Hyun Bin
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Hyun Bin (born Kim Tae Pyung on September 25, 1982) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his lead roles in the dramas My Name is Kim Sam Soon
in 2005, and Secret Garden
in 2010.
with Kim Sun-ah. It was a success with an average rating of over 37% and 50.5% for the finale. He won the Top Excellence award at the MBC Drama Awards. In 2008 he took the leading role in The World That They Live In
where he played television PD Jung Ji-Oh, opposite Song Hye-Kyo who played television PD Ju Jun-Young.
From November 2009 to March 2010 Hyun filmed with Tang Wei
in Late Autumn (2010). It is a remake of a 1966 Korean film with the same name, directed by Kim Tae-Yong. Late Autumn was shot in Seattle, Washington
.
In 2010 he starred in Korean drama
Secret Garden
in which he palyed a young and arrogant department store owner who falls in love with a penniless stunt woman played by Ha Ji-won
. He also contributed to the soundtrack with "That Man", which peaked at number one in eight Korean music portals. In February 2011 his film, Come Rain, Come Shine
, premiered In Competition at the 61st Berlin International Film Festival
.
On 7 March 2011, Hyun enlisted in the Marine Corps in Pohang
, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Province to serve 21 months of compulsory military service
. He is due to be discharged on 6 December 2012
in 2004 where he majored in Theater Studies. Since 2009 he has been enrolled at the same university for a master's degree.
In February 2006 Hyun began dating Hwang Ji-hyeon, but they separated in March 2007.
, and in June 2009 their agencies confirmed that they were dating. Hours after Hyun Bin's military enlistment in March 2011, his and Song's agencies confirmed speculation that the couple had broken up. According to the joint press release, "Both have been very busy shooting films and dramas both in and out of Korea, which inevitably caused them to grow apart. Excessive media scrutiny of their relationship put extra strain on them, and rumors of their split were a source of great stress. They did not have enough time to overcome these obstacles and the distance between them grew." With rumors of their separation circulating since the end of 2010, the agencies said the two split up in early 2011 but wanted to keep it secret for the time being "because neither of them wanted the public attention to be directed on their split instead of their professional work. Hyun also did not want a personal issue to interfere with his last days with his fans before starting his military service."
My Lovely Sam Soon
The My Lovely Sam Soon soundtrack was released on June 18 2005. A famous Korean electronica band Clazziquai contributed two songs on its soundtrack: "Be My Love" and "She Is", the former of which became the show's theme song...
in 2005, and Secret Garden
Secret Garden (TV series)
Secret Garden is a 2010 South Korean television drama, starring Ha Ji-won, Hyun Bin, Yoon Sang Hyun, Kim Sa-rang, Lee Jong Suk and Yoo In-na. It was broadcasted on SBS from 13 November 2010 to 16 January 2011. It won a number of awards at both the SBS Drama Awards and 47th Paeksang Arts Awards in...
in 2010.
Career
Hyun shot to stardom in 2005 when he appeared in the hit drama My Name is Kim Sam SoonMy Lovely Sam Soon
The My Lovely Sam Soon soundtrack was released on June 18 2005. A famous Korean electronica band Clazziquai contributed two songs on its soundtrack: "Be My Love" and "She Is", the former of which became the show's theme song...
with Kim Sun-ah. It was a success with an average rating of over 37% and 50.5% for the finale. He won the Top Excellence award at the MBC Drama Awards. In 2008 he took the leading role in The World That They Live In
The World That They Live In
The World That They Live In , is a 2008 Korean drama starring Song Hye-kyo and Hyun Bin; and directed by Pyo Min-soo. It was first broadcast on KBS2 from 27 October 2008 to 16 December 2008. This marked the return to the small screen in fours years for Song and two years for Hyun Bin, since The...
where he played television PD Jung Ji-Oh, opposite Song Hye-Kyo who played television PD Ju Jun-Young.
From November 2009 to March 2010 Hyun filmed with Tang Wei
Tang Wei
Tang Wei is a Chinese actress. She rose to prominence for her appearance in Lust, Caution.-1979–2006: Early life and beginnings:...
in Late Autumn (2010). It is a remake of a 1966 Korean film with the same name, directed by Kim Tae-Yong. Late Autumn was shot in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, Washington
Seattle is the county seat of King County, Washington. With 608,660 residents as of the 2010 Census, Seattle is the largest city in the Northwestern United States. The Seattle metropolitan area of about 3.4 million inhabitants is the 15th largest metropolitan area in the country...
.
In 2010 he starred in Korean drama
Korean drama
Korean drama refers to televised dramas, in a miniseries format, produced in the Korean language. Many of these dramas have become popular throughout Asia and have contributed to the general phenomenon of the Korean wave, known as "Hallyu", and also "Drama Fever" in some countries...
Secret Garden
Secret Garden (TV series)
Secret Garden is a 2010 South Korean television drama, starring Ha Ji-won, Hyun Bin, Yoon Sang Hyun, Kim Sa-rang, Lee Jong Suk and Yoo In-na. It was broadcasted on SBS from 13 November 2010 to 16 January 2011. It won a number of awards at both the SBS Drama Awards and 47th Paeksang Arts Awards in...
in which he palyed a young and arrogant department store owner who falls in love with a penniless stunt woman played by Ha Ji-won
Ha Ji-won
Ha Ji-won was born Jeon Hae-rim on 28 June 1978. She is a South Korean actress. She is also the Grand Prize winner of 2006 KBS Acting Awards for her performance in TV drama Hwang Jin-i.- Career :...
. He also contributed to the soundtrack with "That Man", which peaked at number one in eight Korean music portals. In February 2011 his film, Come Rain, Come Shine
Come Rain, Come Shine
Come Rain, Come Shine Love , Don't Love ) is a 2011 South Korean film by Lee Yoon-ki, starring Hyun Bin and Im Su-jung. They play a married couple who separating after 5 years together. The film premiered in competition at the 61st Berlin International Film Festival in 2011.-Plot:The movie...
, premiered In Competition at the 61st Berlin International Film Festival
61st Berlin International Film Festival
The 61st annual Berlin International Film Festival was held from February 10 to February 20, 2011, with actress Isabella Rossellini as the President of the Jury. The Coen Brothers film True Grit opened the festival. 300,000 tickets were sold in total during the event, to 20,000 attendees from 116...
.
On 7 March 2011, Hyun enlisted in the Marine Corps in Pohang
Pohang
Pohang is a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, and a main seaport in the Daegu-Gyeongbuk region. The built-up area of Pohang is located on the alluvium of the mouth of the Hyeongsan River...
, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Gyeongsangbuk-do or shortly Gyeongbuk is a province in eastern South Korea. The province was formed in 1896 from the northern half of the former Gyeongsang province, remained a province of Korea until the country's division in 1945, then became part of South Korea.The Gyeongsangbuk-do Office is...
Province to serve 21 months of compulsory military service
Conscription in South Korea
Conscription, or mandatory military service or compulsory national service, is legislated in South Korea, with military service stated as one of the Four Constitutional Duties for all citizens...
. He is due to be discharged on 6 December 2012
Personal life
Hyun was born and raised in Seoul. He has an older brother. He graduated from Chung-Ang UniversityChung-Ang University
The Chung-Ang University is a private comprehensive institution in South Korea, located over two campuses in Seoul and Anseong. It was founded subsequent to liberation from Japanese colonial rule for the benefit of the nation and advancement of civilization, with the educational philosophy of...
in 2004 where he majored in Theater Studies. Since 2009 he has been enrolled at the same university for a master's degree.
In February 2006 Hyun began dating Hwang Ji-hyeon, but they separated in March 2007.
Relationship with Song Hye-kyo
He met Song Hye-kyo in 2008 while shooting the drama The World That They Live InThe World That They Live In
The World That They Live In , is a 2008 Korean drama starring Song Hye-kyo and Hyun Bin; and directed by Pyo Min-soo. It was first broadcast on KBS2 from 27 October 2008 to 16 December 2008. This marked the return to the small screen in fours years for Song and two years for Hyun Bin, since The...
, and in June 2009 their agencies confirmed that they were dating. Hours after Hyun Bin's military enlistment in March 2011, his and Song's agencies confirmed speculation that the couple had broken up. According to the joint press release, "Both have been very busy shooting films and dramas both in and out of Korea, which inevitably caused them to grow apart. Excessive media scrutiny of their relationship put extra strain on them, and rumors of their split were a source of great stress. They did not have enough time to overcome these obstacles and the distance between them grew." With rumors of their separation circulating since the end of 2010, the agencies said the two split up in early 2011 but wanted to keep it secret for the time being "because neither of them wanted the public attention to be directed on their split instead of their professional work. Hyun also did not want a personal issue to interfere with his last days with his fans before starting his military service."
TV series
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Bodyguard (KBS2) | |
| Nonstop 4 (MBC) | Hyun Bin | |
| 2004 | Ireland (MBC) | Kang Gook |
| 2005 | My Name is Kim Sam Soon My Lovely Sam Soon The My Lovely Sam Soon soundtrack was released on June 18 2005. A famous Korean electronica band Clazziquai contributed two songs on its soundtrack: "Be My Love" and "She Is", the former of which became the show's theme song... (MBC) |
Hyun Jin-hun |
| 2006 | The Snow Queen The Snow Queen (TV series) The Snow Queen, is a 2006 16-episode South Korean drama by KBS2.-Synopsis:... (KBS) |
Han Tae-woong/Han Deuk-gu |
| 2008 | The World That They Live In The World That They Live In The World That They Live In , is a 2008 Korean drama starring Song Hye-kyo and Hyun Bin; and directed by Pyo Min-soo. It was first broadcast on KBS2 from 27 October 2008 to 16 December 2008. This marked the return to the small screen in fours years for Song and two years for Hyun Bin, since The... (KBS) |
Jung Ji-oh |
| 2009 | Friend, Our Legend (MBC) | Han Dong-soo |
| 2010 | Secret Garden Secret Garden (TV series) Secret Garden is a 2010 South Korean television drama, starring Ha Ji-won, Hyun Bin, Yoon Sang Hyun, Kim Sa-rang, Lee Jong Suk and Yoo In-na. It was broadcasted on SBS from 13 November 2010 to 16 January 2011. It won a number of awards at both the SBS Drama Awards and 47th Paeksang Arts Awards in... (SBS) |
Kim Joo-won |
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Spin Kick | Min-gyu |
| 2005 | Daddy Long Legs | Hyung-joon |
| 2006 | Millionaire's First Love | Kang Jae-kyung |
| 2008 | I'm Happy | Man-soo |
| 2010 | Late Autumn | Hoon |
| 2011 | Come Rain Come Shine | He |
Music video
| Year | Song | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | "내탓이죠" | Herb 허브 |
| 2005 | "Memory" | Kim Bum Soo Kim Bum Soo Kim Bum Soo born January 26, 1979, is a South Korean R&B and soul singer famous for his smooth vocals and emotive ballads.... |
| 2006 | "Hey U" | Lemon Tree |
Discography
| Year | Track | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Dream in My Heart | Dream in My Heart |
| 2011 | Can't Have You | Friend, Our Legend OST |
| That Man | Secret Garden Secret Garden (TV series) Secret Garden is a 2010 South Korean television drama, starring Ha Ji-won, Hyun Bin, Yoon Sang Hyun, Kim Sa-rang, Lee Jong Suk and Yoo In-na. It was broadcasted on SBS from 13 November 2010 to 16 January 2011. It won a number of awards at both the SBS Drama Awards and 47th Paeksang Arts Awards in... OST |
Awards
| Year | Event | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | MBC Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television... Drama Awards |
Top Excellence | My Name is Kim Sam Soon My Lovely Sam Soon The My Lovely Sam Soon soundtrack was released on June 18 2005. A famous Korean electronica band Clazziquai contributed two songs on its soundtrack: "Be My Love" and "She Is", the former of which became the show's theme song... |
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| Popularity Award | |||||
| Best Couple with Kim Sun Ah Kim Sun Ah Kim Suna is a South Korean actress best known for her role as Kim Sam Soon in My Lovely Sam Soon.-Biography:Kim Suna was born in Daegu and then spent much of her school years in Chōfu, Tokyo . After first appearing in a music video by Kim Hyun-cheol, she started appearing often on TV but did not... |
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| 2006 | 42nd Paeksang Arts Awards PaekSang Arts Awards PaekSang Arts Awards, also known as BaekSang Arts Awards, is an awards ceremony held annually by IS PLUS Corp, since 1965. It is to honour outstanding achievements in the South Korean entertainment industry and to garner public attention upon the best in Korean films and dramas... |
Most Popular (TV) | |||
| KBS Drama Awards | Popularity Award | Snow Queen | |||
| Netizen Award | |||||
| Best Couple with Sung Yu Ri Sung Yu Ri Sung Yu Ri is a South Korean singer and actress, the youngest member of currently inactive K-pop group Fin.K.L.Sung first appeared in the miniseries "Bad Girls" which earned her the "Best New Actress" award. She followed it up with the popular series "Thousand Years Of Love" in which she... |
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| 2010 | SBS Drama Awards | Top Excellence Award, Actor - Drama Special | Secret Garden Secret Garden (TV series) Secret Garden is a 2010 South Korean television drama, starring Ha Ji-won, Hyun Bin, Yoon Sang Hyun, Kim Sa-rang, Lee Jong Suk and Yoo In-na. It was broadcasted on SBS from 13 November 2010 to 16 January 2011. It won a number of awards at both the SBS Drama Awards and 47th Paeksang Arts Awards in... |
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| Netizen Popularity Award | |||||
| Top Ten Stars Award | |||||
| Best Couple with Ha Ji Won | |||||
| 2011 | 47th Paeksang Arts Awards PaekSang Arts Awards PaekSang Arts Awards, also known as BaekSang Arts Awards, is an awards ceremony held annually by IS PLUS Corp, since 1965. It is to honour outstanding achievements in the South Korean entertainment industry and to garner public attention upon the best in Korean films and dramas... |
Grand Prize award for TV |