Lee Jae Wook

Lee Jae Wook is a South Korean actor and model.

He rose to prominence due to his appearance in drama series such as Memories of the Alhambra (2018–2019), Search: WWW (2019), Alchemy of Souls (2022), and Alchemy of Souls: Light and Shadow (2022–2023).

Career

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.

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
Religion: –
Profession: Actor
Education:
Chung-Ang University Seoul Campus (Theatre Studies);
Seocho High School;
Daechi Middle School;
Isu Middle School
Hobby: Exercising
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Instagram: @jxxvvxxk
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Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance

Height: 187 cm (6’1”)
Weight: 70 kg (154 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Body Measurements: 42-32-14 (Bust -42, Waist -32, and Arms -14 inches)
Shoe Size: 10.5 (US)

Family

Father: –
Mother: –
Brother: –
Sister: Lee Da Hee

Girlfriend & Dating History

Go Yoon Jung

Lee Jae Wook was linked romantically to Go Yoon Jung, his co-star in Alchemy of Souls: Light and Shadow, as she made special appearance on his fan meeting event.

Speculations circulated further amongst fan as the actor stated that his love confession scene to Go Yoon Jung’s character is his favorite scene from the drama series.

In addition, he also sang her favorite song, A Little Girl by Lee Moon Se.

That being said, none of them has ever acknowledged the dating rumors between them.

Net Worth

According to multiple sources, the actor has accumulated around $1 million to $5 million of net worth.

He seems to earn most of his income from 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 visual appearance.

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.

Movies

Kill Boksoon (2023), as Cha Min Kyu (young)
The Battle of Jangsari (2019), as Lee Gae Tae

Drama Series

Hong-Rang (Netflix | 2024), as Hong Rang
Death’s Game (TVING | 2023), as Jo Tae Sang (cameo)
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

2022 Asia Artist Awards – Best Actor Award – Alchemy of Souls
2022 Asia Model Awards – Asia Special Award – Alchemy of Souls
2022 Korea Drama Awards – Global Excellence Award – Alchemy of Souls
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

Quotes

“‘Alchemy of Souls’ is a fantasy, romance, action genre series which is not common in Korea. It was very difficult and I wasn’t sure if I could pull this series off. And because Uk is a multi-layered character, I got scared. But then I thought ‘when can I ever see a piece like this again?’ and decided to take the challenge.”

“I’m not the type of person who easily falls into mannerisms. I like the sense of accomplishment that comes after a challenge.”

“Yoon Jung is an incredibly bright person. It’s to the point where her positive energy is out of this world. It’s not easy to film without losing your smile but she made me think, ‘The entire set atmosphere can change just because of one person.”

“I always have high standards (of myself) so when a series gets a disappointing result, it’s hard on me. It may sound contradictory but I like and enjoy this hardship. I don’t let it get to me and reflect on why it didn’t work out or how I could have done better.”

“With regards to Minhyun, there are a lot of aspects I’m jealous of. He’s good looking, good at singing, tall, and good at action scenes. To be honest, I thought, ‘I must be better at acting,’ but that was a great miscalculation. I learned a lot from him as my senior Hwang Minhyun, and not just as a hyung.”

“The prep for Alchemy of Souls was very tedious but I was surprised that through all the hard work, a lot of Asian fans paid attention to the K-drama. It’d be a lie to say that it wasn’t challenging but I enjoyed spending time with the staff and the whole process of filming the series.”

FAQs

Who is Lee Jae Wook?

He is a South Korean actor and model.

Who is Lee Jae Wook’s real name?

His real name is Lee Jae Wook (이재욱).

What makes Lee Jae Wook famous?

He’s famous because of his appearance in drama series such as Memories of the Alhambra (2018–2019), Search: WWW (2019), Alchemy of Souls (2022), and Alchemy of Souls: Light and Shadow (2022–2023).

Where is Lee Jae Wook from?

He was born in Seoul, South Korea.

How old is Lee Jae Wook?

He was born in 1998, and he is 26 years old as of 2024.

When does Lee Jae Wook celebrate his birthday?

He celebrates on the 10th of every May.

How tall is Lee Jae Wook?

His height is 6’1″ or 187 cm.

Who are Lee Jae Wook’s parents?

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

Is Lee Jae Wook married?

He is not married. Furthermore, there is no information on whether he is in a relationship or not.

Who is Lee Jae Wook’s ex-girlfriend?

His ex-girlfriend is not known. However, he used to be rumored to date Go Yoon Jung.

How rich is Lee Jae Wook?

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

What is Lee Jae Wook’s nationality?

His nationality is South Korean.

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.