'Squid Game' is first K-drama to be nominated at Critics Choice Awards

The drama will face off against seven other shows for best drama series. Photo: Handout

Hit series Squid Game is up for three awards at the Critics Choice Awards, including best drama series and best actor in a drama series for Lee Jung-jae.

One of the major ceremonies of the award season in the United States, the Critics Choice Award announced the nominees on Monday (Dec 6).