Lee Jae-wook

Quick Facts: Who was Lee Jae-wook?

Subject:

Lee Jae-wook

Known for:

South Korean actor and model known for diverse roles in dramas like Alchemy of Souls.

Born:

1998-05-10

Century / Era:

1998s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Lee Jae-wook (Korean: 이재욱; born May 10, 1998) is a South Korean actor and model. He made his television debut in Memories of the Alhambra (2018–2019) and his film debut in The Battle of Jangsari (2019). He gained recognition with Extraordinary You (2019) and Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol (2020), both of which earned him acting awards. His role in Alchemy of Souls (2022–2023) brought him three additional acting awards. Lee Jae-wook attends Chung-Ang University's Programme of Theater and Film.

Career & Major Achievements

As of January 2023, he is taking a leave of absence. In December 2018, Lee started his acting career 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 recruited him immediately. In 2020, his photoshoot for the magazine The Masterpiece alongside actress Park Lee-hyun and fellow labelmate went viral. It was taken in the summer of 2018, before his official acting debut. In June 2019, Lee joined the main cast of tvN's Search: WWW alongside Lee Da-hee, which became a hot topic every episode.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The sales of Cine21's over-the-month issue of "2019 Rising Star" surged because of Lee, who gained popularity for his role in the drama. In September of the same year, he made a successful big screen debut in the war film The Battle of Jangsari. In October of the same year, he played as the second male lead in MBC's Extraordinary You as the female lead's childhood friend-fiancé. The show's success earned Lee the title of 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. In February 2020, Lee was cast in a supporting role in the JTBC television series When The Weather Is Fine alongside Yang Hye-ji.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1998 (1998-05-10): Birth of Lee Jae-wook — South Korean actor and model known for diverse roles in dramas like Alchemy of Souls.
2. 2018: 2018 Milestone — He made his television debut in Memories of the Alhambra (2018–2019) and his film debut in The Battle of Jangsari (2019).
3. 2019: 2019 Milestone — He gained recognition with Extraordinary You (2019) and Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol (2020), both of which earned him acting awards.
4. 2020: 2020 Milestone — In 2020, his photoshoot for the magazine The Masterpiece alongside actress Park Lee-hyun and fellow labelmate went viral.
5. 2022: 2022 Milestone — His role in Alchemy of Souls (2022–2023) brought him three additional acting awards.
6. 2023: 2023 Milestone — As of January 2023, he is taking a leave of absence.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Lee Jae-wook

True or False: “Lee Jae-wook's first acting role was in the film The Battle of Jangsari.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): His television debut was actually in the series Memories of the Alhambra.

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