Lee Jae Wook made his debut as an actor in 2018 with the drama series Memories of the Alhambra featuring actor Hyun Bin, whose agency enlisted Jae Wook immediately.
One year later, his following role after his successful debut was in the drama series Search: WWW which got him instant popularity.
It was closely followed by roles in the movie The Battle of Jangsari (2019) and in the drama series Extraordinary You (2019) and When The Weather Is Fine (2020).
He even managed to acquire the Best New Actor award for his acting performance in 2019. He also won the Rookie of the Year award at the Asia Artist Awards in 2020.
His first major role also came in the year 2020, when he was offered to lead the drama series Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol alongside actress Go A Ra.
Besides acting, he was also busy with modeling activities, such as for photoshoots and style recommendations for fashion houses like Prada and advertisements for Lancome Cosmetics.
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Profile
- Real Name: Lee Jae Wook (이재욱)
- Stage Name: Lee Jae Wook (이재욱)
- Nickname: Jae Wook (재욱)
- Birthday: May 10, 1998
- Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Nationality: South Korean
- Height: 187 cm (6’1”)
- Weight: 70 kg (154 lbs)
- Blood Type: O
- Religion: –
- Profession: Actor
- Education:
Chung-Ang University Seoul Campus (Theatre Studies);
Seocho High School;
Daechi Middle School;
Isu Middle School - Hobby: Exercising
- Parents: –
- Siblings: –
- Girlfriend: –
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- Instagram: @jxxvvxxk
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Facts
- At first, numerous people thought him to be in his late 20s or mid-30s because he has a mature appearance and slender posture.
- He likes watching movies and recording things by hand in his leisure time.
- His favorite genre of drama series is romance.
- As a child, Jae Wook looked up to chef Baek Jong Won a lot.
- He is a fan of singer IU.
- Jae Wook prefers winter over summer.
- He said that he has done different part-time jobs since he was in middle school.
- Jae Wook likes drinking soju and beer.
- He would like to go to a ski resort during vacation.
- Jae Wook prefers jjajangmyeon over jjamppong.
- His ideal type is someone who is optimistic and positive.
- His net worth is around $400,000.
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Movies
- The Battle of Jangsari (2019), as Lee Gae Tae
Drama Series
- Alchemy of Souls Season 2: Light and Shadow (Netflix, tvN | 2022), as Jang Uk
- Alchemy of Souls Season 1 (tvN | 2022), as Jang Uk
- Kiss Sixth Sense (Disney+ | 2022), as a supporting character
- Move To Heaven (Netflix | 2021), as Kim Su Cheol
- True Beauty (tvN | 2020), as Baek Kyung
- Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol (KBS2 | 2020), as Sun Woo Joon
- When the Weather is Fine (JTBC | 2020), as Lee Jang Woo
- Extraordinary You (MBC | 2019), as Baek Kyung
- Search: WWW (tvN | 2019), as Seol Ji Hwan
- Memories of the Alhambra (tvN | 2018), as Marco Han
TV Shows
- Amazing Saturday (tvN | 2018), as a guest
Awards
- 2020 Asia Artist Awards – Rookie of the Year – Lee Jae Wook
- 2020 Brand of the Year Awards – Male Actor of the Year (Rookie) – Lee Jae Wook
- 2020 KBS Drama Awards – Excellence Award (Actor in a Miniseries) – Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol
- 2019 MBC Drama Awards – Best New Actor – Extraordinary You
Nominations
- 2021 Korean Broadcasting Awards – Popularity Award – Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol
- 2021 Seoul International Drama Awards – Outstanding Korean Actor – Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol
- 2021 APAN Star Awards – Best New Actor – Extraordinary You
- 2021 APAN Star Awards – Popular Star Award (Actor) – Extraordinary You
- 2020 Baeksang Arts Awards – Best New Actor (Television) – Extraordinary You
- 2020 KBS Drama Awards – Best Couple Award – Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol
- 2019 MBC Drama Awards – Best Couple Award – Extraordinary You
Lee Jae Wook is a South Korean actor who has always felt a desire to work hard for something. As it turns out, acting is the one thing he is meant to do and be good at.
Jae wookiee te amo ❤️?