Kim Jae-won (actor, born 2001) explained

Kim Jae-won
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Birth Date:9 February 2001
Birth Place:South Korea
Education:School of Performing Arts Seoul
Chung-Ang University
Years Active:2018–present
Agent:Mystic Story[1]
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Hangul:김재원
Rr:Gim Jae-won
Mr:Kim Chaewŏn

Kim Jae-won (born February 9, 2001) is a South Korean actor and model. He is known for his roles in Our Blues (2022), (2023), King the Land (2023), and Hierarchy (2024).[2] [3]

Early life and education

Kim was born on February 9, 2001, in Seoul, South Korea.

He graduated from high school at School of Performing Arts Seoul in Department of Theatre & Film.[4] He attended Chung-Ang University in Performance Film Creation department.

Career

2018–2021: Career beginning

Kim Jae-won made his debut as a fashion model in 2018,[5] and subsequently commencing his acting journey in 2021 with the Filipino-Korean web series Love From Home directed by Kristel Fulgar (a Filipino actress and singer), and later appearing in the series titled Romanced.[6] [7]

2022–present: Rising popularity

In 2022, Kim made his notable appearance in the television drama Our Blues on tvN, portraying the character of a young Cha Seung-won. After playing the role he received immense adoration from the viewers and left a lasting impression.[8] Continuing to demonstrate his talent, he was then cast as the lead protagonist, Je Soo-oh, in the EBS television drama Fall For You. Excellently portraying the role of a beloved high school student, which he effectively embodied the image of first love.[9]

In the year 2023, an additional invitation was extended to him, presenting an opportunity to showcase his talent in the renowned television series on tvN. In this production, he assumed the role of Shin Chang-hoon, a former homicide detective.[10] Furthermore, he has made a recent appearance in the JTBC romantic comedy drama King the Land.

In 2024, he took on the lead role for the first time in the original Netflix drama series Hierarchy as Kim Ri-an, alongside Roh Jeong-eui and Lee Chae-min, and will debut in the sageuk drama The Tale of Lady Ok.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRole
2022Dream MakerNam Joo-hwan[11]
My Life's TimelineLee Sun-taek[12]

Television series

YearTitleRole
2022Our BluesYoung Choi Han-soo[13]
Fall For YouJe Soo-oh[14]
KBS Drama Special – Like OttersSeo Woo-kyu[15]
2023Shin Chang-hoon[16]
King the LandLee Ro-woon[17]
The Story of Lady OkSung Do-gyeom[18]

Web series

YearTitleRoleNotes
2021Love From HomeJayFilipino-Korean series[19]
RomancedJung Ma-ro[20]
2022To My Star Season 2: Our Untold StoriesLee Jae-won[21]
2024HierarchyKim Ri-an[22]
Sea Village Cloud PensionCheon Ri-an[23]

Notes and References

  1. News: 김재원, 미스틱스토리 전속 계약...웹드 주연까지 승승장구. Naver. Sports World. ko. Choi Jeong-ah. June 17, 2021. June 17, 2021.
  2. Web site: 김재원, 이번엔 설렘 유발..고원희에 오빠美 넘치는 '직진 연하남'. Kim Jae-won, this time causing excitement...'Straight Younger Man' full of older brother beauty in Go Won-hee. Naver. Osen. ko. Kang Seo-jeong. June 3, 2023. June 3, 2023.
  3. Web site: 김재원 "우리들의 블루스' 차 승원 아역 캐스팅, 살면서 가 장 설렜다". Kim Jae-won "Casting Cha Seung-won's child role in "Our Blues' was the most exciting in my life". Naver. Sports Korea. ko. Jo Eun-ae. June 4, 2022. June 4, 2022.
  4. Web site: 넷플릭스 '하이라키' 노정의ㆍ이채민ㆍ김재원ㆍ지혜원ㆍ이원정 '아는 형님' 출격. Netflix's 'Hairaki' Noh Jeong-ui, Lee Chae-min, Kim Jae-won, Ji Hye-won, Lee Won-jeong appears on 'Knowing Brothers'.. Naver. BizEnter. ko. Lee Sung-mi. June 6, 2023. July 16, 2023.
  5. Web site: '킹더랜드' 김재원 "롤모델은 이준호, 자기관리 철저해...반할 뻔". 'King the Land' Kim Jae-won "My role model is Lee Jun-ho, he manages himself thoroughly... I almost fell for him". Naver. News1. ko. Ahn Eun-jae. August 10, 2023. August 10, 2023.
  6. Web site: Kristel Fulgar's Filipino-Korean web series to premiere on June 4. Inquirer Net. Ian Biong. May 29, 2021. May 29, 2021.
  7. Web site: 백이삭은 누구? 지금 가장 핫한 신인 배우들. Who is Isaac Baek? The hottest new actors right now you. Naver. Marie Claire. ko. April 12, 2022. April 12, 2022.
  8. Web site: <우리들의 블루스> 차승원×이정은 아역 누구지?. Cha Seung-won X Lee Jeong-eun Who are the child actors?. Naver. Harper Bazaar. ko. April 11, 2022. April 11, 2022.
  9. Web site: '네가 빠진 세계' 김재원 "사대천왕, 부담감보단 호기심이 더 컸다". 'Fall For You' Kim Jae-won "Four Great Heavenly Kings, curiosity was greater than burden". Naver. Sports Seoul. ko. Kim Min-ji. October 19, 2022. October 19, 2022.
  10. Web site: '스틸러' 김재원의 치명적 매력 셋. 'Stealer' Kim Jae-won's three fatal charms. Naver. Sports Trend. ko. Ahn Byung-gil. May 4, 2023. May 4, 2023.
  11. Web site: 김재원, 영화 '드림메이커' 주연 캐스팅[공식]]. Kim Jae-won, starring in the movie 'Dreammaker' [Official]. Naver. Sports Kyunghang. ko. Kim Seon-hee. March 11, 2022. March 11, 2022.
  12. Web site: 청소년·청년 위한 웹드라마...'내 인생의 타임라인'·'드림런노트'. Web film for teenagers and young adults... 'Timeline of My Life' · 'Dream Run Notes'. Naver. Newsis. ko. Kim Joo-hee. May 4, 2022. May 4, 2022.
  13. Web site: 김재원, '우리들의 블루스'로 안방극 장 눈도장. Kim Jae-won 'Our Blues' a home theater snow stamp. Naver. TV Daily. ko. Hwang Seo-yeo. April 11, 2022. April 11, 2022.
  14. Web site: '네가 빠진 세계' 김재원 "'우블' 첫사랑 기억조작남, 수식어에 누가 되지 않도록 노력". 'Fall for You' Kim Jae-won "'Wooble' first love memory manipulation man, try not to become someone in the modifier". Naver. Osen. ko. Kim Chae-yeon. October 19, 2022. October 19, 2022.
  15. Web site: '열아홉 해달들’ 신은수-김재원, "서로의 버팀목이 되어주다" (KBS드라마스페셜2022). ‘Like Otters’ Shin Eun-soo and Kim Jae-won, “Becoming each other’s support” (KBS Drama Special 2022). Naver. KBS Media. ko. Park Jae-hwan. December 8, 2022. July 16, 2024.
  16. Web site: '스틸러' 김재원 "액션 첫 도전 부담됐지만...만족스러운 결과 뿌듯". 'Stealer' Kim Jae-won "I was burdened with the first action challenge... but I'm proud of the satisfactory result". Naver. News 1. ko. Ahn Eun-jae. May 19, 2023. May 19, 2023.
  17. Web site: [단독] '킹더랜드' 안세하, 이준호 비서된다..'우블' 김재원도 캐스팅]. [Exclusive] 'King the Land' Ahn Se-ha becomes Lee Jun-ho's secretary..'Wooble' Kim Jae-won is also cast. Naver. Osen. ko. Ha. Su-jeong. September 21, 2022. September 27, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220927083332/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004702933. live.
  18. Web site: 연우ㆍ김재원, 드라마 '옥씨부인전' 합류…임지연ㆍ추영우와 호흡. Yeonwoo and Kim Jae-won join the drama ‘The Tale of Lady Ok’… Working with Lim Ji-yeon and Choo Youngwoo. Naver. Bizenter. ko. Hong Seon-hwa. June 11, 2024. July 10, 2024.
  19. Web site: This Upcoming Local Web Drama Features a Korean Male Lead. Preview Magazine. Andie Manankil. June 4, 2021. June 4, 2021.
  20. Web site: 김민하·김재원·문상민, 2022년 샛별처럼 나타난 신예 [2022 연말결산]]. Kim Min-ha·Kim Jae-won·Moon Sang-min, a rookie who appeared like a morning star in 2022 [2022 year-end settlement]. Naver. Osen. ko. Kim Chae-yeon. December 28, 2022. December 28, 2022.
  21. Web site: 해피엔딩으로 막을 내린 단짠 로맨스 <나의 별에게2>. Sweet and salty romance with a happy ending . Marie Claire Korea. ko. July 4, 2022. July 4, 2022.
  22. Web site: 노정의·이채민·김재원·지혜원·이원정, 넷플릭스 '하이라키' 출연 확정. Roh Jung-eui, Lee Chae-min, Kim Jae-won, Ji Hye-won, Lee Won-jeong confirmed to appear in Netflix's 'Hierarchy'. Naver. News 1. ko. Ahn Tae-hyun. May 15, 2023. May 15, 2023.
  23. Web site: 신예 김재원, 웹드라마 '바다마을 구름펜션' 캐스팅...여자친구 예린과 호흡. Rookie Kim Jae-won, cast in web drama 'Sea Village Cloud Pension'... Breathing with girlfriend Yerin. Naver. Ten Asia. ko. Cha Hye-young. September 27, 2021. September 27, 2021.
  24. Web site: 에디킴, 윤종신 손잡고 ‘track by YOON’ 신곡 ‘괜찮아지겠지’ 발매...“삶의 위안과 공감 전하길”. Eddy Kim and Yoon Jong-shin join hands to release new song ‘It's gonna be alright’ on ‘track by YOON’… “I hope to convey the comfort and empathy of life”. Naver. MBN Star. ko. Ahn Ha-na. January 23, 2014. July 10, 2024.