really Congraturation!!! 이정재배우 멋지닷!!!! 정호연배우 너무 사랑스럽네요!!!!

[@polarlightalize]

To the second reporter.... you had one job... do your research.

[@user-hr1nd4pz6w]

I can guarantee that Korean production is no joke I love k drama (also Korean entertainment) so much I grow up with it. I am not Korean but I love it from the bottom of my heart. 💜 I know that Korean can go as far as they want. I always support.

[@Cancino99]

I agree with the question

[@smeLLyphant37]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Lee-dy4oj]

한국인으로써 너무자랑스럽네요. 👍

[@benkim2016]

Anonymous?lol Lee was a top star in Asia or a long time! Maybe Jung as it was her first acting job. But she was a top model for Guchi!

[@unwellknown]

He is not anonymous to most Asian countries. He is one the popular leading man in Korean cinema since 25 years ago and still is. He might be unknown to the Americans..but pls stop use USA as an indicator to measure popularity of non-american stars. There are so many popular artiste outside USA who made it big in other countries.

[@user-pu4hb8ho9h]

이정재는 30년동안 탑스타였는데.. 브래드 피트, 탐 크루즈한테 최신 작품 이전이 무명시절이었다고 하는 꼴이다ㅋㅋ 무식함과 무례함이 너무 심하네

[@soil80]

Is it the translator of the Parasite crew? She's so amazing!!

[@ryank0351]

She is good translator

[@purrrrrl]

How ironic, a truly anonymous reporter disrespecting two prominent people who were never “anonymous” in their entire careers.

[@baekdutiger631]

LMAO anonymous!!! Lee Jung Jae has been famous in Korea for such a long time and Jung Ho Yeon is also a well known model but this reporter from Access obviously didn't really do any background check, did she???

[@StarLightGurl16]

The "What are you going to miss about being anonymous?" is not cutting it. They had their own struggles to put their name out there in the acting scene in South Korea. No one can reach the top without having some sort of effort being put in order to achieve such goal or milestone. I earnestly want reporters or interviewers to do their research before saying or asking such rude and disrepsectful questions. And how can tbey be so brazen to do such thing. STOP!

[@prinics416]

Everytime in most of Western interviews there's really that most idiot question they include

[@loveautumnbreeze]

anonymous이라니...

[@cerle6104]

FFS!! Anonymous!!! That reporter need to do some research! 🙄🙄🙄

[@Ciggerateaftersex.]

When the reporter said "what are you going to miss about being anonymous" I didn't get it bcuz I thought the caption was autocorrected with" nominees" and English isn't my first language I realised what they meant after I read comments American reporters should learn How to ask well mannered questions why would they ask such questions at the first place Joon jae is a famous Korean actor and his acting is really good and he have been actor such long time those reporters should search The biography of the actor or actress they will question instead of asking stupid questions without even knowing who the person is

[@zoey.amelia]

Imagine saying that to one of the most successful actors in Korea and a supermodel 💀

[@user-qi1jv6cd9e]

자랑스럽다

[@umpus]

You can tell he's been in the business a long time, his answers are all very eloquent. However to Americans, unless you've made it in America, you are anonymous.

[@SunyiSideUp]

Why can't American reporters stop asking rude questions? She's a journalist, she should be well aware that both of these actors were well known before Squid Game. I say this as someone who also rights for an entertainment publication. It's been out for months and anyone covering TV should know quite a lot about it, by now, considering it was the top Netflix series in the world. It feels intentional, like she's trying to tell them that they're not "real stars" or something. I don't like it.

[@weon90]

They have never been anonymous tho lol

[@Lily-lp1lf]

Access.. where? 🤔

[@lexi6693]

well-desreved

[@brandonbk9937]

"anonymous" WTF?

[@chelseaadrielle9159]

I'm sorry Access but these people have never been anonymous on this side of the globe. Bet you that the interpreter had a difficult time translating that question.

[@user-ml6cj8zv2x]

자기가 배우인지 잊어버린 호연ㅋㅋ 번역해주는분 손잡아주기. 중간으로 밀어주고 화면 밖으로 나가기 ㅋㅋㅋ 진짜 배려심 기가막히는 배우.

[@user-xp1hu2ml2k]

They themselves know that this is a very arrogant stereotype. But they don't stop deliberately asking these kind of stupid questions

[@sofia-eq6mv]

The guts 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@kingz2860]

If america don't know you then you're anonymous. Eventhough you have been acting since 30 years back. 🙄 typical

[@dawnkim405]

This is completely disrespectful and racist. It feels like the reporter isn’t being serious and just making fun of them. They have been stars for years and he makes it seem like “you wouldn’t be famous if the show never aired in the US.” As a reporter you would think you would do your research first before asking stupid questions, makes you look bad and the company.