Lee Jung-Jae: Biography in Details
Who is Lee Jung-Jae?
Lee Jung-Jae is a South Korean actor as well as a model. He is popular for showing acting in Il Mare (2000) and Over the Rainbow (2002), melodrama Last Present (2001), etc.
Recently, he made heads turn by appearing as one of the leads in the series Squid Game.
Who are the parents of Lee Jung-Jae?
His birthdate is 15 Dec 1972 and he was born in Seoul, South Korea. The name of his mother is under the curtain and his father is Lee Chul-Seong.
Further, Lee’s ancestry is Asian, and as per his academics, he studied master’s degree at Dongguk University (1999-2004). He majored in theatre and film subjects.
Lee Jung-Jae- Professional Life, Career
Lee Jung-Jae started his acting journey in the year 1991 and is still active. His first project was a film titled Love is Oh Yeah! (1993).
His other movies are,
- Hunt (2021) as Park Pyeong-Ho
- Svaha: The Sixth Finger | Sabaha (2019) as Pastor Park
- Big Match (2014) as Choi Ik-Ho
- The Thieves | Dodookdeul (2012) as Popie
- The Housemaid | Hanyeo (2010) as Hoon
- City of the Rising Sun (1998) as Hong-Gi
But his fame increased after he appeared in a drama TV show, Squid Game in 2021. In this, he played the character named Seong Gi-hun that was loved by the viewers.
Some of his other shows are,
- Chief of Staff 2 (2019) as Jang Tae-Jun
- Triple (2009) as Shin-Hwal
- White Nights 3.98 (1998)
- Snail (1997)
- Sandglass (1995)
- Love is Blue (1994)
Awards/Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
| 1995 | 31st Baeksang Arts Awards | Best New Actor | Won |
| 2002 | Verona Love Screens Film Festival | Best Actor | Won |
| 2014 | 50th Baeksang Arts Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Won |
| 2018 | 2nd Elle Style Awards | Super Icon | Won |
| 2016 | 8th Golden Lotus Awards | Best Actor | Nominated |
| 2021 | 57th Baeksang Arts Awards | Best Actor | Nominated |
How much does Lee Jung-Jae earn?
By the sources of 2023, he has an estimated net worth of around $12 million. But his annual salary is under the rug.
Further, he owns a chain of Italian restaurants named Il Mare. He along with another actor Jung Woo-Sung is the owner of the company Seorim C&D.
They also have several businesses under their name. In 2016, their firm Artist Company was built.
Lee Jung-Jae- Rumors, Controversy
This actor/model is keeping himself away from scandals as well as rumors. But he was arrested for driving under the influence two times, in 1999 and then in 2002.
Body Features- Height, Weight
Lee Jung-Jae’s height is 5 ft 10 inches and his body weight is of average shape. In addition, he has dark brown eyes and has hair in black color.
Social Media
Lee is not available on social sites such as Twitter. But on Facebook and Instagram, he is followed by over 42k and 1.7m people respectively.
Trivia/Facts
- As of 2022, he is 49 years old.
- His zodiac sign is Pisces.
- He also studied Interior Design.
- In former days, he used to work at a cafe.
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Lee Jung-Jae's Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|
| 2024 | December | Sunday |
| 2025 | December | Monday |
| 2026 | December | Tuesday |
| 2027 | December | Wednesday |
| 2028 | December | Friday |
