Veteran actress Lee Jung Eun never fails to amaze Kdrama fans with her versatility.
Although she often plays ajumma, which means married woman or a middle-aged woman, she may sometimes portray the villain creepy lady in "Strangers from Hell" or the intimidating prosecutor in "Law School" and "Juvenile Justice."
However, viewers mostly see her as the dotting and loving mother in most Kdramas.
Lee Jung Eun Relationship Status
The 52-year-old award-winning actress recently starred in the hit Kdrama "Our Blues."
Lee Jung Eun is paired with the equally talented actor Cha Seung Won, who played his first love, Choi Han Soo.
Viewers lauded their chemistry and how the story depicts their romance after she was reunited with him after 30 years.
Unfortunately, the actress' life is not like that in Kdrama.
According to a report, Lee Jung Eun is currently single. Based on her Instagram, she is living with her adorable dogs and spends most of her downtime making hats.
Seemingly, she once spoke about her relationship.
In the same outlet, the veteran star hints that she loves her work more than having a relationship.
Although she was not against getting married or having a relationship, the actress said that she "tends to fall in love quickly," adding, "so I can't concentrate on work while dating. I look for stability in everything but love."
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In addition, Lee Jung Eun reportedly has not been in a relationship since she was 45 but is happily living her life and making people entertainment with her works.
Lee Jung Eun Encounters Struggles Before Reaching Stardom
For the 52-year-old star, being a certified award-winning actress is not a walk in the park for her.
It was her passion and her love for acting that brought her where she is right now.
Before becoming Kdrama's beloved ajumma and captivating millions of viewers with her stellar acting, Lee Jung Eun had to work odd jobs.
In the same report, the actress used to work as a mart employee, a green juice salesperson, and as an acting teacher.
She then tried her luck in theater since she graduated from the Department of Theater at Hanyang University.
During her stint on stage, Lee Jung Eun earned 200,000 won a year.
Fortunately, the universe conspired and gave her what she wanted in life. She made her debut as an actress in the 2013 drama "The Queen's Classroom," playing one of the student's mother.
From then on, she played the same character for 30 years. It was the Oscar-winning film "Parasite" directed by Bong Joon Ho, where she was recognized internationally alongside the cast.
Now, she is headlining Kdramas and set to appear as the main cast in the medical series "Morning Comes to the Mental Ward" with Park Bo Young and Yeon Woo Jin.
