Super interesting facts about actor Kim Jae Wook

May 17, 2019

Kim Jae Wook is not an unfamiliar name in Korea, but in the international, he only really caused "storm" after playing the director of the museum of Ryan Gold in "Her Private Life". Paired with actress Park Min Young, the sweet chemical reaction between the protagonists Ryan and Sung Duk Mi really exploded and impressed the audience.

"Her Private Life" owns ratings only temporarily, even with a low start. However, it is hard to deny, the attraction of the couple makes the film more and more sympathetic, even leading the BXH drama series that are currently most concerned. Kim Jae Wook's charming and charismatic appearance as Ryan Gold has also become a hot topic on social networks.

Here are the super interesting secrets about Kim Jae Wook you may not know:

1. The first time main actor in romance drama

During his acting career, Kim Jae Wook has been involved in many romantic love songs, but only as a supporting role. Ryan Gold in "Her Private Life" is the first leading role he takes over in this genre

During the "Her Private Life" press conference, Kim Jae Wook explained the reason for taking the role of director Ryan Gold: "Previous dramas all showed my scary side, I felt quite sad when The audience looked at me with a sense of fear, and I also heard that many people hoped to see a brighter side of themselves, and at that moment I received an offer to join 'Her Private Life'.

2. Widely known through horror drama

Kim Jae Wook is an actor who is not afraid to challenge, he has played many roles with different characteristics and aspects. However, the most powerful impression of the guy on the audience is in horror works.

Perhaps the audience still cannot forget the murderous metamorphosis killer named Mo Tae Goo in OCN's 2017 blockbuster - "Voice", or the mysterious exorcist pastor who makes people watch chills "The Guest".

Voice (2017)

The Guest

3. Rarely participate in variety shows

Earlier this year, Kim Jae Wook used to make audiences crazy when he appeared as a guest on tvN's "Life Bar" program. It is known that this is the first time after 10 years, the actor attended a variety show.

In Korea, the fact that celebrities participate in variety shows is one of the methods to smoke fans and increase the public recognition fastest. However, it is rare for viewers to see Kim Jae Wook at such TV shows.

Life Bar

4. Debut as a rock singer before pursuing acting

From a young age, Kim Jae Wook showed great passion for music. The guy who participated in the high school band. After passing the music faculty of Seoul Art Academy, Kim Jae Wook formed a 3-member rock band called Walrus.

In 2002, MBC director Park Sung Soo advised Kim Jae Wook to pursue acting. He participated in the movie "Ruler of Your own World" (MBC). After this first role, Kim Jae Wook mainly focused on modeling.

It was not until 2007, when he appeared in the cult movie "Coffee Prince", the guy officially started pursuing a professional acting path.

5. Kim Jae Wook in the army

Like every other South Korean citizen, Kim Jae Wook has two years of mandatory military service. The actor officially enlisted in July 2011 as a active soldier.

During his time in the army, Kim Jae Wook was very close to stars such as Rain, Park Hyo Shin, Sleepy and kept good relations to the present. He took on the role of DJ on the Radio channel of the army and also participated in a film produced by the army. After 21 months, he was demobilized in April 2013.