Rowoon is a popular South Korean actor, singer, dancer and a model. This ultra handsome man has gained immense fame within the past five years. He had been associated with the K pop band SF9 until 2023. His real name is Kim Seok-Woo.
He has given fans nothing but one hit drama after another since 2019. He possesses the sweetest voice. Kim rules the Korean drama industry these days along with the talented Ahn Hyo-Seop, Lee Junho, Kim Young-Dae and many other male lead actors.
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Biography
| Date of Birth | August 7, 1996 |
| Age | 27 years old (as of 2023) |
| Height | 1.90m (6’3 ft) |
| Weight | 73 kg~ |
| Girlfriend | Single |
| Net Worth | $15 million |
| Zodiac | Leo |
| Hometown | Seoul, South Korea |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Religion | Christian |
Education
Seok-Woo was an intelligent child. He studied at Daehyun Elementary School. As he grew up, he became interested in soccer and was part of a team as well. He graduated from Kyunggi High School. He later chose to attend Kyung Hee Cyber University.
When he joined the Korean Industry as a teenager, he trained for several years before he was launched as a K pop Idol.
Physical Appearance
Kim is considered one of the best looking and masculine men of South Korea. He stands 6 ‘3 Ft tall. In fact, he is the tallest K pop Idol in the industry. He weighs about 73 kg. He has wavy black hair and a very sharp nose. His protruding lips that smile beautifully have won and broken millions of hearts at the same time.
He has kept himself physically fit. Being a dancer, he is very agile and active. He dresses naturally in general and we can see him in more fancy attires when he is working with SF9.
Career
The career of this heart throb began in the year 2013. He was associated with the company FNC Entertainment for three years while he trained hard.
He made a debut as a K pop idol along with eight other members in the group SF9 in the year 2016. Then he diligently worked with them for a year.
He was offered a small role in the drama called School 17 in 2017. His appearance in the supporting role caught the eyes of many. He spent two more years singing and taking small acting roles when he was finally offered a male lead role in 2019.
The drama Extraordinary You was based on a webtoon. After this drama aired, people went crazy for him and wanted to see more of him.
Since then, he has not disappointed us and has taken on many roles as the leading man.
Destined With You from August this year has made him a domestic name. Moreover, his drama The Matchmakers is currently airing, making fans’ hearts ripple each Monday and Tuesday.
He also gave an iconic cameo in the 2023 drama A Time Called You.
To many people’s dismay, he has decided to pause his singing career. SF9 will be continuing without their center man from now on.
Television Series
- School 17 – 2017
- About Time – 2018
- Where Stars Land – 2018
- Extraordinary You – 2019
- She Would Never Know – 2021
- The King’s Affection – 2021
- Tomorrow – 2022
- Destined With You – 2023
- The Matchmakers – 2023
Net Worth
Kim is one of the richest actors currently working in the Korean industry. According to many sources, his net worth by the year 2023 is $15 million. His wealth is from his sheer hard work. He has worked as an Idol for many years. He has been cast as lead many times, making him a high-income artist. Moreover, he has been associated with many brand endorsements. He is the face of the international cosmetic brand Este Lauder. He also models regularly for various big names and in various commercials adding to his current wealth.
Family and Relationship
Kim Seok-Woo comes from a family of four. He was born in Seoul to a comfortable life. He has an older sister whom he loves a lot. His mother used to run a cram school while he was growing up. No wonder Kim was a high achiever in his school.
He was a popular guy even when he was not in the industry. He had a close bond with most members of his boy band.
Kim had a girlfriend while he was growing up. He thought of her as his true love. The name of the girl was never revealed by him but we are sure it was not someone from the industry. He broke up with her when he was 24 years old and had not seen anyone since.
He is speculated to be a one-woman man type so he is single at the moment and only focusing on his career.
Social Media
Kim is active on Instagram and posts every once in a while. He has 6.4 million Instagram followers at the moment. To fans’ dismay, he is not available with an official account on any other social media platform.
His former band SF9 had separate official accounts on Instagram and Twitter/X but there was not much information on individual band members.
Social media Handles
- Instagram – ewsbi
Hobbies
This charming artist has a very goofy personality. He is often seen having fun even on the sets. As a fan of sports, dancing and singing, he does these often. He loves to eat spicy food. He absolutely adores everything about food. This handsome man can cook well enough too.
Some Interesting Facts
- He loves spicy food.
- He is good at archery.
- He is afraid of heights.
- He knows horseback riding.
- He was named Kim Seok-Woo by his grandfather.
- He can sing in multiple languages.
