Lee Jae-Wook is a young and handsome South Korean TV actor and model. He got prominence due to his lead role in the hit fantasy period drama Alchemy of Souls (2022-23). His other works include Search: WWW, The Battle of Jangsari, Extraordinary You, and When the Weather is Fine.
Early Life
He was born on 10th May 1998 in Seoul, South Korea. He was brought up in Seoul with his family. The star turned 25 this year. His Zodiac sign is Taurus. He made his debut in 2018 in a supporting role in the science fiction thriller “Memories of the Alhambra” but gained popularity in 2019 as the male lead in “Search: WWW” and “Extraordinary You”.
Biography
| Name | Lee Jae-Wook |
| Date of Birth | 10th May. 1998 |
| Age | 25 |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Place of Birth | Seoul, South Korea |
| Profession | Actor, Model |
| Height | 6’1 ft |
| Weight | 70kg |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Body Measurements | Bust-42, Waist-32 |
| Religion | Buddhist |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Sibling | Yes |
| Girlfriend | Yes |
| Net Worth | $3.5 Million |
Physical Appearance
He is a tall guy with a height of 6 feet and 1 inch. That is about 187 centimeters. His body weight is 80 kg. His hair color and eye color are Black. He has short silky hair and white skin. His body type is mesomorph.
Education
His education is from Seoul. He took his primary education from Isu Middle School and then Daechi Middle School. His high school was Seocho High School. Currently, he is studying theater as a major at Chung-Ang University, which is a private University in Seoul. He has taken a leave of absence due to his role in Alchemy of Souls.
Career
In 2018, Lee made his acting debut by playing a supporting character in the hit TV television series “Memories of the Alhambra” alongside Hyun Bin. In 2019 he was cast in a lead role in “Search: WWW” opposite Lee Da Hee and he also appeared in the Film “Battle of Jangsari”. After that, Lee played the supporting role in MBC’s “Extraordinary You”.
He became more famous in 2020 as a model when his photoshoot for the magazine The Masterpiece with actress Park Lee-Hyun came to the public. In the same year he appeared in “When the Weather is Fine”, “Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol” and “True Beauty”.
In 2021 he worked in the Netflix series “Move to Heaven”. But 2022 was his peak year when he appeared in the hit drama “Alchemy of Souls” alongside Jung So-min. He then worked on the second part of the drama “Alchemy of Souls: Light and Shadow”.
In 2023 he completed the “2023 Lee Jae-Wook Asia Tour Fan Meeting “, which started in Seoul in January 2023.
He is a brand ambassador for famous high-end fashion brands like Prada, Nike, and Dior. Armani, Zegna, Fendi, Lancome, Berluti and EX NIHILO. He signed a contract as a new model for casual brands AD HOC and N DOZEN.
Awards and Achievements
He won the following awards
- Rookie of the Year in 2019
- MBC Drama Award for Best New Actor 2019
- Popularity Award – Actor
- AAA Best Actor in 2022
- KBS Drama Award in 2020 for Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries
- Brand of the Year Award for Actor of the Year 2020
- Asia Model Awards for Asia Special Award 2022
Along with it, he has been nominated for 8 other awards which also include Korea First Brand Awards for the Rising Star Award.
Besides that, he is also named as Best Actor of the Year by Joy News 24 in 2022. He is among the top ten list of Male Actors in the RACOI.
Family
He has a family of 4 members. The names of his parents are not known and he never revealed them in public. Lee has an older sister as a sibling. Her name is Lee Daa Hee.
Relationship
It is not publicly announced by the couple but the rumors are that he is dating Go Yoon Jung. She co-starred in Alchemy of Souls: Light and Shadows. Both the stars are present together in different events. Moreover, he also sang her favorite song by Lee Moon Se named A Little Girl.
When asked, Lee Jae Wook said that his favorite scene from the drama is when he confessed his love to Go Yoon Jung’s Character. All these acts from both circulated the speculations about their love relationship.
Net Worth
The star has accumulated a net worth between $1 Million to $5 million so we can say that his net worth is around $3.5 Million. The primary source of his net worth is his professional acting career. But he makes a lot of money through advertisements and branding as well.
Social Media Handles
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| TikTok | ljwdailydose |
Interesting Facts
- He is fond of recording little things in his leisure time.
- He loves to watch movies and his favorite genre is Romance.
- He has been working very hard and doing part-time jobs since middle school.
- He was inspired by Chef Baek Jong Won during his childhood.
- Despite fame, he is a very kind and charitable person.
FAQ’s
He is a South Korean Actor and model famous for his role in Alchemy of Souls.
In 2023 he will be appearing in the TV series Royal Leader. Also, Netflix announced a new tv series of Lee with Jo Ba-ah “Hong Rang”(working title).
Although he has a mature look, he is just 25 years old.
He is working with C-jeS Entertainment. His previous agency was vast, which he left after the contract expired.
