Hwang Dong-hyuk, the director of Netflix's 〈Squid Game〉, has been awarded the Creator Tribute at the Gotham Awards, an American television series awards ceremony.

According to an announcement made on the official website of the Gotham Film and Media Institute on the 25th, Director Hwang has been selected as the recipient of the tribute at the 'Gotham 2025 TV Awards' scheduled to take place in New York on June 2.

This award is a prestigious honor given to creators who have significantly impacted and expanded the boundaries of the television industry.

The Gotham Awards stated in an official statement, "〈Squid Game〉 has received worldwide acclaim and established itself as a landmark in modern television series," and praised Hwang for captivating global audiences with a series that combines thrill and cultural identity.

Though Director Hwang has won several awards at prestigious international ceremonies, including the Emmys, this will mark his first time receiving a Creator Tribute.

The Gotham Awards, held annually since 1991, are a major ceremony highlighting independent films and dramas, with 〈Squid Game〉 having previously won the award for 'Breakthrough Series, 40 minutes or more' at the same ceremony in 2021.

Director Hwang Dong-hyuk, who led Netflix's popular series 〈Squid Game〉, is set to receive the Creator Tribute at the Gotham Awards. This news was announced by the Gotham Film and Media Institute on their official website on the 25th.

Hwang will receive the award at the 'Gotham 2025 TV Awards' taking place in New York on June 2. The Creator Tribute is a prestigious honor awarded to influential creators in the television industry, recognizing Hwang's contributions.

The Gotham Awards stated in an official release, "〈Squid Game〉 has established itself as a landmark in modern television series, and Director Hwang has captured global audiences with a series that embodies both thrill and cultural identity."

Director Hwang has received various awards at international ceremonies, including the Emmys for 〈Squid Game〉, but this will be his first time receiving a Creator Tribute. The Gotham Awards have been held annually since 1991, serving as a key event that highlights independent films and dramas. 〈Squid Game〉 also won the award for 'Breakthrough Series, 40 minutes or more' at the same ceremony in 2021.

Director Hwang Dong-hyuk, who directed the popular Netflix series 〈Squid Game〉, is set to receive the Creator Tribute at the Gotham Awards. The Gotham Film and Media Institute announced this on their official website on the 25th. Hwang will receive the award at the 'Gotham 2025 TV Awards' in New York on June 2.

The Creator Tribute is a distinguished award given to creators who have had a significant impact on the television industry, marking an important recognition of Hwang's achievements. The Gotham Awards stated that 〈Squid Game〉 has become a landmark in modern television series and noted Hwang's successful expression of both thrill and cultural identity.

Although Hwang has received numerous awards at various international ceremonies, including the Emmys for 〈Squid Game〉, this will be his first time receiving a Creator Tribute. The Gotham Awards, which have been held annually since 1991, have established themselves as an important event that highlights independent films and dramas. 〈Squid Game〉 also won an award in the 'Breakthrough Series, 40 minutes or more' category at the Gotham Awards in 2021.