Following the success of ‘Squid Game’, Lee Jung Jae has now gained a lot of attention from dramaholics all around the world.
Actor Lee Jung Jae still has an attractive appearance, although he is about to turn 50. As a well-known Korean model and actor, he has always made a name for himself through his roles and the extensive acting experience he has gained over the course of his more than twenty-year career.
Along with the popularity of the film Squid Game, the cast has recently captured the public’s attention. The top acting performance of actor Lee Jung Jae in the film, in particular, is a significant factor in helping “Squid Game” cause a frenzy.
Lee Jung Jae, who was born in Seoul, South Korea in 1973, is regarded as a Korean cinema icon. Despite having a master’s degree in Theater and Cinema, Lee Jung Jae began his career in the Korean entertainment industry as a model because of his impressive height and attractive face.
Lee Jung Jae once never expected to become a celebrity. While working at a cafe, he happened to catch the eye of famous designer Ha Yong Soo. At the time, it was Lee Jung Jae‘s attractive face and body that drew Ha Yong Soo‘s attention. Then, after being introduced by Ha Yong Soo, Lee Jung Jae officially began his modeling career. During that time, Lee Jung Jae met Jung Woo Sung, with whom he remained friends for over 20 years.
The outstanding roles of Lee Jung Jae
After he became a model, Lee Jung Jae‘s attractive expressions caught the attention of many directors. Lee Jung Jae made his debut as an actor in 1993 with ‘Dinosaur Teacher.’ Lee Jung Jae received a lot of positive responses for his acting in the drama. Korean media even stated, “Lee Jung Jae became a star overnight. He was also, of course, a name that directors were looking for at the time.”
After the success of Dinosaur Teacher, the actor debuted on the big screen with the first movie called The Young Man, directed by Bae Chang Ho, and received a lot of praise for his perfect performance beyond expectations. The movie also helped him acquire many first awards in the field of acting.
‘Feelings‘ is considered a special mark for the development of Lee Jung Jae‘s professional acting career later. In campus series Feelings, the actor played Han Joon, the maknae in the family of three brothers: Han Bin (Son Ji Chang), Han Hyun (Kim Min Jong) and Han Joon.
Finally, one of the peaks of the actor’s career was 2010 The Housemaid starring Jeon Do Yeon. This is an 18+ movie screened at the Cannes Film Festival and the Toronto International Film Festival.
Lee Jung Jae’s outstanding achievements
Firstly, his performance in Dinosaur Teacher helped him win numerous big awards at prestigious awards ceremonies, including Best New Actor at the 16th Blue Dragon Film Awards and the 33rd Grand Bell Awards. Lee Jung Jae has also gained the attention of the audience as well as the trust of well-known directors as a result of this role.
He then starred as Jae Hee in Sandglass, which was one of the most popular dramas in the country, with a viewership of more than 50%. The actor’s fame grew as a result of the success of Sandglass, which put his reputation on a new level not only in Korea but also throughout Asia.
1995 is also considered a turning point in the actor’s career when he received two Best New Actor awards for both The Young Man and Sandglass at the Baeksang Arts Awards. 31st Awards.
The Housemaid then not only brought him the Best Actor award at Fantasporto Director’s Week, but also helped the actor assert his talent and influence in the Korean film industry. To further strengthen his position, Lee Jung Jae participated in The Thieves, the movie that is considered a movie blockbuster. It had the eighth highest-grossing film of all time in Korean cinema history and received the Best Film award at the 20th Korean Culture and Entertainment Awards.
Lee Jung Jae’s private life and love scandals
Lee Jung Jae had a public relationship with Kim Min Hee in 2003. Previously, the media frequently caught the two together. Lee Jung Jae and Kim Min Hee met in a joint advertisement, according to the report. Kim Min Hee‘s stunning appearance drew the actor in immediately. Soon after, the actor actively contacted Kim Min Hee. The two officially got to know each other and became lovers not long later. However, after 3 years of being together, Kim Min Hee and Lee Jung Jae officially broke up as they were too busy.
Next, the actor’s love story with Im Se Ryung, the ex-wife of “Samsung Crown Prince,” was once a hot topic in the media. Im Se Ryung even threatened to sue Dispatch for reporting that the two were dating when she was not divorced from her ex-husband, although not long after that, this site published a picture of the two traveling to the Philippines. Lee Jung Jae made his love for businesswoman Im Se Ryung public in 2015.
Because of his good looks, top-notch acting talent, and a wealth of massive cinematic works, Lee Jung Jae is considered one of Korea’s legendary actors. The actor also stated that he will continue to give his all in the future and even participate in the filmmaking process. Hopefully, actor Lee Jung Jae‘s projects will be huge successes.
Sources: dienanh
