Born on May 10, 1998, in Seongnam, Lee Jae-wook is a South Korean actor considered one of the most promising talents of his generation. With his natural charisma, intense gaze, and ability to portray complex characters, he has quickly established himself as one of the leading actors in K-dramas.
Her K-dramas
He made his debut in 2018 in Memories of the Alhambra, alongside Hyun Bin and Park Shin-hye. Although he had a supporting role at first, his portrayal of Marco Han immediately caught people’s attention. He confirmed his talent in 2019 with Search: WWW, and then became a huge hit with the public thanks to Extraordinary You, in which he plays Baek Kyung, a character who appears cold on the surface but is deeply wounded.
In 2020, he landed his first major leading role in the romance Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol, before showcasing a new side of his game in Move to Heaven. But it was in 2022 that he achieved international recognition with Alchemy of Souls. His portrayal of Jang Uk—a young heir who evolves from a carefree youth to a heroic figure—has made him one of the most beloved characters in Korean fantasy.
Lee Jae-wook then continued his rise to fame with darker roles in Death's Game (2023) and The Impossible Heir (2024), in which he plays Han Tae-oh, an ambitious man determined to change his life.
In 2025, it demonstrated its versatility with Dear Hongrang, a mystery sageuk streaming on Netflix, in which he plays Hongrang, a missing heir who reappears after several years. He follows that up with the romance Last Summer, in which he plays Baek Do-ha.
In 2026, Lee Jae-wook continues his journey with Doctor on the Edge on Disney+ and Netflix with Dead-End Job, a fantasy horror comedy, confirming his desire to explore all genres—all before leaving for military service in May 2026. An impressive evolution for an actor whose career continues to gain momentum.
