Kim Jae Won

Kim Jae Won is a South Korean actor. He rose to prominence after starring in a number of drama series including Romance (2002), Listen to My Heart (2011), and Let Me Introduce Her (2018).

Career

Kim Jae Won made his debut in the entertainment industry in 2001 with the drama series Honey Honey and gained huge notoriety soon after.

A year later, he starred in the drama series Romance. The series was widely praised and it earned him the Best New Actor award at the MBC Drama Awards ceremony.

He has been featured in numerous other well-known drama series since then, including First Love (2008), Great Inheritance (2006), Hwang Ji Ni (2006), Wonderful Life (2005), and many others.

His big breakthroughs, however, came simultaneously in 2011 and 2012 with the drama series Listen to My Heart and May Queen.

Besides drama series, he also has his share of experience in movie projects, for example, Agent J (2007) and 100 Days with Mr. Arrogant (2004).

In 2014, he joined other 70 famous artists such as Kim Jong Kook, Park Hyun Bin, and Dynamic Duo to spread awareness of a campaign with an extraordinary song.

He could also be found modeling for a few music videos during his early days. Some of these music videos include Fear-free (2007) by Jolin Tsai and Silent Goodbye (2002) by Leeds.

Profile

Real Name: Kim Jae Won (김재원)
Stage Name: Kim Jae Won (김재원)
Also Known as: Gim Jae Won
Nickname: Jae Won (재원)
Birthday: February 18, 1981
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Nationality: South Korean
Religion: Protestantism
Profession: Actor
Education:
Seoul Gaewon Elementary School;
Seongnam Bundang Jung-ang Middle High School;
Sungnam Jungja Junior High School;
Sangmyung University (Theater and Film);
Hanyang University Graduate School of International Tourism
Hobbies: Watching movies, listening to music
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Wife: Park Seo Yeon (Married 2013 – )
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Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance

Height: 183 cm (6’0”)
Weight: 71 kg (157 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
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Family

Father: –
Mother: –
Brother: –
Sister: –
Children: Kim Yi Joon

Wife, Girlfriend, & Dating History

Park Seo Yeon

Kim Jae Won and Park Seo Yeon has been dating since October 2012 and they have known each other since childhood.

The pair married in June 2013, when she’s already three months pregnant. The wedding ceremony was held in Raum Wedding Hall, Seoul.

Their son was born in the end of 2013 and is name Kim Yi Jun. He appeared along with his father on the Korean variety program Stars’ Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant.

Net Worth

Multiple sources estimated his net worth to be around $1 million to $5 million. He earns most of his income through working as an actor in the South Korean entertainment industry.

Plastic Surgery

There is no known information on whether he has undergone any cosmetic surgery to change his appearance.

Facts

Jae Won is known for his charming smile and light skin.
He has been dubbed the smiling angel by Korean netizens.
His Chinese zodiac sign is the Rooster.
Jae Won is an actor under Will Entertainment.
He has one elder sister and one younger brother.
His favorite actor is Shahrukh Khan.
Jae Won has one son with his non-celebrity wife.
He is a humble and courteous person.
His wife, Park Seo Yeon, is the daughter of a representative of a famous advertising agency.
Jae Won hated the sight of barbells when he was a kid.
He has high confidence in himself.
Jae Won did up to 3,000 push-ups during his childhood days.
He enjoys climbing.
Jae Won does not like dancing.
He can do a lot of martial arts such as Taekwondo, Aikido, Kung Fu, Wushu, Arm Wrestling, and Teuk Gong Moo Sool.
Jae Won said he only reads one book per week.
He likes reading health- and psychology-related books.
Jae Won wants to travel the world with his family someday.
He likes drinking alcohol.
Jae Won likes eating broccoli.
He decided to quit smoking because he cannot stand the smell.
Jae Won enjoys watching Bollywood movies.
He said he does not keep up with fashion trends.
Jae Won is a social butterfly.
He wants to be acknowledged as a good actor.
Jae Won married his wife at Raum Wedding Hall in Yeoksam-dong, Seoul, with 600 guests attending the ceremony.
His ideal type is…

Movies

Agent J (2007), as Bodyguard S
100 Days with Mr. Arrogant (2004), as Ahn Hyung Joon

Drama Series

Quiz of God – Season 5: Reboot (OCN | 2018), as Hyun Sang Pil
Let Me Introduce Her (SBS | 2018), as Han Kang Woo
Father, I’ll Take Care of You (MBC | 2016), as Lee Hyun Woo
Splendid Politics (MBC | 2015), as King In Jo
The Scandal (MBC | 2013), as Ha Eun Joong
May Queen (MBC | 2012), as Kang San
Listen to My Heart (MBC | 2011), as Cha Dong Joo
First Love (CCTV | 2008), as Zhang Sheng
Great Inheritance (KBS2 | 2006), as Kang Hyun Se
Hwang Ji Ni (KBS2 | 2006), as Kim Jeong Han
Wonderful Life (MBC | 2005), as Han Seung Wan
My 19-Year-Old Sister in Law (SBS | 2004), as Kang Min Jae
Beijing My Love (KBS2 | 2004), as Na Min Kook
Land of Wine (SBS | 2003), as Seo Jun
Romance (MBC | 2002), as Choi Kwan Woo
My Love Patzzi (MBC | 2002), as Kang Seung Joon
Rival (SBS | 2002), as Kang Woo Hyuk
Wuri’s Family (MBC | 2001), as Han Wu Ri
You say it’s Love, but I think it’s Desire (SBS | 2001), as Han Seung Jae
Honey Honey (SBS | 2001), as self

TV Shows

Forsythia Academy (TV Chosun | 2022), as a guest
Whistle Stop (MBC | 2021), as a guest
Convenience Store Restaurant (KBS2 | 2019), as a regular member
Heo Young Man’s Food Travel (TV Chosun | 2019), as a guest
Problem Child in House (KBS2 | 2018), as a guest
City Fisherman (Channel A | 2017), as a guest
Magic Control (TV Chosun | 2017), as the main host
Secretly Greatly (MBC | 2016), as a guest
Real Story Eye (MBC | 2014), as the main host
Four Sons and One Daughter (MBC | 2014), as a regular member
Get It Beauty Homme (On Style | 2012), as the main host
Radio Star (MBC | 2007), as a guest
Inkigayo (SBS | 2002), as the main host

Music Video Appearances

Talk about love (2014) – V.A.
초연 (2011) – Kang Jong Wook
Agent J (2007) – Jolin Tsai
Alone (2007) – Jolin Tsai
Fear-free (2007) – Jolin Tsai
함께 있음을 (2005) – Ditto & Sympathy 2 Compilation
Silent Goodbye (2002) – Leeds
Thank her – S#3. Cafe (2001) – Lee Soo Young
Thank her – S#2. Fantasy (2001) – Lee Soo Young
Thank her – S#1. Bus Stop (2001) – Lee Soo Young

Awards

2020 18th KBS Entertainment Awards – Rookie Award in Reality Category – Convenience Store Restaurant
2018 SBS Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award (Actor in a Daily and Weekend Drama) – Let Me Introduce Her
2015 23rd Korea Cultural Entertainment Awards – Best Actor Award (Drama) – Splendid Politics
2013 MBC Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award (Actor in a Special Project Drama) – The Scandal
2012 20th Korea Cultural Entertainment Awards – Hallyu Star Award – May Queen
2012 MBC Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award (Actor in a Serial Drama) – May Queen
2011 Jaekyung Ilbo’s 2011 Star of the Year – Best Actor – Listen to My Heart
2011 MBC Drama Awards – Excellence Award (Actor in a Miniseries) – Listen to My Heart
2011 MBC Drama Awards – Popularity Award (Actor) – Listen to My Heart
2010 4th Korea Cable TV Broadcasting Awards – Star of the Year Award – Kim Jae Won
2005 1st China Drama Billboard Awards – Most Popular Foreign Actor – Beijing My Love
2002 18th Korea Best Dresser Awards – Best Dressed (TV Actor Category) – Kim Jae Won
2002 MBC Drama Awards – Best New Actor – Romance
2002 MBC Drama Awards – Popularity Award – Romance
2022 SBS Drama Awards – New Star Award – Rival
2022 SBS Drama Awards – Popularity Award – Rival
2022 SBS Drama Awards – SBSi Award – Rival
2022 SBS Drama Awards – Top 10 Stars – Rival

Nominations

2015 MBC Drama Awards – Excellence Award (Actor in a Special Project Drama) – Splendid Politics
2014 9th Seoul International Drama Awards – Outstanding Korean Actor – The Scandal
2014 50th Baeksang Arts Awards – Most Popular (Actor (TV Drama)) – The Scandal
2013 MBC Drama Awards – Grand Prize (Daesang) – The Scandal
2013 MBC Drama Awards – Popularity Award (Actor) – The Scandal
2013 MBC Drama Awards – Best Couple Award – The Scandal
2012 20th Korea Cultural Entertainment Awards – Best Actor Award (Drama) – May Queen
2012 MBC Drama Awards – Grand Prize (Daesang) – May Queen
2012 MBC Drama Awards – Popularity Award (Actor) – May Queen
2011 4th Korea Drama Awards – Best Actor – Listen to My Heart
2011 MBC Drama Awards – Best Couple Award – Listen to My Heart

Quotes

“Many days I focused more on running a company and planning projects than acting as an actor. The experience gained through the process and results of this is based on the premise of accumulating resources as an actor.”

“Of course, good insight is required [in choosing an acting project], but I believe in my intuition. If there are many characters that are interesting, it makes me want to take on the project. I like challenges, so I leave all the possibilities for any genre or person.”

FAQs

Who is Kim Jae Won?

He is a South Korean actor.

Who is Kim Jae Won’s real name?

His real name is Kim Jae Won (김재원).

What makes Kim Jae Won famous?

He became famous after starring in a number of drama series including Romance (2002), Listen to My Heart (2011), and Let Me Introduce Her (2018).

Where is Kim Jae Won from?

He was born in Seoul, South Korea.

How old is Kim Jae Won?

He was born in 1981, and he is 43 years old as of 2024.

When does Kim Jae Won celebrate his birthday?

He celebrates on the 18th of every February.

How tall is Kim Jae Won?

His height is 6’0″ or 183 cm.

Who are Kim Jae Won’s parents?

He did not reveal the names of his father and mother.

Is Kim Jae Won married?

Yes, he is married to Park Seo Yeon. They tied the knot in 2013.

Who is Kim Jae Won’s ex-girlfriend?

His ex-girlfriend is not known.

How rich is Kim Jae Won?

His net worth is around $1 million to $5 million.

What is Kim Jae Won’s nationality?

His nationality is South Korean.

Kim Jae Won has always dreamt of becoming a good actor as a kid. And now that he gets older, he has already proved that he could make his childhood dream come true.