10 Fun Facts About 'Alchemy Of Souls' Star Lee Jae Wook

Swooning at the sight of this “Alchemy of Souls” star could be a much better “kilig” experience once you get to know him better!

Janelle Roa Cabrera-Paraiso

<p>Brace yourselves! In case you’re not on the radar, <em><strong>Alchemy of Souls</strong></em> lead <strong>Lee Jae Wook</strong> is coming to the Philippines this March. The South Korean actor, who is about to meet his Filipino fans for the very first time, will be holding a fan meet on <strong>March 11, 2023</strong> at the <strong>New Frontier Theater</strong> in <strong>Quezon City</strong>.</p><div> </div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/9ee8f061-b079-4f83-b6d4-e51e9af09b34_lee jae wook.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="10 Facts About Lee Jae Wook That You Might Not Know"/></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>In December of last year, Jae Wook’s supporters rejoiced when <strong>Wilbros Live</strong> announced that the <strong>“2023 Lee Jae Wook Asia Tour Fan Meeting in Manila”</strong> is slated to take the Philippine stage. With the success of his hit period drama, Lee Jae Wook’s fan base has definitely grown not only in the country but also in the rest of Asia. </p><div><br/></div><p>Through his well-loved, sword-bearing character <strong>Jang Uk</strong> in the fantasy series <em>Alchemy of Souls</em>, viewers were able to see more of Jae Wook’s acting range as he stars as the male lead. Earning nods from the audience, the <strong>Part 2 finale</strong> of the show, according to a <a href="https://www.soompi.com/article/1562070wpp/alchemy-of-souls-part-2-ends-on-its-highest-ratings-yet-agency-and-three-bold-siblings-hit-all-time-highs" target="_blank">Soompi article</a> and <strong>Nielsen Korea</strong>, has amassed a nationwide viewership rating of <strong>9.7 percent</strong>.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/624bb133-cf09-4ac1-b1f4-e6fefbbe6efd_jang uk.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="10 Facts About Lee Jae Wook That You Might Not Know"/></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>From his acting debut via the sci-fi-action-thriller <em><strong>Memories of the Alhambra</strong></em> as the substance-dependent hacker <strong>Marco Han</strong> and the bad-boy high schooler <strong>Baek Kyung</strong> in <em><strong>Extraordinary You</strong></em> to the innocent and gentle <strong>Seol Ji Hwan</strong> in <em><strong>Search: WWW</strong></em> and the goofy <strong>Lee Jang Woo</strong> in <em><strong>When the Weather Is Fine</strong></em>, Jae Wook’s versatility has remained top-notch.</p><div><br/></div><p>Jae Wook, 24, also starred in <em><strong>Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol</strong></em> as <strong>Sunwoo Joon</strong> alongside his leading lady <strong>Go Ara</strong> and appeared in the rom-com series <strong><em>True Beauty</em></strong>.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Browse through the gallery below for some fun facts about the <em>Alchemy of Souls</em> actor:</strong></div><div class="article-content" itemProp="articleBody"><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/02c4f005-fcf0-43a2-8b46-10fc73be480b_lee jae wook landscape.png" alt="" 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About Lee Jae Wook That You Might Not Know" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/8be051f6-5dd0-477c-957b-aeec242bc042_296387543_720524242379187_6331398248459752388_n.jpg" alt="10 Facts About Lee Jae Wook That You Might Not Know" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/41ab7228-2389-4a90-a4d4-58a6a8e302fe_302032524_770341707590788_4680050795223742986_n.jpg" alt="10 Facts About Lee Jae Wook That You Might Not Know" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/30295916-bf99-4cc3-8541-a8e08144834c_311720851_159419033440076_6310587680242353139_n.jpg" alt="10 Facts About Lee Jae Wook That You Might Not Know" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/c13e0878-2a9e-4a8e-a01d-ed80ecfc7c17_243611682_653998485543308_9145890656358465139_n.jpg" alt="10 Facts About Lee Jae Wook That You Might Not Know" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/c8e583ba-33ec-4de3-8628-700e043416b3_148643445_120921369926082_2800710910866842223_n.jpg" alt="10 Facts About Lee Jae Wook That You Might Not Know" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div></div><div class="media-content slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><p>His top two Korean food recommendations are kimchi stew and bulgogi. - In an exclusive video interview with tvN Asia, Lee Jae Wook was asked about the Korean dishes that he will recommend to his fans. The actor recommended kimchi stew, as kimchi is one of the top choices in Korean cuisine. The other one is bulgogi, as he thinks that its sauce suits the majority of the world’s taste.<cite>tvN Asia on YouTube</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Lee Jae Wook and his “Alchemy of Souls” co-actor Shin Seung Ho went on an overseas trip together. - On Instagram, Lee Jae Wook recently posted a photo of him and Shin Seung Ho a.k.a. Crown Prince with the caption, “Bangkok trip with Seja.” As part of his Asian tour, Jae Wook’s fan meeting in Thailand was staged last February 4, 2023 at the KBank Siam Pic-Ganesha Theatre in Bangkok, and his fellow Hallyu celebrity was accompanying him on this trip, and was even seen taking photos at the event! We love their bond!<cite>@seungho__shin</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><div><cite>@jxxvvxxk</cite></div></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Lee Jae Wook initially turned down his role in “Alchemy of Souls.” - According to a recent Soompi article, in Lee Jae Wook’s sit-down interview with Xsportnews, the actor originally said no to the project as he was unsure if he could really pull it off. It turns out, however, that he was able to wing it with flying colors, and is being recognized for his performance in the series.<cite>@jxxvvxxk</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>He prefers to date older girls. - In an exclusive one-on-one with Reporter Eun&#x27;s LIT NEWS, Jae Wook was asked about his preferences in dating women. While he said at first that he seems to prefer girls who are older than he is, he also thinks that age is not at all a problem. The actor mentioned that he doesn’t give too much weight on age, and that he doesn’t care about it as long as the woman falls under his ideal type.<cite>@jxxvvxxk</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Lee Jae Wook is an award-winning actor. - Jae Wook’s string of awards are testament to his ability as an actor. In 2019, the MBC Drama Awards has conferred the Best New Actor trophy for his performance as Baek Kyung in “Extraordinary You”. The following year, he was also recognized as Best New Artist at the Asia Artist Award and has snagged the Rookie of the Year award at the 18th Brand of the Year Awards. At the KBS Drama Awards, he, too, received the Excellence Award for his portrayal in “Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol.” Last year, Lee Jae has yet again won another title—2022 Asia Artist Awards’ Best Actor.<cite>@jxxvvxxk</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>IU is Lee Jae Wook’s favorite Korean singer. - When Reporter Eun&#x27;s LIT NEWS asked Jae Wook who his favorite singer is, he immediately responded with “IU.” While the “Alchemy of Souls” lead hasn’t teamed up with IU on an onscreen partnership yet, we sincerely hope that they could be in a project together! <cite>@dlwlrma</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Lee Jae Wook was recruited by Hyun Bin. - Being able to witness Lee Jae Wook’s acting prowess in “Memories of Alhambra,” seasoned actor Hyun Bin decided to recruit Jae Wook to be part of his talent management agency VAST Entertainment. A rookie actor then, Lee Jae Wook was still working as a freelance artist when he was filming the said series. In 2021, he signed with C-Jes Entertainment.<cite>@jxxvvxxk</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>He is low-key goofy and loves being playful! - Any eagle-eyed frequenter of his IG page could notice what he’s been posting for a while now, and that includes goofy poses! An au naturel, it seems that he’s not even trying hard to be cute or funny. He just simply is! <cite>@jxxvvxxk</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>He studied in the same school Hyun Bin and Park Shin Hye attended. - Lee Jae Wook majored in Theater Arts at Seoul’s Chung Ang University where he was first trained as a stage actor. The prestigious university has also manufactured prolific Korean actors such as Hyun Bin and Park Shin Hye, who happen to be the stars or &#x27;Memories of the Alhambra.&#x27;<cite>@jxxvvxxk</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>He loves taking mirror selfies! - If you are one of his five million plus followers on Instagram whose notification bell is turned on once he updates, you sure have stumbled upon his many selfies—in front of the mirror! The “Alchemy of Souls” star seems to love taking snaps of himself while on set or shoots or just whenever, wherever. So cute!<cite>@jxxvvxxk</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><div><cite>@jxxvvxxk</cite></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div><cite>@jxxvvxxk</cite></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div><cite>@jxxvvxxk</cite></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div><cite>@jxxvvxxk</cite></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div><cite>@jxxvvxxk</cite></div></div></div></div></div><div><br/></div><p>Lead photos from <strong>@jxxvvxxk</strong></p>

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10 Fun Facts About 'Alchemy Of Souls' Star Lee Jae Wook

10 Fun Facts About 'Alchemy Of Souls' Star Lee Jae Wook

Janelle Roa Cabrera-Paraiso

Published Feb 09, 2023 09:49 AM PHT

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Updated Feb 10, 2023 09:16 AM PHT

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