Lee Jung-eun
Acting
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 Midsummer 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 of
Lee Jung-eun
Ok-sil
... 2025
... 2025
Kim Bam-soon
... 2025
... 2025
... 2023
Hyun-ju
... 2022
Kim Ji-wan
... 2022
Insurance company senior staff
... 2022
Insurance
... 2022
Sun-ja
... 2021
Mrs. Gageo
... 2021
Mrs. Suncheon
... 2020
Gorilla (voice)
... 2020
Carrot lady
... 2019
Moon-gwang
... 2019
Jung-eun (segment 3)
... 2019
Jung-eun
... 2019
Seawall Woman
... 2019
Teacher from Jeju Island
... 2019
Massage Shop Owner
... 2018
Judge
... 2018
The Mother
... 2018
Young-Soon
... 2018
Nurse
... 2017
Hwang Tae-sool's wife
... 2017
Women's Society President
... 2017
Okja (voice) / Woman In Wheelchair
... 2017
Yong-hwan's Wife
... 2017
Oh Mi-ri
... 2017
Past yoga institute
... 2016
Deok-gi's Wife
... 2016
Owner of Tented Restaurant
... 2016
Real Estate Lady
... 2016
Middle-aged Woman (uncredited)
... 2016
Rainbow Restaurant Employee
... 2016
Woman from Hwasoon
... 2015
Hostess (uncredited)
... 2015
Granny shaman's daughter-in-law
... 2015
Cashier 1
... 2014
Town Woman
... 2014
House Owner
... 2013
Dong-soo's aunt
... 2013
Ah-jeong's Relative
... 2009
Producer
... 2001
Jin-won's wife
... 2000
Mama Song