Lee Jae-wook Wiki, Age, Biography, Height, Girlfriend, Family, Images, And More
Lee Jae-wook (Hangul: ; born May 10, 1998) is a South Korean actor and model. He debuted in the science fiction thriller Memories of the Alhambra (2018-2019) and rose to prominence after starring in the office romance Search: WWW (2019). This project was quickly followed by appearances in the school series Extraordinary You (2019) and the melodrama When The Weather Is Fine (2019). (2020). Following his first lead role in the romantic comedy Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol (2020), he rose to prominence with a significant role in the hit fantasy period drama Alchemy of Souls (2022) and its sequel Alchemy of Souls: Light and Shadow (2023). (2022–2023).
Education
Lee Jae-wook studies at Chung-Ang University in the Department of Theater and Film. He is taking a leave of absence beginning in January 2023.
Career Beginnings in 2018
Lee began his acting career in December 2018 as a supporting character in the hit tvN television series Memories of the Alhambra as a hacker-programmer, starring Hyun Bin, whose agency VAST Entertainment immediately hired him. His photoshoot for the magazine "THE MASTERPIECE" with actress Park Lee-hyun and fellow labelmate went viral in 2020. It was shot during the summer of 2018, prior to his official acting debut.
2019: Popularity grows
Lee joined the main cast of tvN's Search: WWW alongside Lee Da-hee in June 2019, which became a hot topic every episode. Because of Lee's popularity in the drama, Cine21's over-the-month issue of "2019 Rising Star" saw an increase in sales. He made his big screen debut in the war film The Battle of Jangsari in September of the same year. In October of the same year, he appeared as the female lead's childhood friend-fiancé in MBC's Extraordinary You as the second male lead. Lee won Best New Actor at the 2019 MBC Drama Awards, and he was also nominated for Best New Actor - Television at the 56th Baeksang Arts Awards.
Transition to leadership roles and breakthroughs from 2020 to the present
Lee was cast in a supporting role in the JTBC television series When The Weather Is Fine alongside Yang Hye-ji in February 2020. In May of the same year, he was cast as the male counterpart of the main protagonist, Go Ara, in the KBS2 television series Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol. At the KBS Drama Awards, he received the Excellence Award for Actor in a Miniseries for his outstanding performance in this drama. At the Asia Artist Awards and the 18th Brand of the Year Awards, he was also named Rookie of the Year and Actor of the Year - Rookie. Lee has been recognised and praised for his serious and diverse acting abilities. Before the end of the year, he appeared in tvN's True Beauty as his former drama character from Extraordinary You, alongside Kim Hye-yoon.
Lee signed with C-JeS Entertainment in April 2021, after his contract with the previous agency expired. He made a cameo appearance in the Netflix series Move to Heaven in May of the same year.
Lee returned to television in June 2022, co-starring in the tvN period fantasy drama Alchemy of Souls with Jung So-min. In the same month, he appeared as an actor in the Disney+ series Kiss Sixth Sense as a cameo. He received the Global Excellence Award at the Korea Drama Awards in October for his global contribution to the Hallyu wave. At the 17th Asia Model Awards, he was also given the Asia Special Award. He reprised his role as Jang Uk in Alchemy of Souls: Light and Shadow in December of the same year, alongside Go Youn-jung. He then won the Best Actor Award at the Asia Artist Awards at the end of 2022.
On January 14, 2023, Lee held his first fan meeting, titled "2023 Lee Jae-wook Asia Tour Fan Meeting," which began in Seoul.
Endorsements
Lee was named the new face of the contemporary casual brand AD HOC and the street casual brand N DOZEN in February 2020. He is also one of the most popular models with high-end fashion labels such as Prada, Lancôme, Dior, Nike, Berluti, Armani, Zegna, EX NIHILO, and Fendi. He has appeared in numerous high-profile fashion publications. Lee was named the new model for the premium scalp care brand ScalpMed in January 2023. Lee was chosen as the brand model for the skin care brand La Mer in February 2023.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2019 | The Battle of Jangsari | Lee Gae-tae |
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| 2023 | Kill Boksoon | young Cha Min-kyu | Netflix film |
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Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2018–2019 | Memories of the Alhambra | Marco Han | Supporting role |
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| 2019 | Search: WWW | Seol Ji-hwan | Main role |
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| Extraordinary You | Baek Kyung |
| 2020 | When the Weather Is Fine | Lee Jang-woo | Supporting role |
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| Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol | Sunwoo Joon | Lead role |
| True Beauty | Baek Kyung | Cameo (Episode 4) |
| 2022 | Alchemy of Souls | Jang Uk | Lead role |
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| 2022–2023 | Alchemy of Souls: Light and Shadow |
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Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2021 | Move to Heaven | Kim Soo-cheol | Cameo (Episode 3–7) |
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| 2022 | Kiss Sixth Sense | The male lead in the film 'Haru' | Cameo (Episode 3, 5, 9) |
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| TBA | Royal Loader |
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Ambassadorship
| Year | Organization / Event | Notes |
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| 2022 | Korea Tourism Organization | Honorary Public Relations Ambassador |
Awards and nominations
Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result |
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| APAN Star Awards | 2021 | Best New Actor | Extraordinary You | Nominated |
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| Popular Star Award, Actor | Nominated |
| Asia Artist Awards | 2020 | Rookie of the Year | Lee Jae-wook | Won |
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| 2022 | Popularity Award – Actor | Nominated |
| Best Actor Award | Alchemy of Souls | Won |
| Asia Model Awards[a] | 2022 | Asia Special Award | Won |
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| Baeksang Arts Awards | 2020 | Best New Actor – Television | Extraordinary You | Nominated |
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| Brand of the Year Awards[b] | 2020 | Actor of the Year – Rookie | Lee Jae-wook | Won |
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| The Dong-A.com's Pick | 2019 | Haeju Award | Won |
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| MBC Drama Awards | 2019 | Best New Actor | Extraordinary You | Won |
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| Best Couple Award | Lee Jae-wook (with Kim Hye-yoon and Rowoon)
Extraordinary You | Nominated |
| KBS Drama Awards | 2020 | Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries | Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol | Won |
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| Best Couple Award | Lee Jae-wook (with Go Ara)
Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol | Nominated |
| Korea Broadcasting Awards[c] | 2021 | Popularity Award | Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol | Nominated |
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| Korea Drama Awards | 2022 | Global Excellence Award | Alchemy of Souls | Won |
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| Korea First Brand Awards | 2023 | Rising Star Award | Lee Jae-wook | Nominated |
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| Seoul International Drama Awards | 2021 | Outstanding Korean Actor | Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol | Nominated |
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Listicles
| Publisher | Year | Listicle | Placement |
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| Cine21 | 2019 | 2019 Rising Star | 6th |
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| Sports Chosun | 2020 | Actors that will lead the future of Korean drama | 7th |
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| Joy News 24 | 2022 | Best Actor of the Year | Placed |
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| RACOI | Top 50 Male Actor Ranking | 7th |
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| Elle Japan | Top 16 Hallyu Best Actor | 3rd |
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Lee Jae-wook Biography
| Name | Lee Jae-wook |
| Nickname | None |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of Birth | 10-May-1998 |
| Age in 2023 | 25 |
| Birth Place | Seoul |
| Country | South Korea |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Height | 1.88 (m) |
| Weight | Unknown (KGs) |
| Profession | Actor |
| Height | In Centimeters: 188 cm.
In Meters: 1.88 m.
In Feet Inches: 6'2" |
| Weight | In KG: Not known
In Pound: Not known |
| Eye Color | - |
| Hair Color | - |
| Marital Status | Yet to update |
Some FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) about Lee Jae-wook.
- What is the Net Worth of Lee Jae-wook?
The Net Worth of Lee Jae-wook is $1.5 Million.
- What is the Height of Lee Jae-wook?
The height of Lee Jae-wook is 1.88.
- Where is the birthplace of Lee Jae-wook?
The birthplace of Lee Jae-wook is Seoul
- What is the Date of Birth of Lee Jae-wook?
The birthday of Lee Jae-wook is on 10-May-1998.
- Is Lee Jae-wook Married?
The marital status of Lee Jae-wook is: Yet to update.
