Kim Jae-won (actor, born 2001)

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Kim Jae-won (actor, born 2001)

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South Korean actor and model known for roles in Our Blues, King the Land, and Hierarchy.

Born:

2001-02-09

Century / Era:

2001s Historical Era Archive

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Origins & Early Life

Kim Jae-won (Korean: 김재원; born February 9, 2001) is a South Korean actor and model. He is known for his roles in Yumi's Cells season 3 (2026), Hierarchy (2024), Our Blues (2022), and King the Land (2023). Kim was born on February 9, 2001, in Seoul, South Korea. He graduated from high school at School of Performing Arts Seoul in Department of Theatre & Film. He attended Chung-Ang University in Performance Film Creation department.

Career & Major Achievements

Kim Jae-won made his debut as a fashion model in 2018, and subsequently commencing his acting journey in 2021 with the Filipino-Korean web series Love From Home directed by Kristel Fulgar, and later appearing in the series titled Romanced. In 2022, Kim made his notable appearance in the television drama Our Blues on tvN, portraying the character of a young Cha Seung-won. After playing the role he received immense adoration from the viewers and left a lasting impression. Continuing to demonstrate his talent, he was then cast as the lead protagonist, Je Soo-oh, in the EBS television drama Fall For You. Excellently portraying the role of a beloved high school student, which he effectively embodied the image of first love.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

In the year 2023, an additional invitation was extended to him, presenting an opportunity to showcase his talent in the renowned television series Stealer: The Treasure Keeper on tvN. In this production, he assumed the role of Shin Chang-hoon, a former homicide detective. Furthermore, he has made a recent appearance in the JTBC romantic comedy drama King the Land. In 2024, Kim took on the lead role for the first time in the original Netflix drama series Hierarchy as Kim Ri-an, alongside Roh Jeong-eui and Lee Chae-min, and will debut in the sageuk drama The Tale of Lady Ok. In 2025 Kim was set to appear in another Netflix original series The Art of Sarah.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 2001 (2001-02-09): Birth of Kim Jae-won (actor, born 2001) — South Korean actor and model known for roles in Our Blues, King the Land, and Hierarchy.
2. 2018: 2018 Milestone — Kim Jae-won made his debut as a fashion model in 2018, and subsequently commencing his acting journey in 2021 with the Filipino-Korean web series Love From Home directed by Kristel Fulgar, and later appearing in the series titled Romanced.
3. 2022: 2022 Milestone — In 2022, Kim made his notable appearance in the television drama Our Blues on tvN, portraying the character of a young Cha Seung-won.
4. 2023: 2023 Milestone — In the year 2023, an additional invitation was extended to him, presenting an opportunity to showcase his talent in the renowned television series Stealer: The Treasure Keeper on tvN.
5. 2024: 2024 Milestone — In 2024, Kim took on the lead role for the first time in the original Netflix drama series Hierarchy as Kim Ri-an, alongside Roh Jeong-eui and Lee Chae-min, and will debut in the sageuk drama The Tale of Lady Ok.
6. 2025: 2025 Milestone — In 2025 Kim was set to appear in another Netflix original series The Art of Sarah.
7. 2026: 2026 Milestone — He is known for his roles in Yumi's Cells season 3 (2026), Hierarchy (2024), Our Blues (2022), and King the Land (2023).

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim Jae-won (actor, born 2001)

True or False: “Kim Jae-won's first acting role was in a major network drama series.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): His initial foray into acting began with the Filipino-Korean web series Love From Home in 2021.

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