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Lee Jung Jae

South Korean actor and filmmaker

Lee Jung-jae, born in 1972, is a successful South Korean actor and businessman. He has won numerous awards for his acting and owns businesses in Seoul. Lee gained international fame for his role in Netflix's Squid Game, earning nominations and awards from prestigious award shows.

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Timeline

Proxy Soldiers Led by To-woo

In 1592, To-woo leads proxy soldiers who are paid to serve in the military on behalf of others, including Prince Gwanghae's efforts to confront the invading Japanese forces.

Birth of Lee Jung Jae

Lee Jung Jae, the renowned South Korean actor, was born on March 15, 1972, in Seoul, South Korea. He has since become a leading figure in the Korean entertainment industry.

Birth of Lee Jung-jae

Lee Jung-jae was born on December 15, 1972, in Seoul, South Korea. He is a well-known South Korean actor, famous for his role in Squid Game.

Debut in Entertainment Industry

Lee Jung-jae started his career in the entertainment industry almost 30 years ago.

Acting Debut in "The General’s Son"

Lee Jung Jae made his acting debut in the 1993 film “The General’s Son”, marking the beginning of his successful career in the film industry.

Role in Feelings

The 1994 hit campus drama Feelings made Lee Jung Jae a household name.

Role in Sandglass

Lee's small supporting role as the heroine's silent, devoted bodyguard in ratings behemoth Sandglass turned him into a national heartthrob in 1995.

Enrollment in Chinese University's Department of Drama and Film

After returning from military service, Lee decided to return to acting school by enrolling in Chinese University's Department of Drama and Film.

Breakthrough in An Affair

Lee's acting breakthrough came in late 1998 in the award-winning film An Affair by E J-yong.

City of the Rising Sun

The film 'City of the Rising Sun' starring Lee Jung-jae and Jung Woo-sung was released in 1999 and has recently gained popularity again in South Korea.

Role in Il Mare

Lee starred in the time-travel romance Il Mare in 2000, which developed a loyal fan base and attained the status of a minor classic among Korean cinema fans.

Starring in Over the Rainbow

In 2002, Lee starred alongside Jang Jin-young in Over the Rainbow, showcasing his versatility as an actor.

Role in Oh! Brothers

In 2003, Lee starred opposite Lee Beom-soo in Oh! Brothers, one of his biggest hits ever.

Role in Typhoon

At the end of 2005, Lee returned in Typhoon, a big-budget action blockbuster by Kwak Kyung-taek, the director of Friend.

Return to television with Air City

Lee's much-anticipated return to television in 2007 with Air City was not successful ratings-wise, marking a career slump.

Role in The Accidental Gangster and the Mistaken Courtesan

In 2009, Lee played a different kind of role in The Accidental Gangster and the Mistaken Courtesan, showcasing his versatility as an actor.

Lee rejuvenated his career with his role in the high-profile 2010 erotic thriller The Housemaid, which was screened at the Cannes Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival.

Starring in 'The Thieves'

Lee Jung Jae starred in the blockbuster hit “The Thieves” in 2012. The film broke box office records in South Korea and solidified Lee Jung Jae’s status as a leading actor in the industry.

The Face Reader

Lee portrayed Prince Suyang opposite Song Kang-ho in the period film The Face Reader (2013), for which he won Best Supporting Actor at the Blue Dragon Film Awards and the Baeksang Arts Awards.

Lee starred in the action comedy Big Match in 2014, where he played a mixed martial arts fighter trying to save his brother by winning an elaborate high-stakes game.

Lee Jung-jae's film 'The Hunt' was a huge success.

Operation Chromite

Lee returned to the Korean screen with the box office hit, Operation Chromite, playing a South Korean lieutenant in the navy, the man responsible for reversing the tide of the Korean War.

Warriors of the Dawn

Lee's films in 2017 include the historical epic Warriors of the Dawn.

Lee Jung-jae's interest in 'Hunt' script

Lee Jung-jae expresses interest in purchasing the script for 'Hunt' and potentially participating in the production or acting in the movie.

Lee Jung Jae's Directorial Debut with 'The Odd Family: Zombie On Sale'

In 2019, Lee Jung Jae ventured into directing with his first feature film, 'The Odd Family: Zombie On Sale', showcasing his talent behind the camera and receiving critical acclaim for his directorial debut.

Deliver Us from Evil

In 2020, Lee starred in the action film Deliver Us from Evil.

Lee Jung-jae joins Instagram

On October 21, 2021, Lee Jung-jae, initially uninterested in social media, created an Instagram account after the huge success of 'Squid Game', following the insistence of his fans.

Global Ambassador for Gucci

On November 11, 2021, Lee was selected as a global ambassador for luxury brand Gucci.

Creative Artists Agency

On February 26, 2022, Lee signed with Creative Artists Agency.

On September 8, 2022, Lee was cast as the male lead in the Star Wars series The Acolyte.

Lee Jung-jae's Feature Directorial Debut, Hunt

Lee Jung-jae directed the spy thriller, Hunt, which marked his feature directorial debut. The film showcased his ability to take on ambitious projects and highlighted his passion for directing.

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