Actor Lee JaeYun said, "I like Lee Byung Hun. I watched I Saw the Devil, which has both LBH and Choi Min Sik. I thought Lee Byung Hun's acting before he lost his fiancee and after the process of punishing the killer was really done great."
He is acting in the new JTBC drama called 'Heartless City' which is about undercover agent in the drug cartel and cops pursuing them without knowing truth.
Lee Min-jeong arrived in Korea yesterday on the Los Angeles KE012 flight.
She returned from the States, a week after leaving with Lee Byeong-Heon.
Lee Min-jeong was looking beautiful as ever despite the long flight home. She waved her hand and smiled a little. She claimed it wasn't a honeymoon.
Meanwhile, Lee Min-jeong announced marriage with Lee Byeong-Heon on the 5th this month. They are getting married at the Grand Hyatt on the 10th of August. Lee Byeong-Heon is looking forward to the release of Hollywood movie "Red 2". Lee Min-jeong is taking a break after "Everything About My Relationship".
Hi, how everyone's been doing? It has been quite a while since our last editorial, and it’s obviously our first for 2013. A whole lot has happened in relation to actor Lee Byung Hun, professionally as well as in his personal life and ventures. It's all been good though, which we hope will continue on with more to come.
So, what has 2013 brought us since beginning of the year? First of all 'Masquerade' opened in Japan after Lee Byung Hun's hands-on promotion and fan activities kicked off the historical feature for the fans there. More fans in Singapore and Taiwan were also treated with screening in the respective countries, plus popular opening feature in various film festivals. Not only Gwanghae was made into a stage play starring BH Ent' artist Bae Soo Bin running February till April, a Gwanghae limited figure depicting a miniature Lee Byung Hun as the Joseon King was also released to become a collectors' item, no doubt.
Short of sweeping the top three honors at the 49th Baeksang awards this year, Gwanghae walked away with Best Film and Best Director prizes but not the coveted Best Actor award. Probably avoiding similar Daejong controversy, Lee Byung Hun though nominated did not attend the rather lacklustre ceremony. However, he was highly honored at the MPAA-CJ Ent. Korean Cinema Event in Washington DC the week after.
Of course, much-awaited after the unexpected delay from the original June 2012 release, was 2013 movie GI Joe: Retaliation. Finally the Joes and arch-enemy Cobras arrived to the screen along with a worldwide premiere starting in Seoul to Sydney to London and LA before the big global assault. As expected, Retaliation did not disappoint at the box-office to the relief of everyone involved. Yet, how was the sequel for you? Was it up to your expectations? Enough Storm Shadow on the big screen? LOL, obviously not!
Critically acclaimed it'll never be but no matter how hard it's beaten all around by the critics, a franchise like GI Joe will never be easily defeated. And so, there will a 3rd instalment and let's hope it'll be the last of the Joes vs Cobra. Lee Byung Hun as Storm Shadow is a favorite once again but most importantly, really hoping it'll be a great finale that gets everything right the third time around. Hopefully.
On the other hand, RED 2 had been pushed ahead to July 19 from the August date (which turns out to be a big blessing, you all know why ^^). A contrast to GI Joe 2's situation, it makes the upcoming movie even more focused and confident of its storyline & sequel continuation. A preliminary high test score doesn't hurt either. It already has an amazing cast to boot plus the chemistry based on the first RED -- Bruce Willis, John Malkovich and Helen Mirren simply rock the screen. Let's hope everything will turn out even more amazing for Lee Byung Hun in this stellar ensemble, one movie that many actors could only dream of being in.
On the commercial front, Lee Byung Hun's current endorsements with Nescafé, Pantech's Vega series, Sony and Nautica Outdoor are all moving forward stronger, not to mention the cool feature for CGV 4DX. Could this translate to another domestic movie project, too? Pretty please?
In March, there was a surprise treat for fans of the super elusive Korean actor & celebrity Lee Byung Hun when he decided to appear on the tell-all talk show "Healing Camp".. what gives, this change of heart? Obviously that little bug called LOVE and persuasion of the sweetheart. Thanks to Minjung-ssi, fans and public get to know this man a lot better.
But through it all, the biggest best news in 2013 would have to be the wedding news. Finally, FINALLY! After months of lingering wedding rumors that were consistently denied by the agencies, finally that one news many wanted to hear. It's like everyone knew that it's coming.. but still, a warm wonderful surprise for LBH fans, all across the globe, spontaneous and simultaneously cheering the happy happy news. CONGRATULATIONS!
It's little wonder how Lee Ming Jung's recent drama series "All About My Romance" seems to portray quite the actress' real-life relationship with Lee Byung Hun. See it and everything just seemed familiar, in a nice way.. incidental or not. Despite the low ratings, it's a lovely rom-com and art imitating life probably made MJ choosing the particular drama? Particularly the happy ending being what Lee Byung Hun and Lee Min Jung have been planning all along. Nonetheless, the ever-so-eager media had forced LBH to announce the news while he was still in Japan. Can't they at least wait for him to get back? Just give him a break already, it's his moment after all.
But nope, wedding news which are the globally best scoop -- what media wants to miss out on that? Though Lee Byung Hun ended the second person to tell his news, the charming considerate man he is, BH wrote a personal letter for his fans at Rubeurs. A sweet, thoughtful and heart warming words from his heart telling his fan family that he'll be marrying his best friend. That really tells of a lot of love and affection, support and comfort between them. We can't help noticing the most encouraging point of how both LBH and LMJ have always been on the same page every time.. especially about their relationship. Last year they conveyed their messages to the fans at about the same time, echoing each other's thoughts and hopes. This time, with the upcoming wedding.. it's apparent they have talked, discussed and decided on serious matters together.
As we wait for the wedding to be held in August, July will be an equally busy month when RED2 or RED: The Legend opens on the 19th. Lee Byung Hun will be kick-starting the world premiere in Seoul early July before joining the cast in the US for the big opening. All his hard work being away from Korea to give his best to his craft, it's finally showing the rewards of his commitment and sacrifices.
Of course, our Byunghun is also busy planning a big wedding with his fiancée. Just like he was involved with his sister's wedding last year, no doubt he will be all in for his own big day. From every little details to the wedding pictorial. Imagine that.. we have not seen LBH and LMJ out together that often.. and now there'll be a wedding pictorial to look forward to. With both being actors & celebrities themselves, there's no restriction with wedding photos compared to when only one spouse is a celebrity. It's be twice and more treat for the fans hoping to see the Hunnie-groom and bride in lavish tux & gowns plus the beautiful hanbok, like all the way. How cool is that?
Lee Byung Hun is set to show another side of his charms in his role of an assassin named Han in upcoming Hollywood blockbuster ‘RED 2’.
‘RED 2’ is scheduled for its premiere on July 18th and revolves around the reappearance of a lethal and portable nuclear device. To track down the missing device, retired black-ops CIA agent Frank Moses (Bruce Willis) reunites his unlikely team of elite operatives for their global quest.
The film is already gaining much interest because of the participation of actor Lee Byung Hun. The collaboration with many big-name Hollywood stars, is testament to the recognition that Lee Byung Hun has in Hollywood. Lee Byung Hun starred as Storm Shadow in the previous two ‘G.I. Joe’ films, and left a deep impressive on the global audience. Lee Byung Hun’s perfect reprisal of the highly skilled martial arts exponent Storm Shadow, has enabled him to find a place in Hollywood as an action actor.
Lee Byung Hun will not only show off even more action scenes in ‘RED 2’ but will also be involved in lots of twists and turns. His role as Han who remembers feuds and loves to fight, will enable one to see the progression in his acting. Regardless of opponent, Han is always able to complete his mission, and has the strongest fighting ability as an assassin. After receiving an order to kill Frank Moses, Han starts to track him down. But when Frank steals his private plane away, Han has a new mission and that was to retrieve his plane back. His relentless desire to reclaim his plane will enable one to see Lee Byung Hun in a totally new light.
Although the roles of Storm Shadow and Han appear to be similar, it is totally different in terms of personalities once you see both films in its entirety.
First, they conquered music charts or movie and TV screens on their own. Then, despite conflicting schedules, living in different countries or age differences, they paired up.
Now, wedding bells are ringing - or have rung - for some of South Korea's biggest stars, to the delight of fans. We feature the top five celebrity couples who are making headlines.
1. Lee Byung Hun & Lee Min Jung
This pair have been the darlings of the South Korean press since news broke that they'll be tying the knot in August.
Their romance hasn't been smooth sailing - they dated in 2006, but split after a brief period of time when they realised their schedules weren't allowing them to sustain a relationship.
But the attraction never fizzled out, and they reunited last year.
The two are said to be on a "pre-honeymoon" in the United States, where Byung Hun - best known for starring in movies such as Joint Security Area, A Bittersweet Life and Gwanghae - is in talks with Hollywood producers.
His star is rising in the West, since he appeared in films like G.I. Joe: Retaliation. The 42-year-old was also the first Asian to place his hand and footprint in the forecourt of Grauman's Chinese Theater in Los Angeles, along with actor Ahn Sung Ki.
Actress Min Jung, 31, gained mainstream attention when she starred in TV drama Boys Over Flowers and the film Wonderful Radio.
She is said to be in the US on personal business, but rumours are rife that she's there to discuss wedding plans with her fiance.
2. Ki Sung Yueng & Han Hye Jin
3. Seo Tai Ji & Lee Eun Sung
4. Jung Suk Won & Baek Ji Young
5. Haha & Byul
Clip from the 2007 PhotoDocumentary on KBS "Lee Byung Hun Opens Up to the World". Warmly translated by mistymorning at LBH-soompi.com Finally we know what's being said in the clip about LBH and by the Hunnie himself. <3
Clip is credited to BH's fans for initially sharing it with us. The visual may not be too clear due to YT upload that have been for quite some years but it's always nice to share something like this. and watch them over and over again.
Byunghun said that his father told him, "Whatever you do, if you can be a unique talent in that field, then I wouldn't interfere with what you do. If you have aspiration that you can continue to work to the end without tiring, I will support whatever you decide to do" Back then, such words from my father helped me very much.
His father liked movies a lot, and brought LBH to the theaters with him
He thought of his father, and wants to see him so much especially in situation when his works are recognized by others, like winning awards. (He talked that he mentioned his father when he received best actor award for "A Bittersweet Life")
Next sequence is showing him making coffee. (haha, that's capsule machine, nespresso i think, more recently he was using drip coffee technique)
He basically said that he didn't like coffee before A Bittersweet Life, but learned to like it because his character liked espresso in BSL.
"Why actors can follow character's behavior which they're acting to the detail, was because they spent much effort to be the character. Especially when other things are not working, have to start somewhere.."
And then at the end the narrator said, "Other than coffee, how many other small things in his movies became the part of LBH? I wondered about that while I was having coffee with him."
Actor Lee Byung Hun will be there and they will show behind-the-scene clips as well as some special clips, and there'll be best dresser event and other events as well, like hiphop musicans and dj pumpkin.
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