Actor Lee Jung-eun once again proved her power as an irreplaceable actor by performing beyond everyone's expectations with her shrewd acting skills and sincerity.
Lee Jung-eun met the public's expectations with her acting transformation and deep character digestibility that seemed to have changed her face in each work. In 2025, which has had a good influence on screens and home theaters as well as on all sides of society, the name 'Lee Jung-eun' itself proves that trust and expectation.
▶ From girl crush to motherhood..'Beautiful Than Heaven'100 Memories'
Lee Jung-eun made another drastic transformation as Lee Young-ae in the JTBC drama 「Beautiful Than Heaven」. In order to protect Lee Hae-sook (Kim Hye-ja), who follows her like a parent and teacher, she caught the eye with her unexpected charm of invoking the girl crush mode and the girl mode in front of a relationship. Lee Jung-eun's delicate performance increased the play's immersion, making viewers laugh and cry.
Lee Jung-eun, who showed new faces and acting in each work, will visit the small screen on JTBC '100 Memories', which will premiere on the 13th. She transforms into the mother of Young-rye (Kim Da-mi), a tough breadwinner and deep-rooted daughter. Despite the challenging years of the 1980s, he will realistically portray the power of motherhood, which raised four siblings alone. It is expected that Lee Jung-eun's unique realistic and detailed acting will be added to give viewers a deep resonance.
▶ Bamsoon who came out after tearing up the webtoon..5.5 million viewers laughed and cried "Zombie's Daughter"
Lee Jung-eun's presence is also shining in the movie industry. The movie 'Zombie Daughter', starring Lee Jung-eun, surpassed 5.5 million cumulative viewers in 41 days after its release, setting a record for the shortest period among 2025 releases and establishing itself as the most successful movie. In driving the box office, there was the potential of 'Trusting Lee Jung-eun'. Lee Jung-eun, who played the role of Bamsoon in the play, showed off her overwhelming acting skills and immersion, performing bold wire actions and special makeup. It depicted Eunbong-ri's super insider grandmother, who was full of excitement and affection and even K-pop, realistically drew favorable reviews such as "100% sync rate", ' being a 'man-tipping girl', and 'Bamsoon = Lee Jung-eun'.
▶ Judges of the 30th Busan International Film Festival
Lee Jung-eun was selected as the judge of the 30th Busan International Film Festival's Actor of the Year Award. This year's actor award is a meaningful place for senior actors who have led Korean films to discover and illuminate the outstanding performances of new actors. It will be recorded as a meaningful moment to support the future of the next generation of actors and the Korean film industry and to convey his acting philosophy and inner workings to his juniors.
▶ good influence delivered in Zambia
Lee Jung-eun visited Zambia, Africa, on KBS1 'Love Across the Sea Season 4' to express her comfort and hope directly to the children who are tired of life. Listening to the children's stories left a warm resonance, showing his sincerity to become a good actor and a good person. It was a moment when he spread his good influence throughout society and expanded the light he had accumulated as an actor through sharing.
Lee Jung-eun, who proved the true value of an irreplaceable actor with a new acting transformation in each work. His 2025 move captivated the public and critics, once again solidifying his solid position as an actor. In addition, he once again proved the formula of 'a good person' by conveying a good influence through volunteer work. The future moves are also highly anticipated.
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