Lee Jung-jae (Korean: 이정재; born December 15, 1972)[1] is a South Korean actor, filmmaker, and businessman. Considered one of South Korea's most successful actors,[2][3] he has received numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a Critics' Choice Television Award, six Baeksang Arts Awards, in addition to nominations for a Golden Globe Award and a Gotham Award.[4] Aside from his acting career, Lee is also a businessman, having launched a chain of restaurants in Seoul, as well as founding several businesses including the development company Seorim C&D. He owns several of his businesses with fellow actor and close friend Jung Woo-sung