Fun fact you may not know, Lee Jae-wook is a basketball enthusiast before his acting career. You can guess by his height. His agency exposed him to auditions. In Memories of the Alhambra, he play a minor role and director Ahn Gil-ho praised his raw intensity. Early roles like Battle of Jangsari (2019) as a soldier showed his physicality. Also, in Extraordinary You being Baek Kyung with his tearful confession scenes. All the way leading to his star-making turn in Alchemy of Souls.
| Lee Jae-wook Birthday | Born May 10, 1998 |
| Place of birth | Seoul |
| Height | 187cm |
| Blood type | O |
| Hobbies | Playing basketball, cooking, watching movies, working out |
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Early Life and Education
Lee Jae-wook grew up in a supportive family alongside an older sister (born 1995). He is kinda raised in a typical middle-class household as his father is a businessman and his mother a homemaker. He is really good at basketball during middle and high school (Hanam High School). Originally he is dreaming of a sports career (now *187 cm).
After all, he developed a love on storytelling through movies. Lee seem often watching classics like The Godfather with his family. And then in Chung-Ang University (prestigious institution) he choose major in Theater and Film. Initially he know nothing about acting at all, and then he took a gap year after high school to explore his interests. What he find interesting is working as a part-time at a convenience store and also an intern at an entertainment agency.
Because all of the above, he was scouted by Varo Entertainment during his first semester. And finally landing his career before he graduated (Instead he is still having a degree as of 2025).
Top Lee Jae-wook Dramas
- Alchemy of Souls (2022-2023) – As Jang Uk, a nobleman with a dark destiny, he delivered a career-defining performance across both seasons.
- Extraordinary You (2019) – His Baek Kyung remains a fan-favorite second lead.
- The Hongs (2024) – Playing Hong Rang, a mysterious trader, he showcased maturity and depth.
Other notable works include When the Weather Is Fine (2020), Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol (2020), and Death’s Game (2023-2024).
