Lee Jung-eun
Biography
Lee Jung-eun is a South Korean actress born on January 23, 1970, in Seoul, South Korea. She debuted onstage in 1991 and has appeared in numerous films and possibly minor roles. Lee has worked with notable directors, including Bong Joon-ho, in films such as Mother and Okja. She is also known for her roles in A Girl at My Door, The Wailing, A Taxi Driver, Miss Baek, and Another Child. Lee's international recognition stems from her portrayal of Moon-gwang in the film Parasite, a critically acclaimed film that gained significant attention worldwide. As a prolific actress, Lee has accumulated over 116 known credits throughout her career.
Career overview
Lee Jung-eun is a South Korean actress who began her career onstage in 1991. She also appeared in minor roles in films during this time. Lee's early work included roles in various films, with some of her notable appearances being in acclaimed films such as The Attorney, A Violent Prosecutor, A Girl at My Door, and The Wailing.
Lee's career gained momentum with more significant roles in A Taxi Driver, Miss Baek, and Another Child. Her work with acclaimed director Bong Joon-ho started with the 2009 film Mother, in which she played a minor role. Lee also provided the voice for a pig in the 2017 film Okja. Her most notable international role is that of the housekeeper Moon-gwang in the film Parasite, which gained widespread recognition and acclaim.
Lee Jung-eun has a long history of acting credits, with over 116 known credits to her name. Born in Seoul, South Korea, on January 23, 1970, Lee has established herself as a talented and versatile actress in South Korean cinema. Her work with prominent directors and in critically acclaimed films has solidified her position as a respected figure in the South Korean film industry.
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- Filing for Love (2026) as Lunch Lady
- Doctor X (2026) as Jeong Hee-sook
- My Father's Table (2026) as Ahn Soon-ae
- My Daughter Is a Zombie (2025) as Kim Bam-soon
- Heavenly Ever After (2025) as Lee Young-ae
- The Woman in the White Car (2025) as Hyun-ju
- The Journey to Gyeong-ju (2025) as Ok-sil
- Forte (2025)
- The Mutation (2025)
- Light Shop (2024) as Jung Yu-hee
- No Plans At All (2024)
- ZIP DAESUNG (2024) as Self
- Whenever Possible (2024)
- The Frog (2024) as Yoon Bo-min
- Miss Night and Day (2024) as Lim Sun
- The Trunk (2024) as Kwon Do-Dam
- The Seasons (2023) as Self
- Salon Drip (2023) as Self
- Daily Dose of Sunshine (2023) as Song Hyo-sin
- Behind Your Touch (2023) as Prisoner
- A Bloody Lucky Day (2023) as Hwang Soon-gyu
- Dr. Cheon and the Lost Talisman (2023) as Madam
- Just an Excuse (2022) as Self
- Juvenile Justice (2022) as Na Geun-hee
- Our Blues (2022) as Jung Eun-hui
- Soundtrack #1 (2022) as Eun-soo's Mother
- Seoul Check-in (2022) as Self
- Yonder (2022) as Siren
- Dust and Ashes (2022) as Insurance
- Take Care of My Mom (2022) as Insurance company senior staff
- Hommage (2022) as Kim Ji-wan
- SNL Korea (2021) as Self - Host
- Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021) as Kim Yeon-ok
- Law School (2021) as Kim Eun-sook
- Monthly Magazine Home (2021) as Lee Soo-Jung
- Next Entertainment, Visionary (2021) as Self
- The Book of Fish (2021) as Mrs. Gageo
- Made on the Rooftop (2021) as Sun-ja
- Once Again (2020) as Kang Cho-yeon / Song Young-sook
- House on Wheels (2020) as Self
- Hi Bye, Mama! (2020) as Seobinggo Shaman
- Little America (2020) as Mama Song
- My Holo Love (2020) as So-yeon's mother
- Missing: The Other Side (2020) as Kang Eun-sil
- A Piece of Your Mind (2020) as Kim Min-jung
- Mr. Zoo: The Missing VIP (2020) as Gorilla (voice)
- The Day I Died: Unclosed Case (2020) as Mrs. Suncheon
- Parasite (2019) as Moon-gwang
- How Do You Play? (2019) as Self
- When the Camellia Blooms (2019) as Jo Jeong-suk
- Strangers from Hell (2019) as Eom Bok-soon
- The Light in Your Eyes (2019) as Moon Jung-eun
- When the Devil Calls Your Name (2019) as Landlord's ex-wife
- MAL·MO·E: The Secret Mission (2019) as Teacher from Jeju Island
- Another Child (2019) as Seawall Woman
- Let Us Meet Now (2019) as Jung-eun (segment 3)
- AORB (2019) as Carrot lady
- Hello (2019) as Jung-eun
- You Quiz on the Block (2018) as Self
- Mr. Sunshine (2018) as Haman-daek
- Welcome to Waikiki (2018) as Restaurant owner
- Familiar Wife (2018) as U-jin's mother
- Conversation with Hee Yeol (2018) as Self
- Miss Hammurabi (2018) as Matchmaker
- Yakiniku Dragon (2018) as Young-Soon
- Miss Baek (2018) as Massage Shop Owner
- Adulthood (2018) as Judge
- David (2018) as The Mother
- A Taxi Driver (2017) as Hwang Tae-sool's wife
- While You Were Sleeping (2017) as Jae Chan's mother
- Okja (2017) as Okja (voice) / Woman In Wheelchair
- Fight for My Way (2017) as Geum Bok [Seol Hee's mother]
- The Battleship Island (2017) as Women's Society President
- The Good Thieves (2017) as Kwon Jung-hee
- Tomorrow with You (2017) as Cha Boo-Sim
- New Trial (2017) as Oh Mi-ri
- The Sheriff In Town (2017) as Yong-hwan's Wife
- The Running Actress (2017) as Nurse
- Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo (2016) as Joon-hyung's Mother
- The Wailing (2016) as Deok-gi's Wife
- The Gentlemen of Wolgyesu Tailor Shop (2016) as Geum Choon-daek
- Bring It On, Ghost (2016) as Apartment resident
- Jealousy Incarnate (2016) as Orthopaedist
- Pied Piper (2016) as Oh Ha Na
- A Violent Prosecutor (2016) as Middle-aged Woman (uncredited)
- Mood of the Day (2016) as Rainbow Restaurant Employee
- A Break Alone (2016) as Past yoga institute
- Like for Likes (2016) as Real Estate Lady
- Fourth Place (2016) as Owner of Tented Restaurant
- Noodle House Girl (2016) as 옥심 역
- Oh My Ghost (2015) as Seobinggo
- Remember (2015) as Yeon Bo-Mi
- Who Are You: School 2015 (2015) as Young Eun's mother
- The Awl (2015) as Kim Jung-Mi
- Detective K: Secret of the Lost Island (2015) as Auntie
- My Fantastic Funeral (2015) as [Mi Soo's aunt]
- Granny's Got Talent (2015) as Granny shaman's daughter-in-law
- Summer Snow (2015) as Woman from Hwasoon
- The Exclusive: Beat the Devil's Tattoo (2015) as Hostess
- Only Love (2014) as Park Soon-Ja
- High School King of Savvy (2014) as Soo-young's mother
- A Girl at My Door (2014) as Town Woman
- Cart (2014) as Cashier 1
- Home Alone (2013) as Self
- The Queen's Classroom (2013) as Sun-young's Mother
- The Attorney (2013) as House Owner
- Born To Sing (2013) as Dong-soo's aunt
- Baeksang Arts Awards (2012) as Self
- KBS Drama Special (2010) as Young-Hee
- Mother (2009) as Ah-jeong's Relative
- Wanee & Junah (2001) as Producer
- A Masterpiece in My Life (2000) as Jin-won's wife
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- 학교 다녀왔습니다 as Yoon Ok-hee
- Granny as Jeong Suk-ja