South Korean president congratulates ‘Squid Game’ actor Oh Young-soo for Golden Globe win

President Moon Jae-in (right) applauded 'Squid Game' actor Oh Young-soo, saying: 'I would like to express my respect and gratitude to actor Oh Young-soo, also known as "Gganbu Grandpa".' Photos: Handout and AFP

In a congratulatory message released after actor Oh Young-soo was announced as the winner in the supporting actor in a series, limited series, or television movie category at the 79th Golden Globe Awards, President Moon Jae-in applauded the actor, saying, “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'.”

Oh won the award for his role as player No.1 in Netflix’s South Korean megahit Squid Game, directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk. Oh became the first Korean actor to win a prize at the awards organized by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.