Director Hwang Dong-hyuk of <Squid Game> Receives Lifetime Achievement Award at the Goham Awards

Director Hwang Dong-hyuk selected as the recipient of the Goham Awards Lifetime Achievement Award [Screenshot from the Goham Institute website]
Director Hwang Dong-hyuk selected as the recipient of the Goham Awards Lifetime Achievement Award [Screenshot from the Goham Institute website]

Director Hwang Dong-hyuk of Netflix's has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award (Creator Tribute) at the Goham Awards, an American television series awards ceremony.

According to an announcement made by the Goham Film and Media Institute on the 25th via their official website, Director Hwang has been selected as a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award at 'The Goham 2025 TV Awards,' which will take place in New York on June 2.

This award is an esteemed honour given to creators who have significantly influenced and expanded the boundaries of the television industry.

The Goham Awards stated in an official statement, " has received worldwide acclaim and has established itself as a landmark in modern TV series," adding, "Director Hwang has captivated audiences worldwide with a series that combines thrill and cultural identity."

While Director Hwang has received numerous awards from various international ceremonies including the Emmys for the series, this will be his first Lifetime Achievement Award.

The Goham Awards, held annually since 1991, are a major ceremony spotlighting independent films and dramas. Notably, previously won the award for 'Innovative Series over 40 Minutes' at the same ceremony in 2021.

Director Hwang Dong-hyuk, who led the popular Netflix series , has been awarded the Creator Tribute at the Goham Awards. This announcement was made by the Goham Film and Media Institute on the 25th through their official website.

He is set to receive this award on June 2 in New York at 'The Goham 2025 TV Awards.' The Lifetime Achievement Award is a prestigious honour presented to creators who have made a significant impact on the television industry, recognizing Director Hwang's achievements.

The Goham Awards noted that has established itself as a landmark in modern TV series, and that Director Hwang has successfully captured both thrill and cultural identity, enchanting audiences worldwide.

Although Director Hwang has won various awards at several international ceremonies, including the Emmys, this will be his first Lifetime Achievement Award. The Goham Awards have been held annually since 1991 and have become an important event spotlighting independent films and dramas, with also winning an award in the category of 'Innovative Series over 40 Minutes' at the same ceremony in 2021.

Director Hwang Dong-hyuk, who directed Netflix's popular drama , has received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Goham Awards. The Goham Film and Media Institute announced this on the 25th via their official website. He will receive the award on June 2 at 'The Goham 2025 TV Awards' in New York.

The Lifetime Achievement Award is an esteemed accolade given to creators who have significantly influenced the television industry, marking an important recognition of Director Hwang's contributions. The Goham Awards have stated that has become a landmark of modern TV series, praising Director Hwang for effectively capturing both thrill and cultural identity.

While Director Hwang has received various awards at international ceremonies, including the Emmys for , this will be his first time receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award. The Goham Awards have established themselves as a key annual event spotlighting independent films and dramas since 1991, with also winning an award in the category of 'Innovative Series over 40 Minutes' in the 2021 Goham Awards.