Hwang Dong-hyuk

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‘I did everything I could’: Actor Lee Jung-jae bids farewell to iconic ‘Squid Game’ character in final season

Jul 7, 2025 10:35 AM PDT

Actor Lee Jung-jae reflects on his final performance as Gi-hun in Squid Game, praising the character’s complexity and the bold ending of the hit series.

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‘Squid Game’ director axed happy ending to reflect ‘hopeless and bleak’ reality

Jun 30, 2025 10:15 AM PDT

Squid Game director Hwang Dong-hyuk revealed he abandoned a planned happy ending for Gi-hun, choosing instead to reflect a more bleak and realistic message about the world.

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‘Squid Game’ director receives Creator Tribute at Gotham Awards

Jun 4, 2025 10:52 AM PDT

Squid Game director Hwang Dong-hyuk received the Gotham Awards’ Creator Tribute for his cultural impact and bold storytelling.

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‘Squid Game’ director Hwang Dong-hyuk to receive honor at Gotham Television Awards

Apr 25, 2025 9:48 AM PDT

Hwang Dong-hyuk will receive a Creator Tribute at the Gotham Television Awards for his groundbreaking work on the global hit Squid Game.

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Actor Lee Jung-jae, director Hwang Dong-hyuk receive Geumgwan Order of Cultural Merit

Dec 28, 2022 11:02 AM PST

Squid Game actor Lee Jung-jae and director Hwang Dong-hyuk received the Geumgwan Order of Cultural Merit from President Yoon Suk-yeol Tuesday. Yoon held a ceremony...

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