Lee Jung-ok

Lee Jung-ok (also credited as Lee Joong-ok; Korean: 이중옥; Hanja: 李仲玉) is a South Korean screen actor born on April 12, 1979. Known for grounded, character-driven performances, he has built a reputation through memorable supporting roles across film and television.

Lee frequently appears in crime, thriller, and drama projects, bringing credibility to authority figures and everyday men under pressure. His film work includes Burning as a patrolman, The Drug King as Yoon Kang-sik, and Only God Knows Everything, showcasing his range within tense, atmospheric stories.

On the TV side, he has expanded his visibility with roles such as Joon-cheol in Hometown and a police officer in Heartbeat. He also stood out in crowd-pleasing titles like A Year-End Medley, where he played the Managing Director of Hotel Emros, and in recent hits including Brave Citizen as Seo Sang-woo.

With consistent work and a growing list of notable credits—among them Drown as Dowoo—Lee Jung-ok continues to be a dependable presence in Korean entertainment, adding texture and realism to ensembles in both cinema and serialized storytelling.