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

Our Blues ''Our Blues'' () is a 2022 South Korean television series starring Lee Byung-hun, Shin Min-a, Cha Seung-won, Lee Jung-eun, Uhm Jung-hwa, Han Ji-min, and Kim Woo-bin. The series revolves around the sweet and bitter lives of people at the end, c ...

'' (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 T ...

'' (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 (SOPA; / ) is an arts high school located in Gung-dong, Guro District, in Seoul, South Korea. History SOPA was founded on March 6, 1966 as Jeonghui High School (). On February 28, 2002, Park Jae-ryeon was app ...

in Department of Theatre & Film. He attended

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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 tvN, portraying the character of a young

Cha Seung-won Cha Seung-won (; born June 7, 1970) is a South Korean actor, who began his career as an in-demand model (person), fashion model in the 1990s. Cha achieved stardom through the hit comedy films ''Kick the Moon'' (2001), ''Jail Breakers'' (2002), ' ...

. 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 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. 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 tvN. 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 September 15, 2000) is a South Korean actor. He appeared in the television series '' High Class'' (2021), '' Love All Play'' (2022), and ''Crash Course in Romance'' (2023). In 2024, he starred in the Netflix original series ...

, and will debut in the

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drama ''The Tale of Lady Ok''. In May 2025 Kim has been confirmed to play the role of Shin Soon-rok, love interest of Kim Yumi (

Kim Go-eun Kim Go-eun (; born July 2, 1991) is a South Korean actress. She debuted in the film '' Eungyo'' (2012) where she won several Best New Actress awards in South Korea. She is also known for her roles in the television series '' Cheese in the Trap ...

) in 3rd season of

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popular drama

Yumi's Cells ''Yumi's Cells'' () is a 2021 South Korean television series directed by Lee Sang-yeob and starring Kim Go-eun, Ahn Bo-hyun, and Park Jin-young. Based on the eponymous webtoon, it is a cell-based psychological romance that unravels the daily l ...

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