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Lee Sung-jae was born in Seoul, South Korea on August 23, 1970. Public records list Lee Sung-jae as a film actor, television actor and stage actor. That works out to 55 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Dongguk University.
My Take
What strikes me about Lee Sung-jae is his range. From the comic chaos of Attack the Gas Station to the menace of Public Enemy and the warmth of Art Museum by the Zoo, he refuses to be typecast, and that versatility is rarer than it sounds. He never seems to chase the spotlight; instead he reshapes himself quietly from role to role, the mark of a true craftsman. A Dongguk University graduate with decades on screen, he embodies the kind of dependable, intelligent presence that keeps Korean cinema grounded. I find myself rooting for actors like him who let the work speak.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lee Sung-jae
- Name (Japanese)
- イ・ソンジェ
- Reading
- い・そんじぇ
- Born
- August 23, 1970 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Dog
- Origin
- Seoul, South Korea
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor / stage actor
2. Background
- University
- Dongguk University
3. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/leesungjae_823/
- Xhttps://x.com/koom91
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee%20Sung-jae
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q491446
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Lee Sung-jae born?
Born August 23, 1970 (age 55).
Where is Lee Sung-jae from?
Lee Sung-jae is from Seoul, South Korea.
What does Lee Sung-jae do?
Lee Sung-jae works as actor, film actor, television actor, stage actor.
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