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Lee Sung Jin Scores 16 Emmy Nods, First Asian Director

7/9/2026

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Lee Sung Jin earned 16 Emmy nominations for Beef Season 2, becoming the first Asian creator to receive both Writing and Directing nominations.
He also became the first Asian director nominated for Outstanding Directing for a series, praising Netflix executives Jinny Howe and Irene Lee for expanding Asian-American storytelling.
He will co-write Marvel’s X-Men reboot with Jake Schreier and Joanna Calo as the 78th Emmy Awards take place on September 14, 2026.

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Lee Sung Jin earned 16 Emmy nominations for Beef Season 2, becoming the first Asian creator to receive both Writing and Directing nominations.
He also became the first Asian director nominated for Outstanding Directing for a series, praising Netflix executives Jinny Howe and Irene Lee for expanding Asian-American storytelling.
He will co-write Marvel’s X-Men reboot with Jake Schreier and Joanna Calo as the 78th Emmy Awards take place on September 14, 2026.