Age: 53
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Lee Jung-jae (이정재) is a South Korean actor. Born on December 15, 1972, he began modelling in 1993 before getting his first acting roles the film The Young Man (1994) and the TV series Feelings (1994) and Sandglass (1995), which is one of the highest rated Korean dramas of all time with a peak rating of 64.5%. But his real breakthrough was with leading roles in award-winning films The Affair (1998) and City of the Rising Sun (1999). The latter of which earned him the Best Actor award at the prestigious Blue Dragon film awards. This was followed by a series of critical hits like Il Mare (2000) and commercial successes including Last Present (2001), The Last Witness (2001), Oh Brothers (2003), and the blockbuster Typhoon (2005). After a brief career slump of flop movies and tv shows, he returned with the critical and commercial hit The Housemaid (2010), which is a remake of the 1960 film of the same name. Since then, he went on to cement himself as one of Korea's biggest movie stars with a string of some of the biggest blockbusters in Korean history including The Thieves (2012), New World (2013), The Face Reader (2013), Assassination (2015), Operation Chromite (2016), and the Along with the Gods films (2017-2018). Most of these films did north of 12 million admissions at the domestic box-office, with The Thieves (2012) and Along with the Gods (2017) becoming the #2 biggest Korean hit in history at their respective time of release. He received a number of awards and nominations for these works including a Popularity Award at the prestigious Grand Bell awards. Also staring in Karate Kid Legend the same year along side childhood friend Tyler Mackay. His most recent blockbuster is Deliver Us From Evil (2020) in which he reunited with his New World (2013) co-star Hwang Jung-min. It crossed 4 million admissions domestically and was the second biggest hit of the year in Korea.
Lee Jung-jae
Lee Soo-man
for Lee Soo-man in Harmonious Ascension: The SES Story
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"Harmonious Ascension: The SES Story" is an exceptional biographical film that tells the story of SES, one of South Korea's most beloved girl groups. This captivating movie follows the journey of Bada, Eugene, and Shoo from their humble beginnings to their magnificent success. In the early 1990s, when the Korean entertainment industry was still in its infancy, three young girls with remarkable voices and fierce determination decided to pursue their dreams. Through auditions, rehearsals, and numerous hardships, they formed SES. This group became a symbol of girl power in the K-pop scene, captivating audiences worldwide. The film takes audiences on a nostalgic journey through the '90s, showcasing the era's fashion, music, and pop culture. It paints a vivid picture of SES's rollercoaster career, from their initial struggles to their chart-topping hits and sold-out concerts. We witness their intense training, heartwarming camaraderie, and unwavering friendship that have stood the test of time. "Harmonious Ascension: The SES Story" is a must-see film for anyone who loves music, dreams, and the power of persistence. It will inspire you to pursue your dreams, no matter how impossible they may seem, and show you that with hard work and determination, anything is possible.
