Lee Jung-eun
female
Born on January 23, 1970 (55 years old)
From Seoul, South Korea
Known for Acting
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 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.
Cast Credits
- 2025
- 2024
- 2023
- 2022
- 2021
- 2020
The Day I Died: Unclosed Case
as
Mrs. Suncheon
2020
Mr. Zoo: The Missing VIP
as
Gorilla (voice)
2020
Missing: The Other Side
as
Kang Eun-sil
2020
Little America
as
Mama Song
2020
My Holo Love
as
So-yeon's mother
2020
Once Again
as
Kang Cho-yeon / Song Young-sook
2020
A Piece of Your Mind
as
Kim Min-jung
2020
Hi Bye, Mama!
as
Seobinggo Shaman
2020
House on Wheels
as
Self
2020
- 2019
AORB
as
Carrot lady
2019
Parasite
as
Moon-gwang
2019
Another Child
as
Seawall Woman
2019
Let Us Meet Now
as
Jung-eun (segment 3)
2019
MAL·MO·E: The Secret Mission
as
Teacher from Jeju Island
2019
Hello
as
Jung-eun
2019
The Light in Your Eyes
as
Moon Jung-eun
2019
Strangers from Hell
as
Eom Bok-soon
2019
When the Camellia Blooms
as
Jo Jeong-suk
2019
How Do You Play?
as
Self
2019
When the Devil Calls Your Name
as
Landlord's ex-wife
2019
- 2018
Yakiniku Dragon
as
Young-Soon
2018
Miss Baek
as
Massage Shop Owner
2018
Adulthood
as
Judge
2018
David
as
The Mother
2018
Mr. Sunshine
as
Haman-daek
2018
Familiar Wife
as
U-jin's mother
2018
Conversation with Hee Yeol
as
Self
2018
Welcome to Waikiki
as
Restaurant owner
2018
Miss Hammurabi
as
Matchmaker
2018
You Quiz on the Block
as
Self
2018
- 2017
A Taxi Driver
as
Hwang Tae-sool's wife
2017
New Trial
as
Oh Mi-ri
2017
Okja
as
Okja (voice) / Woman In Wheelchair
2017
The Sheriff In Town
as
Yong-hwan's Wife
2017
The Battleship Island
as
Women's Society President
2017
The Running Actress
as
Nurse
2017
While You Were Sleeping
as
Jae Chan's mother
2017
Fight For My Way
as
Geum Bok [Seol Hee's mother]
2017
Tomorrow with You
as
Cha Boo-Sim
2017
The Good Thieves
as
Kwon Jung-hee
2017
- 2016
Mood of the Day
as
Rainbow Restaurant Employee
2016
The Wailing
as
Deok-gi's Wife
2016
A Violent Prosecutor
as
Middle-aged Woman (uncredited)
2016
Like for Likes
as
Real Estate Lady
2016
A Break Alone
as
Past yoga institute
2016
Fourth Place
as
Owner of Tented Restaurant
2016
Pied Piper
as
Oh Ha Na
2016
The Gentlemen of Wolgyesu Tailor Shop
as
Geum Choon-daek
2016
Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo
as
Joon-hyung's Mother
2016
Jealousy Incarnate
as
Orthopaedist
2016
Bring It On, Ghost
as
Apartment resident
2016
Noodle House Girl
as
옥심 역
2016
- 2015
Granny's Got Talent
as
Granny shaman's daughter-in-law
2015
The Exclusive: Beat the Devil's Tattoo
as
Hostess (uncredited)
2015
Summer Snow
as
Woman from Hwasoon
2015
The Awl
as
Kim Jung-Mi
2015
Oh My Ghost
as
Seobinggo
2015
My Fantastic Funeral
as
[Mi Soo's aunt]
2015
Remember
as
Yeon Bo-Mi
2015
Who Are You: School 2015
as
Young Eun's mother
2015
- 2014
- 2013
- 2009
- 2001
- 2000
- 2012
- 2010
- 1953
