Lee Jung-eun
Birthday: 1970-01-23 | Place of Birth: Seoul, South KoreaLee 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
Acting
Role
as Hyun-ju
as Kim Bam-soon
as Lee Young-ae
as Ok-sil
as Jung Yu-hee
as Kwon Do-Dam
as Lim Sun
as Yoon Bo-min
as Hwang Soon-gyu
as Song Hyo-sin
as Eun-soo's Mother
as Insurance
as Insurance company senior staff
as Jung Eun-hui
as Kim Ji-wan
as Mama Song
as Na Geun-hee
as Siren
as Kim Eun-sook
as Mrs. Gageo
as Sun-ja
as Gorilla (voice)
as Kang Cho-yeon / Song Young-sook
as Kang Eun-sil
as Kim Min-jung
as Mrs. Suncheon
as So-yeon's mother
