'Squid Game' actor Lee Jung Jae signs with Creative Artist Agency for U.S. management

Actor Lee Jung Jae, who received attention from Hollywood for appearing in Netflix's K-drama 'Squid Game', has signed a contract with Creative Artist Agency (CAA), one of the largest entertainment agencies in America.

Deadline, an American media out, reported on February 25 that Lee Jung Jae signed a contract with CAA and will be active as a director, producer, and actor. CAA, an entertainment and sports agency, is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with Hollywood actors and directors such as Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, Zendaya, and Reese Witherspoon under management.

Meanwhile, Lee Jung Jae will also attend the Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG) ceremony on February 27 with actors from 'Squid Game' such as Jung Ho Yeon and Park Hae Soo.

'Squid Game' was nominated in four categories: SAG's highest honor award, the TV Drama Series Ensemble Award, the Stunt Category Ensemble Award, Best Actor (Lee Jung Jae), and Best Actress (Jeong Ho Yeon).