Lee Jung-jae

South Korean actor and fashion model Lee Jung-jae is best known for his work on the City of the Rising Sun and The Housemaid. He is also famous for his recent work in the Netflix series Squid Game. Besides that, he also owns a restaurant, where he designed all the interior by himself as he has studied interior designing. Hs is also the CEO of the entertainment label "Artist Company."

How old is Lee Jung-jae? Age, Parents, Siblings

Lee Jung-jae was born on 15 December 1972 in Seoul, South Korea, making his birth sign Sagittarius. The 48 years old actor is the son of Lee Chul-Seong. He received his master's degree from Dongguk University's Department of Theatre and Film Art in the Graduate School of Cultural Arts. He has also completed a course in interior design.

How Did Lee Jung-jae Rise To Fame?

Lee was first discovered by the designer Ha Yong-soo while he was working at the cafe in Apguneong. After being introduced to the modelling world, he started working on magazines and other modelling events. But his career took a giant leap after Lee made his acting debut in the TV drama Dinosaur Teacher in 1993. He became a star overnight and started landing lead roles. The following year, he was cast in the big-screen role in the film The Young man.

Finally, Lee got his breakthrough as an actor in the 1998 award-winning film An Affair, where he portrayed the role of Woo-in. He then starred in another successful movie, City of the Rising Sun. In 2005, he starred in the big-budget action blockbuster film Typhoon as Kang Se-jong.

Lee also has an extensive list of TV accolades. His notable works include Air City as Kim Ji-Sung, Triple Shin Hwal, and Chief of Staff. He portrayed the role of Seong Gi-hun in the hit Netflix series Squid Game. He will produce his upcoming project Hunt, where he will portray the role of Park Pyung-ho.

How Much Money Does Lee Jung-Jae Earn? Net Worth, Salary

Lee is living a lavish and wealthy life as an actor. From portraying the role in the movie to having a prominent role in the Netflix series, he has made his bank balance in millions. As of 2021, his net worth is estimated to be around $5 million.

Is Lee Jung-Jae Dating Someone?

Lee is currently dating Lim Se Rug. In 2015, he confirmed his relationship with Lim Se Rug, a businesswoman by profession. As of now, he is still in a relationship with Lim but hasn't married her yet.

Moreover, Se Ryoug was previously married to the vice-chairman of Samsung Lee Jae Yong. The duo divorced in 2009 and had two children together.

How Tall is Lee Jung-Jae? Height, Weight

Lee is blessed with decent body measurement where he stands tall at the impressive height of 6 feet 1 inch. He has a well-maintained fit body that weighs about 72 kilograms. Both his eyes and hair are black.

Social Media Handles

Lee loves to spend his time using his social media accounts. He is active on Instagram as "leejungjaeactor," where he has over 318k followers.