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
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
Title | Rating |
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Secret Gratitude
Korean Drama, 2026, 12 eps
Jeon Jae Yeol
(Main Role)
|
0.0
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Dear Hongrang
Korean Drama, 2025, 11 eps
Prince Han Pyeong
(Main Role)
|
8.2
|
Melo Movie
Korean Drama, 2025, 10 eps
Ko Jun [Ko Gyeom's older brother]
(Support Role)
|
8.2
|
Death's Game Part 2
Korean Drama, 2024, 4 eps
Jung Gyu Cheol [I Jae’s 8th reincarnation]
(Guest Role)
|
8.8
|
Crazy Love
Korean Drama, 2022, 16 eps
No Go Jin
(Main Role)
|
8.2
|
Her Private Life
Korean Drama, 2019, 16 eps
Ryan Gold / Heo Yun Je
(Main Role)
|
8.3
|
God's Quiz: Reboot
Korean Drama, 2018, 16 eps
Ju Won (Ep. 16)
(Guest Role)
|
8.2
|
The Guest
Korean Drama, 2018, 16 eps
Choi Yun / Matthew
(Main Role)
|
8.7
|
Temperature of Love
Korean Drama, 2017, 40 eps
Park Jung Woo
(Main Role)
|
7.5
|
Voice
Korean Drama, 2017, 16 eps
Mo Tae Goo
(Support Role)
|
8.5
|
Sweet Temptation
Korean Drama, 2015, 6 eps
{Only for You} Seok Min (Ep. 3-4)
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
Inspiring Generation
Korean Drama, 2014, 24 eps
Kim Su Ok
(Guest Role)
|
7.1
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Who Are You
Korean Drama, 2013, 16 eps
Lee Hyung Joon
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
Mary Stayed Out All Night
Korean Drama, 2010, 16 eps
Jung In
(Main Role)
|
7.1
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Bad Guy
Korean Drama, 2010, 17 eps
Hong Tae Sung
(Main Role)
|
7.6
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The Kingdom of the Winds
Korean Drama, 2008, 36 eps
Chu Bal So
(Support Role)
|
7.9
|
Coffee Prince
Korean Drama, 2007, 17 eps
No Seon Gi
(Support Role)
|
8.3
|
Dal Ja's Spring
Korean Drama, 2007, 22 eps
Choon Ha
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
Ruler of Your Own World
Korean Drama, 2002, 20 eps
Gi Hong
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
Movie
Title | Rating |
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Butterfly Sleep
Japanese Movie, 2017,
So Chan Hae
(Main Role)
|
7.7
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Another Way
Korean Movie, 2017,
Soo Wan
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
The Last Princess
Korean Movie, 2016,
So Takeyuki
(Support Role)
|
8.3
|
Two Rooms, Two Nights
Korean Movie, 2016,
In Seong
(Main Role)
|
6.6
|
Planck Constant
Korean Movie, 2015,
Kim Woo Joo
(Main Role)
|
6.2
|
C'est Si Bon
Korean Movie, 2015,
Kang Myung Chan
(Guest Role)
|
7.4
|
Bang
Korean Movie, 2010,
Alex
(Main Role)
|
6.2
|
Save Me
Korean Movie, 2009,
[He]
(Main Role)
|
6.8
|
Antique Bakery
Korean Movie, 2008,
Min Sun Woo
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
Special
Title | Rating |
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Crazy Love: The Prologue of Great Change
Korean Special, 2022, 1 eps
Noh Go Jin
(Main Role)
|
7.5
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My Dear Youth - Coffee Prince
Korean Special, 2020, 2 eps
[Himself]
(Main Role)
|
8.4
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Her Private Life Special
Korean Special, 2019, 1 eps
Ryan Gold
(Main Role)
|
7.8
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Kimi no Kioku wo Boku ni Kudasai
Japanese Special, 2010, 1 eps
Kim Gyeon
(Main Role)
|
6.8
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Coffee Prince Special
Korean Special, 2007, 1 eps
Noh Sun Gi
(Support Role)
|
7.9
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TV Show
Title | Rating |
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Im Won Hee's Gourmet Show
Korean TV Show, 2024, 10 eps
(Ep. 19)
(Guest)
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0.0
|
Jae Joong and Friends
Korean TV Show, 2023, 100 eps
(Ep. 33)
(Guest)
|
8.3
|
Season B Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2022, 10 eps
(Ep. 1)
(Guest)
|
8.3
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Convenience Store Restaurant
Korean TV Show, 2019, 290 eps
[Special appearance] (Ep. 63)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
Life Bar
Korean TV Show, 2016, 118 eps
(Ep. 60-61)
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
My Little Old Boy
Korean TV Show, 2016, 475 eps
(Ep. 384)
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
2 Days & 1 Night
Korean TV Show, 2007, 232 eps
[Special appearance] (Ep. 81)
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
Articles
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News - May 7, 2025
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News - May 5, 2025
Netflix unveils new stills from its upcoming mystery melodrama
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News - Apr 30, 2025
Check out the official trailer for Netflix's 'Dear Hongrang'
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.