Lee Jung-jae’s Rise_ Squid Game to Star Wars

From waiting tables in Gangnam to winning an Emmy and starring in Squid Game and Star Wars: The Acolyte, Lee Jung-jae has become one of the most influential Korean actors of our time. In this video, we break down his rise, fascinating facts about his life, career highlights, and his current estimated net worth in 2025.
Did you know he co-owns a real estate company, starred as Hamlet on stage, and learned English in just 4 months to play a Jedi?
This is the story behind the man reshaping Asian representation in Hollywood.
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🧠 What You'll Learn in This Video:
• How Lee Jung-jae was discovered
• His transition from modeling to acting
• His Emmy-winning role in Squid Game
• Why he’s important to Korean cinema
• Business ventures: restaurants, art gallery, Artist Company
• Net worth insights (2025: ~$12–15 million)
• Surprising facts you probably didn’t know!
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📚 Sources:
• Wikipedia – Lee Jung-jae
• KProfiles
• Britannica
• WokeWaves.com – 14 Fun Facts
• Reality Tea – Net Worth
• Vanity Fair – Interview