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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

In 2002, Lee starred alongside Jang Jin-young in Over the Rainbow.

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

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

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

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.

Lee Jung Jae starred in the blockbuster hit “The Thieves” in 2012, further solidifying his position as a prominent actor in the South Korean film industry.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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 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.