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Lee Jung-eun
Known for
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.
Lee Jung-eun
43 Movies
48 Series
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.
Movies
Plays Moon-gwang
Parasite
2019
Plays Deok-gi's Wife
The Wailing
2016
Plays Okja (voice) / Woman In Wheelchair
Okja
2017
Plays Hwang Tae-sool's wife
A Taxi Driver
2017
Plays Ah-jeong's Relative
Mother
2009
Plays Women's Society President
The Battleship Island
2017
Plays Kim Bam-soon
My Daughter Is a Zombie
2025
Plays Madam
Dr. Cheon and the Lost Talisman
2023
Plays House Owner
The Attorney
2013
Plays Town Woman
A Girl at My Door
2014
Plays Hyun-ju
The Woman in the White Car
2025
Plays Rainbow Restaurant Employee
Mood of the Day
2016
Plays Auntie
Detective K: Secret of the Lost Island
2015
Plays Teacher from Jeju Island
MAL·MO·E: The Secret Mission
2019
Plays Young-Soon
Yakiniku Dragon
2018
Plays Sun-ja
Made on the Rooftop
2021
Plays Oh Mi-ri
New Trial
2017
Plays Gorilla (voice)
Mr. Zoo: The Missing VIP
2020
Plays Past yoga institute
A Break Alone
2016
Plays Mrs. Gageo
The Book of Fish
2021
Plays Seawall Woman
Another Child
2019
Plays Yong-hwan's Wife
The Sheriff In Town
2017
Plays Cashier 1
Cart
2014
Plays Massage Shop Owner
Miss Baek
2018
Plays Real Estate Lady
Like for Likes
2016
Plays Producer
Wanee & Junah
2001
Plays Hostess
The Exclusive: Beat the Devil's Tattoo
2015
Plays Owner of Tented Restaurant
Fourth Place
2016
Plays Mrs. Suncheon
The Day I Died: Unclosed Case
2020
Plays Nurse
The Running Actress
2017
Plays Dong-soo's aunt
Born To Sing
2013
Plays Kim Ji-wan
Hommage
2022
Plays Jin-won's wife
A Masterpiece in My Life
2000
Plays Insurance
Dust and Ashes
2022
TV Shows
Plays Park Soon-Ja
Only Love
2014
Plays Kang Cho-yeon / Song Young-sook
Once Again
2020
Plays Geum Choon-daek
The Gentlemen of Wolgyesu Tailor Shop
2016
Plays Kwon Jung-hee
The Good Thieves
2017
Plays Jo Jeong-suk
When the Camellia Blooms
2019
Plays Haman-daek
Mr. Sunshine
2018
Plays Jung Eun-hui
Our Blues
2022
Plays Yeon Bo-Mi
Remember
2015
Plays Soo-young's mother
High School King of Savvy
2014
Plays Kim Eun-sook
Law School
2021
Plays Oh Ha Na
Pied Piper
2016
Plays Lim Sun
Miss Night and Day
2024
Plays Cha Boo-Sim
Tomorrow with You
2017
Plays Joon-hyung's Mother
Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo
2016
Plays U-jin's mother
Familiar Wife
2018
Plays Sun-young's Mother
The Queen's Classroom
2013
Plays Kang Eun-sil
Missing: The Other Side
2020
Plays Kim Jung-Mi
The Awl
2015
Plays Song Hyo-sin
Daily Dose of Sunshine
2023
Plays Moon Jung-eun
The Light in Your Eyes
2019
Plays Lee Young-ae
Heavenly Ever After
2025
Plays So-yeon's mother
My Holo Love
2020
Plays Kim Min-jung
A Piece of Your Mind
2020
Plays Jeong Hee-sook
Doctor X
2026
Plays Na Geun-hee
Juvenile Justice
2022
Plays Eom Bok-soon
Strangers from Hell
2019
Plays Hwang Soon-gyu
A Bloody Lucky Day
2023
Plays Jung Yu-hee
Light Shop
2024
Plays Yoon Bo-min
The Frog
2024
Plays Kwon Do-Dam
The Trunk
2024
Latest Trailers
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The Woman in the White Car
Full Filmography
Doctor X
Jeong Hee-sook · 12 episodes
2026–
TV
The Journey to Gyeong-ju
Ok-sil
2026
Film
My Father's Table
Ahn Soon-ae
2026
Film
Filing for Love
Lunch Lady · 1 episode
2026–
TV
The Woman in the White Car
Hyun-ju
2025
Film
My Daughter Is a Zombie
Kim Bam-soon
2025
Film
Heavenly Ever After
Lee Young-ae · 12 episodes
2025–
TV
Light Shop
Jung Yu-hee · 8 episodes
2024
TV
The Frog
Yoon Bo-min · 8 episodes
2024
TV
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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 48 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 My Father's Table, which premiered on July 4, 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!.
Does Lee Jung-eun have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Lee Jung-eun's upcoming work includes: The Journey to Gyeong-ju (2026).
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.