[K-Artist] Hyun Bin 현빈

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Firstly, thank you to @bluepebbles, a long-time Hyun Bin fan, for transferring this precious thread to me. It is an honour. This is an exciting project. But one which I anticipate will take some time to complete. Thank you for your patience.

 

- WORK IN PROGRESS -

 

 

◼  About Hyun Bin

◼  Military Service

◼  Dramas

◼  Movies

◼  Commercial Films (CF)

◼  Other Works

◼  Interviews & Articles

◼  Awards & Honours

◼  Photos and More

 

About Hyun Bin - work in progress

 

 

PROFILE

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Name	Hyun Bin 현빈
Birth Name	Kim Tae-Pyung
Birth Date	September 25, 1982
Birth Place	Seoul, South Korea
Height	185 cm
Blood Type	B
Education	Chung-Ang University B.A. in Theater and Film The Graduate School of Art
Debut	2003
Military Service	Served in the Korean Marines from Mar 7, 2011 to Dec 6, 2012 (21 months)
Agency	Vast Entertainment
Social Media Fan Club	Instagram | Weibo | V-Live | DC The Space

 

 

CHILDHOOD

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DEBUT

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VAST

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Source: archdaily & @binjintwin

 

 

HE IS, HE LIKES

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Source: binnie_binsshi

 

HE SAYS

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My Life Motto

 

My life motto?

“Is there anything to life?” That’s my life motto.

If you do something and it doesn’t work out, don’t mind it.

If it works out, then it’s good.

That’s why “is there anything to life”.

Just do it.

 

I like the word “dream” and also “goal”.

Is there anything to life? Is my life motto.

If I have to put it in one word – “challenge”.

I like these three.

If you always have a dream and hope, you get a driving force to chase them.

And to make that driving force stronger, it’s the “challenge”. Challenging yourself, even if you fail.

This is what’s needed.

But if you don’t have a dream or hope, if you don’t have a goal, I think living would be boring.

 

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[Translation for "all about bin"]

 

현빈 자필 프로파일

 

all about bin

(Handwritten profile by Hyun Bin)

 

The most favorite book

Cartoon book (Slam Dunk)

 

The most favorite movie

Memories of Murder

 

The most favorite music

It’s My Fault sung by Herb

 

What color would be if you express yourself? Why?

White color. Because it can be painted any colors on the white background.

 

What time do you want to go if you ride a time machine?

I’d like to travel at my 35 ages because I am curious about how I look like.

 

When did you kiss for the first time? Where?

In high school in front of house.

 

What do you see first when look at a woman?

I look at a woman as a whole.

 

What do you want to keep in the time capsule?

Pictures when I have worked.

 

Where is your most comfortable place?

Home.

 

If you were born in animal?

Puppy.

 

Who do you want to resemble?

Park Joong hoon, Jung Woo Sung, Robert De Niro.

 

What is a thing that you are afraid of most?

None.

 

What’s thing that you can’t stand?

When people curse at my parents.

 

What is your Achilles tendon (weakness)?

Chariness.

 

Who would you be when you are 30 years old?

Actor.

 

Your motto?

What’s there to life?

 

© Secret Garden Korean Drama 시크릿 가든

Source: @bluepebbles

 

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Perfect Marriage, Ideal Partner

 

In 2005, Hyun Bin was 23 years old. Yet he was so clear on the kind of marriage he wanted. We have read that he has a happy family life so this could be the influence of his parents (who have done the child rearing thing brilliantly - where can we find another man who is successful yet so humble, without arrogance, polite and nice to all around him regardless of stature, sincere, deep-thinking, articulate and hardworking?) He also has progressive views of women who continue to work and seems like he would respect his wife and her decisions.

 

It is no wonder that Kim Sung Ryung, who plays HB's biological mother in 'The Fatal Encounter' says:

"I would date Lee Min Ho and marry Hyun Bin," she said. "I want to give love to Lee Min Ho but I want to be loved by Hyun Bin."

Source: Kdrama Stars

 

 

Source: TV Entertainment

 

 

OTHERS SAY

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"I would date Lee Min Ho and marry Hyun Bin," she said. "I want to give love to Lee Min Ho but I want to be loved by Hyun Bin."

- Kim Sung-ryung, SBS show "TV News At Night" on Mar 19, 2014

 

She plays Lady Hyegyeong, the biological mother of King Jeongjo, played by Hyun Bin, in the film "The Fatal Encounter."

Source: Kdrama Stars

 

 

 

 

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Military Service - work in progess

 

 

Hyun Bin: Marine Diary [eBook] courtesy of 'withHyunBin'

[Thanks bluepebbles@janghaven for the link.]

 

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A bit of fun for now - soldiers singing "That Man" 😂

 

 

 

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Dramas - work in progress

 

List

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2019-2020	Crash Landing on You (tvN)	Ri Jeong-hyeok
2018-2019	Memories of the Alhambra (tvN)	Yoo Jin-woo
2015	Hyde Jekyll, Me (SBS)	Gu Seo-jin / Robin
2010-2011	Secret Garden (SBS)	Kim Joo-woon
2009	Friend, Our Legend (MBC)	Han Dong-soo
2008	Worlds Within (KBS2)	Jung Ji-oh
2006-2007	The Snow Queen (KBS2)	Han Tae-woong / Han Deuk-gu
2005	My Name is Kim Sam Soon (MBC)	Hyun Jin-heon
2004	Ireland (MBC)	Kang Gook
2003	Nonstop 4 (MBC)	Himself
2003	Bodyguard (KBS2)	Stalker

 

 

 

2019-2020  Crash Landing on You

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Interviews & Articles

 

2020.09.21 | Why is S. Korean drama 'Crash Landing on You' so popular in Japan? [The Mainichi]

2020.08.19 | 'Crash Landing on You' star Son Ye Jin overwhelmed by boom in Japan [The Mainichi]

2020.07.04 | Korean drama successfully crash-lands on a Japanese audience [The Japan Times]

2020.02.22 | Crash Landing on You: The defector who brought North-South Korean romance to life [BBC]

 

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Videos

 

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Photos

 

 

 

 

2018-2019  Memories of the Alhambra

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Interviews & Articles

 

2018.11.18 | Korean Actor Hyun Bin Shares His Reasons For Accepting The Lead Role In "Memories Of The Alhambra" [Korea Portal]

 

2019.01.16 | Scriptwriter reveals that "Memories of the Alhambra" is inspired by Pokemon G0 [VLive]

 

2019.01.15 | 'Alhambra' writer Song Jae-jung answered unanswered questions [Japanese Q&A] [Naver]

 

2019.01.16 | Writer tells of AR-game influence on drama [The Korea Times]

 

2019.01.16 | 'Memories of the Alhambra': Writer Song Jae Jung hints at Jin Woo's escape, says breaking rules 'creates an error in the game' [meaww]

 

2019.01.16 | Memories of the Alhambra: Writer Song Jae Jung’s Interview

 

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Movies - work in progress

 

 List

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TBA

Confidential Assignment 2

Im Cheol-ryung

TBA	Bargaining / The Point Men	Dae-sik
2018	Rampant	Lee Chung
2018	The Negotiation	Min Tae-gu
2017	The Swindlers	Hwang Ji-sung
2017	Confidential Assignment	Im Cheol-ryung
2014	The Fatal Encounter	King Jeongjo
2011	Tears of Africa (documentary)	Narrator
2011	Come Rain Come Shine	Hwang Ji-seok
2011	Late Autumn	Hoon
2009	I Am Happy	Jo Man-soo
2006	A Millionaire’s First Love	Kang Jae-kyung
2005	Daddy Long Legs	Hyung-joon
2004	Spin Kick	Lee Min-gyu
2002	Shower (not released)	Hong-kyu

 

 

2018  Rampant

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Trailer & BTS

 

 

 

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Press Conference & Interviews

 

 

 

 

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VIP Premiere on 18 Oct 2018

Click here for more photos & videos

 

Source: sahamongkolfilm

 

Source: http://vk.com/hyun_bin_rus

 

 

 

2018  The Negotiation

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The Negotiation Interview Part 1

The Negotiation Interview Part 2

(links cannot embed)

 

 

2017  The Swindlers

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2017  Confidential Assignment

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This is funny!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2014  The Fatal Encounter

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Behind the scenes by Arirang k-pop (link cannot embed)

 

 

 

 

 

2011  Late Autumn ("Manchu")

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Commercial Films (CF) - work in progress

 

List

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Mediheal

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Source: @hb820925_

 

 

 

 

 

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Other Works - work in progress

 

 

SONGS

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2011	That Man	Secret Garden OST
2009	Can’t Have You	Friend, Our Legend OST

 

 

 

MUSIC VIDEOS

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2018	Reply	Kim Dong Ryu
2006	Hey U	Lemon Tree
2005	Memory	Kim Bum Soo
2003	Naetatijyo 내탓이죠	Herb

 

 

 

 

FAN MEETINGS

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VARIETY

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Interviews & Articles - work in progress

 

List

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Jun 1, 2020

Hyun Bin's Philippine Interview with Metro.Style

 

This is a short interview where he talks about Crash Landing on You and his co-star Son Ye Jin. This interview was done in conjunction with the Smart Commercial.

 

 

Aug 21, 2019

Hyun Bin "It is happier to think about the future than the past"

By Esquire Korea with OMEGA

 

Click on photo for link to the article

 

Jan 19,  2011

tvN "Taxi" Talk Show ❤❤❤❤❤

 

Hyun Bin appeared in "Taxi" hosted by Lee Young-ja (who is hilarious) and Gong Hyung-jin (they are baseball mates and Hyun Bin agreed to the interview out of friendship). The program usually takes half day to record. However, due to Hyun Bin's schedule, the recording ended in only 2.5 hours and there was sufficient material to broadcast as 2 episodes instead of the usual single.

 

Hyun Bin was exhausted due to the tight schedule immediately following the success of "Secret Garden". In fact, he had been on an IV drip earlier in the day. However, he smiled brightly and answered the questions candidly and naturally. This was an in-depth interview and he touched on many subjects including his childhood, his work, friends, popularity and the reason he chose to join the Marine Corps.

 

Lee Young-ja is an award-winning and seasoned host. She has interviewed a lot of celebrities. Yet she considered Hyun Bin one of her top 2 interviews (the other is her good friend). In one of the many hilarious moments of the show, she said "I can't ask questions now." Why? Because she was distracted by Hyun Bin's visage and could not look at him. She was also worried about having bad breath! It seems the production crew was also in awe - at one point, Gong Hyung-jin questioned why all 8 cameras were pointed at Hyun Bin and none at him!

 

"Taxi" with Hyun Bin is a must-watch. It is so entertaining and watch Hyun Bin's ad-libs and witty responses! One of his best interviews ever. It's a pity that the videos with English translation are not as sharp as the originals in Korean, but this does not diminish the quality of the interview.

 

Source: Hancinema and www.sports.khan.kr

 

Photos

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5-part Video

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Part 1

 

Part 2

 

Part 3

 

Part 4

 

Part 5

 

 

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Awards & Honours - work in progress

 

 

 

Baeksang

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Year	Organisation	Category	Work	Result
2005	41st Baeksang	Best New Actor (TV)	Ireland	Nominated
2006	42nd Baeksang	Most Popular Actor (Film)	A Millionaire’s First Love	Won
2007	43rd Baeksang	Best Actor (TV)	The Snow Queen	Nominated
2011	47th Baeksang	Grand Prize (Daesang) for Television	Secret Garden	Won
		Best Actor (TV)		Nominated
2019	55th Baeksang	Best Actor (TV)	Memories of the Alhambra	Nominated
2020	56th Baeksang	Best Actor (TV)	Crash Landing on You	Nominated
		Popularity Award		Won

 

 

 

 

Other Awards

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Year	Organisation	Category	Work	Result
2004	MBC Drama Awards	Best New Actor	Ireland	Won
	MBC Entertainment Awards	Special Award, TV Actor category	Nonstop 4	Won
2005	MBC Drama Awards	Top Excellence Award, Actor	My Name Is Kim Sam-soon	Won
		Popularity Award		Won
		Best Couple Award with Kim Sun-a		Won
2006	KBS Drama Awards	Excellence Award, Actor	The Snow Queen	Nominated
		Popularity Award		Won
		Netizen Award		Won
		Best Couple Award with Sung Yu-ri		Won
2008	KBS Drama Awards	Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries	Worlds Within	Nominated
2009	MBC Drama Awards	Excellence Award, Actor	Friend, Our Legend	Nominated
2010	SBS Drama Awards	Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Drama Special	Secret Garden	Won
		Top 10 Stars		Won
		Netizen Popularity Award		Won
		Best Couple Award with Ha Ji-won		Won
2014	18th Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival	Producer's Choice Award	NA	Won
2015	SBS Drama Awards	Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Drama Special	Hyde Jekyll, Me	Nominated
2017	6th Korea Film Actors Association Awards	Top Star Award	Confidential Assignment, The Swindlers	Won

 

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Hyun Bin was an honorary ambassador of the 17th Asian Games Opening Ceremony held at Incheon, South Korea. He was one of eight flag bearers who carried the South Korean national flag on stage amidst a raucous audience (1:30).

Credit: www.insidethegames.biz and www.koreaherald.com

 

South Korean Memorial Day held, on June 6th since 1956, commemorates those who died during the Korean War and other conflicts. Hyun Bin was chosen to recite the poem for the 60th Memorial Day Memorial Ceremony in 2015.

 

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Hyun-bin, reciting 'Okto' at Memorial Day

 

Actor Hyun-bin, who attended the Memorial Day Memorial Ceremony, recited a dedication poem at the Memorial Day Memorial.

 

On the morning of the 6th, Hyun-bin attended the 60th Memorial Day Memorial Ceremony held at the National Seoul National Cemetery, in commemoration of the spirit of the success of the country and the spirit of protection.

 

Hyun-bin, who was selected as the reciter of heron poem, drew attention on the stage with a black suit, tie, and neat hairstyle. He recited the winning poem 'Okto' at the 2013 Veterans Literature Contest to match the performance of the Korean traditional musician Yong-gu Lee.

 

An official from the agency said, "Actor Hyun-bin's credibility and calm and sincere image are well harmonized with the spirit of the memorial ceremony, and we are hoping that it will be a meaningful day for the people to honor and commemorate the will of the spirits of their own country."

With the slogan 'I will never forget a sacrifice for the country and the people', a memorial ceremony for Memorial Day attended by national merit, students, and people from all walks of life was held at the Seoul National Cemetery on the morning of that day.

Source: The FactㅣReporter Sung Jiyeon amysung@tf.co.kr 

 

Hyun Bin recites the poem

 

Photos Source: Vast

 

Rehearsal Photos Source : withHyunBin

 

 

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More - coming soon

 

 

FMVs

 

 

 

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2020.05.11 | [HYUN BIN'S everything] 현빈'S 입맞춤(The Kiss)..(Song by 멜로망스)

2020.05.09 | Hyun Bin현빈-Multifandom MASHUP ❤

2020.05.05 | [FMV] Sexy Back - Hyun Bin

2020.04.11 | [HYUN BIN'S everything ] He - 현빈씨께 바칩니다.(FMV-She)/복구/

2020.03.30 | Hyun Bin 현빈 Fanmade MV - Yummy

2020.03.29 | Ri Jeong Hyuk - BELIEVER [Crash Landing On You]

2020.03.13 | « FMV » HyunBin - Sexy Back | multi shades of him

2020.03.06 | [HYUN BIN'S everything ] The Sniper -feat, 현빈님의 SEXY (FMV - chandelier)

2020.02.26 | Bad Guy MV 현빈 (Hyun Bin) 玄彬 ❤

2020.01.22 | [현빈]민태구 - believer FMV [The Negotiation]

2020.01.03 | Captain Ri "DNA" (LITTLE MIX) - Ri Jeong Hyeok - Crash Landing On You

2019.12.22 | 阿尔罕布拉宫的回忆，玄彬個人混剪，真是帥到無死角 - MotA

2019.09.23 | [D-2] Hyun Bin's 38th Birthday

2019.01.28 | Hyun Bin 현빈 Fan made video

2011.01.07 | hyun bin-pictures inside my heart

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Hyun Bin heads to Jordan to film 'Negotiations' amid pandemic

 

Departing from Incheon to Jordan via Doha wearing mostly Under Amour. He is expected to return to South Korea in late September. [Edit: HB may return end Aug]

(Credit: https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/382/0000846185)

 

 

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By Dong Sun-hwa on Jul 13, 2020

Actor Hyun Bin headed to Jordan Monday morning to film the thriller "Negotiations" amid the COVID-19 pandemic. "Negotiations" is the first Korean flick to start overseas shooting following the virus outbreak that has deterred international travel.

Hyun Bin and other actors, including Hwang Jung-min, took a charter flight from Incheon International Airport. After they arrive in Jordan, they will go through COVID-19 checks and then self-isolate for eight days before to start filming.

The exact date of their return is unknown, but the Jordanian government reportedly allowed two months for the shooting.

Crew members initially planned to visit the Middle East country for filming in March, but had to put off the plan when Jordan banned entry to people coming from Korea, due to a spike in confirmed virus cases here.

The film revolves around a National Intelligence Service agent (Hyun Bin) and a diplomat (Hwang) trying to arrange the release of Koreans kidnapped in the Middle East. Yim Soon-rye ― who was behind the success of popular movies including "Little Forest" (2018) ― directs the star-studded production.

With "Negotiations" leading the way, more Korean films are expected to start or resume overseas shooting.

Hyun Bin, whose real name is Kim Tae-pyung, debuted in 2003 in the drama "Bodyguard" and was catapulted to fame after starring in the TV series "My Name is Kim Sam-soon" in 2005. He recently appeared in another hit drama "Crash Landing on You" with actress Son Ye-jin.

 

Credit: https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2020/07/689_292748.html

 

 

South Korean star Hyun Bin lands in Jordan to shoot

 

 

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By Samar Khouri on Jul 15, 2020

 

South Korean actor Hyun Bin has landed in Jordan to shoot movie ‘The Negotiations’.

 

Following the film production team’s arrival at Queen Alia International Airport on Saturday to prepare for the shoot, the ‘Crash Landing On You’ actor alongside co-stars including Hwang Jung-min reportedly took a charter flight from Incheon International Airport in Seoul on Monday morning.

 

“Board member of the Royal Film Commission, Raja Gargour and the Managing Director, Mohannad Al Bakri welcomed the actor #hyunbin and the film director Yim Soon-rye in Amman,” Royal Film Commission (RFC) stated in an Instagram on Tuesday, confirming their arrival in the country.

 

“The famous actor and the rest of the film crew are currently in quarantine before starting the shoot of the film “The Negotiations” (Bargaining).”

 

The RFC posted a video online showing the crew and actors arriving and undergoing precautionary measures at the airport.

 

Filming was initially scheduled to take place sometime in March but was suspended due to the COVID-19 outbreak, RFC revealed in a press release.

This time, the star-studded production is slated to start by mid-August, with scenes scheduled to be shot in different locations in Jordan, where popular 2014 Korean TV series, ‘Misaeng’, was also filmed.

 

RFC revealed that the film crew will abide by the filming guidelines issued last month.

 

Directed by Yim Soon-rye, the film is based on true events in 2007 hostage crisis, when 23 South Koreans were kidnapped in Afghanistan. Hyun, whose real name is Kim Tae-pyung, will reportedly play a National Intelligence Service (NIS) agent who will take part in a rescue attempt.

 

‘The Negotiations’ is the actor’s latest project since playing a North Korean officer opposite actress Son Ye-jin in highly-popular TV drama ‘Crash Landing On You’, which became the highest rated cable channel tvN drama to date, according to Nielsen Korea. The Korean drama ranked among the top ten most viewed Netflix programs in the UAE.

 

It is seemingly the first Korean production to resume shooting overseas following the COVID-19 outbreak that has wreaked havoc on the entertainment and film industry.

 

Credit: https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/hollywood/south-korean-star-hyun-bin-lands-in-jordan-to-shoot-1.72603252

 

 

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The popularity of Hyun Bin in Japan is insane that a photobook is to be republished illegally 😐

 

Speaking of that ebook, Withhyunbin had uploaded those photos in 2012 and man I realize how time doesn’t define this actor. He remains gorgeous and youthful looking, almost a decade after.

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Hyun Bin’s Agency To Take Legal Action Against Publishing Photo Book Without Permission

 

 

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By C. Hong on Aug 18, 2020

 

Hyun Bin's agency stated that they will be taking legal action against a photo book of the actor that is set to be published in Japan without permission.

 

On August 18, a Japanese media outlet reported that a book of Hyun Bin’s photos that were taken during his time in the Marine Corps would be republished on September 7. The republication is inspired by the popularity of Hyun Bin’s drama “Crash Landing on You,” in which he played a North Korean soldier.

 

The book in question had previously been published in South Korea as an electronic book in 2012. It was made available in an offline version in Japan in 2014 after a contract with a Japanese publisher. Hyun Bin’s agency was excluded from this contract. The photos in the book had been taken by the Marines for public use but ended up being for sale. As public servants, military personnel do not own portrait rights to their pictures.

 

Later on August 18, Hyun Bin’s agency, VAST Entertainment, said that they would be taking legal action against a Korean publishing company. A source from the agency stated, “Just like in 2014, we didn’t hear anything about republication in Japan. We saw that it was available for pre-order on Amazon Japan and contacted the current publisher. The publisher was flustered and said that they thought that the Korean agency had already given permission.”

 

The source continued, “In 2014, we decided that it was the Marine Corps’ affair and didn’t take legal action. This time it’s different. For the past 10 years, the photos that were taken for public use have continued to be used without prior consent. It is an issue that private companies have taken an interest in this. We recently had discussions with a law firm and will be taking legal action.”

 

A source from Planet Media, the domestic publisher that made the deal for reissue with the Japanese publisher, stated, “We are simply reissuing the content that was published five years ago without any new material. It’s about the Marine Hyun Bin, not the actor Hyun Bin, and was published under the agreement between the publisher and the Marines, so Hyun Bin’s previous and current agencies have nothing to do with it.”

 

A source from the Marine Corps stated, “We first learned about the republication in Japan through news articles. The publisher did not make an agreement with the Marine Corps on this.” When asked if the Marines had plans to make an agreement in future, the source stated, “We need to investigate this more closely.”

 

Hyun Bin is currently filming the movie “Bargaining” (working title), based on the 2007 South Korean hostage crisis in Afghanistan.

 

Credit: https://www.soompi.com/article/1419824wpp/hyun-bins-agency-to-take-legal-action-against-publishing-photo-book-without-permission

 

 

Hyun Bin's Marine Corps photo book, which will be reprinted in September, is currently on sale by pre-order (as of 6pm on the 18th) and is currently ranked No. 1 in Amazon Japan's new book rankings.

 

 

Credit: https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/144/0000686083

 

Publication of Hyun Bin's Photo Book in Japan has been cancelled

 

As for “Hyunbin, Marine Corps Days”, which was planned to be released from our company on September 7, 2020, because the publisher of the original book in South Korea requested to cancel the translation and publishing contract, we have decided to cancel the release of the Japanese version. We apologize for any inconvenience caused to everyone who was looking forward to the publication. We apologize.

Source: https://publications.asahi.com/news/1423.shtml

 

On 8/18/2020 at 10:59 PM, bluepebbles said:

Speaking of that ebook, Withhyunbin had uploaded those photos in 2012 

 

Thanks for the link to the photos! I will include the link into the above section for Military Service.

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[Hyunbin] The one who made my summer dry ❤️

 

The title is according to google translate. It also says "Yogi is the filming scene of an advertisement that loves body" LOL! This is the second batch of BTS photos for the Bodyluv CF.

Source: http://naver.me/xJnkQZTO

 

 

 

 

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Hyun Bin ages like fine wine. He is always so suave and charismatic. ❤️

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On 8/19/2020 at 1:58 AM, Chocolate said:

Publication of Hyun Bin's Photo Book in Japan has been cancelled

 

As for “Hyunbin, Marine Corps Days”, which was planned to be released from our company on September 7, 2020, because the publisher of the original book in South Korea requested to cancel the translation and publishing contract, we have decided to cancel the release of the Japanese version. We apologize for any inconvenience caused to everyone who was looking forward to the publication. We apologize.

Source: https://publications.asahi.com/news/1423.shtml

 

 

Thanks for the link to the photos! I will include the link into the above section for Military Service.

 

Yes that facebook page has a lot of photos since 2010 ! Enjoy !

(Also i transferred the authorship to my comment to yours. You might need more space for the shrine 😙)

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Hyun Bin And Yoo Hae Jin In Talks To Return For Sequel To 2017 Hit Film “Confidential Assignment”

 

 

J.Lim on Aug 24, 2020

 

Hyun Bin and Yoo Hae Jin may be teaming up again for a sequel to the hit film “Confidential Assignment”!

 

On August 24, it was reported that both Yoo Hae Jin and Hyun Bin had been given offers to appear in the upcoming sequel. Sources from both of their agencies, Huayi Brothers Korea and VAST Entertainment respectively, confirmed the news and stated that the actors are currently looking over the offers.

 

The original 2017 film was directed by Kim Sung Hoon and told the story of North Korean detective Rim Chul Ryung (Hyun Bin) working with South Korean detective Kang Jin Tae (played by Yoo Hae Jin).Kim Joo Hyuk, Girls’ Generation’s YoonA, and others stood out with memorable performances as well. The film attracted over 7.81 million moviegoers in total, and was a box office success.

 

A source from the “Confidential Assignment” sequel stated that they are currently in the process of editing the final script, and said, “We hope to bring back the aspects that people loved in the first ‘Confidential Assignment’ film to the sequel as well.”

Hyun Bin is currently in Jordan filming “Bargaining,” while Yoo Hae Jin is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film "Space Sweepers".

 

Source: https://www.soompi.com/article/1421193wpp/hyun-bin-and-yoo-hae-jin-in-talks-to-return-for-sequel-to-2017-hit-film-confidential-assignment

 

Note: There are also other reports that mention that Yoo Hae Jin may not be able to accept due to conflict in his schedule. Let's hope they work it out.

 

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Filming of "Bargaining" in Jordan

 

Aug 24, 2020

Hyun Bin in Amman

 

credit: @sheharinho007

 

This is a clearer photo of HB's look in the movie. It was a candid taken 1 or 2 months back while is was having a meal break during filming in Korean.

 

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Credit: @da_jirinrinrin via twitter

 

 

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Wohooo...Confidential Assignment 2 talks 😆

 

 

 

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Aug 22, 2020 - JTBC PLUS

 

Exclusive

Hyun Bin - A man with infinite charm and smooth career

 

It's safe to say that this special man has been in his heyday since he was born. The person is no other than actor Hyun Bin.

 

 

Hyun Bin (37) was born in Jamsil Ward, Songpa District, Seoul on September 25, 1982. He belongs to the Kim family in Gwangsan. His current body profile is 184 cm, 74 kg. Hyun Bin is the youngest son of an affectionate family with father, mother, and an older brother.

 

Hyun Bin has been greatly loved by the public for his impeccable acting skills and handsome look that has stayed unchanged for the past 18 years since he made his debut in 2000. He has reached the pinnacle of his career as an actor three times, something that not many can do even once. And of course, Hyun Bin's distinctive aura is always as splendid as the first time without any slump.

 

Below are Hyun Bin's memorable pre-debut, post-debut, and military-life marks, which are expected to make viewers fall for this special guy even more.

 

▶ Handsome Kim Tae Pyung

 

 

As Hyun Bin learned swimming for 10 years since he was six years old, he already has broad shoulders when he was young. When he was in middle school, Hyun Bin dreamed of attending the Police University. It was when he entered high school that he decided to pursue the acting career. At that time, because he was opposed by his father, he secretly went to practice for play performances. In order to be allowed to pursue the acting career, Hyun Bin had to meet the condition that his father demanded, which is entering the Department of Theatre and Film of Chung Ang University. He then proudly obtained a certificate of acceptance and got his father's permission.

 

When he was a student, Hyun Bin was already famous for his handsome appearance. In a popularity survey conducted at the female school near his', the name Hyun Bin appeared next to the top stars at that time. His friends even wrote in his yearbook such compliments as "You're very handsome", "You must become an actor".

 

▶ The role of Kang Gook - the final boss of youthful appearance

 

 

Hyun Bin's debut work was "Shower", a low-budget movie made in 2002. However, this film failed to premiere. The actor officially debuted in the drama "Bodyguard" (KBS 2TV) in 2003. After that, he continued to appear in the sitcom "Nonstop 4" (MBC). It was not until Hyun Bin played the role of Kang Gook in the drama "Ireland" (MBC) that he began to receive special public attention. The actor's visual which is innocent and youthful until now still makes many people's hearts flutter.

 

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▶ Conquering Korea with a fever called Sam Sik

 

 

Just a few years after debuting, Hyun Bin entered the golden age of his life thanks to MBC's "My Lovely Sam Soon" (2005) - the famous work that left an indelible mark in the history of Korean dramas when it set an amazing record for the highest rating of 50.2%. In the drama, Hyun Bin took on the role of Hyun Jin Heon, but audiences often called him with the intimate name Sam Sik. Before transforming into Sam Sik, he was simply an emerging star with a handsome appearance. However, since "My Lovely Sam Soon" was aired, Hyun Bin has really built for himself the position of an irreplaceable A-class star in the hearts of the public. He also jumped into the ranks of Hallyu stars thanks to this explosive popularity.

 

▶ "Is this the best possible plan?" sensation

 

 

After the success of "My Lovely Sam Soon", Hyun Bin was loved by "drama-worms" through his roles in works like "The Snow Queen", "Worlds Within" (KBS 2TV). From here, Hyun Bin gradually built up a solid filmography and finally in 2010, he met the work of a lifetime "Secret Garden" (SBS), the work of golden scriptwriter Kim Eun Sook. The actor created a sensation in the land of kimchi playing Kim Joo Won, an unpleasant urban man. Many popular dialogues were born from "Secret Garden", with the most prominent being "Is this the best possible plan? Are you sure?" of Kim Joo Won. And indeed, only Hyun Bin could make the sparkling training clothes of "Rascal Kim" so popular. In that period, Hyun Bin honorably received Daesang at the 47th "Baeksang Arts Awards", but because he was serving in the military after finishing the filming, he created a rare scene: giving his acceptance speech through a pre-recorded video while still in Korea's army uniform.

 

▶ Romantic guy on TV, action guy on the big screen

 

 

Although he had been creating "unbeatable legends" with romantic-comedy dramas, Hyun Bin had yet had an outstanding work on the big screen. The movie "Confidential Assignment" (2017) was released at that exact time when he needed a big mark. Hyun Bin, in the role of a North Korean criminal policeman, performed high-intensity action scenes that no one dared to try, from shooting, car chasing, to hanging on steel wires. The colorful charisma of tough man Hyun Bin returned as this movie was a huge box-office hit with 7.81 million moviegoers.

 

▶ Comrade Ri Jeong Hyeok landed in a place of love

 

 

Hyun Bin's success aroused curiosity about whether he could go any further, and the actor proved that he was fully capable of doing that difficult thing. He, once again, became the focus of attention of the Hallyu wave with the drama "Crash Landing on You" (tvN) aired in 2019. In particular, although the drama was set in the context of Korea-Japan strained relations, Japanese viewers still could not resist the "Hyun Bin syndrome". Hyun Bin looked so handsome in the North Korean military uniform that he received criticism that sounded like praise, which is "romanticization of the North Korean army". With "Crash Landing on You", Hyun Bin's acting career was at its peak for the third time, which his colleagues, for the most part, can hardly experience.

 

▶ Entering the top 5% of Marines Corps' excellent candidates

 

 

Finally, we cannot forget to mention Hyun Bin's time in the army when talking about his 30s. Because in this period, there are many things that the more the audiences learn about, the more they will love him. Hyun Bin registered for the Marine Corps in late 2010 after "Secret Garden" ended its broadcast. In the physical test, the actor obtained the perfect score of 15 in the pushup test with 50 reps in a minute and 14 points in the crunch test with 57 reps in a minute, earning a total of 29 points. After overcoming the fierce competition to join the Marine Corps, Hyun Bin proudly put on him the uniform of the unit with exceptional performance putting him at the top 5% of applicants. It seemed that it would be difficult to see the image of Hyun Bin wearing the military uniform, but then the actor regularly participated in various promotional events with the desire to actively promote for the Marine Corps using his. Thus, Hyun Bin's masculine look in the military uniform spread everywhere and is still conquered many female hearts up to now.

 

Reporter Park Jung Sun /park.jungsun@jtbc.co.kr

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[Exclusive] Hwang Jung-min, returning home from Jordan for 'Bargaining'. Hyun-bin is still (in Jordan)

 

2020.09.04. 11:47 am

[Star News Reporter Hyunghwa]

 

 

Actor Hwang Jung-min returned home from Jordan after filming the movie 'Bargaining'.

According to the film industry on the 4th, Hwang Jung-min returned home from Jordan through Incheon International Airport on the 2nd and was tested for Corona 19 according to the quarantine guidelines and entered self-isolation. It is said that Hwang Jung-min was negative in the Corona 19 test.
 

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Hwang Jung-min and Hyun Bin left for Jordan on a chartered charter on July 13, spent a period of self-isolation in the region, and began filming 'bargaining'. 'Bargaining' is a work about the rescue of the abducted people based on the abduction case of Koreans in the Middle East. Director Lim Soon-rye, who directed 'The Best Moment of Our Life' and 'Little Forest', grabs a megaphone, and Hwang Jung-min and Hyun Bin are in sync.

 

'Bargaining' was the first of the Korean films whose overseas locations were all stopped due to the spread of Corona 19 and received attention.

Initially, 'Bargaining' was planned to start filming in Jordan at the end of March, but due to the Corona 19 pandemic, the Jordanian government banned the entry of Koreans and local filming was missed. Accordingly, the 'Bargaining' team started filming in Korea first, and after continuing discussions with the Jordanian government, they eventually received permission to film for 2-3 months from July. This is a back statement that thanks to the Jordanian government's trust in K quarantine, they received active cooperation and support.

 

Hwang Jung-min is scheduled to shoot the JTBC drama 'Hush', which is the lead role, so it is said that he finished filming before other actors and returned to Korea. Hyun Bin and other actors and staff are planning to return to Korea in mid-September as more local shooting schedules remain.

The 'Bargaining' side plans to start post-production after completing all filming in Jordan and returning home after going through a self-isolation period, checking health status, etc.

On the other hand, Hwang Jung-min goes through a period of self-isolation, and then begins filming 'Hush', and when Hyun Bin returns to Korea, he spends a period of self-isolation and reviews the sequel. Hyun Bin plans to make a final decision on whether or not to appear when he receives the scenario of 'Confidential Assignment 2' in progress. If he decides to appear in 'Confidential Assignment 2', he plans to take a break and prepare for the shoot until shooting in the first half of next year.

Reporter Hyung-hwa Jeon aoi@mtstarnews.

Source: Naver

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Scruffy Binnie is  . Wish him well and safe as they wrap up their filming in Jordan !

 

A handsomely rugged Hyun Bin :

 

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[Exclusive] YoonA, returning to Chungmu with 'Cooperation 2' "Positive review underway" … From supporting role to leading role

2020.08.28

 

It was observed that Yoona's appearance will be greatly expanded in the sequel and will establish himself as a female protagonist.

 

On the other hand, Daniel Henney joins the FBI as investigators in addition to Hyun Bin and Hae Jin Ha, who were the protagonists of the first episode.

Reporter Ahn Jin-yong realyong@munhwa.com

Source: Naver

 

YoonA In Talks Along With Hyun Bin And Yoo Hae Jin For “Confidential Assignment” Sequel

Aug 28, 2020 by S. Nam

 

 

Girls’ Generation’s YoonA may be working with Hyun Bin and Yoo Hae Jin again for the sequel to the 2017 hit film “Confidential Assignment”!

 

On August 28, Munhwa Ilbo reported that YoonA received an offer to star as the female lead of “Confidential Assignment 2.

 

In response to the reports, a source from SM Entertainment confirmed, “YoonA has received the offer to star in ‘Confidential Assignment 2,’ and she is reviewing the offer.”

 

If she accepts the role, YoonA may be starring in the sequel with Hyun Bin and Yoo Hae Jin, who she co-starred with in “Confidential Assignment” in 2017. The two actors are also in talks to return for the sequel. Reportedly, Daniel Henney is also in talks to join the film as an American detective who used to be in the FBI.

 

The original 2017 film, which attracted over 7.81 million moviegoers, was directed by Kim Sung Hoon and told the story of North Korean detective Rim Chul Ryung (Hyun Bin) working with South Korean detective Kang Jin Tae (Yoo Hae Jin). YoonA originally played Kang Jin Tae’s sister-in-law. According to the reports, YoonA’s role will also be expanded upon in the sequel, making her the female lead. Although she played a supporting role in the 2017 film, YoonA caught the eyes of many viewers with her prominent acting.

 

After being acknowledged for her potential and acting skills through projects such as “Confidential Assignment,” YoonA starred in the hit film “E.X.I.T” last year, which surpassed 9 million moviegoers at the Korean box office. Earlier this year, YoonA also confirmed her participation in the upcoming JTBC drama “Hush” (working title).

 

A source from CJ ENM explained that YoonA’s character will showcase even more chemistry with North Korean detective Rim Chul Ryung (Hyun Bin) as he returns to South Korea once again for another joint confidential case in the sequel.

 

Currently, YoonA is filming for her upcoming movie “Miracle” with Park Jung Min, Lee Soo Kyung, and Lee Sung Min.

 

Source: Soompi

 

@bluepebbles Looks like our wish for YoonA to have a love line with Daniel Henney instead has gone with the wind 😆

 

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Is Daniel Henney Joining Hyun Bin In "Confidential Assignment 2?"

Should this push through, it'd be a fun reunion for the "My Lovely Sam Soon" co-stars

Grace Libero-Cruz

August 30, 2020, 08:00 AM

 

Hyun Bin and Daniel Henney may delight viewers together on-screen again in the sequel of the 2017 hit film Confidential Assignment. The movie is also confirmed to star Yoo Hae-jin, and YoonA is in talks to take on the female lead role.

 

Hyun Bin and Daniel worked together in the 2005 K-Drama My Lovely Sam Soon and have seemingly remained friends ever since. After that iconic series, the former went on to become a Korean superstar with the most recent successful K-Drama Crash Landing on You, while the latter pursued a career in Hollywood with the movie X-Men Origins: Wolverine in 2009.

 

 

 

 

Source: Metrostyle

 

Ref the article "Hyunbin, Yoo Haejin, Daniel Henney, Yoona, what is the direction of the production of 'Confidential Assignment 2'" modified on 28.08.2020

 

• It looks like Daniel Henney may be cast as an American criminal. Confidential Assignment 2 is about detectives from SK and NK and US joining forces to catch criminals.
• Aim to shoot next Mar-April. If production goes as planned, the movie is expected to be released by next summer.

 

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@Chocolate I just want another BinJin comeback that's all ! 

Their bickering is what I missed the most 

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Bringing back Hyun Bin's last in-depth interview a year ago.

 

Hyun Bin "It is happier to think about the future than the past"

For the future, Hyun Bin is living in the present.

 

By Esquire Korea 2019.08.21

with OMEGA

[Translation by Elsie Lee]

 

 

Thanks to KimSooHanMoo for providing the translation ❤

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Q: You must be preparing for your new drama, Crash Landing of Love.
A: I think we're going to start our first shooting soon.

Q: Did you get this tan for it?
Yes. Because I am going to be an officer, I got the tan a little deliberately.

Q: I thought you went on vacation.
A: After the drama "Memories of the Alhambra" earlier this year, I hardly rested because I used the time to look at scripts and to make my choices.

Q: So you chose this drama, “Crash Landing of Love?”
A: Yes, that’s right.

Q: It's your second time meeting Son Ye-jin in a work since the movie Negotiation. I heard that actress Son Ye-jin inspired you me a lot. I assume that’s why you are working with her again this time.
A: At that time, I thought how good it would be if I could work with her again. I didn't expect the opportunity to come so soon.

 

 

Q: Why did you want to work with her again?
A: While working with her on the project and doing movie promotion with her, I think we share a lot of similarities. As a result, we have many things we can talk about and we share similar views about a lot of things. When I was shooting <Negotiation>, we filmed in a completely different space using a binary filming technique, so we didn't have much time acting face to face with each other. But when I saw her acting on the small monitor, she showed me unexpected acting that got me curious. Why did she express it that way?

Q: Why did she express it in that way (meaning in the unexpected way)?
A: When an actor acts, of course, he will use what he has prepared to immerse into the role, and the acting will be uniquely realistic and you get a sense of thrill watching it. But sometimes, if you encounter an unexpected acting from the other party, you will also feel a sense of thrill. When you are not able to predict how the other person will act or express herself, and you find yourself responding in an unexpected manner to complement or to react to the other person, it is very charming and thrilling. I think I saw that from Ye-jin. So I had wished to work with her again. I thought when that time comes, I want to be able to do so by being in the same space, looking at the eyes and breathing in the same air. This time, I am able to do it.

Q: The acting that we see on the screen as an audience and the acting that you experience in the field acting opposite her must be rather different.
A: I think the scene that got me very amazed for the first time is that scene when I shot and killed Ye-jin's boss. Of course, Ye-jin's line was a curse, so I expected her to spit out or explode with the curse but she did the opposite. Instead, she restrained her strong emotions in saying her line. It felt like she was going to explode but she did not and she showed a different kind of emotions. It was very different from what I expected.

Q: I remember that scene where she was swallowing her sadness to the point where her eyes were bloodshot.
A: I think that if she hadn't read the script multiple times, and if she hadn't thought carefully about how to express her emotions, then it is not possible that she can show such an expression.I am sure she had thought of other ways of expressing herself. But in the end, she chose to express herself in that way. I also wondered how it would have been and how I would have reacted if she had chosen to express herself in another way.

Q: Conversely, did Son Ye-jin give her opinion about Hyun Bin’s acting?

A: This, I think you will have to ask Ye-jin about that. (laughs)

Q: A perfectionist. When other actors talk about Hyun Bin, they use this expression a lot. Do you agree?
A: I'll agree 50%. (laughs).

 

 

Q: In the past interviews, I can see that for an action project, you would do training for the action, if it's a project involving a foreign language, you would spend time learning the foreign language. All along, you would spend 3 months in advance to prepare for your role. I don't know if all the other actors do that.
A: I think they all do more than I do.

Q: Is that right?
A: Why, you know, even in school there are some people who keep saying they didn't study for the exam but yet get a perfect score in the end. There are actors like that, they say they didn’t prepare and yet, turn up with perfect acting.

Q: That must be a true master (laughs)

A: Isn't that right. As for me.... (laughs) When people talk about perfectionists, they are probably talking about this type of actors. I belong to the type that is a little persistent when I work, but, in reality, it is not possible to get to a 100 percent stage. If I have doubts or there's something I can't grasp, then it would become an obstacle to my acting. That's why I always search for answers. In the end, in people's eyes, I become a so-called perfectionist.  

Q: Longing for new things, choosing new things. Hyun Bin often uses these expressions when you talk about yourself.
A: Well, when I talk about new things, I'm not really looking for new materials. Even if it's the same material, even if it’s the same type of role, I still want to find something different about it. In other words, the novelty that I'm talking about is - the expressions that I didn’t know I have, speaking in a different way, treating the lines in a way that I hadn’t thought of before, reacting in an unexpected way across the other person's unexpected acting, or it could be using the expression that I have prepared for - when each of these little things is put together, and it gives people a different reaction or feeling, that’s what I am talking about when I say I want to look for such new things. From a certain angle, it’s a combination of this desire for novelty and the perfectionism in me. No matter what, if I continue to give the audience the same thing, the audience will get bored and frustrated. That’s why, rather than say I want to experience new things or show a new me, it’s more accurate to say I want to give the audience a slightly different experience. That’s the reason why I look for new things. It's not only because that is my job; it is also because I myself crave to give something new to the audience.

Q: In other words, it can be described as instability. Although you can continue to do what you are good at, what you are used to or familiar with, yet you want to try taking the route not yet travelled. That is deliberately taking the less stable route.
A: Yes, it would be unstable. Even now, I feel anxious.  I feel many kinds of anxieties. Um... Am I able to do it well? That’s why I keep asking these questions and reflecting. That's why I need time to prepare. Even if it is not perfect, but I need to get rid of my anxiety before I can stand in front of the camera. You can't stand in front of the camera with anxiety. Everything will be seen. Yes, it would be obvious.

 

 

Q: Even when you look at yourself?
A: I think so. If you're not ready, it will show. Hwang Jung-min sunbaenim once said, "If we don't have sincerity and integrity, we can't pull it off in a drama or movie." I think in the same way. When you don't prepare well, everything about you including your bad acting will be projected onto the screen and be exhibited.

Q: There's no end to this pursuit for satisfaction.
A: Of course not. Even though it is necessary to have self confidence and to think, "I am the best and I can act awesomely well”. But I am not like that. I am of the view that having only confidence is not sufficient. I just want to do my utmost for the moment.

Q: Looking at your past experience, you seem to have done a lot works which are the director’s debut work. Was it a deliberate choice or a pure coincidence?

A: This is only a subjective judgment. I wouldn't know who are the people in the composition. First of all, I will only pay attention to the script. Is there anything I want to express here? Is there anything in here that I am curious about? Is this the kind of story that people want to hear? Is there anything that is worth listening to? Can I perform the role? These are the questions I ask. It is only after I have found my answer that I find out about the surrounding circumstances. So after I decide on the project, then I know who the director is.

 

Q: Because it is the debut work, on the one hand, it must be more meaningful, but on the other hand, it will be more uneasy. This is again on the line between a new thing and instability. Hyun Bin is yet again standing on the wave of seeking new ideas. 

A: That’s right. And in my own way.

 

 

Q: Have you seen the movie “First Man”?

A: No, I haven’t. It's about humans going to the moon, right? I have seen <Gravity>. I'm glad I've watched <Gravity>. (laughs)

Q: That's right. This year is the 50th anniversary of man’s first landing on the moon. This is about people who went to the moon before we were even born, in particular, it is the story of Neil Armstrong. And as I watched the movie, I thought, how lonely it must be, yet, at the same time, how honourable it must be for human beings to leave the Earth's gravity to go to the weightless moon. Although I don't know Hyun Bin very well, but when I watch the onward steps you have taken, I felt like I was watching First Man. Like them, you don't want to dwell on popularity, rather you prefer to keep a distance, and you don't want to make familiar choices. It’s like getting rid of the shackles of gravity and heading for the road of unlimited development.
A: Not being obsessed... it seems this is being a bit subtle...  popularity is indeed not the point. But as an actor, it doesn't mean you can give it up altogether. I won't go for it and it is not something I can catch when I want to. Popularity is beyond my control. I want to be obsessed with what I can do. I think it's right to focus on what I can do. It'll make things very simple.  I want to focus on preparing well for my acting and show the audience my serious and realistic acting, in that way, the audience and popularity will come. Without work, the audience and popularity will disappear. This has been repeated. There is so much I want to do, so in other things, I do not have time or energy in invest in them. Popularity does not fall into the category of things I can do. I think I'm trying to focus on what I can do.

Q: Sticking to the past is painful and worrying about the future brings anxiety. After all, the important thing is to focus on the present, which may not even be as easy as it sounds.
A: Yes, it's hard. I have felt conflicted as well. Although I am committed to what I am doing or going to do right now, there are also concerns about how I will perform in the future. Also, the people standing with me in front of the camera, for us, this is now, but for the audience, we are making the future for them (because they will only see our performance in the future). Therefore, I have to be obsessed with the present and I have to do my best to make every moment in the present, then only in this way will I appear in the future (when the audience see it). So I am preparing my future by doing my best in the present so that I will have no regrets.

Q: Just doing your best for the present, this way, things seem a lot simpler. 
A: Yes, yes, yes. That's right. That's what it is.

 

 

Q: I heard that you don’t like to talk about your personal matters. Can I ask one question that concerns a personal matter?

A: (laughs)

 

Q: You like to collect watches...

A: (laughs) No, I like watches. I don't like collecting them. Where did you hear this from? Well, accessories like watches, shoes, wallets, belts, etc, these are things that can tell you about the exterior of a man. I heard this story before. If a man, no matter how neatly he dresses, if his shoes are dirty, then the man will not look neat. So watches is an accessory I am interested in. If I see a pretty watch, I can't resist.

Q: What style of watch do you like?
A: A watch with a history like an Omega. I like brands with their own story and history.

Q: Although I used the topic of watches, on the one hand I have heard you say before that you always try to make a complete distinction between your private and public life, on the other hand, I am really curious. Is it really possible to separate your private life? You aren’t just a normal public figure as well (referring to him being an exceptionally well known figure).
A: We're not public figures, so I don't know why people call us public figures. We're just people who are famous to the public. Should we broaden the definition of a public figure? It's a bit vague. It's unclear whether there's a standard for defining who are public figures. Are we public figures because the public can see, imitate, and learn from us, but why are we public figures because we're not elected? But I think it is because of the specialty of my job that makes me a famous figure. I am just a person who became famous because of the job that I do. It's indeed very vague, but it is not easy to separate things into the private from the public.

Q: I can perfectly understand why it is like that.
A: That’s why I'm trying to do more (referring to the separation). I am thinking and I ask myself, if I reach a situation where there are a lot of people who know me well personally, would they want to see me when I am on the screen? If they have a lot more data about me than I've got out there, do you think they would be curious? If it’s me, I don't think I would be curious about such a person. Of course, there are people whom I know who appear on the screen and it can be more fun watching them, but I still think it would be a lot better to not know.

Q: I think it's going to be harder to have a private space, be it mentally or physically.
A: Yes. But, well, it is not just me, but everyone in this job wants to do that (referring to them wanting to separate their personal lives from the public).

 

 

Q: Ten years ago, in an interview in 2009, you said, "I think my mid-30s I will be in my prime, and I will have my own family, and I'm going to be a little more occupied than I am now." (When he heard “I will have my own family”, he burst into laughter.) How much of your prediction do you think you've achieved after 10 years?
A: I think I've done half of it, though. Since I do not have my own family, the most important half of it has flown out of here. (laughs) But I think I've found more stability in this job than I did in the past. I feel a greater sense of security.

Q: Sense of security?

A: To me, personally, that sense of security has become a bit more solid. I think I've gained some composure, and I think I have gained more curiosity and enjoyment about my work and what I'm trying to express. I think I'm also working on more projects than before.

 

Q: Yes, since being discharged from the army, you have been working continuously.
A: That's right. I think I have been doing two projects a year continuously.

Q: In the first place, how did you choose to join the army at that time? You were at the peak of your popularity with Secret Garden.
A: I think when I first got into this industry, there were some things that I didn’t think about. Now thinking about it, "When I was a rookie, I wanted to be known faster, so I worked hard, and then I was offered a piece of work, and people started to know a little bit about me. So I got ambitious and wanted to do more things. I got more projects...Just like that, time flew by. Just when I was thinking about joining the army, the timing perfectly matched my condition (or state of mind) at that time. I wanted to organise my 20s’ life. Ah, what word would be more appropriate than the word “organise” to express what I want to say? As I reached the end of my 20s, it was a good time for me to reflect on my past journey and to think about and plan what I'm going to do in my 30s. That's why I went to get a physical examination, interview, and it all became so natural.

 

Q: To an outsider, it looked like a difficult choice but for you, it was a natural choice.

A: Yes, it was a natural choice. In any case, at that age, I couldn’t have postponed my enlistment as well. (laughs)

 

 

Q: Were you afraid (or worried) when you left for the army? Of course, time will fly by, but for your career, it is a pause for two years.
A: No, I was not afraid at all. In fact, my company was more afraid than I. I wasn't afraid at all.

Q: No? Because you were confident?
A: No. Um... how should I put it? I am just like that. Anyway, if I have to say it, indeed, I wasn't afraid. That's right. If something wasn't there, I shouldn’t make it up, should I? So, I’ll say it as it is.

 

Q: So you weren’t afraid.
A: I wasn't afraid or worried. Anyway, when I was a rookie, did anyone know me? When I was shooting <Shower>, did anyone know who I was? Of course, if after a time, when everything is gone, I might hit the ground and regret it. (laughs) That's how I have kept this mindset all this while. In a way, popularity is the same. Anyhow, as for me, it wasn’t something I had from the beginning. So I just think of it as a gift, I prefer to enjoy what I have at present, have a thankful heart, this is the kind of mindset I should have.

Q: I think that's Hyun Bin’s biggest asset.
A: When I work, if I can have this kind of mindset, not only does it have no harm, it will also naturally bring about peace of mind and ease. It is greed to want to own everything. Although I'm not a nihilist, I think that wanting to have everything is greed.

Q: Do you ever want to go back to the past?
A: No, I don't.

Q: You are so decisive about that.
A: I think I am the type that prefer the future to the past. Rather than going back to the past, I prefer to go to the future.

Q: Which part of the future do you want to go?
A: I just want to be able to go to the end of this drama right now.

Q: At the end of Crash Landing of Love?
A: Yeah. If only I could just see the time when the drama is just over .... (laugh)

Q: Why? Because you want to know what the reaction is?
A: I'm curious. I'm curious about everyone’s reaction. I'm also curious about how my acting would be. Even if you can go back to the past and change something you don't like, there's no guarantee that it's going to work.

Q: When I asked if you wanted to go back to the past, I thought perhaps, there could be regrets which make you think you want to do differently. Or alternatively, it could be that at that time, there was happiness that caused you to want to go back. But for Hyun Bin, even though you could think of regrets in the past, you still don't think you want to go back.
A: I see. Yes, I think so. I did my best at that moment. Of course, there were times when I was happy. It’s the same now, there are times when I am happy. But I think the future will be happier.

Q: The future is happier?
A: I hope so.

 

Source: KimSooHanMoo@Soompi

 

 

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Edited September 17, 2020 by Chocolate