Lee Jae-in's Star Power Shines in 2025: A Year of Luck and Talent

The saying 'Luck accounts for seven-tenths, skill for three' (운칠기삼) perfectly describes actress Lee Jae-in's phenomenal 2025. A blend of well-chosen projects, stable acting, and opportune timing has cemented this year as Lee Jae-in's breakout year.

Lee Jae-in kicked off 2025 with the tvN drama 'Unknown Seoul,' where she portrayed the younger version of identical twins with contrasting personalities. Her nuanced performance captured the complex emotions of adolescence, earning praise for her portrayal and seamless transition into adult actress Park Bo-young's characters.

Her next project was director Kang Hyung-cheol's film 'High Five.' In this comic action movie, she played Wan-seo, a girl who gains superpowers after a heart transplant. Lee Jae-in brought a vibrant and quirky energy to the role, highlighting Wan-seo's growth as she finds friendship. Her chemistry with her on-screen father, played by Oh Jung-se, was also a highlight.

'High Five,' initially delayed for years due to actor Yoo Ah-in's legal issues, coincidentally premiered alongside 'Unknown Seoul.' This unforeseen turn of events proved to be a blessing in disguise for Lee Jae-in, marking a double celebration.

As the year concludes, she will meet audiences again in the film 'Concrete Market.' Lee Jae-in plays Choi Hee-ro, an outsider with a sharp mind who challenges the established order within the last surviving apartment complex after a major earthquake. Her portrayal of the intelligent and loyal character, who was the same age as the actress during filming, was hailed as a perfect fit.

'Concrete Market' also faced release delays, but its eventual screening, first as a film and later as an OTT series, provides a strong finish to Lee Jae-in's packed year. Despite the uncertainties, Lee Jae-in's talent and the opportune timing of these releases have culminated in a successful year, setting the stage for her continued success in 2026 with the upcoming tvN drama 'Spring Fever.'

Netizens are buzzing about Lee Jae-in's 2025 achievements, with comments like, 'This truly is Lee Jae-in's year!', 'I've been watching her since her child actor days, and she's finally getting her due,' and 'Looking forward to her next project.'