Actor Lee Jung Jae has established himself as a global actor.

On October 21, the 31st Gotham Awards (the Gotham Awards) released the nominee list for 'Outstanding Performance in a New Series' and Lee Jung Jae was nominated for the category for the Netflix original 'Squid Game'.

Along with Lee Jung Jae, Ethan Hawke ('The Good Road Bird'), Anya Taylor-Joy ('Queen's Gambit'), Jennifer Coolidge ('White Lotus'), Michael Grace ('Rutherford Falls'), Debri Jacobs ('Boho 'Dogs in the District') were also nominated.

The Gotham Awards is an annual awards ceremony for independent films held in New York, USA, and is one of the most prestigious awards in the US. It is hosted by the Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP), an independent film support organization in the United States, and awards are decided through votes by IFP members. As the awards ceremony that kicks off the awards season in the United States, it is considered a place where you can predict the results of future awards ceremonies.

In the midst of a life crisis in 'Squid Game', Lee Jung Jae received a business card from a mysterious person and took on the role of Sung Ki-hoon, who participates in the game after thinking about it. In particular, he succeeded in transforming his acting into a friendly character that is completely different from his previous work, and deeply portrayed the inner side of the conflict in an extreme situation.

Lee Jung Jae, who received favorable reviews not only in Korea but also abroad, was nominated for the Gotham Awards.

The 31st Gotham Awards will be held on November 29.

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Former S.E.S member Shoo (Yoo Soo Young) warmed hearts as she shared a touching moment with her twin daughters—taking them to the same wholesale market where she once worked during a difficult time in her life.

On May 8, Shoo posted several photos on Instagram showing her spending time with her twin daughters, Ra Hee and Ra Yul, at the Dongdaemun wholesale market. In the caption, she wrote, “Did everyone enjoy the holiday? I feel like I made a memory I’ll never forget for the rest of my life.”

The photos showed Shoo and her daughters smiling brightly while eating and shopping together. Her daughters, now visibly grown up, were even seen wearing similar shoes and clothes as their mom.

Shoo opened up about a painful chapter in her past. “When I was struggling, I once sold clothes I got from Dongdaemun with the help of a friend,” she shared. “I used to go there from night to early morning, picking up fleece clothes, hairpins, and shoes, thinking, ‘My kids would love this if I brought them here.’”

Now that her daughters are older, Shoo finally fulfilled that dream. “We laughed so much while shopping. We bought hairpins, socks, and clothes together,” she said. “They’ve grown so much—they can even wear the same things as me.”

Reflecting on the experience, she added, “Memories of my past flashed before my eyes. I told them how I used to work late at night, carrying heavy bags and walking around for 10 hours straight.”

Shoo emotionally concluded, “I was so happy to show my kids the nighttime world I once worked in.”

Fans who remember Shoo’s twins from The Return of Superman were touched to see how much they’ve grown. Shoo, now a proud mom of three, continues to update fans through her TV appearances and social media, showing her strength as both a mother and former idol.

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