How much is Lee Jung-jae worth? Unveiling the net worth of the renowned actor.

What Is Lee Jung-jae's Net Worth and Salary?

Lee Jung-jae is a South Korean actor and former model who has a net worth of $12 million. Born on December 15, 1972, in Seoul, South Korea, Lee gained international fame for his role as Seong Gi-hun on the Netflix series "Squid Game" (2021-present). Jung-jae has more than 40 acting credits to his name, including the films "Il Mare" (2000), "The Housemaid" (2010), "New World" (2013), and "Deliver Us from Evil" (2020) and the television series "Sandglass" (1995) and "Chief of Staff" (2019).

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He also opened a chain of Italian restaurants in Seoul called Il Mare, and he designed the restaurants' interiors. In 2008, Lee founded Seorim C&D, a real estate development company, and he has owned several businesses with his friend and "City of the Rising Sun" co-star Jung Woo-sung. In 2016, the two co-founded the entertainment label the Artist Company. In 2001, Jung-jae received a Prime Minister's Commendation.

Career

While working at an Apgujeong café, Lee was discovered by a designer named Ha Yong-soo. He spent several years modeling, then he shot to stardom after making his acting debut on the television series "Dinosaur Teacher" in 1993. In 1994, he played Han Joon on the TV series "Feelings" and appeared in his first film, "The Young Man." Jung-jae played Baek Jae-hee on the SBS series "Sandglass" in 1995, then he appeared in the films "Albatross" (1996), "Fire Bird" (1997), "Father vs. Son" (1997), "An Affair" (1998), "City of the Rising Sun" (1999), and "The Uprising" (1999) and the television series "Snail" (1997) and "White Nights 3.98" (1998). In 2000, Lee starred in "Il Mare," a time-travel romance that was remade as "The Lake House" (starring Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock) in 2006. He appeared in 2000's "Interview" and "Asako in Ruby Shoes," and in 2001, he played Jung Yong-ki in "Last Present" and Detective Oh in "The Last Witness." After starring in 2002's "Over the Rainbow," Jung-jae co-starred with Lee Beom-soo in one of his most commercially successful films, 2003's "Oh! Brothers." In 2005, Lee starred as Kang Se-jong in the action film "Typhoon," which brought in the equivalent of $26 million at the box office.

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Here's a list of some of Lee Jung-jae's notable films and TV series:

• Il Mare (2000)
• The Housemaid (2010)
• New World (2013)
• Deliver Us from Evil (2020)
• Sandglass (1995)
• Chief of Staff (2019)

Some of his businesses include:

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• Il Mare (chain of Italian restaurants)
• Seorim C&D (real estate development company)
• The Artist Company (entertainment label)

Squid Game

In 2021, Lee Jung-jae began starring as Seong Gi-hun on the Netflix hit "Squid Game." Within a few months of its release, "Squid Game" was the most-watched series in the history of Netflix having been viewed by more than 142 million households since it premiered in mid-September.

Personal Life

In 1999, Jung-jae hit a car in the lane next to him while driving his BMW and was charged with DUI after it was discovered that his blood alcohol level was 0.222%. He was charged with DUI again in 2002. In 2008, Lee earned a master's degree in theatre and film from Dongguk University's Graduate School of Cultural Arts, and a few months later, he appeared in his first play, "Hamlet in Water," at Lee Hae-rang Theater. In 2015, Jung-jae revealed that he was in a relationship with Im Se-ryung, the executive director of the Daesang Group. The couple met in 2005, and Lee has said of the relationship, "As an entertainer, I think that getting attention from the public is a part of my job and I have to endure it to some extent. But Im Se-ryung is just a normal person and especially a mother of two children, so I want to prevent Im Se-ryung and her family from being hurt or their privacy being violated."

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Awards and Nominations

Here are some of the awards and nominations Lee Jung-jae has received throughout his career:

• Best New Actor for "Sandglass" at the SBS Drama Awards (1994)
• Best New Actor (TV) for "Sandglass" and Best New Actor (Film) for "The Young Man" at the Baeksang Arts Awards (1995)
• Most Popular Actor for "Firebird" at the Baeksang Arts Awards (1997)
• Best Actor for "City of the Rising Sun" at the Korean Association of Film Critics Awards and Blue Dragon Film Awards (1999)
• Best Actor for "Asako in Ruby Shoes" at the Verona Love Screens Film Festival (2002)
• Best Actor for "Typhoon" at the Golden Cinematography Awards (2006)
• Best Actor for "The Housemaid" at the Fantasporto Director's Week (2011)
• Super Icon (Male) at the Elle Style Awards (2018)