Jung-Jae Lee operates as a highly successful fashion model in addition to being a prominent figure in the film and television industries. Lee was cast in his first film, which was a feature picture directed by Bae Chang-ho, exactly one year after he made his debut on television in 1993. Late in the year 1998, he made his debut in the film An Affair, which was directed by E-J Yong and won several awards. After this, he went on to achieve another level of success with the film City of the Rising Sun, for which he was honored with the title of Best Actor at the Chungryong Awards event held in the country.

The Primetime Emmy Award, the Screen performers Guild Award, the Critics’ Choice Television Award, six Baeksang Arts Awards, and nominations for the Golden Globe Award and the Gotham Award are just some of the many honors that have been bestowed upon him. He is widely regarded as one of the most successful performers in South Korea. In addition to his work as an actor, Lee is also a successful businessman. He is the founder of a number of companies, including the development company Seorim C&D, and he has also established a restaurant chain in Seoul. In collaboration with his fellow actor and close friend Jung Woo-sung, he is the owner of numerous of his enterprises.

Awards

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series 2022 (Squid Game) / Primetime Emmy Award