Shares linked to Squid Game star soar after Golden Globe nomination

SEOUL - Shares linked to South Korean actor Lee Jung-jae are soaring after the announcement that hit Netflix K-drama Squid Game 2, in which the star will reprise his leading role, has been nominated for Best Television Series in the drama category at the Golden Globes, ahead of its premiere on Dec 26.

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While it is not unusual for the Globes to nominate films that have not yet seen a wide release, the practice is less common for series that have yet to air. The awards will take place on Jan 5, 2025.

The rest of the nominees in the category - The Day Of The Jackal (2024), The Diplomat (2023 to present), Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2024 to present), Shogun (2024 to present) and Slow Horses (2022 to present) - have all premiered and are available to stream on various platforms.

The highly anticipated sequel to Squid Game comes three years after the first season of the survival thriller became Netflix's most-watched series.

As at Dec 11, shares of Artist United - Lee's agency, where he is the largest shareholder with a 23.49 per cent stake - closed at 13,320 won (S$12.48) a share, marking a more than 29 per cent increase from the previous day.