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Lee Jung-eun
ActorBorn January 23, 1970 (55 years)
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.
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
Lee Jung-eun Filmography
| 2025 | A Hundred Memories (TV Series) · as Yeong-Rye's Mother |
| 2025 | My Daughter Is a Zombie · as Kim Bam-Soon |
| 2025 | Heavenly Ever After (TV Series) · as Lee Young-Ae |
| 2024 | Light Shop (TV Series) · as Jeong Yoo-Hee |
| 2024 | The Trunk (TV Series) · as Kwon Do-Dam (woman Next Door) |
| 2024 | The Frog (TV Series) · as Yoon Bo-Min |
| 2024 | Miss Night and Day (TV Series) · as Im Soon |
| 2023 | A Bloody Lucky Day (TV Series) · as Hwang Soon-Gyoo |
| 2023 | Daily Dose of Sunshine (TV Series) · as Song Hyo-Shin |
| 2023 | Dr. Cheon and Lost Talisman · as Madam |
| 2022 | Yonder (TV Series) · as Seiren |
| 2022 | The Woman in the White Car · as Hyun-Joo |
| 2022 | Our Blues (TV Series) · as Jeong Eun-Hee |
| 2022 | Soundtrack (2022) (TV Series) · as Eun-Soo's Mother |
| 2022 | Juvenile Justice (TV Series) · as Na Geun-Hee |
| 2021 | Hommage · as Ji-Wan |
| 2021 | Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (TV Series) · as Kim Yeon-Ok |
| 2021 | Monthly Magazine Home (TV Series) · as Lee Soo-Jeong |
| 2021 | Law School (TV Series) · as Kim Eun-Sook |
| 2021 | The Book of Fish · as Mrs. Gageo |
| 2020 | Made on the Rooftop · as Soon-Ja |
| 2020 | The Day I Died: Unclosed Case · as Woman From Suncheon |
| 2020 | Missing: The Other Side (TV Series) · as Kang Eun-Sil |
| 2020 | Once Again (TV Series) · as Kang Cho-Yeon |
| 2020 | Hi Bye, Mama! (TV Series) · as Geun-Sang's Aunt |
| 2020 | My Holo Love (TV Series) · as So-Yoon's Mother |
| 2020 | Mr. Zoo: The Missing VIP · as Gorilla |
| 2020 | Little America (TV Series) · as Mama Song |
| 2019 | When the Camellia Blooms (TV Series) · as Jo Jeong-Sook |
| 2019 | Strangers From Hell (TV Series) · as Eom Bok-Soon |
| 2019 | When the Devil Calls Your Name (TV Series) · as Lee Jeung-Eun |
| 2019 | Parasite · as Moon Gwang |
| 2019 | Another Child · as Breakwater Middle-Aged Woman |
| 2019 | The Light in Your Eyes (TV Series) · as Kim Hye-Ja's Mother |
| 2019 | The Secret Mission · as Teacher From Jeju |
| 2018 | Familiar Wife (TV Series) · as Woo-Jin's Mother |
| 2018 | Mr. Sunshine (2018) (TV Series) · as Woman From Haman |
| 2018 | Yakiniku Dragon · as Young-Soon |
| 2018 | Welcome to Waikiki (TV Series) · as Restaurant Owner |
| 2017 | While You Were Sleeping (TV Series) · as Jae-Chan's Mother |
| 2017 | A Taxi Driver · as Hwang Tae-Sool's Wife |
| 2017 | The Battleship Island · as Chief's Wife |
| 2017 | Okja · as Okja's Voice |
| 2017 | New Trial · as Oh Mi-Ri |
| 2017 | Tomorrow With You (TV Series) · as Cha Boo-Shim |
| 2016 | Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo (TV Series) · as Joon-Hyeong's Mother |
| 2016 | The Gentlemen of Wolgyesu Tailor Shop (TV Series) · as Geum Chon-Daek |
| 2016 | The Wailing · as Deok-Gi's Wife |
| 2016 | Pied Piper (TV Series) · as Oh Ha-Na |
| 2015 | Remember (TV Series) · as Yeon Bo-Mi |
| 2015 | Awl (TV Series) · as Kim Jeong-Mi |
| 2015 | Oh My Ghost (TV Series) · as Seobingo |
| 2015 | Detective K: Secret of the Lost Island · as Married Middle-Aged Woman |
| 2013 | The Attorney · as Apartment Owner |
| 2013 | The Cravings (TV Series) · as Mo Jae-Young |
| 2013 | The Queen's Classroom (2013) (TV Series) · as Seon-Yeong's Mother |
| 2013 | Born to Sing · as Dong-Soo's Aunt |
| 2010 | KBS Drama Special (TV Series) · as Ok-Sim |
| 2009 | Mother · as Ah-Jeong's Eyeglasses Relative |
| 2001 | A-jang.com (TV Series) · as Shiny |
Knock Off (TV Series) · as Park Ae Ja (seong Jun's Mother) |
| 2023 | Cannes - A Film makers story · as Self |
| 2020 | House on Wheels (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2020 | The 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards · as Self - Presenter & Winner |
| 2013 | I Live Alone (TV Series) · as Self |