Seasoned actor Kim Jae Wook, known for his great acting skills and heart-fluttering looks, is set to return to the spotlight with a new romance comedy drama with actor Jung Soo Jung (professionally known as f(x) Krystal).
Did you know that he started his career as a singer? To know more about the actor-his career beginnings, works, hidden talents and net worth-keep on reading!
Kim Jae Wook's Early Life and Career
The Seoul native Kim Jae Wook grew up in Tokyo, Japan after his journalist father was transferred as a foreign correspondent.
When he was seven years old, he and his family returned to South Korea. He started his career as a vocalist of an indie band, and even ventured into modeling. In 2007, he joined the star-studded cast of the classic K-Drama "Coffee Prince," which kick-started his acting career that landed him several acting roles, and recognition from South Korea and other Asian countries.
'Marry Me, Mary!,' 'Voice,' 'Her Private Life' and More
In the beginning of his career, Kim Jae Wook only received minor acting roles. But because of his determination and acting abilities, he began to be recognized as a talented actor.
He appeared in many dramas "The Kingdom of The Winds," "Marry Me, Mary!," "Who Are You?," "Princess Deokhye," and "Voice," to name a few Kim Jae Wook last appeared on the small screen as the handsome Ryan Gold in the 2019 rom-com "Her Private Life" with Park Min Young, in which he bagged the Best Male Asian Star award in StarHub Awards.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: 'Her Private Life' Cast Update 2021: Watch More of Park Min Young, Kim Jae Wook, Ahn Bo Hyun and Park Jin Joo in These New Films and K-Dramas
Now, he is gearing up to come back to decorate the night with romance. He couples up with Krystal Jung in the upcoming office romance drama "Crazy Love" that is scheduled to air in February 2022.
Kim Jae Wook's Net Worth in 2022
Apart from his television acting career, the 40-year-old actor has a prosperous career as a musical actor. Given his outstanding acting skills and beautiful vocals, he landed major roles in worldwide known musicals like "Amadeus," "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" and "Minstrel Park In Hwan."
In 2022, the actor's net worth is estimated to amount to $1 - $5 million. The singer-actor also does modeling, and he, along with fashion models Jang Yoon Ju, Han Hye Jin and Song Kyung Ah, wrote "Top Model."
It's a book that depicts how the modeling industry works and how one lives his life as a model. The book is solely based on their writers' personal experiences in the industry.
Catch Kim Jae Wook and Krystal Jung's new drama "Crazy Love" this February 2022 on KBS2! It will also be available on iQIYI for international streaming.
YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN: ASTRO Sanha and f(x) Krystal to Show Their Chemistry as Siblings in New Kdrama 'Crazy Love'
Follow KDramaStars for more KMovie, KDrama, and celebrity updates!
KDramaStars owns this article.
Written by Elijah Mully.
