Kim Jae Won

Name: Kim Jae Won
Native name: 김재원
Also Known as: Kim Jaewon
Nationality: South Korean
Gender: Male
Born: July 11, 1967
Age: 59

Kim Jae Won is a South Korean retired announcer and book author. He graduated from Soongsil University with bachelor's and master's degrees in Accounting. He later obtained a second bachelor's degree in German Language and Literature from Korea University and two Ph.D.'s, one in Business Administration from Chung-Ang University and another in Eastern Studies from the University of British Columbia.

He made his debut in 1995 as part of the 21st open recruitment for announcers at KBS and spent all of his illustrious 30-year career at the network. He hosted a variety of morning shows, news broadcasts, social and cultural programs, and covered special events. He is also a prolific book author, having published several essays and stories.

In July 2025, he announced his retirement from KBS and his intention to continue writing books in his free time.

(Source: MyDramaList) Edit Biography

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2023	Best Friend Documentary: Table for 4 Korean TV Show, 2023, 118 eps (Ep. 114) (Guest)	118	(Ep. 114) Guest	0.0
2022	Yoo Quiz on the Block Season 4 Korean TV Show, 2022, 250 eps (Ep. 315) (Guest)	250	(Ep. 315) Guest	7.5
2016	Lecture 100℃ Live Season 2 Korean TV Show, 2016, 21 eps [MC] (Main Host)	21	[MC] Main Host	6.5
2001	Love Request Korean TV Show, 2001, 779 eps [MC] (Nov 2001-Oct 2002) (Main Host)	779	[MC] (Nov 2001-Oct 2002) Main Host	0.0
1999	The Golden Bell Challenge Korean TV Show, 1999, 900 eps (Ep. 23) (Guest)	900	(Ep. 23) Guest	8.0
1994	Love on the Air Korean TV Show, 1994, 805 eps [MC] (Ep. 755-805) (Main Host)	805	[MC] (Ep. 755-805) Main Host	0.0

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