Lee Jae In
이재인- Korean Name:이재인
- Nationality:South Korean
- Zodiac Sign:Aquarius
- Height:160 cm
- MBTI Type:INTP
- Blood Type:O
- Occupation:Actress
- Years Active:2012-Present
- Agency:Yubon Company
- Education:Korea National University of Arts (Film Department, Film Institute / Expected to enroll)
- SNS:Instagram: @2janejane / @draw2ingjanejane
Biography
Lee Jae-in is a South Korean actress. She began her acting career as a child and has since become known for her versatile performances in both film and television. Lee first gained widespread recognition for her breakthrough role in the mystery film Svaha: The Sixth Finger (2019) and has continued to build her reputation through acclaimed roles in series such as Racket Boys (2021) and Night Has Come (2023). She is signed with Yooborn Company.
Early Life and Education
Lee Jae-in was born on February 6, 2004, in Taebaek, Gangwon Province, South Korea. She made her first public appearance at the age of seven after her mother posted photos of her online, which led to early offers to appear on television and sparked her interest in acting.
Career
Child Acting and Debut (2012–2018)
Lee began her acting career at a young age, making her debut in 2012 with roles in television series such as Ice Adonis, where she played the younger version of a character. Over the next several years she appeared in various TV dramas and films in supporting and cameo roles, gaining early experience across multiple genres.
Her early film appearances included roles in Happiness for Sale (2013), No Tears for the Dead (2014), and Horror Stories III (2016), showcasing her ability to take on a variety of characters from a young age.
Breakthrough and Recognition (2019–2021)
Lee’s breakthrough came in 2019 with the mystery film Svaha: The Sixth Finger, in which she portrayed twin sisters with contrasting personalities. Her performance received critical acclaim and earned her prominent awards including Best New Actress – Film at the Baeksang Arts Awards and the Golden Cinema Film Festival.
In the same year, she took on her first regular television role in the social drama Beautiful World (2019). She continued expanding her television work in 2021, appearing in the legal espionage series Undercover (JTBC) and the sports drama Racket Boys (SBS), where she played Han Se-yoon, a talented youth badminton player. Her performance in Racket Boys earned her Best Young Actress at the SBS Drama Awards.
Lee also delivered a notable performance in the thriller film Hard Hit (2021), further solidifying her status as a rising young actress.
Recent and Upcoming Projects (2022–Present)
In 2022, Lee appeared in the anthology series O’PENing: First Sight (tvN). In 2023, she starred in Night Has Come, showcasing her growing range in dramatic roles. For 2025, she is set to appear in the series Our Unwritten Seoul as a teenage version of the character Yoo Mi-ji / Yoo Mi-rae, and in Concrete Market as Choi Hee-ro.
Lee also continues to expand her filmography with roles in the upcoming film Hi-Five (2025), in which she plays Park Wan-seo.
Awards and Honors (Selected)
- Best Mate Best Couple Award, EBS Character Popularity Awards — _Gather, Ding Dong Deng _(2013)
- Best New Actress, 39th Golden Cinematography Awards — Svaha: The Sixth Finger (2019)
- Newcomer Award, 3rd Anyang New Film Art Film Festival — Svaha: The Sixth Finger (2019)
- Best New Actress (Film), 55th Baeksang Arts Awards — Svaha: The Sixth Finger (2019)
- New Actor Award, 6th Wildflower Film Awards — Svaha: The Sixth Finger (2019)
- Best Female Youth Acting Award, SBS Drama Awards — Racket Boys (2021)
- Best Actress Award, 7th Daejeon Special Video Film Festival — Hi-Five (2025)
Filmography
Television Dramas
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Sweet Palpitations | [Preschooler] Guest Role |
| 2012 | Yellow Boots | Ha Yoon Hee [Young] Guest Role |
| 2012 | God’s Quiz Season 3 | Ha Yeong/ Guest Role |
| 2012 | Family | Da Young/ Support Role |
| 2013 | TV Novel: Samsaengi | Jung Yoon Hee [Young] Guest Role |
| 2014 | Modern Farmer | [Min Gi’s little sister] Guest Role |
| 2015 | Who Are You: School 2015 | Ra Jin/ Support Role |
| 2015 | Six Flying Dragons | |
| 2019 | Beautiful World | Han Dong Hee [Dong Soo’s sister] Support Role |
| 2020 | Hospital Playlist | So Mi [Su Bin’s daughter] (Ep. 10-11) Guest Role |
| 2021 | Undercover | Han Seung Mi [Jung Hyun & Yeon Soo’s daughter] Support Role |
| 2021 | Racket Boys | Han Se Yoon/ Main Role |
| 2023 | Night Has Come | Lee Yoon Seo/ Main Role |
| 2025 | Our Unwritten Seoul | Yoo Mi Ji/ Yoo Mi Rae [Teen] Support Role |
| 2025 | The Price of Confession | Koo Hui Yeong [So Mang’s friend] Support Role |
| 2025 | Concrete Market | Choi Hui Ro/ Main Role |
| 2026 | Spring Fever | Choi Se Jin [Transfer student] Support Role |
Fun Facts
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Lee Jae-in began acting at a very young age, debuting as a child actress in 2012.
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She gained major recognition in 2019 for playing dual roles in the film Svaha: The Sixth Finger.
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She appeared in EXO‘s D.O.‘s “Somebody” music video.
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Her performance in Svaha earned her multiple Best New Actress awards, including at the Baeksang Arts Awards.
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Despite her young age, she has already won major film awards, making her one of Korea’s most acclaimed young actresses.