March 1, 2025 / 11:38 PM ISTByFilmy Focus Desk

Lee Joo-sil

Actress

Born : 08/03/1944 Death : 02/02/2025

Birth Place : Seoul, South Korea

Biography:

Lee Joo-sil ( 8 March 1944 – 2 February 2025) was a South Korean actress known for her work in film, television, and theater. She gained recognition for portraying Hwang Jun-ho’s mother in the second season of the dystopian survival thriller Squid Game.

Her acting career began in live theater in 1965, and she later won the Best Theatre Actress award at the 24th Baeksang Arts Awards. In addition to her artistic achievements, she earned a doctorate in public health from Wonkwang University in 2010.

Lee was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1993 but fully recovered after a decade. In November 2024, she was diagnosed with stomach cancer and passed away at her family home in Uijeongbu on 2 February 2025, at the age of 80.

More Details

Name	Lee Joo-sil
Date of Birth	08/03/1944
Date of Death	02/02/2025
Birth Place	Seoul, South Korea
Current Residence	Seoul, South Korea
Religion	Christian
Nationality	South-Korean
Height	177 CM
Hobbies	Watching Movies
Educational Qualification	Graduate
College (s)	Wonkwang University, Iksan, SOuth Korea