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)