Kim Jae Wook

Kim Jae Wook is a South Korean actor and model.

He rose to prominence due to his appearance in multiple hit drama series such as Coffee Prince (2007), Who Are You? (2013), Voice (2017), The Guest (2018), Her Private Life (2019) and Crazy Love (2022).

Career

Kim Jae Wook initially made his acting debut in 2002 by acting in an MBC drama, Rule of Your Own World as a member of an indie band.

After making his debut as an actor, Jae Wook then decided to focus more on his modeling career until 2006.

In 2007, this Aries actor auditioned for the 2007 drama series, Coffee Prince, and successfully won the role of No Sun Ki.

That drama made her name became very popular among South Korea and many Asian countries.

Later, he then acted in The Kingdom of the Winds (2008), which later was followed by his debut in the movie Antique (2008).

That year, he also successfully won an award as the Best New Actor for the 2008 Korean Entertainment Awards.

Two years later, Jae Wook starred in Give Me Your Memory: Pygmalion’s Love (2010), Bad Guy (2010), and also Marry Me, Mary! (2010).

After coming back from his military service, Jae Wook appeared in the 2013 series, Who Are You? and also Inspiring Generation (2014).

In 2017, Jae Wook became a lead actor for Another Way, a romance movie, and also the popular thriller series, Voice.

After that, he later joined Temperature of Love (2017), Her Private Life (2019), and also Crazy Love (2022).

Profile

Real Name: Kim Jae Wook (김재욱)
Stage Name: Kim Jae Wook (김재욱)
Nickname: Jae Wook
Birthday: April 2, 1983
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Nationality: South Korean
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Profession: Actor, Model
Education: Dankook High School, Seoul Institute of the Arts
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Instagram: @jaeuck.kim
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Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance

Height: 183 cm (6’0″)
Weight: 65 kg (143 lbs)
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Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
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Family

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Brother: 1
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Girlfriend & Dating History

Lee El

In May 2018, Kim Jae Wook was rumored to date Lee El, his co-star in Amadeus, due to her Instagram post that showed their closeness.

However, at that time the agency denied the relationship, saying that they are only close friends.

They were rumored to date again in June 2019, as Lee El posted a photo on her Instagram account that shows her wearing a ring.

Internet users started to speculate that the ring was given by the actor.

However, his agency, SOOP Entertainment refuted the rumors again saying that it wasn’t related to him and pointed out that the actor doesn’t have a mole on his finger as could be seen on the photo.

Net Worth

He is estimated to have accumulated $1 million to $5 million of net worth. He earns most of his income from working as an actor.

Plastic Surgery

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

Facts

Jae Wook was raised in Tokyo, Japan until he turned 7 years old.
After turning 7 years old, he came back to South Korea.
Jae Wook’s father is a journalist.
Jae Wook once became a member of a band.
He is able to speak Japanese fluently.
He once made a book Top Model in 2011 with Ji Hyun Jung, Song Kyung Ah, Han Hye Jin, and also Jang Yoon Ju.
Jae Wook got into military service on July 5, 2011.
He is a part of Management SOOP.
His ideal type is a woman who looks good without makeup, like his mother.

Movies

Butterfly Sleep (2018), as Chanhae
Another Way (2017), as Soo Wan
The Last Princess (2016), as Takeyuki
Two Rooms, Two Nights (2016), as In Sung
Planck Constant (2015), as Kim Woo Joo
C’est si bon (2015), as cameo
Antique (2008), as Min Seon Woo

Drama Series

Hong-Rang (Netflix | 2024), as Prince Hanpyeong
Death’s Game (TVING | 2023), as TBa
Crazy Love (KBS2 | 2022), as Noh Go Jin
Her Private Life (tvN | 2019), as Ryan
Quiz from God: Reboot (OCN | 2018-2019), as AI Joo On
The Guest (OCN | 2018), as Choi Yoon
Temperature of Love (SBS | 2017), as Park Jung Woo
Voice (OCN | 2017), as Mo Tae Goo
Inspiring Generation (KBS2 | 2014), as Kim Soo Ok
Who Are You (tvN | 2013), as Lee Hyung Joon
Marry Me, Mary! (KBS2 | 2010), as Jung In
Bad Guy (SBS | 2010), as Hong Tae Sung
The Land of the Wind (KBS2 | 2008-2009), as Chu Bal Su
Coffee Prince (MBC | 2007), as No Seon Ki
Dalja’s Spring (KBS2 | 2007), as Choon Ha
Ruler of Your Own World (MBC | 2002), as Ki Hong

Awards

2019 StarHub Night of Stars – Best Male Asian Star – Her Private Life
2013 Japan’s Korean Wave 10th Anniversary Korean TV Drama Awards – Jury Special Award
2008 Korean Culture Entertainment Awards – Best New Actor – Antique
2008 Asia Model Awards – Fashionista Award
2007 Korea Drama Awards – Netizen Popularity Award – Coffee Prince

Nominations

2017 SBS Drama Awards – Excellence Award, Actor in a Monday–Tuesday Drama – Temperature of Love

Quotes

“These tough times caused by COVID have made everyone very depressed and a lot of people all over the world are having a hard time. And as an actor, I wanted to give everybody a good laugh.”

“I think this occupation of an actor is very intriguing in that you get to do or to say things that you would never do in real life.”

“[As an actor] I have to make that character look believable and convincing for the audience, so I have to focus on the acting and there’s this catharsis that always comes with those performances.”

“I’ve been offered more leading positions and more commercial works, but I wasn’t really interested then. I decided I am not good enough to be the center of something yet. So I chose smaller roles. It’s true you need to grab the chance when you have it, but I don’t like that. I choose to row my boat when the timing is right.”

“Being able to listen to others more means I have become that much older, but it also means I’ve met people I can trust, people that have a good influence on my life. You have to be a good person yourself to meet good people.”

FAQs

Who is Kim Jae Wook?

He is a South Korean actor and model.

Who is Kim Jae Wook’s real name?

His real name is Kim Jae Wook (김재욱).

What makes Kim Jae Wook famous?

He became famous due to his appearance in multiple hit drama series such as Coffee Prince (2007), Who Are You? (2013), Voice (2017), The Guest (2018), Her Private Life (2019) and Crazy Love (2022).