Lee Jung-jae Life Timeline (1972–2026) | From Squid Then Vs Now

In this video, we follow the life timeline of Lee Jung-jae - one of South Korea’s most famous actors and one of the biggest global stars of the Squid Game era.

Born in Seoul, South Korea, in 1972, Lee Jung-jae began his career in the early 1990s and slowly built a powerful name in Korean television and cinema.

Long before the world knew him as Seong Gi-hun in Squid Game, Lee Jung-jae had already become a major figure in Korean entertainment through films like The Thieves, Assassination, Along with the Gods, Deliver Us from Evil, and Hunt.

But Squid Game changed everything. His performance brought him global recognition and made him one of the most recognizable Korean actors in the world. Later, he stepped into another global universe, joining Star Wars: The Acolyte as Master Sol.

From Seoul to Korean cinema, from Squid Game to Star Wars, this is the story of Lee Jung-jae’s rise, fame, transformation, and legacy through 2026.

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