Kim Jaewon Explained

Kim Jaewon
Birth Date:18 February 1981
Birth Place:Seoul, South Korea
Years Active:2001–present
Education:Sangmyung University - Theater and Film
Hanyang University Graduate School of International Tourism
Website:http://flabison.com/
Agent:Flabison Entertainment
Spouse:Park Seo-yeon (m. 2013)
Children:Kim Yijun (born 2013)
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Hangul:김재원
Hanja:金載沅
Rr:Gim Jae-won
Mr:Kim Chae-wŏn

Kim Jaewon[1] (born 18 February 1981) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for the television dramas Romance (2002), Listen to My Heart (2011), May Queen (2012), and The Scandal (2013).

Career

Kim Jaewon made his acting debut in 2001 in the sitcom Honey Honey. He rose to stardom a year later when he played a high school senior who falls for his teacher (played by Kim Ha-neul) in 2002 hit drama Romance.[2] Rival (with So Yoo-jin) and My Love Patzzi (with Jang Na-ra and Kim Rae-won) further raised his profile.

He reunited with Rival costar Kim Min-jung in Land of Wine (2003), where they played a young couple trying to revive traditional liquor amidst a family feud.[3] Then in 2004, he starred opposite Sun Feifei in Beijing My Love, a South Korean-Chinese co-production which was shot 80% in China.[4] He also appeared in the romantic comedy film 100 Days with Mr. Arrogant, followed by a supporting role in My 19 Year Old Sister-in-Law.

In Wonderful Life (2005), Kim's character deals with the consequences of a one-night stand in Singapore that leads to young marriage (to Eugene) and fatherhood. After playing a third-rate gangster who inherits a kindergarten and falls for a teacher (played by Han Ji-min) in Great Inheritance (2006), Kim was cast in his first period drama role as a nobleman romantically involved with a gisaeng in Hwang Jini (previous Mr. Arrogant costar Ha Ji-won played the title role). With his Korean Wave appeal, Kim then filmed the Chinese television drama First Love, which aired on CCTV in 2008.

Kim enlisted on March 23, 2009 to fulfill his mandatory military service, and was assigned to the Defense Media Agency.[5] He was discharged on January 24, 2011.[6] [7]

As his acting comeback, Kim joined the cast of Listen to My Heart, for which he received praise for his portrayal of a deaf man.[8] [9] He and costar Hwang Jung-eum were later given recognition at the year-end MBC Drama Awards.

In fall 2011, Kim signed on to star in Me Too, Flower! opposite Lee Ji-ah.[10] [11] But on the first day of filming on October 4, he was injured when the moped he was riding malfunctioned and accidentally accelerated.[12] [13] After being diagnosed with a dislocated shoulder, bone fracture and torn ligaments and cartilage, he withdrew from the drama and was replaced by Yoon Shi-yoon.[14] [15] [16] Kim cancelled all entertainment activities for ten months and underwent rehabilitation under Dr. Na Young-mu (well known as the doctor of figure skater Yuna Kim),[17] [18] eventually making a full recovery.[19]

In 2012, Kim returned to the small screen opposite Han Ji-hye in May Queen, which depicts the success stories of people in the shipbuilding industry.[20] [21] He later won the Top Excellence Award in a Serial Drama at the MBC Drama Awards (he also hosted the ceremony).[22] Kim was also the MC of Get It Beauty HOMME, a "beauty guide for men" on cable channel OnStyle.[23] [24]

Though he initially became popular due to his fair skin and beaming smile (which earned the actor the somewhat feminine nickname of "smiling angel" among fans), in recent years Kim has cultivated an image as a tough guy. This physicality was showcased in his next drama, The Scandal (2013), where he played a detective who discovers that the man he considers his father had kidnapped him as a child from his biological family.[25]

In 2014, Kim joined Four Sons and One Daughter, a reality show with four male celebrities and one female guest star who form a family while living with fake parents in the countryside.[26] [27] He also began hosting the current affairs program The Real Story Eye, which reconstructs cases to uncover the facts beneath rumors and speculation.[28] Later that year, he signed with a new talent agency, Will Entertainment.

Kim returned to period dramas in 2015 with Splendid Politics, playing a villainous King Injo.[29]

In "God's Quiz: Reboot", he played the role of a lunatic Hyeon Sang-pil, continuing a diverse and wide acting transformation.

In 2020, he established a one-man entertainment agency with his manager, who he has been working with for 20 years. The company is based on trust and people.

Personal life

Kim married Park Seo-yeon (who was three months pregnant at the time) on June 28, 2013 at Raum Wedding Hall in Yeoksam-dong, Seoul.[30] The couple were childhood friends who began dating in October 2012.[31] [32] [33] [34] Park is the daughter of the head of an advertising agency, and she works in management at a modeling agency.[35] Their son Yi-jun, nicknamed "Heaven," was born in December 2013.[36] [37] Yi-jun appeared on camera for the first time when his father made a guest appearance on Stars' Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant.

Filmography

Television series

width=10YearTitleRole
2001Honey HoneyKim Jae-won
You Say It’s Love, But I Think It’s Desire Han Seung-jae
Wuri's FamilyHan Wu-ri
2002RomanceChoi Kwan-woo
RivalKang Woo-hyuk
My Love PatzziKang Seung-joon
2003Land of WineSeo Jun
2004Beijing My LoveNa Min Kook
My 19 Year Old Sister-in-LawKang Min-jae
2005Wonderful LifeHan Seung-wan
2006Great InheritanceKang Hyun-se
Hwang JiniKim Jung-han
2008First LoveZhang Sheng/Jean Wu
2011Listen to My HeartCha Dong-joo
2012May QueenKang San/Ryan Gass Kang
2013The ScandalHa Eun-joong
2015Splendid PoliticsPrince Neungyang
2016Father, I'll Take Care of YouLee Hyun-woo
2018Let Me Introduce Her[38] Han Kang-woo
Quiz of God 5: Reboot[39] Hyeon Sang-pil

Films

YearTitleRole
2004 100 Days with Mr. Arrogant Ahn Hyung-jun
2007 Agent J Bodyguard S

Variety show

YearTitleNotes
2002 <--20 January 2002 - 18 August 2002-->InkigayoHost
2012 <--16 September 2012 - 7 October 2012-->Get It Beauty HOMME
Survival (Special Documentary's Narrator) Narrator
2014 <--3 January 2014 – 23 May 2014-->Four Sons and One DaughterCast Member
2014–2017The Real Story Eye
2017–2018Magic Control
2020–present <--present-->Stars' Top Recipe at Fun-StaurantContest
2022Hope TV Host[40]

Music video appearances

YearSong titleArtistCountry
2001 <--그녀에게 감사해, http://www.melon.com/artist/timeline.htm?artistId=995 -->"Thank her - S#1. Bus Stop"South Korea
"Thank her - S#2. Fantasy"
"Thank her - S#3. Cafe"
2002"Silent Goodbye"Leeds
2005"함께 있음을"Ditto & Sympathy 2 compilation
2007"Agent J"Taiwan
"Alone"
"Fear-free"
2011"초연"South Korea
2014"Talk about love"V.A.

Discography

Single albums

TitleAlbum detailsTrack listing
Japanese
Onaji Sora no Shita (同じ空に下)
  • Released: July 23, 2008
  • Label: 中之島レーベル
  • Format: CD
Korean
Stay in the Moment

Collaborations

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2002 18th Korea Best Dresser Awards Best Dressed, TV actor category
Best New Actor Romance
Popularity Award
New Star Award Rival
Popularity Award
SBSi Award
Top 10 Stars
2005 1st China Drama Billboard Awards Most Popular Foreign Actor Beijing My Love
2010 4th Korea Cable TV Broadcasting Awards Star of the Year Award
2011 Jaekyung Ilbo's 2011 Star of the Year Best Actor Listen to My Heart
Best Actor
MBC Drama Awards[41] Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries
Popularity Award, Actor
Best Couple Award
2012 20th Korea Cultural Entertainment Awards Hallyu Star Award[42] May Queen
Best Actor Award, Drama[43]
Grand Prize (Daesang)
Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial Drama
Popularity Award, Actor
2013 MBC Drama Awards[44] Grand Prize (Daesang) The Scandal
Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Special Project Drama
Popularity Award, Actor
Best Couple Award
2014 Outstanding Korean Actor
Most Popular - Actor (TV Drama)
2015 MBC Drama AwardsExcellence Award, Actor in a Special Project Drama Splendid Politics
23rd Korea Cultural Entertainment Awards [45] Best Actor Award, Drama
2018SBS Drama Awards[46] Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Daily and Weekend DramaLet Me Introduce Her
2020 18th KBS Entertainment Awards[47] Rookie Award in Reality CategoryStars' Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant

Notes and References

  1. The actor indicates a preference of spelling his name "Jaewon" (without a space or hyphen) on his official website .
  2. Web site: Romance (2002, MBC miniseries). Koreanfilm.org. 2013-09-01. 2012-10-27. https://web.archive.org/web/20121027084028/http://www.koreanfilm.org/tvdramas/index.htm#romance. live.
  3. Web site: Lee. Seung-jae. SBS Ups Ante on Land of Drink After Phenomenal All In. The Dong-a Ilbo. 2013-09-01. 3 April 2003. 2014-02-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20140201234417/http://english.donga.com/srv/service.php3?biid=2003040407498&path_dir=20030404. live.
  4. Web site: Cheon. Seung-hoon. Manly Chang Dong-gun Is My Favorite Actor. The Dong-a Ilbo. 2013-09-01. 23 November 2003. 2014-02-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20140201234420/http://english.donga.com/srv/service.php3?bicode=130000&biid=2003112426878. live.
  5. Web site: Wee. Geun-woo. Korean stars at shine at Korean military concert. 10Asia. 2013-09-01. 12 March 2010. 2016-03-04. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304061423/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2010031216144195440. live.
  6. Web site: Lee. Jong-gil. Actor Kim Jae-won discharged from military today. 10Asia. 2013-09-01. 24 January 2011. 2024-06-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20240608182009/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2011012413442783809. live.
  7. Web site: Actor Kim Jae-won poses on completing his mandatory military service in Yongsan, Seoul. The Chosun Ilbo. 2013-09-01. 25 January 2011. 2016-03-04. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304102242/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/01/25/2011012500353.html. dead.
  8. Web site: Kim. Jessica. Kim Jae-won cast as male lead for upcoming drama. 10Asia. 2013-09-01. 7 February 2011. 2016-03-04. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304002138/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2011020716494981500. live.
  9. Web site: Hong. Lucia. New Kim Jae-won TV series to air April 2. 10Asia. 2013-09-01. 30 March 2011. 2018-08-04. https://web.archive.org/web/20180804231945/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2011033015270422466. live.
  10. Web site: Kim. Jessica. Kim Jae-won joins E Ji-ah drama. 10Asia. 2013-09-01. 21 September 2011. 2015-02-11. https://web.archive.org/web/20150211054955/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2011092109381106743. live.
  11. Web site: Hong. Lucia. E Ji-ah, Kim Jae-won attend first script reading for new drama. 10Asia. 2013-09-01. 30 September 2011. 2015-02-11. https://web.archive.org/web/20150211053018/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2011093012404008547. live.
  12. Web site: Park. Hyun-min. Kim Jae Won Dislocates His Shoulder, Promises to Make Quick Recovery. enewsWorld. 2013-09-01. 5 October 2011. 2013-11-10. https://web.archive.org/web/20131110152931/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/735. dead.
  13. Web site: Park. So-jung. Kim Jae-won gets into motorcycle accident. 10Asia. 2013-09-01. 5 October 2011. 2015-02-11. https://web.archive.org/web/20150211053342/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2011100509253366716. live.
  14. Web site: Kim. Jessica. Kim Jae-won to leave E Ji-ah drama. 10Asia. 2013-09-01. 14 October 2011. 2015-02-11. https://web.archive.org/web/20150211062540/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2011101411420528346. live.
  15. Web site: Choe. Min-ji. Kim Jae Won Drops Out of Me Too, Flower!. enewsWorld. 2013-09-01. 14 October 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20131110152840/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/935. 10 November 2013. dead.
  16. Web site: Kim. Myung-hyun. Yoon Si-yoon cast as male lead in upcoming E Ji-ah TV series. 10Asia. 14 October 2011. 2012-12-03. 2015-02-11. https://web.archive.org/web/20150211052447/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2011101413072991030. live.
  17. Web site: Park. Hyun-min. Kim Jae Won Likely to Return Earlier than Expected. 9 November 2011. 2013-09-01. https://archive.today/20130901000738/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/1446. dead. September 1, 2013. enewsWorld.
  18. Web site: Lee. In-kyung. Kim Jae Won is Rapidly Recovering. enewsWorld. 30 November 2011. 2013-09-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20160305195957/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/1852/kim-jae-won-is-rapidly-recovering. March 5, 2016. dead.
  19. Web site: Lee. In-kyung. Kim Jae Won Makes Full Recovery From Motorcycle Accident. enewsWorld. 2013-09-01. 7 March 2012.
  20. Web site: Lee. Hye-ji. Kim Jae-won returning to TV with May Queen after recovering from injury. 10Asia. 2013-09-01. 13 July 2012. 2016-03-03. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303225504/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2012071314592034327. live.
  21. Web site: Lee. In-kyung. Kim Jae Won Reveals He was Traumatized by Poverty. enewsWorld. 2013-09-01. 7 May 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20160305144902/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/6355/kim-jae-won-reveals-he-was-traumatized-by-poverty. March 5, 2016. dead.
  22. Web site: An. So-hyoun. Kim Jae Won Joins the Free Agent Market. https://archive.today/20130901000744/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/26664. dead. September 1, 2013. enewsWorld. 2013-09-01. 17 January 2013.
  23. Web site: Oh. Esther. Kim Jae Won to Serve as Pretty Boy MC of Get It Beauty HOMME. enewsWorld. 2013-09-01. 5 September 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20160306090219/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/14104/kim-jae-won-to-serve-as-pretty-boy-mc-of-get-it-beauty-homme. March 6, 2016. dead.
  24. Web site: Lee. Jin-ho. Kim Jae Won Thought He Was Born with His Skin. enewsWorld. 2013-09-01. 17 September 2012.
  25. Web site: Lee. Eun-ah. Actor Kim Jae-won to Return to Small Screen. 10Asia. 2013-09-01. 10 May 2013. dead. https://archive.today/20130628025709/http://www.tenasia.com/archives/54858. 28 June 2013.
  26. Web site: Lee. Cory. Kim Jae-won Joins MBC's New Variety Show. https://web.archive.org/web/20131208101759/http://www.tenasia.com/archives/75792. 10Asia. 2013-12-08 . 6 December 2013.
  27. Web site: Lee. Sun-min. Celebs to become family on new MBC show. Korea JoongAng Daily. 2015-01-06. 6 December 2013. 2017-12-09. https://web.archive.org/web/20171209100425/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2981568. live.
  28. Web site: Actor Kim Jae Won to Host Current Affairs Program Real Story Eye. Soompi. 2014-03-02. 26 February 2014. 2016-03-04. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304072406/http://www.soompi.com/2014/02/26/actor-kim-jae-won-to-host-current-affairs-progam-real-story-eye/. dead.
  29. Web site: Doo. Rumy. Fact, fiction mingle in Splendid Politics. The Korea Herald. 2015-04-08. 8 April 2015. 2023-03-16. https://web.archive.org/web/20230316004344/https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20150408000793. live.
  30. Web site: Choi. Eun-hwa. Kim Jae Won Says Marriage is a Sure Way to Happiness. enewsWorld. 2013-09-01. 28 June 2013. 2013-11-07. https://web.archive.org/web/20131107023247/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/39556. live.
  31. Web site: An. So-hyoun. Lee. In-kyung. Kim Jae Won to Get Married to His Pregnant Fiancee on June 28. enewsWorld. 2013-09-01. 4 June 2013. 2013-09-17. https://web.archive.org/web/20130917130601/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/37788. dead.
  32. Web site: Park . Si-soo . Actor Kim to tie knot on June 28 . . 2013-09-01 . 4 June 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130915070607/http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/culture/2013/06/386_136918.html . 15 September 2013 .
  33. Web site: Yoon. Min-sik. Actor Kim Jae-won to get married late June. The Korea Herald. 2013-09-01. 4 June 2013. 2013-08-31. https://web.archive.org/web/20130831155529/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20130604001074. live.
  34. Web site: Kim Jae-won to Wed Childhood Sweetheart. The Chosun Ilbo. 2013-09-01. 5 June 2013. 2013-06-11. https://web.archive.org/web/20130611134415/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2013/06/05/2013060500788.html. live.
  35. Web site: MacDonald. Joan. Fans Learn More About Kim Jae Won's Non-Celebrity Wife. KDramaStars. 2013-09-01. 15 July 2013. 2013-07-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20130719015817/http://www.kdramastars.com/articles/9969/20130715/fans-learn-more-kim-jae-wons-non-celebrity-wife.htm. live.
  36. Web site: Actor Kim Jae Won Is Now a Father!. Soompi. 2014-02-13. 31 December 2013. 2016-03-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20160305015305/http://www.soompi.com/2013/12/31/actor-kim-jae-won-is-now-a-father/. dead.
  37. http://www.soompi.com/2013/07/02/kim-jae-won-reveals-babys-nickname-and-his-true-personality/ "Kim Jae Won Reveals Baby's Nickname"
  38. Web site: Mystery romance follows woman's search for her identity lost after plastic surgery. July 15, 2018. Kpop Herald. July 16, 2018. July 16, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180716140609/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201807151143480973162_2&ACE_SEARCH=1. live.
  39. Web site: Serious investigators. 6 November 2018. Korea JoongAng Daily. 6 November 2018. 6 November 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181106092941/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3055181&cloc=joongangdaily. live.
  40. Web site: 박태환 해양쓰레기 실태에 충격, 제주 바다에 뛰어들었다(희망TV). Park Ah-reum. Newsen. Naver. November 17, 2022. November 17, 2022. ko. November 17, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221117145055/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000654362. live.
  41. News: Hong. Lucia. The Greatest Love snags 7 honors at 2011 MBC Drama Awards. 2012-12-03. 10Asia. 2 January 2012. 2021-10-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20211019163323/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2012010209563739211. live.
  42. Web site: 김재원- 여심녹이는 살인미소의 귀환!. 7 December 2012. 6 April 2017. 6 April 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170406115523/http://www.datanews.co.kr/news/article.html?no=43634. live.
  43. Web site: 김재원, 대세 송중기 제치고 최우수 연기상 받을까?. 6 December 2012. 6 April 2017. 6 April 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170406201121/http://bntnews.hankyung.com/apps/news?popup=0&nid=04&c1=04&c2=04&c3=00&nkey=201212052102583&mode=sub_view. live.
  44. Web site: Winners of the 2013 MBC Drama Awards. Soompi. 30 December 2013. 2013-12-30. 2016-05-04. https://web.archive.org/web/20160504083047/http://www.soompi.com/2013/12/30/live-updates-winners-of-the-2013-mbc-drama-awards/. dead.
  45. Web site: 23rd KCEA winners list. 15 November 2015. 6 April 2017. 6 April 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170406111810/http://emna.kr/?page_id=99#1477550602623-be00011e-511e. live.
  46. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&amp;aid=0000699063. ko: [제56회 대종상]'기생충' 작품상 포함 5관왕 달성…이병헌·정유미 주연상(종합) . Jeong . Hee-yeon. [Comprehensive]'SBS Drama Awards' Gam Woo-sung-Kim Sun-ah, Best Couple Award followed by'Joint Grand Prix'. Sports Donga. January 1, 2019. ko. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611155912/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0000699063. June 11, 2020. live. June 11, 2020. Naver.
  47. News: Lee Si-yeon. 김일우·김재원·김선호 신인상 "대상에 버금"[2020 KBS 연예대상]]. star.mt. December 24, 2020. December 24, 2020. ko. May 29, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240529144812/https://www.starnewskorea.com/stview.php?no=2020122418115973790. live.

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