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Lee Jung-eun
Lee Jung-eun
Age 56 years (Jan 23, 1970)
Birthplace Seoul, South Korea
Movies 43
TV Shows 50
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Lee Jung-eun

Actress · Since 2009
One of the great character actresses of contemporary South Korean cinema. Her unsettling portrayal of the housekeeper in Bong Joon-ho's 'Parasite' (2019), Best Picture Oscar winner, is among the most remembered of the acclaimed work. A frequent Bong Joon-ho collaborator, she also voiced a role in 'Okja' (2017). She starred in 'The Wailing' (2016) and numerous high-audience South Korean series. South Korean actress identified with her country's auteur cinema, recognized for her versatility and her masterful range of memorable supporting characters in productions of international projection.
One of the great character actresses of contemporary South Korean cinema. Her unsettling portrayal of the housekeeper in Bong Joon-ho's 'Parasite' (2019), Best Picture Oscar winner, is among the most remembered of the acclaimed work. A frequent Bong Joon-ho collaborator, she also voiced a role in 'Okja' (2017). She starred in 'The Wailing' (2016) and numerous high-audience South Korean series. South Korean actress identified with her country's auteur cinema, recognized for her versatility and her masterful range of memorable supporting characters in productions of international projection.
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The Journey to Gyeong-ju
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My Father's Table
Soon-ae · 2 episodes
2026
Doctor X: Mafia in White
Jeong Hee-sook · 12 episodes
★ 9.0
2026–
My Father's Table
Ahn Soon-ae
2026
The Journey to Gyeong-ju
Ok-sil
★ 6.5
2026
Filing for Love
Lunch Lady
★ 8.1
2026Season 1
The Woman in the White Car
Hyun-ju
★ 6.2
2025
My Daughter Is a Zombie
Kim Bam-soon
★ 7.3
2025
Heavenly Ever After
Lee Young-ae · 12 episodes
★ 8.5
2025–
The Frog
Yoon Bo-min · 8 episodes
★ 7.3
2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Lee Jung-eun and where are they from?
Lee Jung-eun is 56 years old, born on January 23, 1970 in Seoul, South Korea.
What are the most famous roles of Lee Jung-eun?
Lee Jung-eun is best known for roles in Parasite, Okja, The Wailing.
How many movies has Lee Jung-eun been in?
Over a 26-year career (since 2000), Lee Jung-eun has appeared in 43 movies and 50 TV shows.
What was Lee Jung-eun's first movie?
The career of Lee Jung-eun began with A Masterpiece in My Life (2000).
What is Lee Jung-eun's most recent movie or series?
Lee Jung-eun's most recent release is Doctor X: Mafia in White, which premiered on October 9, 2026.
What TV shows has Lee Jung-eun appeared in?
On television, Lee Jung-eun has appeared in Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo, My Holo Love, Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, Hi Bye, Mama!.
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Lee Jung-eun
Lee Jung-eun
1970-01-23 · Seoul, South Korea

Lee Jung-eun (born January 23, 1970), is a South Korean actress. She debuted onstage in 1991 and also played minor roles in films. She went on to appear in acclaimed films like The Attorney (2013), A Violent Prosecutor (2015), and festival favorites such as A Girl at My Door (2014) and The Wailing (2016). Lee landed more significant roles in A Taxi Driver (2017), Miss Baek (2017), and Another Child (2018). Known for her work with Bong Joon-ho, starting with the 2009 film Mother, as the voice of the pig Okja in the film Okja, she is best known internationally for her role as the housekeeper Moon-gwang in the film Parasite, which won four Academy Awards and became the first non-English language film to win the award for Best Picture.

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