Rowoon
2025
Rowoon has announced that he will be enlisting into the army this year in summer. We are all devastated about these news but we hope he will go through this time with a strong heart and courage, knowing we will support him all along. We will be there, when he comes back early 2027. In the meantime he has a busy schedule, a new drama coming out on Disney plus in September and a new album we are all waiting for!
THE MURKY STREAM
The Murky Stream is a 9 episodes Korean drama set in to the Joseon times in Korea.
It will be aired on Disney Plus in September 2025
It is a story capturing the tumultous fate of three people amidst the chaotic Joseon time.
Jang Siyul ( Rowoon), hides his past and becomes a gangster.
Choi Eun ( Shin Yeeun), a lady leading the upper class of Joseon.
Jung Chun ( Park Seoham), who dreams of becoming a honest Joseon official.
The Murky Stream Teaser
Rowoon in Paris at The Gala des Pièces Jaunes, a big yearly charity event led by France's first lady, The organisers invited many famous artists French, Americans and several well known Korean pop singers, J.Hope of BTS, Rosé, G Dragon and more. Rowoon was a spectator guest in the vip corner and enjoyed the show very much, accompanied by The CEO of Joopiter and fellow Korean actors actors. 23/01/25
January 2025
Louise Aubery Interview of Rowoon 23/01/25
February 2025
Rowoon left Seoul on The 3rd of February to go to the New York Fashion Week with Calvin Klein
7/02/25 Calvin Klein Runway
Calvin Klein published this very beautiful photograph of Rowoon in February 2025 in New York, shedding a light on his moving aura, the essence of his presence in the world. So clear, the immediate, direct, dazzling rapport he has with the camera. The photographer Zoe Ghertner seized the man he has become, his vibrant, chiselled masculinity, on his way to become one of the best interpreters of the cinema world. The camera eye loves him and he responds to that focus so naturally, a born actor. Cathieh
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Behind the scenes Rowoon for Tiffany February 2025
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Video music & Screenshots.
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Rowoon at the Leeum Museum of Art in Seoul. 25/02/2025
For the Pierre Huyghe exhibition, wearing Bottega Veneta.
March 2025
Rowoon invited to the 97th Oscars Ceremony
Los Angeles, Hollywood, 2nd of March 2025
March 2025
Rowoon Calvin Klein Underwear Shooting 6/ 03/2025
Right after the shooting of Rowoon by Calvin Klein was released, the whole internet turned into a huge turmoil, and soon the photos went went viral on the net and rightly so. It came as a huge surprise, as Rowoon is usually very discreet and appears most of the time as the ideal romantic heroe. Nevertheless, those photos are an elegant albeit sensual homage to the outstanding physical beauty of Kim Seok Woo. Beauty in all its shapes and forms deserves to be celebrated and we all loved it! This is a fabulous acting job.
Our gifted Rowoon so cleverly goes into so many shapes.
The CK shooting is no exception. He is so talented he can do it all and each time, he does infuse that very special touch of his, into the images that come up. In that sense he is unique. Calvin Klein have sensed and captured Seok Woo's unfolding man beauty. The pest went viral in a day. He is the first Korean Actor who modeled in underwear for a brand, and doing so manages to be sexy and innocent at the same time. Cathieh
On the 17th of March a new series of Calvin Klein Photos were released by Rowoon's agent. As stunning as the first one, he again created the buzz on social media. He is Featured in Vogue Business as a top influencer for Calvin Klein in March too!
On the 26th of March 2025 Rowoon was invited to the BYREDO event in Seoul. The opening of the Page Blanche pop up store.
Rowoon shooting for Rimowa
31/03/ 2025. A very cinematographic feel.
Calvin Klein published new images of Rowoon
wearing their new collection, on the 9/04/2025
Calvin Klein Shooting behind the scenes
April 2025
Rimowa 2/05/2025
In june 2025, Rowoon is enlisting into the Korean Army for 18 months. We do not want this, did not want to think of it either, but the time has come. He has started to say goodbye first in Tokyo, with two sold out fan meets ( 15000 people). Tokyo Japan on the 2/05/2025
Time to say goodbye.
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Hearfelt message from Seok Woo/ Rowoon after the Budokan fan meets in Japan before he enlists in the army for one year and a half.
« Everyone, today is such a happy day. It's definitely not a sad day. It's about thinking differently. Rowoon, who used to come to Japan every 6 months, has a year and a half hiatus. How much has he learned in a year and a half and come back and show us a different side of himself? The reality is the same, but we see things trom different perspectives.
What I ask of you is to stay healthy. Please live each day as if it were your last. Remember the air you breathe in early in the morning when you were unhappy? It's the same air, and it's just as unpleasant when it's hot or cold. But you feel it because vou're alive and healthy. Summer is hot, and winter is cold. You can't change that. So, change your way of thinking. I recommend it.
I respect those who came here so much, and I definitely don't take for granted the support you send me. I'm sure you can see it in my eyes. Beam!!! I'll be back healthy when I go. I'll be back healthy and take care! I can do it. I will miss you, and I will use this moment, this memory, as a comfort, and when the hard days come, I will remember today and endure. I will leave cleanly... » Rowoon
Kim Seok Woo soul is as beautiful as his heart. He is so right in what he says and so wise. We will do this, please, feel the love coming your way when you are away, always. We will wait until this is over. Do not be sad, we love you. Please come to us when you are back. In the meantime our heart and soul will be next to you there, little flames illuminating your night. Cathieh.
The Rowoon Europe team.
Rowoon answers at the Fan meet in Japan
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@Brilliant Rowoon on You Tube
1/ Which one would you choose, a friend or a lover?
Friends and lovers who are like friends Lovers who are like friends are the best. It feels like we're in the larger framework of friends, but isn't it true that friends who are like lovers last the longest and are the easiest?
2/ which job do you think is a real challenge?
First of all, acting in different cultures and languages. I think this will probably be a good catalyst for me moving forward and will inspire me to have even bigger dreams.
3/ How would you describe your 20s in one word?
Passion! Passion! Passion!. 4/ How do you want to spend the last day of your 20s?
I've talked with my friends about holding a « funeral for our 20s. » We thought about renting out a restaurant or izakaya to have a fun « funeral » for our 20s, saying « Goodbye 20s! Welcome 30s. » But everyone is quite lazy, so l'm not sure if it will really happen.
3/ What are some of the most important words someone said to you in your 20s?
Lee Juck sunbaenim told me, « Don't worry. Just be yourself! » It's a common phrase, but the words « Just be yourself » really stuck with me.
Rowoon withe the fan meet musicians.
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Rowoon will nearly be 30 when he comes back from the army. He was asked more questions about his 20's
1/What are some memorable failures in your 20s?
I've made many mistakes, but there was one I made with a friend. I was rude under the pretext of being honest. I wanted to be honest and not lie, so I spoke my mind, but I realize now, that there are lines that should be respected. I feel it was rude and selfish.
2/How would you describe your 20s in one word?
Passion! Passion. Passion
3/ How do you want to spend the last day of your 20s?
I've talked with my friends about holding a "funeral for our 20s." We thought about renting out a restaurant or izakaya to have a fun "funeral" for our 20s, saying "Goodbye 20s! Welcome 30s." But everyone is quite lazy, so I'm not sure if it will really happen.
One of Rowoon's friends Mingyu said about him" I think Seok Woo and Rowoon are different people. They are completely different. As an actor, he is more serious than anyone else; He always carries around his scripts and reads it. I really like the way Seok Woo holds himself when he is acting. It seems that he is living as that character.
My wonderful dear much loved Seok Woo, I know it is so hard to go and we all feel your sadness and overwhelming feelings, you leave behind your passion for acting, singing, your family, friends, and us who adore you. Your sweet nature and delicate heart will have to endure those months ahead, but you are so unique, special and strong inside too, you will make it. Everyone there will love you anyway, that's what happens with you. Our love will follow you everywhere you go, little flames burning for you. We will wait until this is over don't be sad we love you. Cathieh
"If I have rekindled the embers of your hearts, even for just one person, then I consider my life a success. Finally I will share my heart through music, I still have a lot to say and talk about, but singing in front of you before enlisting, is my last chance, so I will pour my heart into music and songs." Rowoon to the Romings.
Rowoon's wonderful speech at the Tokyo Fan meet on the 2/05/2025.
"If you're feeling even a little sad, don't be sad. I will definitely come back with an even better version of myself, so please look forward to it.
I kept crying during rehearsal yesterday. I don't wear sunglasses during rehearsal, but I was so embarrasseds that I ended up wearing them. That's why I was worried that I'm going to ruin the performance tomorrow because I'm so emotional. I thought about why I was sad before going to sleep in the hotel. But the reason I crieds is because I was sad thinking, "What if this is the last time?" And another reason I cried is that I felt, "Wow, I've done so well until now."
There were days that I thought were meaningless, but I kept running and it got hard to run, so I felt the wind as I walked and when I looked back, nothing was meaningless. If there are people who want to see me sing and act, I think there are no more meaningless days for me. There's nothing in the world that I can do alone.
There are people who encourage me to challenge myself, and there are many more people who work behind the scenes for me to shine brightly. I felt that many people love me. Even though we're working together. My growth is a good motivation for them. I have absolutely no doubt about it. A year and a half? I will work hard and come back. I think everyone in my company, the fans who have watched over me, and Furuya-san who has watched over me since SF9 are all feeling happy in their hearts. Life is too short, and there are so many things we haven't experienced, so every day, we should immerse ourselves in our daily lives. The weather these days has such a lovely azalea scent, Please don't miss those precious moments. Please promise me.
Then, I will come back." Rowoon.
That Japanese song by remioromen is called March 29th and seems to have been made for him. Some words
"Standing at the entrance
of a new world
The thing I realised is I am not alone
If I close my eyes you are still there
On the other side of my eyelids"
How beautiful, how true of what is to come, when he leaves for the army in June. We will be there with you and you will too as soon as we close our eyes.
Cathieh for Rowoon Europe
10th of May 2025 at 5PM
Rowoon attended the Gold Gala at the Gold House in Los Angeles
With Taecyeon and Eric Nam
Gold Gala 2025, Gold House, LA 10/05/25
Rowoon Seoul Fan meet
"Before Blooming" 31/05/2025
Some of his speeches
His last fan meet before he enlists for 18 months in to the Korean army. Rowoon will enter the army on the 21st of July 2025. An very moving moment for all present and all his fans around the world Europe included. Rowoon, also shared his thoughts on enlisting in the military, he said, "Time will pass quickly".
"There are works I have already filmed, and I will meet you all while I'm away. I'm really looking forward to 'The Murky Stream.' I acted with all my might," and added, "I will go and come back healthily and without injury. It seems like it will be a time for recharging in many ways.
I plan to work really hard without resting when I return."
Completing the fan meeting bravely without tears, Rowoon promised, "I will go and come back safely and healthily." He also promised that after his discharge, he would work without resting, realising once again his passion and affection for his work.
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@ Brilliant Rowoon on Instagram.
"These days, while resting, l've been thinking a lot about how much I really love this job. I feel assured that l'm even enjoying the stressful and anxious times. (The military) seems like just a brief pause to me. Worrying about things that haven't happened yet, makes it hard to enjoy today. I would appreciate it if you could pray for me and wait."
"I'm looking forward to how cool I'll be in my 30s. Haha.There is a charm that comes from experience, age, and moments. I am really looking forward to how that charm will feel like a gift. Don't worry. I just want to share good energy.
I will keep the sad energy to myself and reflect on it."
At the end of the fan meet he said:
"I had such a great time today.
Ah... hum... I don't know. I don't want to end on too sad a note. It's just my personality. If I leave while having fun, then the feelings of longing and missing you, can be something I keep to myself. And I want to give you all only good energy, so I'll keep the sad energy to myself and reflect on it. You understand, right?