Lee Jae-Woo (South Korean Actor)

Lee Jae-Woo (Hangul: 이재우) is a South Korean actor born on December 11, 1987. He has established a prolific career in the South Korean entertainment industry, appearing in numerous feature films and television drama series, primarily portraying supporting characters, law enforcement officers, and distinct ensemble roles.

Portrait of South Korean actor Lee Jae-Woo — Lee Jae-Woo

Acting Career

Lee began appearing in notable film and television projects during the mid-2010s. His early cinematic appearances include roles in Operation Chromite (2016) as a subordinate to Park Nam-Chul, alongside various character roles in films such as The Battleship Island (2017), The Swindlers (2017), The Drug King (2018), Taklamakan (2018), Memories (2019), and the zombie action film Peninsula (2020).

In addition to his film work, Lee has maintained an active presence in South Korean television dramas, taking on episodic and recurring roles across major networks and streaming platforms. His television credits span a wide range of genres, including crime thrillers, historical dramas, and contemporary series.

Filmography

Selected Movies

Operation Chromite (2016) - Park Nam-Chul's subordinate 4
The Battleship Island (2017) - pimp's gang
The Poet and The Boy (2017) - club member
The Swindlers (2017) - corrupt detective
Taklamakan (2018) - loan shark
The Drug King (2018) - UN gang member 2 / investigator
Memories (2019) - audience
Peninsula (2020) - zombie

Selected Drama Series

Hospital Playlist (tvN / 2020) - detective (ep.5)
Through the Darkness (SBS / 2022) - Detective Kim (ep.7)
Big Mouth (MBC / 2022) - reporter (ep.9)
The Worst Of Evil (Disney+ / 2023) - Hwang Min-Goo's colleague (ep.12)
Connection (SBS / 2024) - taxi driver Park (ep.5)
Black Out (MBC / 2024) - Seoul detective
Cashero (Netflix / 2025) - banker (ep.6)