On the morning of the 2nd, an online meeting was held between director Lee Seong-jin, who directed the Netflix series 'BEEF', and lead actor Steven Yeun.
The Netflix drama 'BEEF' is a 10-episode black comedy drama that tells the story of people who become angry over a minor accident that occurred in a large supermarket parking lot and take revenge, leading to catastrophe. Korean writer and director Lee Seong-jin was in charge of directing, writing, and producing, and Korean actors including Steven Yeun participated. After its release in April last year, it was a global hit, ranking in the top 10 most watched shows on Netflix for five consecutive weeks.
'BEEF' swept all major categories at the 75th Emmy Awards held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles (LA) on the 15th (local time). It won trophies in five categories, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Actor. Including the three categories awarded before this awards ceremony, there are a total of 8 awards.
Previously, at the recently held 81st Golden Globe Awards and the 29th Critics' Choice Awards, this work won 3 awards (Best Picture in a TV mini-series film, Best Actor and Actress) and 4 awards (Best TV mini-series, Best Actor and Actress, Best Supporting Actress), respectively. has occupied the
Director Lee Seong-jin said, "I'm so happy. It's a joy to be recognized by colleagues and artists I respect. It also makes me feel humble. What it was like when I first started and how I got to this point. My biggest feeling is gratitude. “He expressed his gratitude.
He continued, "I think the current situation can be explained with a Venn diagram of art. One circle is everything that doubts me, and the other circle is unbridled narcissism. The intersection of that is art," and "I also go back and forth between both sides. "I think I wonder if there will be interest in my art, but I also wonder how they will view it. I think not everyone will be interested in my work, but it also seems like I will win all the awards. I think I have reached a halfway conclusion," he explained.
Director Lee Seong-jin also said, "When you're in the process of creating something like this, it seems like you lose how to enjoy the process. I was lucky enough to work with close friends. Everyone was there to keep me on the ground when I wasn't enjoying it." He said, “Thank you for helping me.”
Taeyuna, Ten Asia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr