Lee Jae Wook Almost Gave Up on ‘Alchemy of Souls’? Here’s What Happened
Following the success of "Alchemy of Souls," Lee Jae Wook collaborates with fashion magazine Marie Claire Korea in a pictorial, boasting his chic look that highlights his mature image. The actor also briefly discussed his thoughts on his recently concluded drama as well as his future acting plans.
Lee Jae Wook Flaunts Mature Side in a Powerful Pictorial
After the conclusion of "Alchemy of Souls" Part 1, Lee Jae Wook now casts a spell to steal the viewers' hearts as he boasts his swoon worthy visuals in his recent pictorial with Marie Claire Korea!
The young star decorates the magazine's September 2022 issue with his mature side that leaves the fans in awe. Lee Jae Wook's charisma is effortlessly captured in the black and white photos, giving a more edgy and rugged look.
The actor dons a plain black shirt and a pair of denim pants, embodying the 24-year-old star's masculinity. In another photo, Lee Jae Wook completed a magical and thought-evoking scene as he poses for the camera, sporting a muted teal suit.
Through the photo shoot, Lee Jae Wook proved that he's one of the industry's hottest stars. Don't miss Lee Jae Wook's pictorial moment in the September 2022 issue of Marie Claire Korea!
Lee Jae Wook Dishes Honest Thoughts on 'Alchemy of Souls'
Since his debut, Lee Jae Wook has proved his acting prowess through his performances in "Sisyphus: The Myth," "Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol" and most recently, "Alchemy of Souls" Part 1.
"Alchemy of Souls" follows the stories of powerful mages whose fates get twisted due to the magical power that swaps people's souls.
Although he totally owned his previous acting roles, there is still a hint of regret in his heart whenever he finishes a work.
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According to Lee Jae Wook, regrets are inevitable especially in his line of work. In spite of this, the actor doesn't let it get to his head, and even takes this as a stimulating force to do better in upcoming projects.
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In his fantasy-romance drama, Lee Jae Wook played the role of Jang Uk, a powerful and mischievous mage.
When asked about his character, the actor showed immense affection for the role, describing him as a "huge accomplishment" throughout his career.
Lee Jae Wook reasoned, "I've never done a role as passionate as Jang Uk, that's why I'm mostly honored and proud now that the first part of the drama is over."
The South Korean star shared that there were many moments that he wanted to give up and cry while playing Jang Uk.
"I felt extreme emotions when I was filming," Lee Jae Wook stated. "Through the work, I learned the true meaning of "overwhelming" in its positive and negative sense."
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In spite of this, Lee Jae Wook still names "Alchemy of Souls" as his best work that brought out the "actor side" of him that he didn't know he had before.
As for his career, the young celebrity aims to keep his momentum, and work hard to live a happy and satisfactory life.
Catch Lee Jae Wook on "Alchemy of Souls"! The first part of the series is available with English subtitles on Netflix!
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Written by Elijah Mully.
