Kim Jae-won (born February 9, 2001) is a South Korean actor and model. He is known for his role in ''

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'' (2022), '' Stealer: The Treasure Keeper'' (2023), ''

King the Land ''King the Land'' () is a 2023 South Korean television series starring Lee Jun-ho and Im Yoon-ah. It aired on JTBC from June 17 to August 6, 2023, every Saturday and Sunday at 22:30 ( KST) for 16 episodes. It is also available for streaming on ...

'' (2023) And ''

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'' (2024).

Early life and education

Kim was born on February 9, 2001, in

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, South Korea. He graduated from high school at

School of Performing Arts Seoul School of Performing Arts Seoul ( ko, 서울공연예술고등학교), colloquially known as (SOPA) in South Korea, is an arts high school in Gung-dong, Guro District, Seoul. History SOPA was founded on March 6, 1966 as Jeonghui High School ...

in Department of Theatre & Film. He attended

Chung-Ang University Chung-Ang University (CAU; ) is a private research university in Seoul, South Korea. It is widely regarded as one of the best universities in South Korea. The university operates two campuses: main campus located in Dongjak District, Seoul, and a ...

in Performance Film Creation department.

Career

2018–2021: Career beginning

Kim Jae-won made his debut as a fashion model in 2018, and subsequently commencing his acting journey in 2021 with the Filipino-Korean

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''Love From Home'' directed by Kristel Fulgar (a Filipino actress and singer), and later appearing in the series titled ''Romanced''.

2022–present: Rising popularity

In 2022, Kim made his notable appearance in the television drama ''

'' on

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, portraying the character of a young

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. After playing the role he received immense adoration from the viewers and left a lasting impression. Continuing to demonstrate his talent, he was then cast as the lead protagonist, Je Soo-oh, in the

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television drama ''Fall For You''. Excellently portraying the role of a beloved high school student, which he effectively embodied the image of first love. In the year 2023, an additional invitation was extended to him, presenting an opportunity to showcase his talent in the renowned television series '' Stealer: The Treasure Keeper'' on

. In this production, he assumed the role of Shin Chang-hoon, a former homicide detective. Furthermore, he has made a recent appearance in the

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romantic comedy drama ''

''. In 2024, He took on the lead role for the first time in the original

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drama series ''

'' as Kim Ri-an, alongside

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and

Lee Chae-min Lee Chae-min (born 2000) is a South Korean actor. He appeared in the television series ''High Class (TV series), High Class'' (2021), ''Love All Play (TV series), Love All Play'' (2022), and ''Crash Course in Romance'' (2023). He hosts Korean B ...

and will debut in the Saguk drama ''The Tale of Lady Ok''.

Filmography

Film

Television series

Web series

Music video appearances

References

External links

* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kim, Jae-won 2001 births Living people Male actors from Seoul Models from Seoul 21st-century South Korean male actors South Korean male models South Korean male television actors South Korean male film actors Chung-Ang University alumni