A video of Lee Byung Hun training for the movie, G.I.Joe 2 has been revealed.
The video was taken on October, 2011, when he was in New Orleans, USA to build a perfect body shape for his role, Storm Shadow from G.I.Joe. He also cooked a healthy meal for himself and his trainer.
Meanwhile, in G.I.Joe 2, Lee Byung Hun as Storm Shadow became even more powerful and upgraded compared to the first movie. G.I.Joe 2 is now showing on movie theaters.
GI Joe: Retaliation star Lee Byung-hun has revealed that starring in Red 2 is a dream come true.
The South Korean actor, who stars in the action-packed sequel opposite Bruce Willis, Dame Helen Mirren, John Malkovich and Sir Anthony Hopkins, said that he is portraying an assassin.
"My character is Han, who used to be an agent like Bruce Willis and John Malkovich, but Bruce framed him so he can't work as an agent any more. So he became a killer," he teased.
The 42-year-old added: "It was a lot of fun. The cast of Red 2 is a dream cast, so it was a really amazing moment for me."
Lee, who stars as Storm Shadow in GI Joe: Retaliation, said Bruce wasn't as intimidating as he initially expected.
"He's a well-known action star and so people would think he is so tough and rough. But in real life, he is so gentle and generous. When I first heard Bruce was cast in this movie, I was so excited," he recalled.
"But when I first met him in front of the make-up trailer, he bowed to me in the Asian way (of greeting). It was quite impressive and that made me relax."
Catherine Zeta-Jones, Mary-Louise Parker and David Thewlis also star in Red 2, which will open in cinemas in July.
Actor Lee Byung Hun attended another stage greeting for G.I. Joe: Retaliation to meet the fans in Seoul on Sunday. The smartly-dressed actor appeared chic and happy wearing a light blue jacket obliging the fans' requests for photos and hugs. Lee Byung Hun's warm smile never left his attentive attitude bringing cheerfulness to the late afternoon screening of the movie at Yongsan CGV Seoul.
Actor Lee Byung Hun has infinite affection towards the ‘G.I. Joe‘ franchise.
On April 5th, Lee Byung Hun surprised moviegoers by spending time speaking with fans at a movie theater in Seoul.
When asked what his favorite scene from the movie was, Lee Byung Hun answered, “In the first half of the movie, there is a scene when I take off my top and have a sword fight to escape prison, and in the second half there is a scene when Zartan shoots at me and I cut the bullet in half and get my revenge. The director and I came up with the idea for both scenes so they have special meaning to me.“
Then he was asked about ‘G.I. Joe 3‘ and said, “If they go ahead and make the movie I would like to appear again. I want to show a side of Storm Shadow that I have not already so if there is an opportunity I would like to be in the movie.”
Lee Byung Hun also signed autographs for the guests and took photos with them. He made a fun day at the movies even more special for a few lucky moviegoers.
The Paeksang Arts Awards, the first major awards show on the Korean calendar and the only to encompass both the realms of film and television, has revealed the nominations for its 49th edition
Leading the nominations was the recent surprise blockbuster hit Miracle in Cell No. 7, which last month became the third highest grossing Korean film of all time, which received mentions in six categories. Following close behind with four nominations apiece were the blockbuster fantasy A Werewolf Boy, the romcom All About My Wife and the acclaimed gangster film New World. Meanwhile the huge period hit Masquerade, the action blockbuster The Berlin File and KIM Ki-duk’s Golden Lion-winning Pieta also received a trio of nominations each.
Miracle in Cell No. 7, Masquerade, A Werewolf Boy, The Berlin File and Pieta were all nominated for Best Film, representing the most commercially and internationally successful films of the past eight months, which has been a particularly busy time for Korean films. In 11 other categories, a wide swath of films, representing both the commercial and independent sides of the Korean film industry, were recognized.
The Best New Actor, Actress and Director categories feature a range of exciting new talent from Eungyo’s Kim Ko-eun and Nobody’s Daughter Haewon's Jung Eun-chae in the actress category, to Jo Sung-hee (A Werewolf Boy) and Park Hoon-jung (New World), the acclaimed sophomore directors.
The best and brightest of the Korean film industry are set to duke it out on May 9th, when the 49th Paeksang Arts Awards take place.
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On April 10, Lee Byeong Hun and Han Ga In attended the 9th Chinese Hwa Ding Awards and the 2013 Chinese Movie Satisfaction Index Awards.
At the event, both Lee and Han walked down the red carpet in black as if they had planned in advance to come as a matching pair.
Han Ga In was dressed in subdued grace. She wore an off-the shoulder, long black dress that showed off her beautiful figure. Lee Byung Hun also chose the proper fashion protocol for the awards, appearing in all black items except for his white shirt: black shoes, black suit, black bow tie, and even a black handkerchief peeking out of his lapel pocket.
Joining them on the red carpet was Korean businessman Tyler Kwon, who is well known as the boyfriend of top Hong Kong star Gillian Chung. In the ceremony, Han Ga In was one of the presenters of the Best Supporting Actor Award along with Chinese actor Simon Yam. Lee Byung Hun won the award for Best Foreign Actor.
Lee Byung Hun, Hong Kong Huading Awards honor for 'The Best Foreign Actor Award'
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The actor Lee Byung-Hun received ‘The Best Foreign Actor Award’ in the 9th Huading Awards held in Hong Kong Kowloon Bay International Trade and Exhibition Center on 10th. Lee Byung-Hun said “Thank to many domestic and foreign fans who have been cheering me up. Especially I feel thankful for Sungryung who was my hero in young age and also the best action star.”
Huading Awards is an awarding ceremony that processed based on votes which the audiences from Chinese speaking country, Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore, Makao including China. This day Lee Byung-Hun’s award was reported by Taeyang newspaper in Hong Kong, Bingwa newspaper, and Dongbang newspaper, and lively broadcasted in Hong Kong cable channel NOW TV. Meanwhile, ‘G.I. Joe’ which Lee Byung-Hun shot at Hollywood, released on March 28th, keeping its rank in high place. It is the movie about the process which ‘G.I Joe’ the special force meets crises because of the terrorist Cobra’s conspiracy, and the agents who saved their lives starts counterattack to regaining the impaired reputation of the team and save our planet.
April 11, 2013
Film stars wow crowd at 9th Hua Ding Awards gala in HK
The 9th Hua Ding Awards presentation ceremony and the results of "China Film Satisfaction Survey 2013" were unveiled at the Kowloon Bay International Trade & Exhibition Centre here Wednesday night, thrilling the audience with the presence of Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korean celebrities.
The show co-hosted by comperes Huang Zijiao and Xu Gehui was launched in the city for the first time since its debut in 2007 in Beijing. Winners of as many as 20 exciting awards were announced at the event.
Hong Kong police film "Cold War" co-directed by Sunny Luk and Longman Leung waded into the competition en route to the Best Film Award for its international horizon and enthralling plot, beating other strong rivals including "A simple Life", "Lost in Thailand" and "Chinese Zodiac".
Among a list of acclaimed actors like Jackie Chan and Tony Leung, 32-year-old Nicholas Tse won the Best Actor Award for his superb subtlety and prowess in the mystery film "The Bullet Vanishes" directed by Law Chi-leung. Special guest and renowned actress Si qin gao-wa lauded him a man of backbone whose passion for movies should serve as the best model for the new generation of actors and actresses.
Fan Bingbing wins the Chinese Best Actress Award for her brilliant performance in the movie Double Xposure at the 2013 Huading Award ceremony held in Hong Kong , south China, April 10, 2013 (Xinhua Chen Xiaowei)
Fan Bing bing, a mainland actress famous for her chic style and diverse works, prevailed over other vigorous candidates for the laurel -- Tang Wei, Miriam Yeung and Gao Yuan yuan, and nabbed the Best Actress Award, a great relief to her avid fans. Her mature performance in the psychological thriller film "Double Xposure" directed by Li Yu received good reviews. The theme song of the suspense movie "As far as I can remember" sang by singers Li Daimo and Ji ke jun-yi got the Best Film Score Award.
Veteran actor and Kung-fu master Jackie Chan captured the Best Director Award and Best Action Choreography Award for "Chinese Zodiac", a 2012 action film co-produced, written, directed by, and starring him. Zhao Benshan, president of the Hua Ding Awards Judging Panel, presented the award to Chan, congratulating and commending him for his charismatic personality and persistent efforts for the betterment of Chinese film industry.
Mainland actor and up-and-coming director Xu Zheng took the Best New Director Award for blockbuster "Lost in Thailand". The low-budget boffo has raked in more than 1.2 billion Yuan (194 million U.S. dollars) from the mainland market since its release last December to become the highest-grossing mainland film ever.
Meanwhile, Wang Baoqiang and Yang Ying took home the awards of the Most Popular Actor and Actress respectively to the cheers and applause of supporters. Lee Byung Hun, a charming South Korean movie star who enjoys a solid fan base in China, bagged the Best Foreign Actor Award.
Other big awards included the Best Animation Film ("Kuiba"), Best Supporting Actor (Chapman To/"Diva"), Best Supporting Actress (Mavis Fan/"The Silent War"), and Best Microfilm ("Father"), etc.
The Hua Ding Awards ceremony, hosted by the Global Talents Media Group, is seen as one of the most influential Chinese film festivals to advocate the professionalism, talent and social responsibility of film workers, and boost the competitiveness of Chinese film industry, which boasts a bumper year in 2012.
All the awards are based on online public opinion polls conducted in 11 mainland cities, as well as the views of film critics and distinguished judges.
April 10, 2013
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Lee Byung-Hun won Best Overseas Award. He greeted everyone in Cantonese and said in English, "I am very honored to participate in this award show, the most special is seeing my childhood idol Jackie Chan. I hope everyone would support my new film G.I. Joe 2."
Lee Byung-hun has cemented his status as the biggest star of the year in Asia by winning the Best Foreign Actor Award at the 9th Huading Awards, the most influential awards ceremony in Greater China. Lee, acting as Storm Shadow in G.I. Joe: Retaliation, attended the ceremony at the Kowloon Bay International Trade and Exhibition Centre in Hong Kong on April 10th to grab the trophy.
The Huading Awards, which has reached its 9th edition this year, is an awards ceremony with features guests from the Chinese region, including China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Macao in attendance. Among the guests were Lee and Han Ga-in from Korea. Huge names in Great China Region such as Jackie Chan, Andy Lau, Simon Yam, Nicholas Tse, and Fan BingBing also caught attention from visitors. Han, along with Yam who appeared in The Thieves, were there to hand awards to winners.
As his name was called, Lee walked on stage and said, “I am grateful to all the fans in Korea and in the world who have enabled me to achieve all I have done. I am especially thankful to Jackie Chan, my childhood hero and the greatest action star.” After he said so, Chan gave him a warm hug and other stars gave them a round of applause. When Fan BingBing received her Best Actress Award, he taught her “Be Happy” in Korean as he handed her the trophy.
BH Entertainment on April 12th confirmed that actor Lee Byung Hun will attend Psy's Concert 'Happening' on Saturday, April 13 on the invitation of the singer. LBH and Psy shared a warm brothers' relationship throughout the years and have been supporting each other particularly when they're working overseas.
On April 12, actor Lee Byung Hun’s agency “BH Entertainment” stated to My Daily on the phone, “Lee Byung Hun will be attending PSY’s upcoming concert. PSY has recently invited him personally.”
PSY’s concert, which is titled “Happening,” is to take place on April 13 at the Seoul World Cup Stadium. The posters for this concert were recently released, revealing PSY in various white outfits including a wedding dress. The fans are asked to wear white outfits to this occasion, where PSY plans to reveal his newest track.
Meanwhile, PSY and Lee Byung Hun are known to be long-time friends. These two world stars were spotted together by paparazzi in November last year in London when they had dinner together.
On April 12th, Lee's management agency told, "Lee Byung Hun will be attending PSY's solo concert. They have been good friends for quite a while, and PSY sent a personal invitation."
Back in November, 2012, when Lee was staying in London, England for shooting movie 'RED 2', PSY visited England for his promotion in Europe, and they met up with Park Ji Sung for a dinner.
Now, the public's anticipation for the two world star's meet-up at the concert is growing larger.
On the other hand, Lee Byung Hun's latest movie, 'G.I.Joe 2', is currently dominating in box office charts.
Watching from the VIP seats, actor Lee Byung Hun was spotted with Dir. Jon Chu who attended at the personal invitation of singer Psy to his 'Happening' Concert in Seoul on Saturday.
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