South Korean star Lee Jae-wook is a rising actor and model known for his roles in 'Memories of the Alhambra,' 'Extraordinary You,' 'True Beauty,' and 'Alchemy of Souls.'
He is also a model featured in many prominent fashion publications associated with high-end brands including Chanel, Prada, Lancôme, Dior, Nike, Berluti, Armani, Zegna, EX NIHILO, and Fendi.
During his press conference for his first-ever fan meeting in the Philippines on March 10, 2023, he shared that he's been meaning to visit the Philippines for quite some time and he's interested in the vacation spots around the country.
He also praised his Filipino fans saying they're passionate and well-mannered at the same time.
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In December 2018, Lee Jae-wook started his acting career as a supporting character in the K-drama 'Memories of the Alhambra' as a hacker-programmer named Marco Han.
Lee Jae-wook loves swimming and he hopes to visit islands around the Philippines.
Lee Jae-wook with 'Alchemy of Souls' co-star Hwang Min-hyun
A candid moment behind-the-scenes of 'Alchemy of Souls' with co-star Go Yoon-jung
He was born on May 10, 1998, making him a Taurus.
In 2020, his photos for the magazine 'THE MASTERPIECE' with actress Park Lee-hyun went viral, skyrocketing his career further.
He plays the lead role of Jang Uk in 'Alchemy of Souls.'
He mentioned in past interviews that his ideal type is someone positive.
He revealed to Korean media that he initially turned down the role of Jang Uk in 'Alchemy of Souls.' Lee Jae-wook said, "It was too difficult and I wondered whether I'd be able to pull this project off well. However, I think I came to do it solely out of my desire to take on a new challenge. From the actor's perspective, I'm incredibly satisfied with the results. Also, isn't this a drama you don't know when you'll encounter again? I'm counting on the fact that I concluded well.”
Lee Jae-wook's talent in acting is undeniable despite his self-doubt. 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.
He stands 187 cm (6'1") tall and weighs 154 lbs.
Lee Jae-wook studied at Chung-Ang University Seoul Campus (Theatre Studies).
He likes exercising and watching movies. He prefers winter over summer and loves going to ski resorts for vacation. Being the hard worker that he is, Lee Jae-wook has been taking part-time jobs since he was in middle school. Korean superstar IU is among his favorite celebrities.
During his Chika Minute interview, he shared that he watched the film 'Casino' which features locations around the Philippines and it made him want to visit the country.
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