이정재
이정재 is a prominent South Korean actor known for his versatile performances in both film and television. He gained international fame for his roles in 'Squid Game' and 'Oldboy'. With a career spanning over two decades, 이정재 is celebrated for his intense acting style and... Read More
Known for
Squid Game (2021–)
Hundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children's games—with high stakes. But, a tempting prize awaits the victor.
New World (2021)
In this reality show, six celebs strategize and sabotage to earn virtual currency they can cash in on the final day of their stay...
The Acolyte (2024)
An investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master against a dangerous warrior from his past. As more clues emerge, they...
Personal details
Credits
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Mr. Kim Goes to the CinemaAfter the COVID-19 pandemic, Busan International Film Festival founder Kim Dong-ho, at eighty-five, picks up a camcorder for the first... |
Self | |
| 2025 |
Nice to Not Meet YouA hateful romance between a professional detective actor who wants to become a melodrama master and a female reporter who... |
Lim Hyeon-jun | |
| 2025 |
Squid Game in ConversationTake a seat with the director and cast of Squid Game. Discover key moments, hear untold stories and see what... |
Self | |
| 2025 |
Netflix Tudum 2025Celebrate your favorite shows and movies at this star-studded, live global fan event with special performances and exclusive reveals. |
Self | |
| 2025 |
Squid Game: Making Season 2From set designs to character arcs, get exclusive cast and director interviews on how Season 2 of the globally most-watched... |
Self | |
| 2024 |
Squid Game: The Official PodcastHosts Phil Yu and Kiera Please unpack the twisted politics of fairness, the final betrayal of the Os, and Player... |
Self - Guest | |
| 2024 |
RevolverSu-young, a police detective who went to prison for someone else, is surprised when a mysterious woman named Yoon-sun arrives... |
Lim Seok-yong | |
| 2024 |
Fresh off the SeaA coastal journey exploring beach jobs and local seafood delights. Watch Yum Jung-ah, Ahn Eun-jin, Park Jun-myun, and DEX embark... |
Self | |
| 2024 |
The AcolyteA hundred years before the rise of the Empire, the Jedi Order and the Galactic Republic have prospered for centuries... |
Master Sol | |
| 2024 |
Hot Ones VersusWelcome to Hot Ones Versus! On this brand new, Hot Ones spinoff series, guests have two choices: Tell the truth,... |
Self | |
| 2023 |
Ground of Honor: RondoA short film in the PUBG universe. Two teams, two leaders. Time to face their destiny in Rondo, where honor,... |
Beta | |
| 2023 |
Salon DripTea time talk show with Salon owner Jang Do Yeon. A comfortable world of endless aristocratic-like conversations in the realm... |
Self | |
| 2022 |
Just an ExcuseYoo Jae-suk Welfare Content Pinggyego (Just an Excuse) It is a content where Yoo Jae-suk freely chats with his favorite... |
Self | |
| 2022 |
The Jennifer Hudson ShowTalented entertainer and newly-minted EGOT Jennifer Hudson takes on the daytime talk show landscape. |
Self | |
| 2022 |
HuntAfter a high-ranking North Korean official requests asylum, KCIA Foreign Unit chief Park Pyong-ho and Domestic Unit chief Kim Jung-do... |
Park Pyong-ho | |
| 2022 |
Blue Dragon Series AwardsThe Blue Dragon Series Awards (BSA) is a new annual awards ceremony for original streaming content in South Korea. |
Self | |
| 2022 | Self | ||
| 2021 |
Squid GameHundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children's games. Inside, a tempting prize awaits — with... |
Seong Gi-hun / Player 456 | |
| 2021 |
Meenoi's YorizoriMeenoi's Yorizori is a cooking show presented by AOMG and hosted by Meenoi. “Yori” comes from the Korean verb for... |
Self | |
| 2021 |
The Game CaterersA webseries where Na Young Seok, a variety show producer, caters people his iconic games from 'New Journey to the... |
Self | |
| 2020 |
Delayed JusticeA reporter and a public defender fight for judicial victims who are falsely accused. |
Jang Tae-Jun | |
| 2020 | Unknown character | ||
| 2020 |
Deliver Us from EvilA retired contract killer goes on a bloody rampage when a young girl finds herself at the mercy of gangland... |
Ray | |
| 2019 |
Modern KoreaThe documentary series were made to look back on Korea’s modern history. It tells stories of specific moments in time... |
Self (archive footage) | |
| 2019 |
The Kelly Clarkson ShowKelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and... |
Self | |
| 2019 |
Chief of StaffAs a chief of staff in the National Assembly, Jang Tae-jun influences power behind the scenes while pursuing his own... |
Jang Tae-Joon | |
| 2019 |
Trade Your LoveSung-seok and Hae-joo, who have been under pressure of marriage, devise a scheme at their first meet; a fake wedding.... |
Lawyer (cameo) | |
| 2019 |
Svaha: The Sixth FingerPastor Park, the head of a religious investigation center that exposes cults and cult leaders, begins looking into a suspicious... |
Pastor Park Ung-jae | |
| 2018 |
You Quiz on the BlockYoo Jae-suk and Jo Se-ho who enter ordinary people's everyday lives, chat with them, and give them surprise quizzes! The... |
Self | |
| 2018 |
Along with the Gods: The Last 49 DaysAs the deceased soul Ja-hong and his three afterlife guardians prepare for their remaining trials for reincarnation, the guardians soon... |
King Yeomra | |
| 2018 |
Movie RoomMovie meets humanities! This talk show/variety show for movie enthusiasts features interesting discussions by a writer and two movie directors... |
Unknown character | |
| 2018 |
Movie RoomMovie meets humanities! This talk show/variety show for movie enthusiasts features interesting discussions by a writer and two movie directors... |
Self | |
| 2017 |
Along with the Gods: The Two WorldsHaving died unexpectedly, firefighter Ja-hong is taken to the afterlife by 3 afterlife guardians. Only when he passes 7 trials... |
King Yeomra | |
| 2017 |
Warriors of the DawnA crown prince emerges as a leader during the war between Korea and Japan in 1592. |
Tow | |
| 2016 |
Operation ChromiteA squad of soldiers fight in the Korean War's crucial Battle of Incheon. |
Jang Hak-soo | |
| 2016 |
Tik TokWhen a bombing occurs during a soccer match between China and South Korea, the two countries are embroiled in a... |
Kang Seung-joon | |
| 2015 |
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertStephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late... |
Self | |
| 2015 |
AssassinationIn Japanese-occupied Korea, three freedom fighters are assigned a mission to assassinate a genocidal military leader and his top collaborator.... |
Yeom Seok-jin | |
| 2014 |
Big MatchWhen his brother vanishes, ex-footballer and MMA star Ik-ho receives a call from a game planner who has turned the... |
Choi Ik-ho | |
| 2013 |
The Face ReaderAn exceptionally talented face reader becomes entangled in a bloody power struggle between a child king and his uncle who... |
Grand Prince Soo-yang | |
| 2013 |
New WorldAn undercover cop has his loyalties tested when the boss of the corporate gang he's spent years infiltrating dies. |
Lee Ja-sung | |
| 2012 |
The ThievesA gang of South Korean thieves team up with a Hong Kong crew to steal a diamond necklace from a... |
Popie | |
| 2012 |
El Fin del MundoEl Fin del Mundo (The End of the World) examines the meaning of art in a future era where, as... |
He | |
| 2010 |
The HousemaidEun-yi is hired as a maid in a mansion owned by a wealthy businessman. He quickly starts seducing his employee... |
Hoon | |
| 2009 |
TripleIn pursuit of her dreams to become a figure skater, Ha-ru goes to Seoul where she is reunited with her... |
Shin Hwal | |
| 2008 |
The Accidental GangsterKorea, 1724. Once upon a time in the Choson Dynasty, Chun-doong falls in love at first sight with a beautiful... |
Cheon-doong | |
| 2007 |
Air CityA complicated romance begins when a woman falls in love with a man and gets lost between love and friendship. |
Kim Ji-sung | |
| 2005 |
TyphoonA vengeful refugee-turned-pirate steals nuclear materials to attack and obliterate the Koreas in a Nuclear Typhoon. A top South Korean... |
Gang Se-jong | |
| 2003 |
Oh! BrothersAfter the death of his father who had left the house and his family, his debt was inherited by Sang-woo... |
Oh Sang-woo | |
| 2002 |
Over the RainbowAfter a tragic road accident, broadcast journalist Jin-soo finds he's lost pockets of his memories, including that of a woman... |
Lee Jin-soo | |
| 2001 |
The Last WitnessBased on a true story and a legendary Korean novel, this movie follows Detective Oh (superstar Lee Jung Jae) and... |
Detective Oh | |
| 2001 |
MOB 2025In the near future, various factions will wage a secret battle for untold treasure and ultimate power. |
Dust | |
| 2001 |
Last PresentIt has been five years since Yong-ki debuted as a comedian, but nobody knows who he is. Jung-yeon feels tired... |
Jung Yong-gi | |
| 2000 |
Asako in Ruby ShoesAsako in Ruby Shoes succeeds in providing yet another challenge to views of a homogeneous South Korea by presenting to... |
Woo-in | |
| 2000 |
Il MareA man and a woman realize they are separated by two years of time when they exchange letters from different... |
Han Sung-hyun | |
| 2000 |
InterviewA story of a filmmaker who falls in love with a woman he interviews for his film. The film presents... |
Eun-seok | |
| 1999 |
The UprisingIn the late 19th century Catholicism was gaining a foothold on Jeju island, much to the horror of the Confucian... |
Yi Jae-su | |
| 1999 |
City of the Rising SunDo-chul is a boxer who never wins a game. While trying to make some money, he gets involved with Hong-ki,... |
Hong-ki | |
| 1998 |
An AffairSeo-hyun is an ordinary housewife in her late thirties with a ten-year-old son and a successful architect husband. For her,... |
Woo-in | |
| 1998 |
White Nights 3.98In the civil war between North and South Korea, the tension within was high, especially when a mission was hooked... |
Lee Young-jun | |
| 1997 | Dong-cheol | ||
| 1997 |
Park vs ParkJudge Park Ki-poong lost his wife on the day his son Su-seok was born. As a result of this tragedy,... |
Park Su-sok | |
| 1997 |
FirebirdA man aids his friend by assisting him in disposing of the body of his ex-girlfriend. |
Young-hoo | |
| 1996 |
AlbatrossA mixed group of prisoners in a concentration camp in North Korea struggle for survival and dignity as best the... |
Pyeong-san | |
| 1995 |
Love is BlueA drama that depicts the journey of Dong-ha, who falls into a difficult slump after Jae-sung’s death and his star-crossed... |
Na Jae-sung | |
| 1995 |
SandglassSandglass is a South Korean television series considered one of the most significant and highest-rated Korean dramas in history. Written... |
Baek Jae-hee | |
| 1994 |
The Young ManA young male model twists and manipulates people around him in his unending quest for money and pleasure. He is... |
Lee Han | |
| 1994 |
FeelingsThree brothers Bin, Hyun and Joon become drawn to the very pretty and sweet Yuri, a family friend. Yuri arrives... |
Joon | |
| 1993 | Jung-jae | ||
| 1993 | Blackguard 3 | ||
| TBA |
RayA Spin-off series of Korean film "Deliver Us from Evil". |
Ray |
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Got a question about 이정재?
Some of 이정재's most successful films include 'Oldboy', 'The Thieves', and 'The Face Reader'. These films have received both critical and commercial acclaim, solidifying his status as a leading actor in South Korean cinema.
Yes, 이정재 has won several awards, including the Best Actor award at the 2021 Primetime Emmy Awards for his role in 'Squid Game'. His performances have earned him recognition both locally and internationally.
이정재 made his film debut in 'The Young Man' in 1994. This marked the beginning of a successful career that has spanned various genres and media.
이정재 became famous through his role in the critically acclaimed film 'Oldboy', which gained international recognition. His performance showcased his talent and opened doors to numerous high-profile projects.
이정재's estimated net worth is around $20 million. His wealth comes from a successful acting career, endorsements, and directing projects.
이정재 typically plays complex characters that often explore themes of morality and identity. He is known for his intense performances that resonate with audiences.
Yes, 이정재 is known for his involvement in various charitable activities in South Korea. He has participated in campaigns and donations to support children's welfare and education.
The latest project of 이정재 is the film 'Hunt', which he directed and starred in. The film was released in 2022 and has received positive reviews for its gripping storyline and direction.