Biography of Lee Jae-wook
Lee Jae-wook is a South Korean actor and model. He stepped into the South Korean entertainment industry with his debut drama, ‘Memories of the Alhambra‘, which was released in 2018. He works under C-JeS Entertainment. He has showcased his acting talent in various dramas and movies belonging to different genres, like ‘Memories of the Alhambra‘, ‘The Battle of Jangsari’, ‘Alchemy of Souls’, etc.
Early Life and Education
Jae-wook was born on 10 May 1998, in Seoul, South Korea. He enrolled in Chung-Ang University with the ambition of learning Theater Studies. Chung-Ang University is a famous private art university in South Korea. It has a history of contributing famous and talented artists to the South Korean entertainment industry.
Career
Lee Jae-wook made his acting debut in 2018 through the K-drama ‘Memories of the Alhambra‘. The drama is about the lives of a few people who get entangled between the real world and an AR game world. Jae-wook appears as Marco Han, a programmer com hacker in the supporting role. The lead roles in ‘Memories of the Alhambra‘ were played by Hyun Bin (as Yoo Jin-wo) and Park Shin-hye (as Jung Hee-joo).
The next year, his photoshoot with actress Park Lee-hyun for the magazine ‘THE MASTERPIECE’ went viral. The photos for the magazine were taken prior to his mini-screen debut.
After the viral photoshoot, Jae-wook starts to catch the attention of the audience. He was included in the main cast of the 2019 television series ‘Search: WWW’. The other actors who played the lead roles were Im Soo-jung, Lee Da-hee, Jeon Hye-jin, Jang Ki-young, and Ji Seung-hyun. Its story revolves around a group of middle-aged women.
In 2019, he made his movie debut with the Korean war film ‘The Battle of Jangsari’. Jae-wook appeared as Lee Gae-tae. It was released on 25 September. Later in October of the same year, he acted in the drama ‘Extraordinary You’. The drama streamed by MBC made a breakthrough in his career. For his brilliant act in the drama, he was awarded and nominated in various award ceremonies.
In 2020, Lee Jae-wook made two full drama appearances and a cameo role. He played the supporting role in the JTBC drama ‘When The Weather Is Fine‘, ‘. In the drama, he appears as Lee Jang-woo, the friend of the main lead. Later, in ‘Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol’, Jae-wook plays the lead role opposite Go Ara. He plays the character of Sunwoo Joon.
For ‘When The Weather Is Fine‘, he received several awards and was nominated in different categories. Later, he concluded his 2020 by appearing in the highly anticipated drama ‘True Beauty’ in a cameo role as the character from ‘Extraordinary You’.
At the beginning of 2021, Jae-wook’s contract ended with the company that he previously worked for, and he signed in with his current company, C-JeS Entertainment, in April.
‘Alchemy of Souls’, the TVN drama, is another breakthrough in Jae-wook’s career. The drama was released on 18 June 2022. It is a romance fantasy drama set in the ancient times of Korea. He played the role of the main lead, Jang Uk, opposite Jung So-min (as Mu-deok) and Go Youn-jung (Naksu). Also, in June, he appeared in a cameo role in ‘Kiss Sixth Sense’, a series streamed by Disney+.
His influence on the fans in a short span rewarded him with the Global Excellence Award at the Korean Drama Awards. In the 17th Asia Model Awards, he was awarded the Asia Special Awards.
Achievements
Counting from the latest, in January 2023, he was the model of ScalpMed, the premium scalp care brand. In the proceeding month, he became the model of La Mer, the skincare brand.
In February 2020, he was the model of AD HOC, the contemporary casual brand, and N DOZEN, the street casual brand. He has worked with brands such as Prada and Lancôme. Additionally, he appeared in the promotion campaigns of global brands like Dior, Berluti, Nike, Zegna, Armani, Fendi, and EX NIHILO.
Personal Life
Lee Jea-wook surprises his fans by appearing in versatile roles in diverse genres. Therefore, his fans are excited to learn more about his personal life. To their disappointment, very few relevant details are available about him. However, there are several rumours about his romantic relationships, but none have proven to be genuine since the actor has not yet revealed his relationship status.
Regarding the news of Jae-wook’s plastic surgery, no reliable information is available. Currently, the actor is focusing on his acting and modelling career. Let’s wait until he reveals details about his personal life. At the same time, we can look forward to the amazing roles he will present in front of us.
Also, he has not yet enrolled in South Korean mandatory military service.
Net Worth and Lifestyle
With stunning performances on the big screen and mini screen, Jae-wook has captivated Hallyu fans. His skill and knowledge in giving life to the character significantly added to his value as an actor. The current net worth status of Jae-wook is $100,000 to $1 million.
Awards
- Asia Artist Awards 2022
Best Actor Award – ‘Alchemy of Souls’ - Asia Model Awards 2022
Asia Special Award – ‘Alchemy of Souls’ - Korea Drama Awards 2022
Global Excellence Award – ‘Alchemy of Souls’ - Asia Artist Awards 2020
Rookie of the Year - Brand of the Year Awards 2020
Actor of the Year – Rookie - KBS Drama Awards 2020
Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries – ‘Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol’ - The Dong-A.com‘s Pick 2019
Haeju Award - MBC Drama Awards 2019
Best New Actor – ‘Extraordinary You’
Interesting Facts about Lee Jae-wook
- Lee Jae-wook’s debut drama, ‘Memories of the Alhambra‘, was released on 1 December 2018.
- Lee Jae-wook hosted his first fan signing on 14 January 2023.
- Lee Jae-woo appeared in a guest role in the film ‘Kill Boksoon‘.
- Lee Jae-wook’s screen presence and expressive acting add life to his characters.
- Lee Jae-wook is often recognised for his fashion sense both on screen and off screen.
FAQs
- When is Lee Jae-wook’s birthday?
10 May 1998. - What is the age of Lee Jae-wook?
As of 2024, Jae-wook is 26 years old. - Which agency manages the activities of Lee Jae-wook in the entertainment industry?
C-JeS Entertainment manages the activities of Jae-wook in the industry. - What is the Instagram ID of Lee Jea-wook?
@jxxvvxxk.
