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Taking diet pills, exercising around the clock, engaging in restrictive eating habits and following trendy diets promising to speed up metabolism are just a few of the methods people use to drop weight fast. While a tempting concept, most experts maintain that rapid weight loss is neither healthy nor sustainable, and even somewhat deceiving.

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There is a long and short answer to the question, How much weight can you lose in a week? Sure, if you stop eating altogether and amp up exercise, you can lose up to 30 pounds in a week. How much weight should you aim to lose in a week? The majority of expertsincluding the Centers for Disease Control and Preventionunanimously agree that an average of one to two pounds of weight per week is a healthy weight loss goal. In fact most of them, including Jenna Kilgore, MS, NASM CPT, FNS andNoom Coach, maintain that suddenly losing a lot of weight is less sustainable than slow and steady weight loss.

Dr. Wajahat Mehal, MD, PhD, weight loss expert with Yale Medicine and director of the Weight Loss Program and professor at Yale School of Medicine, suggests looking at the big picture, focusing on how much weight you can lose overall versus how much weight you can lose in a week. Total weight loss with lifestyle intervention is generally 3-4% of starting weight, he explains.

There are a number of factors that contribute to weight loss, which may result in a more rapid or gradual weight loss. Weight loss is a complicated process, kind of like putting a puzzle together, adds Kilgore. In other words, you may be able to lose more or less than the average one to two pounds per week due to these variables. Here's everything you need to know about how to do it safely.

7 variables that contribute to weight loss

1. Body mass

Kilgore explains that someone who is starting off at a higher BMI is more likely to lose more weight in a week than someone with a lower one. Additionally, while science has concluded that muscle doesnt actually weigh more than fat (a pound of muscle weighs the same as a pound of fat) it is denser. This is why most health and fitness experts rely more on body composition measurements than simply the weight on the scale.

2. Water weight

Water weight is more of a sign of quick weight loss than sustained weight loss, explains Gans. Since our body is made up of 60% water it is not uncommon to see weight fluctuations from one to five pounds in a given day. Bottom line: You shouldnt consider water weight loss true weight loss, because it will come back as soon as you hydrate.

When attempting to lose weight, most people focus on calorie intake. While seriously restricting caloric intake will inevitably lead to rapid weight loss, experts suggest taking a more moderate and sustainable approach with your total number of calories consumed per day dependent on how many you burn. For example, a more active person who is regularly exercising needs more calories than someone who is sedentary. However, overall a 500 calorie deficit per day should lead to one pound per week of weight loss, maintains Gans.

A doctor or weight loss expert can help you determine a healthy deficit goal using bioimpedance analysis, or BIA, which uses factors such as your muscle mass and basal metabolic weight to figure out what your caloric deficit should be.

4. Nutrition

When it comes to sustainable weight loss and food, calories arent the only thing that matters. Nutrition is the most important aspect of a healthy weight, stresses Dr. Mehal. Without changing the home food environment it is very difficult to have significant weight loss.

In the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 20202025, the USDA explains that a healthy eating plan is not only one that stays within your daily calorie need but involves fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products, protein-rich food including seafood, lean meats and poultry, eggs, legumes (beans and peas), soy products, nuts, and seeds, and is low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars.

5. Movement

Movement is essential in any wellness journey. Finding ways to move throughout the day, whether that be short bursts or longer, more intentional workouts, or both, can have a lot of benefits, says Kilgore. Exercise is very beneficial for health even without weight loss, reminds Dr. Mehal. Not only does it help burn calories, but promotes mental and physical health, releasing feel-good hormones. It can cause a boost of endorphins that can also domino into our other choices too, Kilgore adds.

6. Sleep

When we dont get enough sleep, we may find ourselves hungrier and more often craving our comfort foods, she explains. We also tend to have lower energy, which can impact our daily movement, our motivation, etc. A good nights rest is paramount, especially when working on a weight loss goal."

7. Stress

While stress is normal, too much stress can wreak havoc, specifically on our hormones. A prolonged increase in cortisol is linked to abdominal fat storage, Kilgore explains. Not only can stress affect our hunger and fullness cues which can lead to overeating, it can also result in reaching for those comfort foods and ignoring portion sizes. Chronic stress often shows up as a plateau in progress, she says.

Expert endorsed tips to encourage healthy weight loss

In order to maximize weight loss in the healthiest and most sustainable way possible, follow these expert-endorsed weight loss tips.

Fill up on fiber

Fibrous foods are your friend when it comes to sustainable weight loss, says Gans. Fiber-rich carbs, such as 100% whole grains, fruits and veggies, take longer to digest in the body than refined carbs causing more satiety at mealtimes, she says.

Dont eliminate foods you love

Instead of ditching your favorite foods, Gans suggests modifying them. For example, dont stop eating pasta, and instead try to make it healthier. Swap your go-to huge bowl of fettuccine Alfredo, for a healthier dish with one-cup cooked pasta tossed with sauted spinach and grilled shrimp. Or, instead of eating a whole pizza topped with sausage and pepperoni, limit yourself to two slices with spinach and mushrooms, supplementing it with a large mixed green salad on the side. Want French fries with the burger? Go for it, but perhaps lose the bun, she advises.

Focus on progress, not perfection

Trying to eat healthy 100% of the time is unrealistic and unwarranted, says Gans. Instead, focus on a more realistic and smarter approach, such as making healthy choices 85% of the time, and allowing yourself to indulge in whatever you wish the remaining 15%. Dr. Mehal agrees that mindset is key. Most people have too high expectations and then feel as though they have failed, he states.

Try the plate method

Gans also suggests creating most of your meals with the plate method in mind, filling your dish up with one-half veggies, one-quarter carbohydrate, and the remaining one-quarter protein and a fat serving. By default, your portions will be more in check and the protein and fat will help fill you up, she says.

Stay hydrated

The more water you drink, the less you will eat, maintains Gans. Many times individuals confuse thirst for hunger. Simply try and stay hydrated by drinking more water and/or unsweetened, low-calorie beverages, she suggests.

Focus on the whys of weight loss

Kilgore stresses the importance of staying connected to the whys instead of the hows. Remembering why losing weight or reaching our goals is important can go a long way, she says. Motivation can be fleeting and that is one of the biggest challenges we see. When a motivational low hits, it can be hard to power forward. Learning to navigate those ebbs and flows will be valuable in the long run.

Find a support system

Its so important to have a strong support system to reach your weight loss goals. The process can feel lonely at times, Kilgore explains. She suggests building up a support system of family members, friends, coaches, and anyone who can help provide motivation and accountability.

Bottom line: Weight loss is an individualized journey

Remember that there is not a one-size-fits-all approach to weight loss and how much weight you can lose in a week. Everyones journey to weight loss is their own, notes Kilgore, who recommends keeping the focus on sustainability over speed. "Consistency is a huge factor since this journey can take time and patience to put all of the puzzle pieces together, which can be really mentally trying. Of course, weight loss is not a linear process so pauses, ups, and downs are totally normal along the way! Its important to look for an overall downward trend.

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Jung So Min is one of the most talked about female leads in K-dramaland, thanks to the success of the tvN series Alchemy of Souls.

The 33-year-old actress stars as Mu Deok, a top-notch warrior trapped in a commoner's body.

Besides viewers getting hooked on every episode of the historical romance fantasy series, fans are also drawn to Jung So Mins charm and dazzling beauty.

However, before the gen z, K-drama viewers knew her as the fearless Mu Deok, she appeared in the 2010 series Playful Kiss as the clumsy high school student Oh Ha Ni along with the perfectionist Baek Seung Jo, played by Kim Hyun Joong.

Amid her success as an actress, she admitted that she struggled to maintain her weight in the healthiest way possible.

In a 2012 interview in MBC FM4U Jung Yups Blue Night as obtained by Soompi, the then rising star confessed about the challenging part of being an entertainer.

Ahead of the production of her K-drama Playful Kiss, Jung So Min revealed that she spent more than one and a half years trying out healthy ways to lose weight.

Jung So Mins diet includes paying attention to what she eats and making sure that she spends time working out.

I cared about what I ate and also worked out hard with yoga. In order to lose the fat in my legs, I even went to get acupuncture done, she said.

Moreover, the actress also emphasized that she doesn't support or recommend going under the knife to shed pounds because it ruins your health, referring to liposuction, which is an easier way to get rid of extra body fat.

For the actress, being healthy is much more important than becoming prettier.

Thankfully, all her hard work has paid off after managing to slowly lose 10 kgs not until her K-drama Playful Kiss began its production.

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Jung So Min revealed that she struggled to maintain her weight during the filming process.

When I was filming the drama, Playful Kiss, I gained 10kg from my normal weight, she said, adding, After losing the 10kg, I am currently at about 42 kg. Being an entertainer is a hard job.

12 years after Playful Kiss was released, Jung So Min is leaner than in her earlier days as an actress.

As seen on her Instagram and Jung So Mins YouTube channel, she likes to explore restaurants and try out different food, but in moderation.

While some see Jung So Min as their #fitnessgoals, there are simple yet effective ways to lose weight.

According to Healthline, the first step is cutting back on sugars, also known as refined carbs.

Instead, replace them with whole grains like buckwheat, oats, and more.

In addition, focus on adding protein, fat, and vegetables to your diet, and lastly, exercise. Moving your body helps burn calories and helps prevent metabolism from slowing down.

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Autopsy results for Lori McClintock, who died last year, are raising questions about herbal supplements after findings implicated white mulberry leaf in her death.Lori McClintock was the wife of U.S. Rep. Tom McClintock.

According to the March 10 report from the Sacramento County coroner, which was recently obtained by Kaiser Health News (KNH)and released this week, the cause of death was gastroenteritiscaused by adverse effects of white mulberry leaf ingestion.

The report noted that a partially intact white mulberry leaf was found in McClintocks stomach, but it wasnt clear from the autopsy report whether she drank a tea with white mulberry leaves, ate fresh or dried leaves, or took a dietary supplement containing white mulberry leaf, KHN reported. The death was ruled accidental in the autopsy, according to KHN.

Several toxicologists and doctors are skeptical that white mulberry leaf would cause death or even serious illness, however.

After reading the actual report which clearly states that its the cause I still don't believe that's an accurate description of what happened, says Pieter Cohen, MD, an associate professor at Harvard Medical School in Boston, who leads the dietary supplement research program at Cambridge Health Alliance. If you eat any leaves, theyll upset your stomach, but they wont kill you, Dr. Cohen says.

White mulberry is a tree that is native to China, Korea, and Japan, but is now found widely across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Its been used for centuries as a traditional Chinese herbal remedy for a wide range of ailments, including diabetes, heart disease, dementia, and obesity, says Kelly Johnson-Arbor, MD, co-medical director of the National Capital Poison Center in Washington, DC.

White mulberry leaves contain many biologically active compounds, including alkaloids, flavonoids, and antioxidants that may have beneficial health effects, Dr. Johnson-Arbor says.

When consumed, these compounds may help prevent cell damage, improve glucose levels, and enhance digestion, Johnson-Arbor says. White mulberry tree leaves are also rich in protein and fiber, and have been used as a food source for both people and animals, she adds. In Korea, powdered white mulberry leaves are used to make ice cream!

Decades of research have identified a wide range of potential health benefits associated with ingestion of white mulberry leaf, according to a review of studies to date that was published in 2021. Many of these studies, however, have been done in animals or contained too few people to draw broad conclusions about whether ingesting white mulberry leaf directly improves health, this review shows.

White mulberry leaf has been studied for high cholesterol, obesity, impaired glucose tolerance, and diabetes; however, the evidence is generally insufficient, says Grant Chu, MD, an assistant clinical professor of medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California in Los Angeles, and a medical reviewer for Everyday Health.

The best available evidence on white mulberry leaf has been its role in diabetes, Dr. Chu says. Compounds in white mulberry leaf may help slow the digestion of carbohydrates in the small intestines, Chu notes. This can help to manage blood sugar levels.

In one small clinical trial, scientists gave white mulberry leaf extract to 37 healthy adults and found it reduced blood sugar spikes that typically occur after consuming carbohydrates. Another clinical trial found white mulberry leaf extract helped control blood sugar in 12 adults with slightly elevated blood sugar levels.

And a separate clinical trial of 46 overweight adults found a low-calorie diet combined with white mulberry extract helped people shed significantly more weight than dieting on its own. People given mulberry extract lost about 10 percent of their body weight over three months, compared with about 3 percent for those in the control group that didnt receive this extract.

Of course, these are all extremely small trials, and the evidence is insufficient to formally recommend white mulberry leaf for this purpose without additional rigorous research.

Over the past decade, there have been no deaths associated with the white mulberry plant reported in the United States, says Kaitlyn Brown, PharmD, clinical managing director of the American Association of Poison Control Centers in Arlington, Virginia.

Between 2011 and 2021, there were only nine reported cases of people seeking medical attention after ingesting white mulberry, Dr. Brown says. Seven of these patients had only minor symptoms and the other two had symptoms that were determined to be unrelated to the plant.

Most cases involved accidental ingestion by children, and the majority of kids experienced no symptoms or only minimal issues that didnt require medical attention, Brown adds.

Deaths or serious illnesses are very unlikely to occur from white mulberry ingestion, Johnson-Arbor says. Mulberry and its extracts are minimally toxic, and symptoms that most often occur after ingestion are mild cases of nausea or abdominal discomfort, she adds.

Lori McClintocks death marks the first on record attributed to white mulberry, several toxicology experts said. To my knowledge, there have been no prior reports of serious side effects or death from white mulberry leaf ingestion in the literature until now, Chu says.

McClintocks case leaves a lot of unanswered questions, says Cohen, who reviewed the autopsy report. Normally, people who use white mulberry leaf as an herbal remedy take an extract they dont eat the leaves, Cohen says. Yet the autopsy claims there was a partial white mulberry leaf in her stomach. I have no idea how they purportedly identified that, Cohen says. To have the actual leaf in ones stomach something odd is going on either the person is eating leaves or a supplement was made with whole leaves rather than an extract.

Not only is that odd, but I also find it very improbable that white mulberry leaves by themselves would lead to a death from dehydration but that is what the coroners report claims, Cohen says.

Its possible that the mulberry leaf was ingested in a supplement that contained another substance that was the real cause of illness in this case, says Christopher Hoyte, MD, medical director of the Rocky Mountain Poison Center in Denver and an associate professor in emergency medicine at the University of Colorado. And its also possible that Lori McClintock had an undiagnosed medical condition that contributed to her death, Dr. Hoyte adds.

Deaths that are directly attributable to mulberry leaf are so rare that it raises questions as to whether this substance is actually the culprit in this case, Hoyte says.

The safest way to take herbal remedies like white mulberry leaf is to find a naturopath who works with a very high quality distributor of plants to properly make the extract, Cohen says. He advises steering clear of commercially produced supplements because what they say on the label wont necessarily match whats really in the product.

White mulberry extracts and similar products that are sold as dietary supplements are not regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for safety, purity, or quality, so the products may be contaminated with other chemicals that may be potentially poisonous, Johnson-Arbor says.

Any supplements you buy should have a USP seal on the package, indicating theyve been independently tested to verify the ingredients, potency, and lack of contaminants, Johnson-Arbor advises.

With white mulberry leaf, any symptoms you experience that go beyond a little mild nausea or abdominal discomfort are a sign you may have consumed something else and that its time to contact poison control for help, Johnson-Arbor says.

You can get free expert advice 24 hours a day online at http://www.Poison.org or by phone at 800-222-1222.

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As women age, many of us notice that it becomes more difficult to maintain our normal weight. In particular, many women experience weight gain during menopause. Menopause brings a number of ups and downs for womens health. Menopausal women often experience body fat distribution changes, mostly an accumulation of fat mass in the abdominal area. Chronic illness associated with excess fat storage in the abdomen includes coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, cancer, osteoarthritis and gall bladder disease. Menopause is also linked to a lower metabolism, a reduction in calories burned and a decrease in fat used as a major fuel source during moderate to intense prolonged exercise. Menopause also causes a decrease in the hormone estrogen, this reduction is associated with an increase in appetite, as well as high cholesterol, and high blood pressure, both of which can elevate the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Now that we have heard the bad news associated with menopausal weight gain, there is good news, too! Menopausal weight gain is not inevitable if you take some steps to prevent the added pounds. Research has shown that leading an active lifestyle and including healthy eating habits can reduce the likelihood of gaining menopause-related weight. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that adults participate in at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity aerobic activity every week. Examples of moderate intensity activities include brisk walking, yoga, mowing the lawn, water aerobics or heavy gardening. Vigorous activities can include jogging, running, swimming laps or singles tennis. As we age, muscle mass also declines, so it is important to include at least two days per week of muscle-strengthening activities. This can include lifting weights or bodyweight exercises. Remember to include exercises that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, chest, shoulders, arms and the core).

In addition to participating in the recommended amount of weekly physical activity, the Mayo Clinic suggests that in order to lose excess pounds gained during the menopause years, you may need to consume approximately 200 less calories in your 50s than you did while in your 30s and 40s. Reducing calories doesnt mean cutting back on nutrition, choose more fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fiber-filled foods. Cut back on foods and beverages that have added sugars and pass on happy hour alcoholic beverages.

Its important to let your family and friends know that you are committed to losing weight- ask for their encouragement and support. Increasing physical activity and changing eating habits can be hard, and having the support that you need is a critical part of the process. Theres no magic pill to lose weight related to menopause, but research has shown that increasing physical activity, both aerobic and muscle-strengthening exercise, and safely reducing calories consumed can effectively help you prevent or lose those unwanted pounds.

Jen King is a community health organizer for the PA Department of Health and a member of the Healthy Adams County Physical Fitness Task Force.

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When you hear the word "soybeans," the first things that may come to mind are all the health claims you remember from years ago. Wasn't there talk about soy causing "man-boobs?" And what about those possible links to breast cancer, thyroid disease, and dementia? But those claims have not been clinically substantiated, according to experts at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

"Soy is probably the most controversial nutrition topic out there," says Kathryn Piper, RD, LD, a registered dietitian and founder of The Age-Defying Dietitian. "The different outcomes in the research are most likely related to the variations in how soy is studied."

Soy can be safely consumed several times a week especially when eaten as an alternative to red and processed meats, say dietitians we spoke with.

"Numerous studies support the safety of 25 grams of soy protein per day," says Piper. "Soy is nutrient-dense, providing protein, fiber, calcium, and B vitamins and it appears to have a positive impact on those with heart disease and diabetes and women in menopause."

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Soy is a rich source of protein, which is critical for repairing and building muscle. And as we've reported many times, muscle is metabolically active. The more muscle you have, the more calories you burn and the less fat you're likely to carry on your frame.

Protein is also satiating, keeping you feeling full longer and fighting cravings for sugary carbohydrates. "Soy may play a positive role on insulin resistance, fatty acid metabolism, and other hormonal, cellular, or molecular changes associated with weight gain," says medical review board member Lauren Manaker, MS, RDN, a registered dietitian nutritionist and founder of Nutrition Now Counseling.

A study in the International Journal of Medical Sciences that looked at soy's impact on obese people found that consuming dietary soy protein regularly reduced body weight, fat mass, and cholesterol levels.

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While a diet rich in soy protein may help you lose weight and take some strain off your heart, there are other circulatory perks to gain from eating soy and soy products. "Soy can help lower cholesterol and reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease," says Eatthis.com medical review board member Toby Amidor, MS, RD, author of Diabetes Create Your Plate Meal Prep Cookbook. She cites a 2019 meta-analysis published in the Journal of Nutrition, which found that soy protein reduced low-density lipoprotein, the so-called "bad" cholesterol, by 3 to 4% in adults.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e

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Two other conditions play a key role in heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes that eating more soy may alleviatehigh blood pressure and inflammation, says Amidor.

Chronic low-grade inflammation is a condition where the immune system cells consistently flood the body due to poor diet, smoking, alcohol abuse, and other lifestyle factors. This covert assault may damage tissues, such as the linings of arteries, which can trigger another silent killerhigh blood pressure.

Both inflammation and high blood pressure may cause plaques to develop in arteries that can break off and trigger blood clots that initiate heart attacks and strokes. Two recent studies suggest supplementing the diet with soy protein may reduce blood pressure and chronic inflammation.

As you get older, your risk of osteoporosis increases. Half of all adults over 50, some 54 million Americans (including men), are at risk of breaking a bone due to low bone density, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation. Eating more soy may help protect you from fractures.

"The isoflavones in soy foods are linked to improved bone mineral density and preventing osteoporosis-related bone loss, regardless of your weight," says Manaker. Isoflavones are a type of phytoestrogen, a plant-derived compound that's found in more abundance in soybeans and soy products than in any other food.

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High levels of estrogen have been associated with breast cancer. For that reason, women with breast cancer on hormone therapy were once told to avoid eating soy products. However, moderate soy consumptionup to two servings of tofu, soy milk, or edamame dailydoes not increase the risk of breast cancer, according to the Mayo Clinic. And eating soy products may actually have a protective effect, according to a large study in the journal Cancer, which found that isoflavone, the major phytoestrogen in soy, was associated with reduced mortality from not just breast cancer but all causes.

Other research published in 2022 by the American Association for Cancer Research found that soy might protect young girls from developing breast cancer later in life, says Amidor. The study looked at the diets of 329 girls from puberty until 2 years after first menstruation and found an inverse association between soy consumption and absolute fibroglandular volume, which is indicative of a lower risk of breast cancer.

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Lee Jae Wook stole the hearts of K-drama viewers with his intense charisma and incredible performance in Alchemy of Souls.

Joining the 24-year-old actor as lead stars are Jung So Min, Hwang Min Hyun, Shin Seung Ho, and more.

While the historical fantasy K-drama ends with soaring double-digit ratings, viewers cant get enough of Lee Jae Wook as he plays young master Jang Uk of the Jang family.

As the breakthrough star graced Marie Claire for the publications latest issue, Lee Jae Wook spoke about the massive success of the tvN series.

As obtained by Soompi, he pointed out the difference between him and his character in Alchemy of Souls and said that he hasnt tried anything as desperately as Jang Wook.

Moreover, shared that he sometimes gets emotional and gets carried away while playing Jang Uk.

There were many moments when I felt like I was going to cry while playing him, he said, adding I experienced overflowing [feelings] in momentary emotions, and I learned the meaning of the word overwhelming with my body.

As for his work ethic and relationship with co-stars, the actor values positivity at work and having the feeling of happiness.

For Lee Jae Wook, he emphasized that he dont want to lose the way I work hard to live happily at every moment and hoped that he shared positive teamwork with the people I work with on the fun set.

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While the 24-year-old actor gained significant popularity through Alchemy of Souls, viewers might have recognized him playing minor roles in several hit K-dramas.

Debuting in 2018, he had his acting debut through the sci-fi romance series Memories of the Alhambra starring Hyun Bin and Park Shin Hye.

Lee Jae Wook appeared in three episodes playing programmer Marco Han.

It was then followed by his first-ever lead role for the star-studded Search: WWW and webtoon-based K-drama Extraordinary You with SF9s Rowoon, Kim Hye Yoon, Kim Dae Young, and more.

In the same year, he had his first big screen appearance as he joined the cast of The Battle of Jangsari, playing one of the student soldiers.

From then on, Lee Jae Wook continued to star in back-to-back K-dramas. From headlining Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol opposite Go Ah Ra to guest appearances in True Beauty, Move to Heaven, and Kiss Sixth Sense.

However, it was the tvN K-drama Alchemy of Souls where his popularity skyrocketed.

With his four-year career as an actor, Lee Jae Wooks net worth as of 2022 is around 3.48 million USD according to a report.

While the majority of his earnings came from his acting career, he is also the muse of a few brands and has worked with top-tier fashion brands like Prada, Dior, and Fendi.

In addition, Lee Jae Wook also graced several publications such as Marie Claire Nylon and GQ Korea.

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