Here’s Why ‘Squid Game’ Actor Oh Young Soo Turned Down Interviews After Winning at the Golden Globes
Oh Young Soo is unfazed by his popularity and has a simple reason why he couldn't have interviews following his record-breaking achievement at the Golden Globes 2022.
The veteran actor took the world by storm after playing the role of player number 001, Oh Il Nam, in the mega-hit Kdrama "Squid Game."
He made the audience laugh, cry and be stunned with the series' revelation about his character.
Due to his stellar performance, he earned a nod at the 79th Golden Globe Awards for Best Supporting Acting and eventually took home the trophy for the said category, making him the first South Korean actor to win such a prestigious award at the annual ceremony.
Why Oh Young Soo Politely Dismissed Interviews After Winning his Golden Globe Award?
Despite his massive fame and making a historic achievement in the industry, Oh Young Spp remained humble and politely refused to appear in interviews because of one reason.
In a report cited by The JoongAng, the 77-year-old actor has a simple reason for turning down interviews.
"I can't because I have a play (theater) tomorrow," he said.
Because of his response, several netizens lauded how he remained his feet on the ground despite winning Best Supporting Actor at the Golden Globes 2022 and surpassing some of the biggest names in Hollywood such as Kieran Culkin of "Succession," Brett Goldstein of "Ted Lasso" and Billy Crudup and Mark Duplass both from "The Morning Show."
Interestingly, after the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced the winners, Oh Young Soo made his acceptance speech through Netflix, noting that he was speechless and expressed his deep gratitude to his family and everyone who supported "Squid Game."
"After hearing the news of the award, I told myself, 'I'm a decent guy,' for the first time in my life." he said, adding, "Now, it's no longer 'us within the world,' but it's 'the world within us.' While embracing the scent of our culture and while embracing the love for my family deep in my heart, I give thanks to everyone in the world. I hope you all live beautiful lives. Thank you."
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'Squid Game' Co-Stars and South Korean President Congratulates Oh Young Soo for Winning a Golden Globes Awards
After his monumental win at the prestigious award-giving body, his "Squid Game" co-stars took to social media and congratulated the actor for winning Best Supporting Actor.
Lee Byung Hun posted a photo of the veteran actor and "Squid Game" director Hwang Dong Hyuk alongside a caption that says, "This is Front Man Speaking, bravo!"
The same goes for Lee Jung Jae, who shared a candid snap of him and Oh Young Soo during their episode 6 scene.
Over his Instagram, he referred to the actor as his "teacher," and it was an "honor" to work with him.
Meanwhile, South Korean President Moon Jae In talked about the success of "Squid Game" and lauded the veteran actor for bringing home a Golden Globe Award.
"His journey of acting for more than half a century eventually overcame borders and cultural differences, creating great emotional and lingering impressions on the world stage. I would like to express my respect and gratitude to actor Oh Young-soo, also known as 'Gganbu Grandpa,'" the President said.