This 21-year-old talented actor and rising star has been making a buzz among K-drama enthusiasts, and honestly, we're all here for it!
Here a few of the many reasons why we think Lee Jae Wook should be your next heartthrob.
1. He is good-looking.
No doubt that he looks totally gorgeous. You have probably seen him in famous magazines like Esquire, Marie Claire, and Elle, and you would agree that he is glamorous in every pose that he strikes, from casual look to bad-boy look and even in business attire!
2. He is simple.
Though he started to gain popularity and bring a name to himself, like many of us, we can totally relate to Lee Jae Wook's lifestyle. As he has mentioned in previous interviews, he likes the vibe of a college student casually wearing hoodies and sweatpants, and he even likes take-out food. He is just so down-to-earth, and we love him for it.
3. He is a versatile actor.
It takes a lot of work to become the role given to you, and nailing the character you are playing shows how much of a talented actor one can be. By far, we think we can all agree that Lee Jae Wook's acting skills are starting to be recognized by many viewers. He already portrayed five unique characters and did so impressively.
His debut television drama was Memories of the Alhambra. He played an antagonist programmer and hacker, which he deliberately pulled off, earning a lot of viewers hating his character. That's effectivity.
He then played a student soldier for the film The Battle of Jangsari. The director of the film even said he was attracted to Lee Jae Wook's natural looks, his breath of freshness, and his heartfelt performance while doing the film.
He also played a tender, shy, and wholesome actor in the television series Search: WWW. Viewers saw the impeccable chemistry between a fangirl and an actor in this love story. A lot of fans admired their tandem, and a lot were looking forward to their romantic scenes.
His next television series was Extraordinary You. Though his character is a cold-hearted person, viewers loved him and made the fans experienced the so-called second-lead syndrome. And while saying those cheesy lines seemed awkward to him, he clicked nonetheless, especially to youngsters.
And his recent drama When The Weather Is Fine, he played an adorable extrovert who gets along quickly with everyone. The way he blushed in front of his crush was unforgettable, and he actually, at times, stole the spotlight of the main characters. Many wished Lee Jang Woo will have longer and more scenes.
4. He is high-spirited.
If you happen to see Lee Jae Wook behind-the-scenes, you will see a different person to the roles that he played. He goofs around with his co-stars, merely because their age does not differ much. We can see how carefree and fun-loving he is. This way that he was himself, it made him more attractive.
7. He can sing.
Yes, HE CAN SING. What more could we ask for? He is a man of brimming talents, proving that he is definitely a celebrity worth stanning.
Lee Jae Wook is set to star in upcoming rom-com drama Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol with Go Ara.
