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Lee Jung-jae
Lee Jung-jae is a South Korean actor, filmmaker, and businessman. Considered one of South Korea's most successful actors, he has received numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, an Actor Award, a Critics' Choice Television Award, six Baeksang Arts Awards, in addition to nominations for a Golden Globe Award and a Gotham Award. Lee is also a businessman who has launched a restaurant ch…
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entertainment · South Korean actor (born 1972) · actor · film actor · advertising model · television actor · film director · also Lee Jung-jae, I Jeong-jae, I Chŏng-jae, I Chong-jae, Jung Jae Lee, Lee Jeong-jae
Born 15 December 1972 · Q491318
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2026· 8 entries
BOL News: Lee Jung-jae reveals his new skin care routine
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global.mediafine.co.kr: Lee Jung-jae reveals skin condition: 'My face turns red when I'm tired'
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스포츠조선: Lee Jung-jae's face turned red due to a skin condition: "It got extremely red... I'm getting treatment"
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Encyclopaedia Britannica: Lee Jung-Jae | Biography, Television, Movies, Squid Game, Star Wars, Girlfriend, & Facts
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Chosunbiz: Lee Jung-jae revives Copus Korea takeover to avert admin-watch risk - CHOSUNBIZ
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finance.biggo.com: Lee Jung-jae's Artist Studio Resumes Corpus Korea Acquisition — Race to Avoid Regulatory Delisting
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The Independent Singapore News: lee-jung-jae-reveals-details-about-squid-game-2
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2025· 4 entries
Forbes: Lim Ji-Yeon Meets Lee Jung-Jae In K-Drama ‘Nice To Not Meet You’
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Yahoo: 'Squid Game' lead Lee Jung-jae to star in rom-com
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Deadline.com: ‘Squid Game’ Star Lee Jung-jae & ‘The Glory’s Lim Ji-yeon Star In Prime Video Rom-Com Series ‘Nice To Not Meet You’
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Lee starred in the romantic comedy series Nice to Not Meet You opposite Lim Ji-yeon which aired on tvN
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2024· 2 entries
And reprised his role in the third and final season on June 25, 2025
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Associated Press News: ‘Squid Game’ star Lee Jung-jae reflects on the longevity of his career
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2022· 10 entries
Lee was cast as the male lead in the Star Wars series The Acolyte, released on Disney+
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Hope Bridge Disaster Relief Association announced that Lee along with Jung Woo-sung joined the Hope Bridge Honors Club, a group of major donors with more than ₩100 million donations
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Awarded Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series (2022).
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Awarded Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series (2022).
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Awarded Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (2022).
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Awarded Order of Cultural Merit, 1st class (2022).
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Lee additionally donated ₩100 million to the Hope Bridge Disaster Relief Association along with Jung Woo-sung to help the victims of the massive wildfire that started in Uljin, Gyeongbuk and had spread to Samcheok, Gangw
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Lee was awarded the Geumgwan (1st Class) Order of Cultural Merit, the highest decoration awarded to those who have contributed to South Korean culture and arts
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For his performance in Squid Game, making him the first person to win that award for a non-English-speaking role, and the first Asian man to win that award
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Lee made his directorial debut with the spy action film Hunt, in which he also stars alongside Jung Woo-sung
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2021· 2 entries
It was announced Lee was selected as a global ambassador for luxury brand Gucci
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Lee gained international fame for his role as Seong Gi-hun of Netflix's Squid Game
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2020· 1 entry
Lee starred in the action film Deliver Us from Evil alongside Hwang Jung-min and Park Jeong-min
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2019· 1 entry
Lee starred in Svaha: The Sixth Finger, an occult film
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2017· 1 entry
Include the historical epic Warriors of the Dawn and the fantasy blockbuster Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds
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2015· 1 entry
Reunited with The Thieves director Choi Dong-hoon and actress Jun Ji-hyun in Assassination, set in 1930s Korea and Shanghai during the Japanese occupation, who had previously act on Il Mare
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2014· 2 entries
Awarded Baeksang Arts Award for Best Supporting Actor – Film (2014).
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Where he played a mixed martial arts fighter trying to save his brother by winning an elaborate high-stakes game
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2013· 1 entry
Awarded Blue Dragon Film Award for Best Supporting Actor (2013).
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2012· 1 entry
Considered the world's most prestigious and innovative contemporary art platform
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2008· 1 entry
And owns several businesses with actor Jung Woo-sung, a close friend whom he first worked with on the film City of the Rising Sun
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2002· 2 entries
Lee starred alongside Jang Jin-young in Over the Rainbow
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That led to his license being revoked again
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2000· 1 entry
Since then it has developed a loyal fan base a la Somewhere in Time and attained the status of a minor classic among Korean cinema fans (Keanu Reeves played Lee's role in the 2006 Hollywood remake The Lake House)
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1999· 2 entries
Awarded Blue Dragon Film Award for Best Actor for City of the Rising Sun (1999).
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Lee was charged with driving under the influence (DUI) after crashing his BMW into a car in the adjacent lane
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1997· 1 entry
Following his return from the military, his career went into a slight decline
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1995· 3 entries
Awarded Baeksang Arts Award for Best New Actor – Television (1995).
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Awarded Blue Dragon Film Award for Best New Actor (1995).
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What was supposed to be a small supporting role as the heroine's silent, devoted bodyguard in ratings behemoth Sandglass turned Lee into a national heartthrob, such that his screen time was increased throughout the serie
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1972· 3 entries
Born 1972-12-15.
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“in The Korean Herald I am not sure if I can work in Hollywood or overseas entertainment business with my insufficient English skills, so I cannot say anything for certain at this moment. But I hope to meet the international fans with the works that I am currently shooting.”
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“in The Korean Herald I was in a phase where I was contemplating what my next project should be. Because as I got older, the roles I was offered were mostly villains or other such fierce characters.”
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