Lee Jung-jae is a Korean actor and model, best known for his roles in An Affair (1998), and Squid Game 2021.
Lee Jung-jae was born on December 15, 1972 in Seoul, South Korea. As of 2021, he is 48 years old and possibly single. He is one of the most popular international celebrities who has a whopping net worth of $12 million.
Jung-jae started as a model and later ignited his career on television with Feelings (1994) and the iconic drama Sandglass (1995). He started his acting career in 1994 and has appeared in more than 40 movies and tv shows. He garnered widespread international stardom for his portrayal of Seong Gi-hun in Netflix’s survival drama Squid Game.
Quick Facts
| Birth Date | December 15, 1972 |
| Place | Seoul, South Korea |
| Nickname | Lee |
| Age | 48 years old (as of 2021) |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Occupation | Actor and Model |
| Zodiac | Sagittarius |
| Ethnicity | Mixed (Asian) |
| School | Hyundai Senior High School |
| College | Dongguk University |
| Relationship Status | single |
| Partner | single |
| Previous Relationships | Min-hee Kim (2003 – 2006) |
| Marital Status | unmarried |
Body Measurements
| Height | 5 feet 11 inches |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Black |
Family Members
| Father | Lee Chul-seong |
| Mother | unknown |
| Brother(s) | unknown |
| Sister(s) | unknown |
| Children | none |
Lee Jung-jae Movies and TV Shows
| The Young Man (1994) | Albatross (1996) | Fire Bird (1997) |
| Father vs. Son (1997) | An Affair (1998) | City of the Rising Sun (1999) |
| The Uprising (1999) | Interview (2000) | Il Mare (2000) |
| Asako in Ruby Shoes (2000) | Last Present (2001) | MOB 2025 (2001) |
| The Last Witness (2001) | Over the Rainbow (2002) | Oh! Brothers (2003) |
| Typhoon (2005) | The Accidental Gangster and the Mistaken Courtesan (2008) | The Housemaid (2010) |
| El Fin del Mundo (2012) | The Thieves (2012) | New World (2013) |
| The Face Reader (2013) | Big Match (2014) | Assassination (2015) |
| Tik Tok (2016) | Operation Chromite (2016) | Warriors of the Dawn (2017) |
| Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds (2017) | Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days (2018) | Svaha: The Sixth Finger (2019) |
| Trade Your Love (2019) | Deliver Us from Evil (2020) | Dinosaur Teacher (1993) |
| Feelings (1993) | Love Is Blue (1995) | Sandglass (1995) |
| Snail (1997) | White Nights 3.98 (1998) | Air City (2007) |
| Triple (2009) | Chief of Staff (2019) | Delayed Justice (2021) |
| Dramaworld 2 (2021) | Squid Game (2021-Present) |
Lee Jung-jae Awards
| Award | Category | Year |
| 3rd Marie Claire Asia Star Awards | Actor of the Year for Assassination | 2015 |
| Asia Artist Awards | Actor of the Year (Daesang) for Squid Game | 2021 |
| 19th Korean Association of Film Critics Awards | Best Actor for City of the Rising Sun | 1999 |
| 24th Buil Film Awards | Best Actor for Assassination | 2015 |
| 29th Golden Cinematography Awards | Best Actor for Typhoon | 2006 |
| 31st Fantasporto Director’s Week | Best Actor for The Housemaid | 2011 |
| Verona Love Screens Film Festival | Best Actor for Asako in Ruby Shoes | 2002 |
| 20th Blue Dragon Film Awards | Best Leading Actor for City of the Rising Sun | 1999 |
| 15th Korean Association of Film Critics Awards | Best New Actor for The Young Man | 1995 |
| 16th Blue Dragon Film Awards | Best New Actor for The Young Man | 1995 |
| 33rd Grand Bell Awards | Best New Actor for The Young Man | 1995 |
| SBS Drama Awards | Best New Actor for Sandglass | 1995 |
| 31st Baeksang Arts Awards | Best New Actor for The Young Man | 1995 |
| 31st Baeksang Arts Awards | Best New Actor (TV) for Sandglass | 1995 |
| 5th KOFRA Film Awards | Best Supporting Actor for The Face Reader | 2014 |
| 34th Blue Dragon Film Awards | Best Supporting Actor for The Face Reader | 2013 |
| 50th Baeksang Arts Awards | Best Supporting Actor (Film) for The Face Reader | 2014 |
| 8th Style Icon Awards | Bonsang | 2016 |
| 33rd Korean Association of Film Critics Awards | CJ CGV Star Award for New World, The Face Reader | 2013 |
| Asia Artist Awards | Fabulous Award – Actor for Squid Game | 2021 |
| 5th Asia Artist Awards | Grand Prize (Daesang) – Film for Deliver Us from Evil | 2020 |
| Asia Artist Awards | Hot Trend Awards for Squid Game | 2021 |
| 51st Baeksang Arts Awards | InStyle Fashionista Award | 2015 |
| 4th Mnet 20’s Choice Awards | Most Influential Star | 2010 |
| 33rd Baeksang Arts Awards | Most Popular Actor for Firebird | 1999 |
| 35th Baeksang Arts Awards | Most Popular Actor (Film) for City of the Rising Sun | 1999 |
| 50th Grand Bell Awards | Popularity Award for The Face Reader | 2013 |
| 38th Savings Day | Prime Minister’s Commendation | 2001 |
| 1st Style Icon Awards | Style Icon Actor | 2008 |
| 2nd Elle Style Awards | Super Icon (Male) | 2018 |
Lee Jung-jae Wife
Is Lee Jung-jae married? No, he is not married and possible single.
Previously, he was in a relationship with Min-hee Kim (2003 – 2006).
Lee Jung-jae Net Worth
The estimated net worth of Lee is around $12 million.
| Salary | under review |
| Source of Income | movies |
| Net Worth | $12 million |
Social Media Profile
| No Instagram | |
| Facebook Page | |
| No Twitter | |
| YouTube | No Official YouTube Channel |
| Website | No Official Website |
Lee Jung-jae FAQs
What is Lee Jung-jae net worth?
As of 2021, his estimated net worth is $12 million
What is Lee Jung-jae’s age?
48 years old as of 2021
What is Lee Jung-jae’s height
5 feet 11 inches
