Jae Wook Kim

Kim Jae Wook

  • Name: Kim Jae Wook
  • Native name: 김재욱
  • Also Known as: Kim Jae Uk, Kim Jae Uck
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: April 2, 1983
  • Age: 42
Kim Jae Wook is a South Korean model and actor under the actor's agency "Management SOOP". Kim was born in Seoul, South Korea, but his family went to Japan later on. Kim Jae Wook grew up in Japan until he was 7 years old, then returned to Korea. Due to the time he spent in Japan, he can speak fluent Japanese.

In 2002, Kim debuted as a member of an indie band in the MBC drama "Ruler of Your Own World". After this first role, he concentrated on his modelling career for 5 years. In 2007, he auditioned for and won the role of No Sun-ki in the 2007 hit drama series "Coffee Prince". The role shot him to fame in both South Korea and several Asian countries. He later appeared in the 2008 drama "The Kingdom of The Winds", and served as the ambassador of goodwill for the 9th Jeonju International Film Festival (JIFF) in May 2008.

Kim then starred in his first film, "Antique", based on the manga "Antique Bakery", which was invited to the 59th Berlin International Film Festival. He played a gay chef working at a bakery. He won the "Best New Actor" award at the 16th Korean Entertainment Awards. In October 2009, he formed a modern rock band named Walrus, where he served as guitarist and vocalist. The name of the group came from the Beatles single "I am the Walrus".

Before enlisting in military service in 2011, he played in the rock musical, Hedwig And the Angry Inch, from May 14 until June 19, 2011. Kim made his comeback in the 2013 television series "Who Are You?" after finishing his mandatory military service, playing the dead boyfriend of So Yi-Hyun's character. In 2014, Kim was featured in KBS' period action drama "Inspiring Generation" as Kim Hyun-Joong's rival but quit after episode 8 due to unavoidable circumstances.

He is best known for his roles in "Mary Stayed Out All Night", "Voice", "Temperature of Love", "The Guest", and "Her Private Life" for his first time as a primary lead in a romantic comedy.

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Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
2026 Secret Gratitude
Korean Drama, 2026, 12 eps
Jeon Jae Yeol (Main Role)
12
Jeon Jae Yeol
Main Role
0.0
2025 Dear Hongrang
Korean Drama, 2025, 11 eps
Prince Han Pyeong (Main Role)
11
Prince Han Pyeong
Main Role
8.2
2025 Melo Movie
Korean Drama, 2025, 10 eps
Ko Jun [Ko Gyeom's older brother] (Support Role)
10
Ko Jun [Ko Gyeom's older brother]
Support Role
8.2
2024 Death's Game Part 2
Korean Drama, 2024, 4 eps
Jung Gyu Cheol [I Jae’s 8th reincarnation] (Guest Role)
4
Jung Gyu Cheol [I Jae’s 8th reincarnation]
Guest Role
8.8
2022 Crazy Love
Korean Drama, 2022, 16 eps
No Go Jin (Main Role)
16
Main Role
8.2
2019 Her Private Life
Korean Drama, 2019, 16 eps
16
Main Role
8.3
2018 God's Quiz: Reboot
Korean Drama, 2018, 16 eps
Ju Won (Ep. 16) (Guest Role)
16
Ju Won (Ep. 16)
Guest Role
8.2
2018 The Guest
Korean Drama, 2018, 16 eps
Choi Yun / Matthew (Main Role)
16
Main Role
8.7
2017 Temperature of Love
Korean Drama, 2017, 40 eps
Park Jung Woo (Main Role)
40
Main Role
7.5
2017 Voice
Korean Drama, 2017, 16 eps
Mo Tae Goo (Support Role)
16
Mo Tae Goo
Support Role
8.5
2015 Sweet Temptation
Korean Drama, 2015, 6 eps
{Only for You} Seok Min (Ep. 3-4) (Main Role)
6
{Only for You} Seok Min (Ep. 3-4)
Main Role
7.0
2014 Inspiring Generation
Korean Drama, 2014, 24 eps
Kim Su Ok (Guest Role)
24
Kim Su Ok
Guest Role
7.1
2013 Who Are You
Korean Drama, 2013, 16 eps
Lee Hyung Joon (Main Role)
16
Lee Hyung Joon
Main Role
7.6
2010 Mary Stayed Out All Night
Korean Drama, 2010, 16 eps
Jung In (Main Role)
16
Main Role
7.1
2010 Bad Guy
Korean Drama, 2010, 17 eps
Hong Tae Sung (Main Role)
17
Main Role
7.6
2008 The Kingdom of the Winds
Korean Drama, 2008, 36 eps
Chu Bal So (Support Role)
36
Chu Bal So
Support Role
7.9
2007 Coffee Prince
Korean Drama, 2007, 17 eps
No Seon Gi (Support Role)
17
No Seon Gi
Support Role
8.3
2007 Dal Ja's Spring
Korean Drama, 2007, 22 eps
Choon Ha (Support Role)
22
Support Role
7.6
2002 Ruler of Your Own World
Korean Drama, 2002, 20 eps
Gi Hong (Support Role)
20
Support Role
7.3
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
2017 Butterfly Sleep
Japanese Movie, 2017,
So Chan Hae (Main Role)
Main Role
7.7
2017 Another Way
Korean Movie, 2017,
Soo Wan (Main Role)
Main Role
7.0
2016 The Last Princess
Korean Movie, 2016,
So Takeyuki (Support Role)
So Takeyuki
Support Role
8.3
2016 Two Rooms, Two Nights
Korean Movie, 2016,
In Seong (Main Role)
Main Role
6.6
2015 Planck Constant
Korean Movie, 2015,
Kim Woo Joo (Main Role)
Kim Woo Joo
Main Role
6.2
2015 C'est Si Bon
Korean Movie, 2015,
Kang Myung Chan (Guest Role)
Kang Myung Chan
Guest Role
7.4
2010 Bang
Korean Movie, 2010,
Alex (Main Role)
Alex
Main Role
6.2
2009 Save Me
Korean Movie, 2009,
[He] (Main Role)
[He]
Main Role
6.8
2008 Antique Bakery
Korean Movie, 2008,
Min Sun Woo (Main Role)
Main Role
7.4
Special
Year Title # Role Rating
2022 Crazy Love: The Prologue of Great Change
Korean Special, 2022, 1 eps
Noh Go Jin (Main Role)
1
Noh Go Jin
Main Role
7.5
2020 My Dear Youth - Coffee Prince
Korean Special, 2020, 2 eps
[Himself] (Main Role)
2
[Himself]
Main Role
8.4
2019 Her Private Life Special
Korean Special, 2019, 1 eps
Ryan Gold (Main Role)
1
Main Role
7.8
2010 Kimi no Kioku wo Boku ni Kudasai
Japanese Special, 2010, 1 eps
Kim Gyeon (Main Role)
1
Main Role
6.8
2007 Coffee Prince Special
Korean Special, 2007, 1 eps
Noh Sun Gi (Support Role)
1
Noh Sun Gi
Support Role
7.9
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2024 Im Won Hee's Gourmet Show
Korean TV Show, 2024, 10 eps
(Ep. 19) (Guest)
10
(Ep. 19)
Guest
0.0
2023 Jae Joong and Friends
Korean TV Show, 2023, 100 eps
(Ep. 33) (Guest)
100
(Ep. 33)
Guest
8.3
2022 Season B Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2022, 10 eps
(Ep. 1) (Guest)
10
(Ep. 1)
Guest
8.3
2019 Convenience Store Restaurant
Korean TV Show, 2019, 290 eps
[Special appearance] (Ep. 63) (Guest)
290
[Special appearance] (Ep. 63)
Guest
8.2
2016 Life Bar
Korean TV Show, 2016, 118 eps
(Ep. 60-61) (Guest)
118
(Ep. 60-61)
Guest
7.9
2016 My Little Old Boy
Korean TV Show, 2016, 475 eps
(Ep. 384) (Guest)
475
(Ep. 384)
Guest
7.9
2007 2 Days & 1 Night
Korean TV Show, 2007, 232 eps
[Special appearance] (Ep. 81) (Guest)
232
[Special appearance] (Ep. 81)
Guest
8.1
Articles
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News - May 7, 2025

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News - May 5, 2025

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Jo Bo Ah firmly believes Lee Jae Wook is not her lost brother in 'Dear Hongrang'
News - Apr 30, 2025

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Lee Jae Wook's return brews a storm in Min Merchant Guild in 'Dear Hongrang'
News - Apr 24, 2025

Check out the stills from the upcoming Netflix mystery melodrama 'Dear Hongrang'

Lee Jae Wook, Jo Bo Ah's Netflix K-drama 'Dear Hongrang' announces premiere date
News - Apr 17, 2025

The Netflix mystery melodrama is coming soon

Lee Jae Wook in talks to lead another Netflix original K-drama!
News - Apr 4, 2025

Lee Jae Wook will reportedly lead another upcoming Netflix original K-drama.

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  • First Name: Jae Wook
  • Family Name: Kim
  • Native name: 김재욱
  • Also Known as: Kim Jae Uk, Kim Jae Uck
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: April 2, 1983
  • Age: 42

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