Lee Jung Jae has revealed the unexpected reason behind his break from acting, sharing that serious skin problems prevented him from filming movies and dramas for much of 2026.
On November 13, the actor uploaded a video to his official Instagram account, explaining why he had been away from acting projects and how his personal experience inspired him to launch his own cosmetics brand.
Lee Jung Jae began by greeting fans and sharing how quickly the year had passed before opening up about his difficult experience.
"I planned to work hard this year on movies and dramas, but my skin started getting really bad last fall," he explained.
He revealed that the problem eventually became serious enough to affect his work.
"It got to the point where I couldn't film at all, so I was forced to take this year off," he shared.
During his unexpected break, Lee Jung Jae began thinking about developing skincare products for people experiencing similar concerns.
"I ended up creating cosmetics that people who have skin concerns like mine can use together," he said.
The actor admitted that he felt both excited and nervous about entering the beauty industry, especially with the product launch approaching.
"There are only a few days left until the launch, so I'm quite nervous, almost like a movie is about to be released," he confessed.
Lee Jung Jae also revealed that his staff had suggested sharing photos showing how serious his skin problems had been to help the public understand why he decided to start a cosmetics business.
However, he initially refused because he felt uncomfortable showing those photos.
"I thought everyone might leave if they saw how bad my skin was. I really didn't want to show it," he explained.
Despite his hesitation, the actor said he was reconsidering the idea after realizing that sharing his experience might encourage people dealing with similar skin concerns.
"After thinking about it, I realized it might give hope to people who have experienced the same problems. I'll think about it for a few more days," he said.
Meanwhile, Lee Jung Jae is preparing to launch a beauty brand through Artist Company, where he is the largest shareholder. The company previously entered a partnership with TikTok for a business involving actor-based intellectual property and branding.
Lee Jung Jae is personally involved in planning and developing the cosmetics brand, with its launch targeted for the fourth quarter of 2026.
His latest update offers fans an explanation for his unexpected break from acting while introducing a new chapter in his career outside the entertainment industry.
Lee Jung Jae has revealed the unexpected reason behind his break from acting, sharing that serious skin problems prevented him from filming movies and dramas for much of 2026.
On November 13, the actor uploaded a video to his official Instagram account, explaining why he had been away from acting projects and how his personal experience inspired him to launch his own cosmetics brand.
Lee Jung Jae began by greeting fans and sharing how quickly the year had passed before opening up about his difficult experience.
"I planned to work hard this year on movies and dramas, but my skin started getting really bad last fall," he explained.
He revealed that the problem eventually became serious enough to affect his work.
"It got to the point where I couldn't film at all, so I was forced to take this year off," he shared.
During his unexpected break, Lee Jung Jae began thinking about developing skincare products for people experiencing similar concerns.
"I ended up creating cosmetics that people who have skin concerns like mine can use together," he said.
The actor admitted that he felt both excited and nervous about entering the beauty industry, especially with the product launch approaching.
"There are only a few days left until the launch, so I'm quite nervous, almost like a movie is about to be released," he confessed.
Lee Jung Jae also revealed that his staff had suggested sharing photos showing how serious his skin problems had been to help the public understand why he decided to start a cosmetics business.
However, he initially refused because he felt uncomfortable showing those photos.
"I thought everyone might leave if they saw how bad my skin was. I really didn't want to show it," he explained.
Despite his hesitation, the actor said he was reconsidering the idea after realizing that sharing his experience might encourage people dealing with similar skin concerns.
"After thinking about it, I realized it might give hope to people who have experienced the same problems. I'll think about it for a few more days," he said.
Meanwhile, Lee Jung Jae is preparing to launch a beauty brand through Artist Company, where he is the largest shareholder. The company previously entered a partnership with TikTok for a business involving actor-based intellectual property and branding.
Lee Jung Jae is personally involved in planning and developing the cosmetics brand, with its launch targeted for the fourth quarter of 2026.
His latest update offers fans an explanation for his unexpected break from acting while introducing a new chapter in his career outside the entertainment industry.
