Who is Rowoon's wife? The truth about his girlfriends and rumoured relationships
South Korean actor and former SF9 member Rowoon is not married and has never been married. Despite ongoing public curiosity about his love life, he remains single, with past dating rumours linking him to co-stars such as Sonia Monroy, Park Eun-bin, Jo Yi-hyun, and Kim Hye-yoon. These speculations are largely fueled by their strong on-screen chemistry in popular K-dramas.

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Key takeaways
- Rowoon first rose to stardom in 2021 after portraying Jung Ji Woon in the TV series The King's Affection.
- He made his professional acting debut in 2016 in the TV mini-series Click Your Heart.
- The singer was also a member of the South Korean boy band SF9 between 2016 and 2023.
- He has never publicly confirmed any relationships during his career.
Profile summary
Full name | Kim Seok Woo |
Famous as | Rowoon |
Gender | Male |
Date of birth | 7 August 1996 |
Age | 29 years old (as of June 2026) |
Zodiac sign | Leo |
Place of birth | Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South |
Current residence | Seoul, South |
Nationality | South Korean |
Ethnicity | Asian |
Religion | Christianity |
Sexuality | Straight |
Height in feet | 6'3" |
Height in centimetres | 191 |
Weight in pounds | 154 |
Weight in kilograms | 70 |
Hair colour | Black |
Eye colour | Dark brown |
Relationship status | Single |
Education | Gyeonggi High School, Kyung Hee Cyber University |
Profession | Actor, singer, dancer |

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Who is Rowoon's wife?
The South Korean actor is unmarried and presumably single, as he has not disclosed details of his love life. However, according to an Instagram video shared in October 2023, the actor from The King's Affection opened up about his first love.
In the video, Rowoon never revealed his ex-girlfriend's identity or why they broke up. However, he stated how he treated the lucky girl while she was sick. He said:
When I heard she was sick, I brewed some tea and brought it to her. I lived near Samseong Station, while she lived in Bundang. I'd take intercity bus to bring her homemade porridge.
He added.
Anyone would do that for the person they love.

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Rowoon's relationship history
Rowoon has only been in a few rumoured high-profile relationships involving two notable figures in the entertainment industry. Below is a look at his love life.

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Sonia Monroy (2024)

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The popular actor is alleged to be dating Spanish actress Sonia Monroy. However, neither the Click Your Heart actor nor Monroy has responded to this dating rumour.
Rumours of a relationship between Kim and Sonia emerged in October 2024 after the two were reportedly seen dancing and kissing each other at a nightclub in Milan during Fashion Week.
However, this claim has not yet been substantiated. Meanwhile, Monroy recently filed for a divorce from her husband of seven years, actor Juan Diego López.
Kim Hye Yoon (2019)

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Kim Hye Yoon is a South Korean actress known for her roles in SKY Castle and The Girl on a Bulldozer. In 2019, the actress and Rowoon sparked dating rumours after their on-screen chemistry when they played each other's love interests in the South Korean television series Extraordinary You. However, there is no proof that the pair dated in real life.
Rowoon has also been linked to actress Park Eun-bin after the pair portrayed a married couple in the hit historical drama The King's Affection. Their convincing on-screen chemistry led some fans to speculate about a real-life relationship, although neither star confirmed the rumours.
Similarly, Rowoon's role opposite Jo Yi-hyun in the romantic comedy The Matchmakers sparked brief dating speculation. The rumours emerged after the two played a married couple, but there is no evidence that their relationship extended beyond their work together.
Rowoon's drama list
He debuted as an actor in 2016, when he starred in the TV miniseries Click Your Heart. Since then, Rowoon has appeared in several other TV series. He gained fame for his roles in The King's Affection (2021), Tomorrow (2022), and Destined with You (2023). His other big screen projects include A Time Called You and The Matchmakers.
FAQs
- Who is Rowoon? He is an actor, singer, and dancer known for starring in The King's Affection and Tomorrow.
- What is Rowoon's real name? His real name is Kim Seok Woo.
- What ethnicity is Rowoon? He is of South Korean ethnicity.
- What is Rowoon's age? The singer is 29 years old as of 2026, having been born on 7 August 1996.
- Where is Rowoon's family from? His family hails from Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea.
- Who is Rowoon's sister? Rowoon has one older sister named Cathieh (also known as Seok-young). She is two years older than him and works as an academic.
- What is Rowoon's Instagram? His official Instagram account is @ewsbdi with 6.6 million followers as of writing.
- Is Rowoon really married in real life? The South Korean actor is unmarried.
- What is Rowoon's height? The South Korean singer is approximately 6 feet 3 inches (191 centimetres) tall.
- What is Rowoon doing now? He is currently serving his mandatory 18-month active-duty military service in the South Korean Army, which began in late 2025.
- Who is Rowoon's ideal type? His ideal type is someone with a positive attitude who takes good care of others.
Rowoon is reportedly single and never married despite online speculations. Many presume that the South Korean actor is married because of his close association with some ladies in the entertainment scene. He has been linked to Sonia Monroy and Kim Hye Yoon, but neither has confirmed the relationships.
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