‘Squid Game’ Stars Meet Meryl Streep, Andrew Garfield While Attending AFI Awards 2022
"Squid Game" stars are swamped with a slew of activities in Hollywood. Their latest appearance is at the AFI Awards 2022.
Lee Jung Jae, Jung Ho Yeon, director Hwang Dong Hyuk alongside Netflix Co-CEO and Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos appeared on the red carpet with their stunning navy blue, black, and white ensembles.
'Squid Game' Team's Red Carpet Look at the AFI Awards 2022
The biggest names in the industry gathered for the annual ceremony held on March 11 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel to commemorate the achievements and contributions in American film and television.
On the red carpet, Lee Jung Jae went for a classic black tuxedo paired with a white button-down under.
The same goes for the Netflix boss but he opted for a navy blue tone, while the "Squid Game" director chose the more casual side and graced the red carpet with a relaxed all-black tuxedo.
As for the usual, runway model turned actress Jung Ho Yeon wore a head-to-toe Louis Vuitton ensemble, where she serves as a brand ambassador.
Over Lee Jung Jae's Instagram, the "Chief of Staff" star took the opportunity to thank the organization for honoring him and the whole ensemble of "Squid Game" for this year's ceremony.
Another highlight of the event is Jung Ho Yeon's encounter with award-winning actress, Meryl Streep who were all smiles for the photo.
Apart from it, the rookie actress and Lee Jung Jae also joined Margaret Qualley and Andrew Garfield for a photo.
Interestingly, this is not the first time that the team graced the annual ceremony for The American Film Institute.
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To recall, the South Korean stars took home a "special award" during the AFI Awards 2021.
Apart from the recognition, the Netflix series was the only foreign TV show among the honorees.
Lee Jung Jae, Park Hae Soo, and Jung Ho Yeon to Present at Critics Choice Awards 2022
The "Squid Game" team's appearance at the AFI Awards 2022 comes ahead of Critics Choice Awards 2022.
On March 11, several outlets like The Korea Herald reported that lead stars Lee Jung Jae, Jung Ho Yeon, and Park Hae Soo will present at the 27th Critics' Choice Awards.
This year's event is set on March 13, 2022, at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, California, and London's Savoy Hotel.
Joining them at the ceremony is none other than the "Squid Game" director Hwang Dong Hyuk.
Apart from the trio, stars who will also come up on stage to present awards are 2021 Academy Awards nominee Maria Bakalova, Mayim Bialik from "Big Bang Theory," Zoey Deutch, Jamie Dornan, "Minari" actor, and Critics Choice Awards 2021 winner Alan Kim and more.
While the lead stars are all set to present the award, "Squid Game" scored three nods at the 27th Critics' Choice Awards.
The 10-part Netflix series was nominated for Best Foreign Language Series, Best Drama Series with contenders "Yellowjackets," "This Is Us," "Succession," "Pose," "The Good Fight," "For All Mankind," and Paramount+'s "Evil."
Interestingly, the third nomination is for Lee Jung Jae, who earned a nod for Best Actor in a Drama Series, alongside "Succession" stars Jeremy Strong and Brian Cox, Mike Colter ("Evil,") Sterling K. Brown ("This Is Us,") and Billy Porter ("Pose.")
