Lee Min Jung Came by Lee Byung Hun's Home at Least Once a Week Since April Source: Nate by thunderstix soompi.com
Neighbors of Lee Byung Hun revealed that Lee Min Jung was spotted visiting the star actor’s house at least once a week since this past April.
On August 27, SBS “Good Morning” aired a special report about Lee Byung Hun and Lee Min Jung’s recently revealed relationship. The report said that the two frequently dated around Lee Byung Hun’s home in Gwangju, a small city in the outskirts of Seoul (not to be confused with Gwangju in Jeolla Province).
The production team went around Lee Byung Hun’s home and spoke with the neighbors to get a better idea of how often and since when the star couple was seen in the area. One of the neighbors said, “Yes, I am aware of their relationship. It was reported on the news and newspapers all the time.”
“Lee Min Jung visited Lee Byung Hun’s home since April. I saw them at least once a week. They usually stayed at Lee Byung Hun’s house just briefly and left. I heard Lee Byung Hun’s mother say good things about Lee Min Jung,” the neighbor continued.
But when asked if he thought the couple would get married, he only said, “I think it’s a little too early to talk about that.”
Meanwhile, Lee Byung Hun and Lee Min Jung went public with their relationship on August 19 by posting their feelings about each other on their respective homepages.
Lee Byung Hun and Lee Min Jung Briefly Dated Six Years Ago Source: Nate 1 l 2 hotshotlover30 soompi.com
On August 27, SBS’s “Good Morning” reported that Korea’s newest celebrity couple Lee Byung Heon and Lee Min Jung broke up six years ago. According to the report, the two actors briefly dated six years ago and broke up soon after. While they had mutual feelings for each other, their respective schedules made it difficult for them to continue their relationship.
At the time, Lee Min Jung was a rookie artist, while Lee Byung Heon was one of the most popular and busiest actors in the industry. They ran into each other at public events and maintained their sunbae-hoobae (senior-junior) relationship until this year.
Additionally, Lee Byung Heon’s neighbor revealed, “Lee Min Jung has been coming over to Lee Byung Heon’s house since April. We saw her once a week. His mother said that Lee Min Jung is very calm and collected.”
Meanwhile, Lee Lee Byung Heon and Lee Min Jung announced their relationship on August 19.
Actors Lee Byung Hun and Lee Min Jung used to date 6 years ago? by elliefilet allkpop.com
It’s been revealed that actors Lee Byung Hun and Lee Min Jung dated briefly before their current relationship.
The couple’s story was covered on the August 27th broadcast of SBS‘ ‘Good Morning‘, on which it was revealed that Lee Byung Hun showed interest in Lee Min Jung back in 2006 when she was still new to the acting world.
Their relationship did not progress far, however, due to his busy schedule as a top star, and the two grew apart naturally to have a sunbae-hoobae relationship instead.
As you may know, it didn’t end there as both Lee Byung Hun and Lee Min Jung confirmed that they were dating on August 19 KST through their official websites.
Korea's Fall holiday line-up Historical fiction VS the everyday lives of spies VS comedic horror
Source: KOBIZ
A load of new films are ready to deliver fun and excitement during the Korean Thanksgiving holidays. Here we introduce three of the most anticipated films from the bunch. They come from a variety of different genres: Masquerade is a piece of historical fiction, Gancheop is a spy film with a realistic twist and Ghost Sweepers is a comic horror film. The three will be intensely competing with each other, hopefully enhancing an already robust Korean film market.
Directed by Choo Chang-min | Starring Lee Byung-hun, Ryu Seung-ryong, Han Hyo-joo, Kim In-kwon, Jang Gwang and Shim Eun-kyoung
Key fact: A triple role for Lee Byung-hun
Storyline: Ha-seon, a common performer, lives for ten days disguised as Prince Gwanghae, who has been threatened with a possible poisoning.
Crucial Scene: Tension grows when ‘the real king’ and ‘the fake king’ meet each other, Lee Byung-hun playing both of them.
Notable Remark: “This is a serious discourse on the image of a leader that contemporary times call for, but the voice is rather humorous throughout. Why do politicians lack the simple logic that even a common street performer can figure out?” - Producer Won Dong-yeon
Storm Shadow Meets Slapstick Comedy
Lee Byung-hun plays three roles in the film: the performer Ha-seon, Prince Gwanghae and of course Ha-seon as he pretends to be Prince Gwanghae. The crucial aspect of his acting is the difference he can create between the characters. Won Dong-yeon, CEO of REALies thought, "Lee Byung-hun is the only one who can play this difficult role," as soon as he read the scenario.
He added, “Acting as Prince Gwanghae and Ha-seon might be easy, but it is a different story when one actor has to simultaneously play as both of them in a single scene, which he managed to do quite well. By virtue of his abilities, not a single scene of the film gets boring.”
Lee Byung-hun was working on G.I. Joe: Retaliation in Hollywood when casting decision were being made. Producer Won Dong-yeon and Director Choo Chang-min didn’t hesitate to fly to Los Angeles to meet him. Yet, Lee Byung-hun was not sure if he could act in a comedy film. Won Dong-yeon said, “This film contains slapstick comedy. I knew he was worried because he had usually played serious characters up to this point. On the other hand, I also knew how humorous he is. All he needed to do was show his true nature.” After Lee Byung-hun became a Hollywood star, he was ironically pushed far from the public. However, Won Dong-yeon quelch the existing prejudice against him and said, “Once you watch this film, he will look like the guy next door. You will feel very familiar with him. He dares do whatever he can. He shows his butt and rolls on the ground.”
Most of the scenes in Masquerade in the palace. Therefore the space of the palace becomes a very important element throughout the film. Scenes were actually shot at some of the real historical palaces in Seoul including Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeok Palace and Gyeonghee Palace. Only minimal computer graphics were used for background effects. Although the film is not a fusion of new and old but a legitimate historical drama, it aims at offering an eloquent and modern visuality. Also heightening the film's ambience is an orchestra of 60 musicians, lending it both class and dignity and making the soundtrack a must-listen.
Dulu masa dia dengan SHK.. time tu nama masing2 baru nak naik di Asia.. tiba2 Korean Wave betul2 popular di mana2. Dengan SHK.. agak ramai juga yang tak yakin sebab dia terlalu muda masa tu and she has an image to protect dsb. Sebenarnya masing2 tak mature in love lagi.. memang ada gap.. bukan saja pada usia tapi pada personality.
This time.. harap dengan LMJ.. their feelings are stronger. LMJ dah 30, bukanlah muda sangat dan dia dah kenal & suka LBH sejak dulu. Ramai tak tahu they all pernah bercinta sekejap. Jadi.. masing2 dah lebh kenal dan bukan pilihan secara random.
Walaupun bukan dalam masa terdekat.. harap2 mereka berdua ada hubungan yang kukuh untuk berkahwin juga.. one day.
LMJ - 25.08.2012 Last edited by katt on 29-8-2012 06:36 PM
Lee Byung-hun's historical pic set to open in Korea and North America in same week Reporter: Lee Hye Ji Editor: Lucia Hong KStar10
"Masquerade" cast members Han Hyo-joo (left), Lee Byung-hun (center),
Ryu Seung-ryong (right) pose in front of the camera to shoot the official movie poster
for the film, to be released in Korea on September 20, 2012. [CJ E&M/Realize Pictures]
Hallyu star Lee Byung-hun's first historical feature "Masquerade" will meet moviegoers both in Korea and in North America in the same week next month.
The movie’s distribution company CJ Entertainment told the magazine over the phone Thursday that Lee's upcoming film will open in domestic theaters on September 20, and in select theaters in North America the following day.
The official explained that the reason for the one day gap between the two premiere dates is solely due to the fact that local pictures open in theaters on Thursdays while new movies are screened on Fridays in the United States.
The highly-anticipated film will be screened in 12 selected theaters in North America’s major cities such as Los Angeles, New York, and Toronto, the film's official American website showed today.
"Masquerade" focuses on the story of a low class man Ha-sun [played by Lee] becoming a misfortunate historic figure, King Gwang-hae of the Joseon Dynasty.
While Lee plays the double role of Gwanghae and Ha-sun, actor Ryu Seung-ryeong and actress Han Hyo-joo each play a courtier and the queen of the Joseon Dynasty in the forthcoming flick.
Korean movies dominate box office
By Claire Lee The Korea Herald
Market share of homegrown movies rises to nearly 80 percent over the weekend
Korea’s homegrown films are doing better than ever at the box office, with its market share rising to nearly 80 percent in the past weekend.
The top four movies at the box office from Aug. 26 to 27 were local films, according to the Korean Film Council.
The films are director Kim Hwi’s thriller “Neighbors”; Kim Joo-ho’s period comedy “The Grand Heist”; Choi Dong-Hun’s star-studded blockbuster “The Thieves”; and Kim Dong-won’s action drama “R2B: Return to Base.”
Korean films’ sweeping performance started off with “The Thieves,” which became the third best-selling Korean film of all time, beating 2002 drama “Taegukgi” as of Aug. 15. It drew more than 12,095,094 viewers as of Saturday, according the Korean Film Council data. It ranked third at the box office in the past weekend.
Kim Joo-ho’s period drama “The Grand Heist,” on the other hand, drew 4 million viewers in just 19 days after its release, becoming the seventh homegrown movie to achieve the feat so far this year.
Kim Hwi’s thriller “Neighbors,” which opened last week, drew 1 million viewers in the first five days after the release, topping the box office chart during the weekend.
The homegrown films’ market share rose to 77.2 percent during the past weekend, from 57.7 percent recorded last month.
The market share of the local films hit 60.4 percent in 2006, with the box-office triumph of Bong Joon-ho’s “The Host.” The film, which drew 13,020,000 viewers, remains the bestselling locally made film of all time in Korea’s film history.
Local movies’ market share dropped to 42.1 percent in 2008, rose to 48.8 percent in 2009, and but dropped to 46.5 percent again in 2010.
Many small- to mid-scale local films drew a significant number of viewers ― each about 4 million ― in the first half of this year, including “Architecture 101,” “Dancing Queen,” “All About My Wife,” “Unbowed” and “Deranged.”
These movies, diverse in genre and style, contributed to the increase in the market share of the homegrown movies in the first half of the year, according to the Korean Film Council.
More highly anticipated Korean films are to be released soon. CJ Entertainment, one of the biggest film producers in Korea, is scheduled to release its highly anticipated period drama “Masquerade,” which stars mega hallyu star Lee Byung-hun, next month. Kim Ki-duk’s “Pieta,” competing at the Venice Film Festival, as well as Sin Jeong-won’s drama “Ghost Sweepers” starring Kim Su-ro and Lee Je-hoon, are also to be released next month.
On the 25th of August, Lee Min Jung attended an autograph event for the opening of the Kolon Sports store. On this day, fans gathered in a crowd in order to see Lee Min Jung. Someone uploaded onto an online community along with a photo, "Lee Min Jung autograph event."
In the revealed picture, Lee Min Jung shows a bright smile to her fans and is carefully signing all of her autographs. She even showed fan service by making a fresh pose. Like a fashionista, she also looked through the winter jumpers hanging on the racks.
Netizens' responses to the picture include, "Looks that don't need lighting! Lee Min Jung is the best," "Now that she is dating she got prettier. She is the most beautiful," "I'm jealous of Lee Byung Hun. She is so pretty."
Lee Min Jung and actor Lee Byung Hun had revealed that they were dating, attracting much attention.
Korean shortlists possible Oscar submissions High hopes for a Best Foreign Language Film nomination by JANG Sung-ran / KOBIZ
The Korean Film Council (KOFIC) has announced its shortlist films from which it will choose a submission to the 85th Academy Awards, organized by the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which will take place in February 2013. Submitted from August 13th to 17th, the shortlist submissions include IM Sang-soo’s The Taste of Money, KIM Ki-duk’s Pieta, CHOO Chang-min’s Masquerade, YOON Jong-bin’s Nameless Gangster : Rules of the Time and HONG Sang-soo’s In Another Country.
KOFIC stated that since there were only five submissions, they will skip the first round of the usual selection process will not take place and that it will move straight onto the second round, where the quality of the films, the predicted success of the film’s North American release, and the international recognition level of the director and the film are all discussed. The "quality" determination has two components, namely, an assessment by experts from the U.S. (40%) and an assessment from their Korean counterparts (60%).
The final sum of the two selection process will be added up for the final scores. The American selection panel will be made up of three people with expert knowledge of the Oscar selection process and Korean cinema and the selection will begin on 1st September for four days. The main part of the selection process in Korea will be based on the regulations set by Korean Film Council and the panel will comprise of 5 people with expert knowledge of Korean cinema who have no direct connection to the submissions.
The submission criteria for the Academy Awards Foreign Language Film section states that the films have to have been released in Korea between 1st October 2011 and 30th September 2012 and they have to have at least 7 consecutive days of screening at a commercial theater. The films have to have been screened at least three times a day and charging admission fees. Past Oscar submissions from Korea include Mother (2009), A Barefoot Dream (2010) and The Front Line (2011) but none of them won the Oscar.
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