Lee Jung-jae, the actor who captured the world’s attention with Netflix’s Squid Game, has made history by becoming the first Korean to receive the prestigious Chaplin Award Asia. His performance as Seong Gi-hun, a desperate man drawn into a deadly survival game, won hearts globally and made him an international icon. Squid Game became a worldwide phenomenon, breaking records on streaming platforms, winning multiple Emmy Awards. Lee’s nuanced portrayal of fear, hope, and humanity in the series is widely regarded as one of the most memorable performances inte levision history.

Organizers highlighted Lee’s “enduring and positive influence on Asian cinema" as the reason for the award. Accepting the honor, Lee reflected on the significance of receiving an accolade named after the legendary Cha

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