Lee Jung-eun

Known for ActingBorn 1970-01-23 (age 56)Seoul, South Korea

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.Read more

Movies & web series

No Plans At All

Conversation with Hee Yeol

Only Love

Just an Excuse

Miss Night and Day

Filing for Love

Parasite

Light Shop

My Holo Love

Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo

Heavenly Ever After

Our Blues

Mr. Sunshine

While You Were Sleeping

Whenever Possible

Dust and Ashes

You Quiz on the Block

Daily Dose of Sunshine

A Bloody Lucky Day

When the Camellia Blooms

Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha

Jealousy Incarnate

Hi Bye, Mama!

Behind Your Touch

Oh My Ghost

Strangers from Hell

Juvenile Justice

Familiar Wife

A Taxi Driver

David

Fight for My Way

Yakiniku Dragon

Bring It On, Ghost

The Awl

Welcome to Waikiki

Law School

Missing: The Other Side

MAL·MO·E: The Secret Mission

The Book of Fish

The Attorney

When the Devil Calls Your Name

Miss Hammurabi

Granny's Got Talent

Soundtrack #1

Once Again

Mother

The Light in Your Eyes

Who Are You: School 2015