Lee Jung-eun is a celebrated South Korean actress, born on January 23, 1970, in Seoul. She pursued her passion for the arts by studying Theater and Film at Hanyang University, graduating in 1992. Her career began in theater, where she debuted as an assistant director in a 1991 production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream." She remained active in theater throughout the 1990s and 2000s.
Lee transitioned to film with minor roles in "A Masterpiece In My Life" (2000) and "Wanee & Junah" (2001). She gained recognition for her performances in acclaimed films like "The Attorney" (2013), "A Violent Prosecutor" (2015), and "The Wailing" (2016). Her collaboration with director Bong Joon-ho was particularly significant, as she voiced the pig in "Okja" (2017) and portrayed the housekeeper Moon-gwang in the Oscar-winning film "Parasite" (2019).
Lee's versatility extends to television, where she has appeared in numerous dramas, including "Our Blues" (2022) and "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha" (2021). Her talent has earned her multiple awards and international acclaim.
In the 2000s, while being active in theater, Lee also made a living as an acting teacher. Two of her pupils were Ye Ji Won and Lee Eun Joo. On the recommendation of Professor Lee Hye Kyung, the head of the Department of Theater and Film at Kookmin University, Lee was introduced to Lee Hyo Ri and became her acting teacher, as well.

My Daughter is a Zombie
Kim Bam-soon
2025

Forte
2025

Miss Night and Day
Lim Sun · (16 episodes)
2024

Dr. Cheon and the Lost Talisman
Madam
2023

Yonder
Siren · (6 episodes)
2022

The Woman in the White Car
Hyun-ju
2022

Hommage
Kim Ji-wan
2022

Take Care of My Mom
Insurance company senior staff
2022

Our Blues
Jung Eun-hui · (20 episodes)
2022

Juvenile Justice
Na Geun-hee · (10 episodes)
2022

Dust and Ashes
Insurance
2022

Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha
Kim Yeon-ok · (1 episode)
2021

Made on the Rooftop
Sun-ja
2021

Law School
Kim Eun-sook · (16 episodes)
2021

The Book of Fish
Mrs. Gageo
2021

The Day I Died: Unclosed Case
Mrs. Suncheon
2020

Mr. Zoo: The Missing VIP
Gorilla (voice)
2020

AORB
Carrot lady
2019

Parasite
Moon-gwang
2019

Let Us Meet Now
Jung-eun (segment 3)
2019

Hello
Jung-eun
2019

Another Child
Seawall Woman
2019

MAL·MO·E: The Secret Mission
Teacher from Jeju Island
2019

David
The Mother
2018

While You Were Sleeping
Jae Chan's mother · (2 episodes)
2017

The Running Actress
Nurse
2017

A Taxi Driver
Hwang Tae-sool's wife
2017

The Battleship Island
President of a Society of Women
2017

Okja
Okja (voice) / Woman In Wheelchair
2017

The Sheriff In Town
Yong-hwan's Wife
2017

Like for Likes
Real Estate Lady
2016

A Violent Prosecutor
Middle-aged Woman (uncredited)
2016

Mood of the Day
Rainbow Restaurant Employee
2016

The Exclusive: Beat the Devil's Tattoo
Hostess (uncredited)
2015

Granny's Got Talent
Granny shaman's daughter-in-law
2015

The Journey to Gyeongju
Ok-sil

Miss Baek
Massage Shop Owner
2018

Adulthood
Judge
2018

Yakiniku Dragon
Young-Soon
2018

New Trial
Oh Mi-ri
2017

A Break Alone
Past yoga institute
2016

The Wailing
Deok-gi's Wife
2016

Fourth Place
Owner of Tented Restaurant
2016

Pied Piper
Oh Ha Na · (16 episodes)
2016

Summer Snow
Woman from Hwasoon
2015

Cart
Cashier 1
2014

A Girl at My Door
Town Woman
2014

The Attorney
House Owner
2013

Born To Sing
Dong-soo's aunt
2013

Mother
Ah-jeong's Relative
2009

Wanee & Junah
Producer
2001

A Masterpiece in My Life
Jin-won's wife
2000

Little America: Mr. Song
Mama Song
A Hundred Memories
Young-rye's mother · (12 episodes)
2025

Heavenly Ever After
Lee Young-ae · (12 episodes)
2025

Light Shop
Jung Yu-hee · (8 episodes)
2024

The Frog
Yoon Bo-min · (8 episodes)
2024

Whenever Possible
(1 episode)
2024

A Bloody Lucky Day
Hwang Soon-gyu · (10 episodes)
2023

Daily Dose of Sunshine
Song Hyo-sin · (12 episodes)
2023

Behind Your Touch
Prisoner · (1 episode)
2023

The Seasons
Self · (1 episode)
2023

Just an Excuse
Self · (1 episode)
2022

Seoul Check-in
Self · (1 episode)
2022

Soundtrack #1
Eun-soo's Mother · (4 episodes)
2022

Monthly Magazine Home
Lee Soo-Jung · (1 episode)
2021

Next Entertainment, Visionary
Self · (2 episodes)
2021

Missing: The Other Side
Kang Eun-sil · (14 episodes)
2020

House on Wheels
Self · (1 episode)
2020

Once Again
Kang Cho-yeon / Song Young-sook · (100 episodes)
2020

A Piece of Your Mind
Kim Min-jung · (12 episodes)
2020

Hi Bye, Mama!
Seobinggo Shaman · (2 episodes)
2020

My Holo Love
So-yeon's mother · (12 episodes)
2020

Little America
Mama Song · (1 episode)
2020

When the Camellia Blooms
Jeong-suk · (40 episodes)
2019

Strangers from Hell
Eom Bok-soon · (10 episodes)
2019

When the Devil Calls Your Name
Landlord's ex-wife · (1 episode)
2019

How Do You Play?
Self · (1 episode)
2019

The Light in Your Eyes
Moon Jung-eun · (12 episodes)
2019

Conversation with Hee Yeol
Self · (1 episode)
2018

You Quiz On The Block
Self · (1 episode)
2018

Familiar Wife
U-jin's mother · (16 episodes)
2018

Mr. Sunshine
Haman-daek · (24 episodes)
2018

Miss Hammurabi
Matchmaker · (1 episode)
2018

Welcome to Waikiki
Restaurant owner · (1 episode)
2018

Fight For My Way
Geum Bok [Seol Hee's mother] · (5 episodes)
2017

The Good Thieves
Kwon Jung-hee · (50 episodes)
2017

Tomorrow with You
Cha Boo-Sim · (16 episodes)
2017

Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo
Joon-hyung's Mother · (16 episodes)
2016

Noodle House Girl
옥심 역 · (1 episode)
2016

The Gentlemen of Wolgyesu Tailor Shop
Geum Choon-daek · (54 episodes)
2016

Jealousy Incarnate
Orthopaedist · (1 episode)
2016

Bring It On, Ghost
Apartment resident · (2 episodes)
2016

Remember
Yeon Bo-Mi · (20 episodes)
2015

The Awl
Kim Jung-Mi · (12 episodes)
2015

My Fantastic Funeral
[Mi Soo's aunt] · (2 episodes)
2015

Oh My Ghost
Seobinggo · (16 episodes)
2015

Who Are You: School 2015
Young Eun's mother · (2 episodes)
2015

High School King of Savvy
Soo-young's mother · (17 episodes)
2014

Only Love
Park Soon-Ja · (123 episodes)
2014

The Queen's Classroom
Sun-young's Mother · (16 episodes)
2013

Home Alone
Self · (1 episode)
2013

Baeksang Arts Awards
Self · (2 episodes)
2012

KBS Drama Special
Young-Hee · (1 episode)
2010

The Oscars
Self · (1 episode)
1953
Doctor-X
Jeong Hee-sook · (1 episode)