Lee Jae-wook: Rising Star Shines Across Netflix and tvN with Unmatched Versatility
The Multi-Talented Actor Captivating Audiences with Intense Roles and Relatable Charm
Lee Jae-wook Takes the Spotlight with Stellar Performances in Netflix and tvN Hits
Korean actor Lee Jae-wook continues his climb to stardom with a series of impressive roles that showcase his remarkable range. Currently, he is at the center of attention thanks to his performances in the gripping Netflix original series Tangun and the popular tvN reality show Sisters’ Direct Delivery 2.
Breaking New Ground in Netflix’s Tangun
Released on June 16, Tangun follows the mysterious return of Hongrang—the long-lost heir of Joseon’s greatest merchant house—who reappears after 12 years with no memory of his past. Lee Jae-wook masterfully portrays Hongrang, balancing emotionally charged scenes and intense action, reinventing the fusion historical romance genre. His nuanced performance and his chemistry with Jo Bo-ah (as Jae-yi) draw viewers into the unfolding mystery and simmering romance. Critics and fans alike praise his ability to express everything from deep vulnerability, shaped by traumatic childhood wounds, to an earnest, heartfelt openness, adding profound depth to his character.
Notably, Lee completed most action sequences himself, further establishing a reputation as a “physical actor” unafraid of taking on challenging roles. His effortless adaptation into the genre underscores his ever-broadening acting spectrum.
Showing Reality and Relatable Charm in Sisters’ Direct Delivery 2 on tvN
On the lighter side, Lee Jae-wook co-stars with Yum Jung-ah, Park Joon-myun, and Lim Ji-yeon in tvN’s Sisters’ Direct Delivery 2. Audiences are discovering a new side of Lee as he enthusiastically takes on the nitty-gritty of fishing, seaweed processing, and cooking, embracing each challenge with a can-do spirit. His candid, affable personality and signature playful energy shine in on-air games and “living room concerts,” quickly earning him the affectionate nickname “Jung-ah Junior.” His close camaraderie with the cast and fully adapted “maknae energy” add to the show’s growing appeal with every episode.
What’s Next: Looking Forward to KBS2’s Last Summer
Riding the wave of success, Lee Jae-wook is set to take on an entirely new character in the upcoming KBS2 drama Last Summer, which will explore the romance between a woman who hates summer and a man who eagerly awaits it all year. Anticipation is high for what surprises Lee will bring to this new project and the continued evolution of his acting career.
Lee Jae-wook’s latest performances can be streamed now on Netflix’s Tangun. His remarkable talent is proving that he is, without a doubt, one of Korea’s brightest rising stars.
