Lee Jae Wook’s Best K-Dramas: Have you been completely smitten by Lee Jae-wook’s handsome face and adorably sulky portrayal of Jang Uk in the popular fantasy series Alchemy of Souls? Or are you interested in learning what happened to the baffling antagonist from the high school fictional drama Extraordinary You?
Let’s look at some of Lee Jae-best Wook’s K-dramas to see how he progressed from memorable cameos to directing wildly popular shows and competing with his talented peers.
Alchemy of Souls
Where to Watch: Netflix
In the two seasons, of the K-drama Alchemy of Souls, magic and soul shifters are actual things. After swapping souls with a blind servant named Mu-deok, the assassin Naksu is apprehended by Jang Uk, an heir to one of the rival families. With a dark secret that could endanger his life, Lee Jae-Wook portrays Uk, the male lead. The K-drama is a light-hearted watch for those who enjoy fantasy and comedy, though, thanks to his endearing interpretation of the otherwise dark mage.
Search: WWW
Where to Watch: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, VIKI
This female-led K-drama focuses on the empowerment of women and corporate drama as it follows three successful female directors named Ta-mi, Cha-Hyeon, and Ga-kyeong as they employ every strategy at their disposal to stay competitive. In addition, there is romance, as there always is in office dramas where the women must decide between their careers and their relationships. In contrast to who he is in real life, Jae-Wook portrays struggling actor Seol Ji-hwan who has been stereotypically portrayed as a villain. He is attracted to Cha-Hyeon after an accident because she accepts him for who he is.
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Extraordinary You
Where to Watch: Netflix, VIKI, Voot
Lee Jae-Wook may have become well-known to K-drama fans during his appearance on the fictional high school program Extraordinary You. It centers on Eun Dan-oh, who realizes the realization that her entire life is a comic book and that she and everyone else around her is a characters. Although we initially dislike Jae-Baek-kyung, wook’s by the end we find ourselves rooting for him. Because of his cordial personality, some fans even pair him up with Haru and Dan-oh because he prevents the otherwise obnoxious Baek-kyung from being the most despised K-drama character.
Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol
Where to Watch: Netflix
If Jae-wook did not receive a lead role after his versatility and talent shone in Extraordinary You and Search: WWW despite the ensemble casts, it would seem pretty unfair. Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol, who portrays the cold and haughty Sun-woo Joon who begins to open up after being charmed by Goo Ra-ra, thankfully fixes that. Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol centres on the persistently upbeat Ra-ra, who encounters bad luck but never gives up, which inspires Joon to want to defend her despite his growing feelings for her.
When the Weather is Fine
Where to Watch: Hotstar, VIKI
The healing is a slow-moving slice-of-life melodrama that centers on Hae-won going back to her hometown after failing to succeed in the big city. She reconnects with her old friend Eun-seob, and the two of them try to move past their shared trauma and past experiences. Jae-Wook portrays the vivacious Jang-woo, a former classmate. He is extroverted, but he is shy around his crush, Eun-Sil, which makes them a misunderstood second-lead couple. If that still isn’t enough to convince you, Kim Young-Dae, who portrays a high school student in love with Hae-won, will be joining us for another Extraordinary You reunion.
Memories of Alhambra
Where to Watch: Netflix
The sci-fi K-drama is a specific but thrilling subset of virtual reality programs and films like The Matrix or Alice in Borderland, which will compel you to watch it regardless of the cast. After being asked to invest in a video game by its creator, Jin-woo becomes trapped in it. He is shocked to learn that dying in a video game also results in death in real life, which increases the importance of winning the game. Jae-Wook makes his acting debut as the thug-like hacker Marco Han, who battles the game’s creator and will do anything to win, even if it means attempting to kill his friend.
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True Beauty
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video, VIKI
You’re not the only one who came for the cameo from Extraordinary You but stayed for the story. True Beauty, directed by the same person, follows Ju-Kyung as she uses makeup to completely transform her appearance after receiving bullying for having a bare face. Additionally, since it is a romantic comedy, the cliché of the boy falling in love with her because of her real face is present. However, if you watch Extraordinary You first, the cameo of Jae-Baek-Kyung wook’s and Dan-oh will make sense and have you laughing your ass off while the male lead appears confused.
Move To Heaven
Where to Watch: Netflix
You will undoubtedly start crying as soon as you watch the melodrama Move to Heaven because it follows An Asperger’s-afflicted orphan named Geu-ru must work with his criminal uncle Sang-gu. They don’t get along well because Sang-gu only agrees to help the family out in exchange for money, but as they work as a team to clean up crime scenes, secrets are revealed. Jae-Wook plays a crucial part as Sang-friend, gu’s whom he rescues, and the first child he adopts. When Sang-gu begins to bond with his nephew, he gets a sense of déjà vu because of the incident’s memories.
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