About Lee Jung Jae: 
Lee Jung Jae is a South Korean actor who was born in Seoul, South Korea, on December 15, 1972. He first made his mark working as a fashion model and transitioned to television acting in the mid-1990s, which he has made his name ever since. His first of many acting gigs include university-themed drama “Feelings” (1994) and “Sandglass” (1995). He has since appeared in numerous hit movie titles, such as “The Thieves” (2012), “Warriors of the Dawn” (2017), and most recently “Deliver Us From Evil” (2020).
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Prominent Roles: 
Lee Jung Jae got his first breakthrough in late 1998 in the award-winning film, “An Affair”, followed by another prominent role in “City of The Rising Sun'', for which he was awarded the Best Actor Award at the Korea Chung Ryong Awards. While he has been famous for playing the antagonist in most films, the actor is not one to shy away from playing the protagonist as well. Lee Jung Jae’s most renowned role by far would be his portrayal of Player 456 or Seong Gi Hun, a character in the hit Korean drama “Squid Game”, which propelled him to international fame. Lee Jung Jae played Player 456 in “Squid Game” and instantly rose to fame internationally, with his Instagram account (@from_jjlee) garnering 4.9 million followers in a short period of time. In fact, his first-ever Instagram post, a selfie, had more than 2 million likes.

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Former police officer Su Young (Jeon Do Yeon) has just completed her two-year prison sentence after taking the fall for a corruption scandal in exchange for a hefty payout from Andy (Ji Chang Wook), who masterminded the entire operation. However, upon her release, she's met by Jung Yoon Sun (Lim Ji Yeon), a mysterious woman she's never met before, and no sign of Andy or her promised compensation. Infuriated and determined to claim what's rightfully hers, Su Young decides to confront Andy by any means necessary and uncover the truth behind her betrayal... even if it means she's risking death.

Revolver

Lim Seok Yong

In Nam (Hwang Jung Min), a South Korean hired killer, attempts to retire after completing a job in Japan. However, his plans are disrupted when his former flame Young Joo (Choi Hee Soo) is abducted in Thailand. Discovering a potential connection to Yoo Min (Park So Yi), a child who may be in danger, In Nam decides to investigate. His mission becomes complicated when Ray (Lee Jung Jae), the brother of a mafia kingpin he recently killed, arrives seeking revenge. Caught between protecting Yoo Min and confronting his violent past, In Nam must navigate a dangerous landscape of survival and redemption. This is a 2020 South Korean action thriller directed by Hong Won Chan.

Deliver Us from Evil

🔥 Spare our lives 🎲

Su Hong (Kim Dong Wook), a legal student killed during military service, returns as a vengeful spirit seeking justice. Guided by otherworldly guardians Hae Won Maek (Joo Ji Hoon), Lee Deok Choon (Kim Hyang Gi), and Gang Rim (Ha Jung Woo), he must pass trials to gain reincarnation. The underworld king (Lee Jung Jae) offers Su Hong a chance at rebirth, but with a challenging condition: the guardians must take the life of an elderly man protected by his household deity and grandson Sung Ju (Ma Dong Seok). As they pursue their mission, the guardians are unexpectedly drawn into their own past lives, complicating their quest. This is a 2018 South Korean movie directed by Kim Yong Hwa.

Along With the Gods: The Last 49 Days

✨Reincarnate if you can✨

Kim Ja Hong (Cha Tae Hyun), a heroic firefighter, dies during an emergency and finds himself in the afterlife, guided by three supernatural guardians: Hae Won Maek (Joo Ji Hoon), Lee Deok Choon (Kim Hyang Gi), and Gang Rim (Ha Jung Woo). Believed to be a paragon of virtue, Ja Hong must prove his worth by defending himself in seven otherworldly courts within 49 days. With his guardians acting as defense lawyers, he must confront his past actions and demonstrate his moral character to earn reincarnation. As the trials unfold, Ja Hong faces the challenge of clearing his name and potentially helping his guardians return to the mortal realm. This is a 2017 South Korean fantasy film directed by Kim Yong Hwa.

Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds

 The 🔆 Two Worlds ☀ Team

In the 1930s during the Japanese occupation of Korea, Yeom Sek Jin (Lee Jung Jae), a resistance fighter, plans an assassination of a Japanese commander. He recruits Ahn Ok Yoon (Jun Ji Hyun), a skilled sniper, along with her comrades Soksapo (Jo Jin Woong) and Hwang Duk Sam (Choi Duk Moon) to execute the mission. As they prepare to fight for Korean independence, the Japanese government dispatches contract killers Hawaii Pistol (Ha Jung Woo) and Buddy (Oh Dal Soo) to hunt them down. With a potential traitor in their midst, Ok Yoon must navigate dangerous obstacles to complete their critical mission. This is a 2015 South Korean historical action film co-written and directed by Choi Dong Hoon.

Assassination

Choi Ik Ho (Lee Jung Jae), a former footballer and mixed martial artist, is thrust into a deadly game when his brother disappears and he is arrested on suspicion of foul play. Ace (Shin Ha Kyun), a mysterious figure, offers Ik Ho a chance to save his brother by following his instructions alongside Soo Kyung (BoA). Trapped in a high-stakes gambling ring run by wealthy South Koreans who bet on his rescue mission, Ik Ho must complete a dangerous task in a packed soccer stadium during a crucial match to save his brother and clear his name. This is a 2014 South Korean thriller movie directed by Choi Ho.

Big Match

The Team of Evil

Nae Gyeong (Song Kang Ho) has a special talent: the ability to see through people simply by looking at their faces. His unique services are sought out by many, including the courtesan Yeon Hong (Kim Hye Soo), who offers him a job opportunity too lucrative to refuse. Taking her up on the offer, Nae Gyeong moves to Hanyang and quickly earns a position on the government’s Inspection Board. But what happens when he uncovers a plot by Prince Su Yang (Lee Jung Jae) that could alter the destiny of the entire country? This award-winning 2013 South Korean film was directed by Han Jae Rim.

The Face Reader

Grand Prince Su Yang

Ja Sung (Lee Jung Jae), an undercover policeman, has spent eight years infiltrating the Goldmoon crime gang, rising close to the top and earning the trust of Jung Chung (Hwang Jung Min). When the gang's boss is murdered, a brutal power struggle erupts. Ja Sung's boss Kang Hyung Chul (Choi Min Sik) sees an opportunity to take down Goldmoon, but Ja Sung is conflicted. His years in the gang have transformed him, and carrying out the police plan would mean betraying mobsters he now considers family. With his pregnant wife's safety at risk, Ja Sung must decide where his true loyalties lie. Will he choose justice or protect those he has grown close to during his dangerous undercover mission? This is a 2013 South Korean crime thriller directed by Park Hoon Jung.

New World

The New World Team

Popie (Lee Jung Jae), Yenicall (Jun Ji Hyun), Chewing Gum (Kim Hae Sook), and Zampano (Kim Soo Hyun) are a skilled team of South Korean professional thieves who have just successfully stolen a valuable antique vase. Macao Park (Kim Yun Seok) recruits them for a high-stakes heist in Macau to steal the Tear of the Sun, a rare diamond worth $20 million. Unexpectedly, Pepsee (Kim Hye Soo), Macao Park's former lover who previously went to jail after he betrayed her, joins the team. In Hong Kong, they meet a local crew of thieves including Chen (Simon Yam), Andrew (Oh Dal Soo), Julie (Angelica Lee), and Johnny (Derek Tsang). As tensions rise and personal agendas threaten to derail the mission, the international team must work together to execute the most challenging heist of their careers. This is a 2012 South Korean film directed by Choi Dong Hoon, which became the third-highest grossing film in South Korean cinematic history.

The Thieves

The masters

MBC, KOCOWA

Ji Sung is a NIS agent working at Incheon Airport, and he is known for having sharp observation, judgment, and agility. Ji Sung falls in love with Myung Woo at a hospital he was admitted to for an injury he received during an operation, but they end up breaking up due to their career choices. After three years, he encounters Myung Woo again but becomes attracted to Do Kyung, after locking horns and resolving high-profile cases with her. Do Kyung is a confident businesswoman and the manager of the airport operation headquarters. Although Do Kyung didn't expect romance to bud from the get-go, at a certain point, she finds herself developing feelings for Ji Sung unexpectedly. However, subsequently finding out Myung Woo, who starts working as a doctor at the airport hospital, is Ji Sung's ex, she gets lost between love and friendship.

Air City

Let's Fly Away

Kim Ji Sung

Oh Sang Wu (Lee Jung Jae) spends his days working as a debt-collecting private investigator and a paparazzi photographer. His monotonous life shakes up when he learns that not only has his estranged father died, but he's now responsible for his father and his second wife's massive debt and he has a 12-year-old half-brother, Oh Bong Gu (Lee Bum Soo). Sang Wu's search for his father's wife leads him to find Bong Gu at a special needs school, where he learns that Bong Gu has a rare condition that makes him appear much older than he actually is. Sang Wu decides to put his brother to work with him, having Bong Gu pose as a gangster to threaten debtors. Will these schemes bring the two brothers closer together, or is it just a means to an end?

Oh! Brothers

⏳Focus! Paparazzi Bros 📸

Oh Sang Wu

Eun Jo (Jun Ji Hyun), living in a lakeside house called Il Mare, dreams of becoming a voice actor and struggles with loneliness after her fiancé's departure. When she decides to move, she sends a forwarding note to the next tenant. Surprisingly, she receives a reply from Sung Hyun (Lee Jung Jae) dated 1997 – two years in the past. Their extraordinary correspondence develops into a unique time-traveling romance, challenging the boundaries of time and connection. As they attempt to bridge their temporal divide and meet in person, unexpected complications arise. This is a 2000 South Korean romantic film directed by Lee Hyun Seung.

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