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Kim Seok-woo, professionally known as Rowoon, is a talented South Korean actor and singer.

He rose to prominence as a former member of the K-pop boy band SF9 member.

Rowoon is best known for his captivating performances in several hit television series.

He garnered critical acclaim for his roles in the dramas Extraordinary You and The King’s Affection, for which he won multiple awards.

In Extraordinary You, Rowoon portrayed the character of a supporting male lead with nuance and depth, showcasing his versatility as an actor.

His standout performance in the series earned him the New Actor Award at the 2019 MBC Drama Awards.

Profile

• Full Name: Kim Seok-woo
• Stage Name: Rowoon
• Born: August 7, 1996
• Age: 28 years old
• Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
• Nationality: Korean
• Occupation: South Korean actor and singer
• Height: 1.9 m
• Parent: Mr. and Mrs. Seok-woo
• Siblings: 1
• Girlfriend: Sonia Monroy (Rumor)
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Unmarried
• Net Worth: $16 million

Early Life And Education

Kim Seok-woo was born in Seoul, South Korea on August 7, 1996. He was born to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Seok-woo, whose real names are unknown.

His father worked in real estate, and his mother operated a hagwon (private cram school). He also has an older sister, whose name is unknown.

Seok-woo attended Hanlim Multi Art School, a renowned institution for aspiring entertainers, where he developed his singing, dancing, and acting skills.

He later studied at Kyung Hee Cyber University, furthering his education while pursuing an entertainment career. Seok-woo is of Korean ethnicity, but his religious beliefs are unknown.

Career

Rowoon was introduced as a trainee in FNC Entertainment’s reality show Cheongdam-dong 111. In 2015, he was part of the pre-debut team “Neoz School” under FNC Entertainment as a member of the Neoz group.

In 2016, he participated as a “Neoz Dance” member in FNC’s survival show d.o.b, competing against Neoz Band (later known as Honeyst). Neoz Dance won the competition and received the opportunity to debut.

Rowoon debuted with the group SF9 in October 2016 with the single “Fanfare.” He began acting with a minor role in the 2017 KBS2 drama School 2017.

Following this, he gradually received more significant roles, including a supporting part in the 2018 TV drama About Time and a role in the 2018 SBS drama Where Stars Land, for which he was nominated for the New Actor award.

2019 Rowoon received his first lead role in the MBC school fantasy drama Extraordinary You, based on the Daum webtoon. This role launched him into stardom, and his popularity skyrocketed.

He then played the male lead in the 2021 historical drama The King’s Affection, for which he won the Best New Actor award at the KBS Drama Awards.

In 2022, Rowoon starred in the MBC fantasy drama Tomorrow, portraying the role of Choi Joon-woong. His lead role followed this in the 2023 JTBC fantasy drama Destined with You.

During the run of Destined with You, FNC Entertainment announced that Rowoon would be leaving SF9 to focus on his acting career while remaining with the agency.

Rowoon has also been active as a brand ambassador, working with companies like Klavuu, Gong Cha Korea, The North Face, Estée Lauder, SimplyO, Clean Up Beauty, ANDZ, Ilso, Samjin Pharmaceuticals, and Oligio Thailand over the years. These endorsement deals have further solidified his status as a rising star in the Korean entertainment industry.

Looking ahead, Rowoon has been confirmed to star in the upcoming historical drama The Matchmakers, which will air in 2024. He has also been cast in another upcoming historical drama, Takryu, further demonstrating his versatility and the continued growth of his acting career.

Overall, Rowoon has had a remarkable rise to prominence, transitioning from a trainee to a leading actor through his talent, hard work, and the opportunities presented to him.

His successful acting career and endorsement deals have firmly established him as one of the most promising young talents in the Korean entertainment industry.

Awards and Nominations

Rowoon has received numerous awards and nominations throughout his career.

Major Awards:

2023 KBS Drama Awards:

• Top Excellence Award, Actor (The Matchmakers)   
• Best Couple Award (The Matchmakers)
• Popularity Award (The Matchmakers)

2021 KBS Drama Awards:

• Best New Actor (The King’s Affection)   
• Best Couple Award (The King’s Affection)   
• Popularity Award (The King’s Affection)

2019 MBC Drama Awards:

• Best New Actor (Extraordinary You)

2019 Grimae Awards:

• Best New Actor (Extraordinary You

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @ewsbdi
• Facebook handle: Rowoon
• Twitter handle: @euwsbdi

Personal Life

Rowoon, the popular South Korean singer and actor, is unmarried and maintains a private personal life. Recently, unconfirmed rumors have circulated about Rowoon’s relationship with Spanish actress Sonia Monroy.

These rumors emerged from alleged photos and videos that surfaced online, purportedly showing Rowoon and Sonia Monroy together at a nightclub in Milan, Italy. However, neither Rowoon nor Sonia Monroy have officially confirmed or denied the relationship rumors.

Discography

Solo Albums:

• The Piece of 9 (2023)

Solo Singles:

• Winter Ahead (2023)
• CLOCK IT (2023)
• NASA (2023)

SF9 Albums:

• Renaissance (2023)
• The Warrior (2022)
• Mama Mia! (2018)
• First Love (2018)
• Feeling (2018)
• Burning Wish (2017)

SF9 Digital Singles:

• Trauma (2022)
• No Goodbye in Love (2022)
• Into the Night (2022)
• Jungle Game (2022)
• SCREAM (2022)
• Round and Round (2022)
• Fanfare (2022)

OSTs:

• Extraordinary You OST (2019)
• The King’s Affection OST (2021)

Filmography

Television Dramas:

• The Matchmakers (2023)   
• A Time Called You (2023)
• Destined with You (2023)   
• Tomorrow (2022)   
• The King’s Affection (2021)   
• Find Me in Your Memory (2020)
• Extraordinary You (2019)   
• Where Stars Land (2018)   
• About Time (2018)
• Busted! (2018)   
• School 2017 (2017)   
• Click Your Heart (2016)   

Movies:

• Please Don’t Save Me   
• Happy Together

Shows:

• Law of the Jungle   
• Running Man   
• KBS Song Festival (Host)   
• M COUNTDOWN (Performer)   

Net Worth

Rowoon’s net Worth is estimated to be around USD 16 million. He earns significantly from his acting career, with reports suggesting he charges around $50,000 per episode. Additionally, he is a member of the K-pop boy band SF9 member, which contributes to his overall income.

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