Director Hwang Dong-hyuk of 'Squid Game' Wins Gossom Awards for Achievement... a director's first accomplishment

Apr 25, 2025

Director Hwang Dong-hyuk of 'Squid Game' Wins Gossom Awards for Achievement... a director's first accomplishment



Director Hwang Dong-hyuk, who directed Netflix 'Squid Game', receives the Distinguished Service Award at the prestigious U.S. TV Awards 'Gosome Awards'. This is the first time a Korean creator has won the Achievement Award at the ceremony, which is even more meaningful.

On the 25th local time, the Gossom Film and Media Institute, which organizes the Gossom Awards, announced on its official website that Hwang will receive a Honoree at the 「The Gossom 2025 TV Awards」 in New York on June 2. The Achievement Award is the highest honor given to creators who have had a profound impact on the development of the TV industry.

"Director Hwang Dong-hyuk captured the eyes of viewers around the world through the 'Squid Game' and marked a new milestone in the modern TV series," Gossom Awards said. "He impressed the global TV world with his work that combines thrill and cultural identity."




Director Hwang's 'Squid Game' has proved the global potential of K-Content by winning the category of the landmark series'40-minute+' at the 2021 Gossom Awards, as well as sweeping a number of awards at major overseas awards such as the Emmy Awards and the Golden Globe.



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.