Member Interview
Member Interview - Lee Jung Jin
- Post by Privy Editor
- Feb. 13, 2012
Occupation: Actor and Model Based in: Seoul Last Education: Hanyang University |
Lee Jung Jin started out his career as a fashion model, first debuting with Modeline in 1997 before being discovered by Star J Entertainment CEO, Young Beom Jeong. His popularity grew as part of the ever expanding popularity of Korean dramas in the Korean Wave or ‘Hallyu” across Asia. Lee Jung Jin had to put his acting career on hold for a short period as he completed his mandatory conscription with the South Korean military. After his service, he quickly got back into acting and has been gaining popularity ever since. He has starred in both movies and popular television dramas such as "Love Story in Harvard."
His latest projects includes starring opposite another wildly popular Korean superstar, Rain, in the South Korean action television series, The Fugitive: Plan B where Lee Jung Jin plays a police detective hot on the trail of Rain’s character.
Read about Lee Jun Jin’s favorite restaurant picks in Seoul with the upcoming launch of the Privy 5 Seoul Guide. But for now, check out his interview with Privy.
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What do you think was your career turning point? |
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Before I started acting I was a model. I had graduated from Konkuk University with a degree related to horticulture before going to Hanyang University for acting. I think my turning point was when I was fashion modeling and I met the CEO of Star J Entertainment, Young Beom Jeong. I guess you can say that was when he “discovered” me and my career took off from there.
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Since you were a fashion model, what are some of your favorite brands in clothing and accessories? |
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Well it all depends on the item or accessory but I would have to say that my essential wardrobe item is suits. My preferred suit is Zenga but the best shirt brand for me is Balenciaga. And to go with these items, I like shoes from John Lobb and Richard Mille watches. D&G jeans are my favorites for casual wear and my favorite bag accessory brand is Louis Vuitton. For accessories, I usually would not leave home without my iPhone and credit card. The iPhone is probably my most essential gadget.
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What do you like about Privy and the promise it offers? |
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For someone like me who loves traveling the world, Privy is wonderful. Besides being an actor, I also consider myself an entrepreneur. I think Privy will prove to be a useful resource for my entrepreneurial endeavors.
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Besides acting, what other projects are you passionate about? |
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When I am not acting I have a charitable passion project. I’ve been a public relations ambassador for Good Neighbor for four years. Good Neighbor is a humanitarian non-profit organization who focuses on the well-being of all people, especially children. It is on General Consultative Status with the UN and is also one of the largest NGOs in South Korea. We make trips to impoverished countries annually and help collaborate with the locals. So far, I’ve taken annual trips to Nepal, Bangladesh, Tanzania and Haiti to help in this project.
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Do you have a home away from home? |
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Although I love vacationing in Japan, my top city in the world would probably have to be Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. I usually spend my summers in Korea in Pyung-Chang so that is probably my closest home away from home.
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Where are some of your top places to eat in Seoul? |
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Some of my favorite restaurants in Seoul includes the Grano Italian in Apgujeong-dong and Busan Agujjim in Sinsa-dong. Some of my favorite foods are soy crab, sushi, spicy galbi jjim and galbitang. Korean BBQ is also one of my top foods.
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If you were allowed to have one last meal, what would it be? |
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I would have to say Soju and Kimchi Jjigae.
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