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Lee Jung-eun

Lee Jung-eun

Known For Acting
Birthday Jan 23, 1970 (55)
Birthplace Seoul, South Korea
Popularity 1 (history)
Updated Oct 24, 2025
Entry Date May 02, 2024
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Biography

Lee Jung-eun is a celebrated South Korean actress, born on January 23, 1970, in Seoul. She pursued her passion for the arts by studying Theater and Film at Hanyang University, graduating in 1992. Her career began in theater, where she debuted as an assistant director in a 1991 production of "A Midsu ... mmer Night's Dream." She remained active in theater throughout the 1990s and 2000s. Lee transitioned to film with minor roles in "A Masterpiece In My Life" (2000) and "Wanee & Junah" (2001). She gained recognition for her performances in acclaimed films like "The Attorney" (2013), "A Violent Prosecutor" (2015), and "The Wailing" (2016). Her collaboration with director Bong Joon-ho was particularly significant, as she voiced the pig in "Okja" (2017) and portrayed the housekeeper Moon-gwang in the Oscar-winning film "Parasite" (2019). Lee's versatility extends to television, where she has appeared in numerous dramas, including "Our Blues" (2022) and "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha" (2021). Her talent has earned her multiple awards and international acclaim. In the 2000s, while being active in theater, Lee also made a living as an acting teacher. Two of her pupils were Ye Ji Won and Lee Eun Joo. On the recommendation of Professor Lee Hye Kyung, the head of the Department of Theater and Film at Kookmin University, Lee was introduced to Lee Hyo Ri and became her acting teacher, as well.

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Filmography

My Daughter is a Zombie

My Daughter is a Zombie

2025

as Kim Bam-soon

Parasite

Parasite

2019

as Moon-gwang

David

David

2018

as The Mother

A Taxi Driver

A Taxi Driver

2017

as Hwang Tae-sool's wife

Okja

Okja

2017

as Okja (voice) / Woman In Wheelchair

The Wailing

The Wailing

2016

as Deok-gi's Wife

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Organization Category Movie
Television Credits

Only Love

as Park Soon-Ja

Episodes: 123

First Aired: Jun 02, 2014

Once Again

as Kang Cho-yeon / Song Young-sook

Episodes: 100

First Aired: Mar 28, 2020

The Gentlemen of Wolgyesu Tailor Shop

as Geum Choon-daek

Episodes: 54

First Aired: Aug 27, 2016

The Good Thieves

as Kwon Jung-hee

Episodes: 50

First Aired: May 13, 2017

When the Camellia Blooms

as Jeong-suk

Episodes: 40

First Aired: Sep 18, 2019

Mr. Sunshine

as Haman-daek

Episodes: 24

First Aired: Jul 07, 2018

Our Blues

as Jung Eun-hui

Episodes: 20

First Aired: Apr 09, 2022

Remember

as Yeon Bo-Mi

Episodes: 20

First Aired: Dec 09, 2015

High School King of Savvy

as Soo-young's mother

Episodes: 17

First Aired: Jun 16, 2014

Law School

as Kim Eun-sook

Episodes: 16

First Aired: Apr 14, 2021

Pied Piper

as Oh Ha Na

Episodes: 16

First Aired: Mar 07, 2016

Miss Night and Day

as Lim Sun

Episodes: 16

First Aired: Jun 15, 2024

Tomorrow with You

as Cha Boo-Sim

Episodes: 16

First Aired: Feb 03, 2017

Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo

as Joon-hyung's Mother

Episodes: 16

First Aired: Nov 16, 2016

Oh My Ghost

as Seobinggo

Episodes: 16

First Aired: Jul 03, 2015

Familiar Wife

as U-jin's mother

Episodes: 16

First Aired: Aug 01, 2018

The Queen’s Classroom

as Sun-young's Mother

Episodes: 16

First Aired: Jun 12, 2013

Missing: The Other Side

as Kang Eun-sil

Episodes: 14

First Aired: Aug 29, 2020

The Awl

as Kim Jung-Mi

Episodes: 12

First Aired: Oct 24, 2015

Daily Dose of Sunshine

as Song Hyo-sin

Episodes: 12

First Aired: Nov 03, 2023

The Light in Your Eyes

as Moon Jung-eun

Episodes: 12

First Aired: Feb 11, 2019

My Holo Love

as So-yeon's mother

Episodes: 12

First Aired: Feb 07, 2020

A Piece of Your Mind

as Kim Min-jung

Episodes: 12

First Aired: Mar 23, 2020

Juvenile Justice

as Na Geun-hee

Episodes: 10

First Aired: Feb 25, 2022

Strangers from Hell

as Eom Bok-soon

Episodes: 10

First Aired: Aug 31, 2019

A Bloody Lucky Day

as Hwang Soon-gyu

Episodes: 10

First Aired: Nov 24, 2023

Light Shop

as Jung Yu-hee

Episodes: 8

First Aired: Dec 04, 2024

The Frog

as Yoon Bo-min

Episodes: 8

First Aired: Aug 23, 2024

Yonder

as Siren

Episodes: 6

First Aired: Oct 14, 2022

Fight For My Way

as Geum Bok [Seol Hee's mother]

Episodes: 5

First Aired: May 22, 2017

Soundtrack #1

as Eun-soo's Mother

Episodes: 4

First Aired: Mar 23, 2022

While You Were Sleeping

as Jae Chan's mother

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Sep 27, 2017

My Fantastic Funeral

as [Mi Soo's aunt]

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Sep 26, 2015

Hi Bye, Mama!

as Seobinggo Shaman

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Feb 22, 2020

Bring It On, Ghost

as Apartment resident

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Jul 11, 2016

Who Are You: School 2015

as Young Eun's mother

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Apr 27, 2015

Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha

as Kim Yeon-ok

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 28, 2021

Behind Your Touch

as Prisoner

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 12, 2023

Little America

as Mama Song

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 17, 2020

Knock-Off

as Park Ae-ja

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Unknown

KBS Drama Special

as Young-Hee

Episodes: 1

First Aired: May 15, 2010

Monthly Magazine Home

as Lee Soo-Jung

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 16, 2021

When the Devil Calls Your Name

as Landlord's ex-wife

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 31, 2019

Welcome to Waikiki

as Restaurant owner

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 05, 2018

Miss Hammurabi

as Matchmaker

Episodes: 1

First Aired: May 21, 2018

Jealousy Incarnate

as Orthopaedist

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 24, 2016

Noodle House Girl

as 옥심 역

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 06, 2016

백번의 추억

as Young-rye's mother

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 13, 2025

Next Entertainment, Visionary

as Self

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Jan 18, 2021

Baeksang Arts Awards

as Self

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Apr 26, 2012

Seoul Check-in

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 08, 2022

Just an Excuse

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 17, 2022

The Seasons

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 05, 2023

Conversation with Hee Yeol

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 08, 2018

Heavenly Ever After

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 19, 2025

The Oscars

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 19, 1953

How Do You Play?

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 27, 2019

Home Alone

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 22, 2013

House on Wheels

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 11, 2020

You Quiz On The Block

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 29, 2018

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2024 7 45 77 23
2024 8 27 76 12
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2025 3 7 12 1
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