Lee Jung-eun

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

108

Gender

Female

Birthday

1970-01-23 (55 years old)

Place of Birth

Seoul, South Korea

Lee Jung-eun

Biography

Lee Jung-eun is a celebrated South Korean actress, born on January 23, 1970, in Seoul. She pursued her passion for the arts by studying Theater and Film at Hanyang University, graduating in 1992. Her career began in theater, where she debuted as an assistant director in a 1991 production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream." She remained active in theater throughout the 1990s and 2000s. Lee transitioned to film with minor roles in "A Masterpiece In My Life" (2000) and "Wanee & Junah" (2001). She gained recognition for her performances in acclaimed films like "The Attorney" (2013), "A Violent Prosecutor" (2015), and "The Wailing" (2016). Her collaboration with director Bong Joon-ho was particularly significant, as she voiced the pig in "Okja" (2017) and portrayed the housekeeper Moon-gwang in the Oscar-winning film "Parasite" (2019). Lee's versatility extends to television, where she has appeared in numerous dramas, including "Our Blues" (2022) and "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha" (2021). Her talent has earned her multiple awards and international acclaim. In the 2000s, while being active in theater, Lee also made a living as an acting teacher. Two of her pupils were Ye Ji Won and Lee Eun Joo. On the recommendation of Professor Lee Hye Kyung, the head of the Department of Theater and Film at Kookmin University, Lee was introduced to Lee Hyo Ri and became her acting teacher, as well.

Known For

  • Home Alone

    Home Alone

  • Parasite

    Parasite

  • You Quiz on the Block

    You Quiz on the Block

  • How Do You Play?

    How Do You Play?

  • KBS Drama Special

    KBS Drama Special

  • Just an Excuse

    Just an Excuse

  • The Oscars

    The Oscars

  • The Seasons

    The Seasons

  • Welcome to Waikiki

    Welcome to Waikiki

  • Our Blues

    Our Blues

  • House on Wheels

    House on Wheels

  • Mr. Sunshine

    Mr. Sunshine

  • Little America

    Little America

  • My Daughter is a Zombie

    My Daughter is a Zombie

  • Once Again

    Once Again

  • Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha

    Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha

  • While You Were Sleeping

    While You Were Sleeping

  • Juvenile Justice

    Juvenile Justice

  • Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo

    Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo

  • The Wailing

    The Wailing

  • Heavenly Ever After

    Heavenly Ever After

  • Strangers from Hell

    Strangers from Hell

  • When the Camellia Blooms

    When the Camellia Blooms

  • Miss Night and Day

    Miss Night and Day

  • The Frog

    The Frog

  • Daily Dose of Sunshine

    Daily Dose of Sunshine

  • Only Love

    Only Love

  • Light Shop

    Light Shop

  • A Taxi Driver

    A Taxi Driver

  • Behind Your Touch

    Behind Your Touch

  • Fight For My Way

    Fight For My Way

  • Missing: The Other Side

    Missing: The Other Side

  • The Trunk

    The Trunk

  • My Holo Love

    My Holo Love

  • The Good Thieves

    The Good Thieves

  • Whenever Possible

    Whenever Possible

  • Bring It On, Ghost

    Bring It On, Ghost

  • The Gentlemen of Wolgyesu Tailor Shop

    The Gentlemen of Wolgyesu Tailor Shop

  • Baeksang Arts Awards

    Baeksang Arts Awards

  • Who Are You: School 2015

    Who Are You: School 2015

  • The Battleship Island

    The Battleship Island

  • Miss Baek

    Miss Baek

  • Okja

    Okja

  • Familiar Wife

    Familiar Wife

  • Monthly Magazine Home

    Monthly Magazine Home

  • The Running Actress

    The Running Actress

  • Jealousy Incarnate

    Jealousy Incarnate

  • Hi Bye, Mama!

    Hi Bye, Mama!

  • A Girl at My Door

    A Girl at My Door

  • A Violent Prosecutor

    A Violent Prosecutor

  • Law School

    Law School

  • The Day I Died: Unclosed Case

    The Day I Died: Unclosed Case

  • Mood of the Day

    Mood of the Day

  • The Book of Fish

    The Book of Fish

  • Summer Snow

    Summer Snow

  • Oh My Ghost

    Oh My Ghost

  • Dr. Cheon and the Lost Talisman

    Dr. Cheon and the Lost Talisman

  • Like for Likes

    Like for Likes

  • Wanee & Junah

    Wanee & Junah

  • Born To Sing

    Born To Sing

  • Mother

    Mother

  • Granny's Got Talent

    Granny's Got Talent

  • Another Child

    Another Child

  • Yakiniku Dragon

    Yakiniku Dragon

  • New Trial

    New Trial

  • MAL·MO·E: The Secret Mission

    MAL·MO·E: The Secret Mission

  • The Mutation

    The Mutation

  • The Exclusive: Beat the Devil's Tattoo

    The Exclusive: Beat the Devil's Tattoo

  • A Piece of Your Mind

    A Piece of Your Mind

  • The Attorney

    The Attorney

  • Made on the Rooftop

    Made on the Rooftop

  • Adulthood

    Adulthood

  • The Sheriff In Town

    The Sheriff In Town

  • Hello

    Hello

  • Take Care of My Mom

    Take Care of My Mom

  • Mr. Zoo: The Missing VIP

    Mr. Zoo: The Missing VIP

  • A Break Alone

    A Break Alone

  • Hommage

    Hommage

  • Soundtrack #1

    Soundtrack #1

  • Cart

    Cart

  • Dust and Ashes

    Dust and Ashes

  • ZIP DAESUNG

    ZIP DAESUNG

  • High School King of Savvy

    High School King of Savvy

  • Next Entertainment, Visionary

    Next Entertainment, Visionary

  • AORB

    AORB

  • A Masterpiece in My Life

    A Masterpiece in My Life

  • Fourth Place

    Fourth Place

  • Remember

    Remember

  • The Journey to Gyeong-ju

    The Journey to Gyeong-ju

  • The Woman in the White Car

    The Woman in the White Car

  • The Awl

    The Awl

  • The Queen's Classroom

    The Queen's Classroom

  • The Light in Your Eyes

    The Light in Your Eyes

  • Miss Hammurabi

    Miss Hammurabi

  • A Bloody Lucky Day

    A Bloody Lucky Day

  • Tomorrow with You

    Tomorrow with You

  • David

    David

  • Seoul Check-in

    Seoul Check-in

  • When the Devil Calls Your Name

    When the Devil Calls Your Name

  • Pied Piper

    Pied Piper

  • Conversation with Hee Yeol

    Conversation with Hee Yeol

  • My Fantastic Funeral

    My Fantastic Funeral

  • Yonder

    Yonder

  • Little America: Mr. Song

    Little America: Mr. Song

  • Noodle House Girl

    Noodle House Girl

  • Doctor-X

    Doctor-X

  • Forte

    Forte

  • Let Us Meet Now

    Let Us Meet Now