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May has been an amazing month for K-Entertainment on all fronts. From replay worthy releases from artists like BOYNEXTDOOR to a string of K-Drama premieres across television and streaming platforms, with summer just on the horizon there's plenty of content to consume. And it seems every week in May, a new series premieres to Netflix's global audience, Netflix original or not. The most recent title to appear on the streaming giant is the highly anticipated, "Dear Hongrang".
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The mysterious historical melodrama features current top stars, Lee JaeWook, Cho BoAh, and Jung GaRam. They are also joined by esteemed veterans Uhm JiWon, Park ByungEun, and Kim JaeWook. They depict the return of a long-lost missing heir of a large merchants' association in Joseon, whether or not he's the real deal, and the treacherous mysteries surrounding it all. The series depicts a complex power struggle, twisted backstories, and a yearning romance that pushes characters to their limits. There's action, slow burn, mystery, and everything in between that makes the drama such a captivating watch.
One of the core people at the center of this story is Lee JaeWook in his role as HongRang. He's no stranger to historical K-Dramas or playing characters with such immense depth and heartbreaking backstory. As he adds "Dear Hongrang" to his ever-growing filmography, he showcases once more why he's one of the K-Drama world's new generation of top stars.
Leading Up To This Moment: Career Defining Moments
With a model-like physique and charismatic features, Lee JaeWook has the ability to captivate millions the moment he comes on screen. He's built up a strong repertoire of work, earning various accolades and an outpouring of respect from fans, critics, and colleagues alike. Getting to this point hasn't been a walk in the park, however, as the actor has had to work for it every step of the way. Making his debut in 2018 through the fantastical action romance, "Memories of the Alhambra", Lee JaeWook didn't start off as one of the good guys. In fact, he greeted audiences as the scoundrel, Marco, who looked like your average, no-good thug. Despite playing a small role over the course of just a few episodes, Lee JaeWook made a lasting impact that would act as the foundation for the rest of his career.
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He proceeded to keep on the momentum, staying booked and busy through tvN's "Search: WWW" and MBC's "Extraordinary You". The MBC series in particular made a big splash among K-Drama fans. Lee JaeWook's character of Baek Kyung was rough around the edges with a fiery hot temper. But hidden deep inside was a softness reserved only for Eun DanOh (Kim HyeYoon). Lee JaeWook's performance was able to land him the Best New Actor award, cementing him as a rising star at the time.
His upward trajectory continued across multiple series as both a supporting and main character. From "When The Weather Is Fine" to "Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol" and even "Move To Heaven", Lee JaeWook portrayed a variety of characters that helped to display his acting versatility and willingness to try different roles. His second statement project came in the form of "Alchemy of Souls" Seasons 1 and 2 as he played the dependable and charismatic Jang Uk.
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He looked stunning in hanbok as he wielded a sword to cut through every challenge. The actor proved that he was made for saeguks and the historical setting as he navigated "Alchemy of Souls" with such mastery and skill. His own spellbinding performance aside, his chemistry with both female leads, Jung SoMin and Go YounJung, was butterfly inducing and proved that he could match the energy of both. The series easily became a favorite among the K-Drama community and helped to further prove Lee JaeWook's acting prowess.
Right before "Dear Hongrang", Lee JaeWook worked on a couple more projects: "Death's Game" and "The Impossible Heir". Time and time again, Lee JaeWook mesmerizes audiences with his piercing gaze and impeccable acting skills. He's making great strides towards becoming an icon within the K-Drama scene, building up a filmography that's worth following.
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