At the 74th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards on September 4, Lee Yoo Mi became the first actress to win the Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series prize, making history for the Korean performing community. Lee Yoo Mi was nominated with Hope Davis, Sanaa Lathan, and Harriet Walter for "Succession," Marcia Gay Harden for "The Morning Show," and Martha Kelly for "Euphoria," according to a Los Angeles announcement made at the Microsoft Theatre.
In "Squid Game," Lee Yoo Mi played Jiyeong, a North Korean defector, and took home the prize for her work in the "Gganbu" episode. Her chemistry with Kang Saebyeok, the role played by Jung Ho Yeon, and her emotional performance was very strong. Lee Yoo Mi expressed her appreciation and satisfaction during her statement on the second night of the awards ceremony, and she pledged to keep the trophy in a prominent location. She praised her agency and intended to brag to her family and friends.
Additionally, "Squid Game" has already received three honours for Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Single Episode, Outstanding Stunt Performance, and Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary Program (One Hour or More).
A record-breaking 14 nominations for "Squid Game" have not yet been revealed, including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series, Lead Actor in a Drama Series (Lee Jung Jae), Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series, Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (Jung Ho Yeon), and Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (Park Hae Soo, Oh Young Soo).
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