Lee Jung-jae

Actor, Model, Producer, Director, Entrepreneur

South Korean Seoul, South Korea

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Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Model, Producer, Director, Entrepreneur
NationalitySouth Korean
Date of Birth15/12/1972
Age53 years
BirthplaceSeoul, South Korea

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Bio/Wiki

NicknameJJ

Physical Stats & More

Height180 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Degrees
  • Bachelor's degree in Theater and Film Art
  • Master's degree in Theater and Film Art
UniversityDongguk University

Personal Life

Religion/Religious ViewsProtestant Christian
Blood GroupB

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/Girlfriends
  • Kim Min-hee (2003-2006)
  • Lim Se-ryeong

Family

FatherLee Chul-seong
SiblingsOne elder brother

Career

Agencies
  • C-JeS Entertainment (2013-2016)
  • Artist Company (since 2016)
Debut
ActingDinosaur Teacher (1993) as 'Lee Jung-jae'
Feature FilmThe Young Man (1994) as 'Lee Han'
Short FilmMOB 2025 (2001) as 'Dust'
Feature Film (Chinese)Tik Tok (2016) as 'Jiang Cheng-jun'
Other Works
ProducerNamsan (South Korean)
DirectorHunt (2021; South Korean)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Blue Dragon Film Awards: Best Leading Actor for 'Assassination' in 2015, Best Supporting Actor for 'The Face Reader' in 2013, Best Leading Actor for 'City of the Rising Sun' in 1999, Best New Actor for 'The Young Man' in 1995
  • Baeksang Arts Awards: InStyle Fashionista Award in 2015, Best Supporting Actor (Film) for 'The Face Reader' in 2014, Most Popular Actor (Film) for 'City of the Rising Sun' in 1999, Most Popular Actor for the film 'Firebird' in 1997, Best New Actor (TV) for 'Sandglass' in 1995
  • Grand Bell Awards: Popularity Award for the film 'The Face Reader' in 2013, Best Actor for the film 'Typhoon' in 2006, Best New Actor for the film 'The Young Man' in 1995
  • Style Icon Awards: Bonsang in 2016, Style Icon Actor in 2008
  • Korean Association of Film Critics Awards: CJ CGV Star Award for 'New World' and 'The Face Reader' in 2013, Best Actor for 'City of the Rising Sun' in 1999, Best New Actor for 'The Young Man' in 1995
  • Other Awards and Honors: Asia Artist Award — Grand Prize (Daesang) - Film for 'Deliver Us from Evil' in 2020, Elle Style Award for Super Icon (Male) in 2018, Ranked 24 on Forbes' Korea Power Celebrity list in 2016, Busan International Film Festival - Actor of the Year in 2015, Buil Film Award for Best Actor for 'Assassination' in 2015, Marie Claire Asia Star Award for Actor of the Year for 'Assassination' in 2015, KOFRA Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for 'The Face Reader' in 2014, Fantasporto Director's Week - Award for the Best Actor for 'The Housemaid' in 2011, Mnet 20's Choice Award for Most Influential Star in 2010, Golden Cinematography Award for Best Actor for 'Typhoon' in 2006, Verona Love Screens Film Festival - Award for the Best Actor 'Asako in Ruby Shoes' in 2002, 38th Savings Day - Prime Minister's Commendation in 2001, SBS Drama Award for Best New Actor for 'Sandglass' in 1995
  • Other Awards and Honors: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for 'Squid Game' in 2022, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series for 'Squid Game' in 2022, Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series for 'Squid Game' in 2022, Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor in a Television Series – Drama for 'Squid Game' in 2022, Asia Artist Award — Grand Prize (Daesang) - Film for 'Deliver Us from Evil' in 2020, Elle Style Award for Super Icon (Male) in 2018, Ranked 24 on Forbes' Korea Power Celebrity list in 2016, Busan International Film Festival - Actor of the Year in 2015, Buil Film Award for Best Actor for 'Assassination' in 2015, Marie Claire Asia Star Award for Actor of the Year for 'Assassination' in 2015, KOFRA Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for 'The Face Reader' in 2014, Fantasporto Director's Week - Award for the Best Actor for 'The Housemaid' in 2011, Mnet 20's Choice Award for Most Influential Star in 2010, Golden Cinematography Award for Best Actor for 'Typhoon' in 2006, Verona Love Screens Film Festival - Award for the Best Actor 'Asako in Ruby Shoes' in 2002, 38th Savings Day - Prime Minister's Commendation in 2001, SBS Drama Award for Best New Actor for 'Sandglass' in 1995
  • International Awards: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for 'Squid Game' in 2022, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series for 'Squid Game' in 2022, Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series for 'Squid Game' in 2022, Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor in a Television Series – Drama for 'Squid Game' in 2022, Gotham Award nomination for 'Squid Game' in 2021

Favourites

Artist(s)
  • On Kawara (Conceptual)
  • Jenny Holzer (Neo-Conceptual)
  • Park Jina
  • Lee Wan
  • Chosil Kil
SculptorFred Sandback

Style Quotient

Car CollectionBMW

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Lee Jung-jae is a versatile South Korean celebrity involved in acting, modeling, producing, directing, and entrepreneurship.
2. He began indulging in art collection at the age of thirty-three for recreational purposes.
3. Jung-jae is the owner and manager of 'Il Mare,' a chain of Italian restaurants located in Seoul.
4. He serves as the brand ambassador for various companies like LG Electronics and SK Telecom.
5. Jung-jae shares a close friendship and business partnership with fellow South Korean actor Jung Woo-sung.
6. He co-founded the Artist Company with Jung Woo-sung.
7. He was discovered by designer Ha Yong-soo while working at a café in Apgujeong-dong, leading to an early career as a fashion model.
8. Jung-jae is the owner and manager of a chain of upscale Italian restaurants in Seoul.
9. He serves as the brand ambassador for various companies including Gucci (as of November 2021), LG Electronics, and SK Telecom.
10. He co-founded the entertainment label Artist Company with Jung Woo-sung.
11. His breakout film role was in 'An Affair' (1998), where he starred as a man who falls in love with his fiancée's sister.
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