Actress Park Gyu-young has been nominated for the Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series at the 2025 Gold Derby TV Awards.
On July 15th, the organizers of the 2025 Gold Derby TV Awards announced that Netflix's series 'Squid Game' star Park Gyu-young is a contender for the Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series category.
The Gold Derby TV Awards are a prestigious event in the US television industry, recognizing outstanding dramas, TV movies, and variety shows from the past year. The awards are highly regarded by global fans and critics alike, serving as a significant indicator of viewer opinions and trends. Park Gyu-young is nominated alongside Kang Ae-sim from 'Squid Game', Carrie Coon from 'The White Lotus', and Katherine LaNasa from 'The Pitt'.
In 'Squid Game' Seasons 2 and 3, Park Gyu-young delivered a compelling performance as the Pink Guard 'No-eul', a character who is a former soldier and defector seeking to do whatever it takes to find her daughter left behind in the North. Park Gyu-young's portrayal of a game overseer, rather than a participant, offered viewers a fresh perspective and expanded the 'Squid Game' universe, earning widespread acclaim.
Notably, Park Gyu-young captivated audiences with her nuanced emotional depth and sharp gaze, portraying No-eul's struggles against other Pink Guards and a lieutenant involved in organ trafficking, all while fighting for her own beliefs with top-notch action skills.
Park Gyu-young's stellar performance has caught the eye of the global stage as well. The Times, a leading British daily, highlighted her as the central female character driving the narrative in 'Squid Game' Season 3 and recognized her as a rising star. Furthermore, ELLE India made history by featuring Park Gyu-young as the cover story's protagonist, the first Korean actress to achieve this honor, shining a spotlight on her. Park Gyu-young's strong presence on the global stage continues to raise expectations for her future endeavors.
Meanwhile, the winners of the 2025 Gold Derby TV Awards, where Park Gyu-young is nominated, will be announced on August 18.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kim Ji-hye)