Lee Jae-wook

Lee Jae-wook (; 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. 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.

Education Lee Jae-wook attends Chung-Ang University's Programme of Theater and Film. As of January 2023, he is taking a leave of absence.

Career 2018: Career beginnings 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.

2019: Rise in popularity In June 2019, Lee joined the main cast of tvN's Search: WWW alongside Lee Da-hee, which became a hot topic every episode. The sales of Cine21s 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.

2020–present: Transition to lead roles and breakthrough In February 2020, Lee was cast in a supporting role in the JTBC television series When The Weather Is Fine alongside Yang Hye-ji. In May of the same year, he was cast as the main male lead in the KBS2 television series Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol as the male counterpart of the main protagonist, played by Go Ara. He won the Excellence Award for Actor in a Miniseries for his outstanding performance in this drama at the KBS Drama Awards. He was also awarded Rookie of the Year and Actor of the Year – Rookie at the Asia Artist Awards and the 18th Brand of the Year Awards, respectively. Lee is recognized and commended for his serious and diverse acting range. Before the year ended, he appeared in a cameo role as his former drama character from Extraordinary You in tvN's True Beauty alongside Kim Hye-yoon.

In April 2021, Lee signed with C-JeS Entertainment, after his contract with the previous agency had expired. In May of the same year, he made a special appearance in the Netflix series Move to Heaven. In October, he was awarded the Global Excellence Award at the Korea Drama Awards for his contribution globally to the Hallyu wave. He was also honored with the Asia Special Award at the 17th Asia Model Awards. In December of the same year, he reprised his role as Jang Uk in Alchemy of Souls: Light and Shadow, alongside Go Youn-jung. At the end of 2022, he then won the Best Actor Award at the Asia Artist Awards.

In 2025, Lee starred in Netflix's mystery historical television series Dear Hongrang opposite Jo Bo-ah. It is based on Tangeum: Swallowing Gold by Jang Da-hye and was produced by Studio Dragon.

Endorsements In February 2020, Lee became the new model for the contemporary casual brand AD HOC and the street casual brand N DOZEN. He has worked with brands such as Prada and Lancôme, as well as promoted Dior, Nike, Berluti, Armani, Zegna, EX NIHILO, and Fendi. He has been featured in many prominent fashion publications. In January 2023, Lee became the new model for the scalp care brand ScalpMed. In February 2023, Lee was selected as the brand model for the skin care brand La Mer.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Notes 2019 The Battle of Jangsari Lee Gae-tae 2023 Kill Boksoon young Cha Min-kyu Cameo

Television series Year Title Role Notes 2018–2019 Memories of the Alhambra Marco Han 2019 Search: WWW Seol Ji-hwan Extraordinary You Baek Kyung 2020 When the Weather Is Fine Lee Jang-woo Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol Sunwoo Joon True Beauty Baek Kyung Cameo (Episode 4) 2021 Move to Heaven Kim Soo-cheol Cameo (Episode 3–7) 2022 Kiss Sixth Sense 'Haru' actor Cameo (Episode 3, 5, 9) 2022–2023 Alchemy of Souls Jang Uk Part 1–2 2023–2024 Death's Game Cho Tae-sang Cameo Episode 3 2024 The Impossible Heir Han Tae-oh 2025 Dear Hongrang Hong Rang Last Summer Baek Do-ha / Baek Do-young 2026 Boyfriend on Demand a doctor Cameo Doctor on the Edge Do Ji-ui

Television shows Year Title Role Notes 2025-present Fresh Off the Sea Main cast Season 2 Web series Year Title Role Notes 2026 Dead-End Job Hyuk-jun Netflix

Ambassadorship Year Organization / Event Notes 2022 Korea Tourism Organization Honorary Public Relations Ambassador

Awards and nominations + Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result APAN Star Awards 2021 Best New Actor Extraordinary You Popular Star Award, Actor Asia Artist Awards 2020 Rookie of the Year Lee Jae-wook 2022 Popularity Award – Actor Best Actor Award Alchemy of Souls Asia Model Awards 2022 Asia Special Award Baeksang Arts Awards 2020 Best New Actor – Television Extraordinary You Brand of the Year Awards 2020 Actor of the Year – Rookie Lee Jae-wook Dong-A.com's Pick 2019 Haeju Award KBS Drama Awards 2020 Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol Best Couple Award Lee Jae-wook Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol Korea Broadcasting Awards 2021 Popularity Award Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol Korea Drama Awards 2022 Global Excellence Award Alchemy of Souls Korea First Brand Awards 2023 Rising Star Award Lee Jae-wook MBC Drama Awards 2019 Best New Actor Extraordinary You Best Couple Award Lee Jae-wook Extraordinary You Seoul International Drama Awards 2021 Outstanding Korean Actor Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol