10 Things To Swoon About Korean Actor/Idol Rowoon
“Tomorrow” actor Rowoon is living the best of both worlds: in the world of K-pop, he wows as the lead vocalist of SF9, while in K-Dramaland, he is one of the fastest-rising young actors
Tall, charming and handsome. That’s the first impression one would have of Rowoon (or Kim Seok-woo), but behind his good looks is an immense talent in singing, dancing, and acting that would leave one in awe of his multifaceted sides.
In 2020, this 25-year-old artist was named Male Actor Idol of the Year by Brand of the Year Awards. This year, he was recognized as the Best Male Acting Idol by Brand Customer Loyalty Awards.
Rowoon started his career in entertainment in 2013 as a trainee in FNC Entertainment’s reality show Cheongdam-dong 111. He eventually made his K-pop debut with SF9 in October 2016 before venturing into acting with KBS2’s School 2017 with a minor role.
He went on to work on K-dramas About Time and Where Stars Land. His breakthrough project came via the 2019 school fantasy drama Extraordinary You opposite young actress Kim Hye-yoon of Sky Castle fame. It was then followed by starring roles on dramas She Would Never Know, The King’s Affection, and Tomorrow.
Fantasy series Tomorrow is one of the trending K-dramas on Netflix Philippines today. In the series, Rowoon played the role of a young job seeker who gets hired by an unexpected employer at the underworld. The drama recently ended, and now we’re left wanting more of Rowoon.
Attention to Rowoon's Filipino fans! He is coming to Manila this June.
Globe Kmmunity, the online K-pop community of telco Globe, announced on Twitter that Rowoon will hold an "exclusive fan meet" at the Mall of Asia Arena on June 26. Download its new Globe One app for further details on the event.
Saranghaeyo, RO WOON oppa! We can’t wait to see you here in Manila! 🤗 K’tizens, send us a 💙 in the replies if you’re going to the fanmeet on June 26! 👇
— Globe Kmmunity PH (@KmmunityPH) May 29, 2022
K-ganda ng araw araw with #GlobeKmmunity! #GlobeROWOON pic.twitter.com/oRXmvtLGG6
To fuel your interest and curiosity more, here are some interesting details about this idol/actor:
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Rowoon’s real name is meaningful.
For a start, Rowoon’s real name Kim Seok-woo was bestowed upon him by his grandfather. “Seok” means mineral while “Woo” stands for helper. Rowoon explained in an interview that his grandfather gave him the name because “he wanted me to help others and contribute to the world.” Isn’t it the sweetest? Very thoughtful too.
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He is no stranger to love and romance.
He is no stranger to love and romance. Rowoon got candid in his “Happy Together” guesting when he admitted he used to have a girlfriend prior to debuting. “I had a girlfriend before I made my debut and I thought of my memories with her while acting. She was my first love,” he said. Rowoon also revealed the kind of boyfriend he was by sharing, “When I heard that she was sick, I brewed some tea and brought it to her. I’d take the intercity bus to bring her porridge. I think anyone would do that for the person they love.” Who knew acts of service were one of his love languages?
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Rowoon’s first TV role is a K-pop idol.
There wasn’t much adjustment when Rowoon first ventured into acting because his first-ever acting job on K-drama “School 2017” was that of Issue, a student who’s also a member of a K-pop group. His castmates included Kim Sejeong, Kim Jung-hyun, Jang Dong-yoon, and Seol In-ah.
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He’s the lead vocalist and visual of SF9.
If you’re a K-pop fan, you can’t miss this info. Rowoon made his debut onstage with SF9 in 2016 after winning the reality show. Rowoon plays a very important role in the group. Apart from being one of the lead vocalists, he is also the “visual” center of SF9.
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Rowoon likes cooking.
A good-looking guy who can cook? That’s what Rowoon is! In an interview, the singer-actor shared that he’s the type to cook in his free time. He finds pleasure in cooking dishes for himself and eating it, too. One of his favorites to prepare is tteokbokki because he loves its combination of sweetness and spiciness.
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He has a lot of male fans.
Surprisingly, as an SF9 member, Rowoon also has a strong male fanbase. In fact, there was a viral video years ago of his male fans screaming his name and loudly expressing their adoration for him while Rowoon tried to hide his amusement from the other fans and the other members of SF9. This has also happened several times with Rowoon earning a reputation of an idol with a huge male fanbase in South Korea.
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Rowoon loves writing poetry and painting.
On top of his singing, dancing and acting skills, Rowoon is also adept at writing poetry. According to his interview with K-Drama Stars, he says it’s a hobby he does when he has the time. “I write things down like a diary when I’m on my veranda. My thoughts are organized and sometimes, I think of turning those poems into song lyrics,” he said. In his “Esquire Korea” interview, he also shared that he recently took up painting to record his life experiences.
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He is a trusted face of numerous brands.
Because of his mesmerizing good looks and innate charm, Rowoon haos become a favorite of beauty and skincare brands in Korea. He is the face of brands like Innisfree, Klavuu, Biotherm Homme, Nearest but Lost, Calvin Klein, and Estee Lauder. Moreover, The North Face and Gong Cha picked him as an ambassador of the brand and Rowoon even appeared on Tommy Hilfiger’s showcase at the London Fashion Week 2020.
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Rowoon is a believer of living in the moment.
In a Soompi story, Rowoon shared that when some things in his life didn’t go as planned, he chose to focus on today. He even got nostalgic and was quoted as saying: “In the book ‘The Courage To Be Disliked,’ I remember the quote by psychologist Alfred Adler: ‘The biggest lie in life is not to live now.’ The present is the only thing I can change because the moment becomes the past and the future is still unknown. I’m just trying to be satisfied with the present. I think that’s the path to happiness.” Handsome and introspective, what more can you ask for?
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Rowoon shares bits and pieces of his life on Instagram.
Rowoon generously shares some aspects of his life behind the camera and behind the stage through his Instagram account which you can follow on @ewsbdi. He currently has 4.3 million followers so feel free to follow and be updated on what’s up in the singer-actor’s life.
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