Kim Rae Won is a South Korean actor. He rose to fame in 2003 romantic comedy series
Rooftop Room Cat, and is also known for his leading roles in
My Little Bride (2004),
Love Story in Harvard (2004),
Gourmet (2008),
A Thousand Days Promise (2011) and
Punch (2014-2015).
Kim Rae Won initially wanted to become a professional basketball player, but when an injured ankle tendon ended that childhood dream, he turned to acting and studied Theater and Film at Chung Ang University. He made his acting debut in the 1997 teen drama
Me, in the role of a newbie at the broadcasting club of his high school. This was followed by another teen drama,
School 2 (1999) and coming-of-age film
Plum Blossom (2000).
Profile
- Name: Kim Rae Won
- Hangul: 김래원
- Profession: Actor and model
- Birthdate: March 19, 1981
- Birthplace: Gangwondo, Gangneung, South Korea
- Height: 184cm
- Weight: 77kg
- Star sign Pisces
- Blood type: A
- Family: Younger sister
- Education: Chung Ang University (Theatrical Arts major)
- Religion: Catholic
- Talent agency: HB Entertainment
- Twitter: @krw810319
Drama Series
- Doctors (SBS, 2016) - Hong Ji Hong
- Punch (SBS, 2014-2015) - Park Jung Hwan
- A Thousand Days' Promise (SBS, 2011) - Park Ji Hyung
- Gourmet (SBS, 2008)
- What Star Did You Come From (MBC, 2006) - Lee Sung Chan
- Love Story in Harvard (SBS, 2004) - Choi Seung Hee
- Say You Love Me (MBC, 2004)
- Attic Cat (MBC, 2003)
- Snowman (MBC, 2003)
- My Love Patzzi (MBC, 2002)
- Wuri's Family (MBC, 2001)
- Life is Beautiful (KBS2, 2001)
- The Thief's Daughter (SBS, 2000)
- Soonpoong Clinic (SBS, 1998)
- MBC Best Theater Her Flower Pot NO. 1 (MBC, 1998)
- School 2 (KBS2, 1999)
- Half of You (MBC, 1997)
Theme Songs
- 새로운 세상 - Gourmet OST (2008)
Movies
- The Prison (2016) - Song Yoo Gun
- RV: Resurrected Victims | Boohwal (2016) - Seo Jin Hong
- Gangnam 1970 (2015) - Baek Yong Ki
- My Little Hero (2013) - Musical director Yoo Il Han
- Insadong Scandal (2009) - Lee Kang Jun
- Miracle (2007)
- Sunflower (2006) - Tae Sik
- Mr. Socrates (2005) - Ku Dong Hyeok
- My Little Bride (2004) - Park Sang Min
- ...ing (2003) - Young Jae
- 2424 (2002) - Han Ik Su
- Plum Blossom (2000) - Ja Hyo
- Harpy (2000) - Hyeon Su
- Scent of a Man (1998)
Awards
2015 SBS Drama Awards:
2011 SBS Drama Awards:
- Top Excellence Award for Special Production, Actor (A Thousand Days' Promise)
- Top Ten Stars Award (A Thousand Days Promise)
2008 2nd Korea Drama Awards:
2005 41st Baeksang Arts Awards:
- Popularity Award (Love Story in Harvard)
2004 SBS Drama Awards:
- Popularity Award (Love Story in Harvard)
- Top Ten Stars Award (Love Story in Harvard)
2004 41st Daejong Film Awards:
- Best New Actor Award ("My Little Bride")
2003 20th Korea Best Dresser Award
2003 1st Andre Kim Awards:
2003 WuSan MBC:
- Best Actor Award (Attic Cat)
2003 MBC Drama Awards:
- Best Actor Award (Attic Cat)
- Popularity Award (Attic Cat)
2000 21st Blue Dragon Awards:
- Best New Actor Award ("Plum Blossom")
1999 KBS Drama Awards:
- Teen Award for a Newcomer (School 2)
