Lee Jung-jae
Awards & Honours
51
Awards Won
1
Honours
2
Rankings
4
Covers
2
Records
Lee Jung-jae's career is marked by a series of historic achievements. He became the first Asian actor to win the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, a milestone that resonated across the global entertainment industry. His performance in Squid Game also earned him a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Critics' Choice Award, making him one of the most decorated actors in Korean history.Beyond these international honors, Lee has been recognized with multiple Baeksang Arts Awards, Blue Dragon Film Awards, and Grand Bell Awards, solidifying his reputation as a versatile and respected actor. His directorial debut, Hunt, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, further showcasing his multifaceted talent.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Goodwill Ambassador for the World Food Programme
Appointed as a goodwill ambassador to raise awareness about global hunger.
Rankings & Lists
TIME 100 Most Influential People
Forbes Korea Power Celebrity
Magazine Covers
TIME
2022-01-01
The Global Phenomenon of Squid Game
Vogue Korea
2022-03-01
Lee Jung-jae: The Face of Korean Cinema
GQ Korea
2021-11-01
The Man Behind the Mask
The Hollywood Reporter
2022-04-01
Lee Jung-jae: Breaking Barriers
Records & Feats
First Asian actor to win the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Won for his role in Squid Game, breaking a barrier for Asian actors in Hollywood.
First Korean actor to win a Screen Actors Guild Award for a drama series
Won for Squid Game, marking a historic moment for Korean entertainment.