Netflix CEO surprised by 'Squid Game' won 6 Emmys... "The biggest fruit, harvest"

Kim Ji-yeon, CEO of First Man Studio, who produced 'Squid Game', said that winning six Amy Awards was the biggest fruit and harvest that could be achieved through Netflix.

On the morning of the 22nd, a discussion on Netflix and Korean content was held at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, Jongno-gu, Seoul. Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix, Kang Dong-han, general manager of Korean content, Seung-yong Lim, CEO of Yongfilm, producer of 'The Call' and '20th Century Girl', Ji-yeon Kim, CEO of First Man Studio, producer of 'Squid Game', Climax of 'Inferno' and 'DP' Studio CEO Byun Seung-min and Kim Soo-ah, CEO of Start Company, the production company of 'Solo Hell', attended.

On this day, Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix, said, “We are continuing our partnership with CEO Kim Ji-yeon, the producer of ‘The Squid Game’. I saw how ‘The Squid Game’ was loved all over the world. Personally, as a fan, I am looking forward to 'Squid Game 2' as well."

Representative Kim Ji-yeon said, "From the start of 'Squid Game' to receiving an award at the Amy Awards last year, there were many things that were unimaginably joyful, dynamic, and fun. I can say that this is the biggest fruit and harvest that we have been able to achieve through Netflix in the current global era. there is," he said.

"When I first wanted to make a series with a rather strange story, Netflix became a good partner. They made the decision to share understanding of the story, experimentation, and challenges. There was a difficulty in communicating, but I am grateful that we were able to create good results by collaborating together.”

Reporter Kang Min-kyung, Ten Asia kkk39@tenasia.co.kr