[[OFFICIAL] Hyun Bin ❤️ Son Ye Jin (BinJin Couple)]

Hello all,

I said to myself not to go on forums that often again and get on with my life (which, as it is, already busy haha). But I don’t participate anywhere else and this is pretty much the only place that I used to be active in, I thought I should say something about it after seeing some comments online and since I don’t know where should I say my peace. Here we go!

I just cannot fathom this growing urge from fans and public who wanted him to do a heartfelt written letter to admit his relationship with Jinnie. I hate to use these words, but I guess I’ve been his fan long enough and perhaps it’s time to guide / help the new fans of him to understand from his POV. Or what I think may be his POV.

 

One: In his 17 years or so career, he never wrote one to confirm his relationships with any of his exes, why should this one be of any difference? And in that super long years, he only had three known ones, before Jinnie. He’s just like that.  He prefers to show it through his actions instead. He talked about them in interviews when asked, and he admitted about them through his agency. The only significant difference that I can see here, which made me relented and partly the reason why I support these two lovely people,  when I looked back in retrospect would be, that when it comes to Jinnie, it came unprompted. He brought it up himself, without having the reporters asking about her to him. We’ve heard it ourselves, the whole “Yejinssi” and how he always praise her. Isn’t that special and wonderful enough? 

 

Two: Poor dude doesn’t have a social media account. I’m not social media savvy much, just like Binnie so I completely understand the whole “lack of post / statement” thingy from his perspective. Because let’s get real here, where should he be posting it then when dude doesn’t have an account to begin with? Vast IG is not his (ppl tend to forget he sold the agency to Kakao in 2019 so although he may retain some rights as the founder/ceo he has no further controls on a lot of things, as he no longer is a shareholder), and it should be updating his works, as it should be. He’s an actor/model under that agency so rightful enough, his updates there should be about his work. Unless one fine day he has an Instagram account lol hahaha.

 

Three: We tend to forget one more thing. He splits between his jobs and his personal life. He maybe Actor/Model Hyun Bin to everyone, but to Jinnie he’s just Kim Tae Pyung, her real life boyfriend. And so does she to him. To his fans, at the end he’s an actor/model, just look at how he addressed general public, “Hi, I’m Actor Hyun Bin”, not “ Hi, I’m Kim Tae Pyung”. And even if he does write to fans often, on quarterly basis at least, it is under his capacity as an actor/model. He has no duty to all his fans to update them about his personal matters (until now, we never get to see him publicly sharing photos of his family, although he did talk about them in interviews). So yeah, his personal life is personal to him. The fact that he admitted his relationship, I am already thankful enough.

 

So I hope this helps everyone to have a better understanding on the matter and ease up your expectations on him and Jinnie. Let them enjoy their relationship in peace now that they’ve admitted it, and little by little, they may ease up and who knows, update more about their lives somehow? Just chill and get on with our schedules.

 

Be thankful always and keep them in our thoughts. Support them instead of being too critical and nitpicky like some of those comments I saw elsewhere. 
 

Have a good day. *back to forgetting my Soompi password*

[[OFFICIAL] Hyun Bin ❤️ Son Ye Jin (BinJin Couple)]

Hello all,

 

It’s been forever since I last dropped by here and I figured all of us will be gathering here today to express our happiness.

 

I am very happy for the two of them and wish them all the best. These beautiful twosome would need more prayers and positive thoughts from us even more hehehe. Finally the ship is officially and publicly sailing!

 

As to whatever previous shippings they had before, it is my sincere hope that BinJin shippers won’t be too nasty or belittle others in other social media. Be nice and we’ll receive tenfold  Also, for us not to put much pressure on them too. Now that they’ve admitted it, just let them be and pray for the best. Too much pressure is not good, no?

 

Keep on continuing to support all of their endeavors and looking forward to more and more great news from them soon!

 

Xoxo, FF

[[OFFICIAL] Hyun Bin ❤️ Son Ye Jin (BinJin Couple)]

Hello everyone,

 

It’s been a really long time since I last posted anything here. I have been very busy in real life, with new commitments and I survived without having much social media around me. I take it as no news being good news and hopefully one day I’ll wake up to a nice surprise for a change.

 

Until I saw few posts on social media regarding the latest rumour.

 

I don’t want to comment much about it, because at the end of the day, it’s whoever Binnie and Jinnie chooses to be with. If they’re happy together then good, if they’re happy with others then fine, and even if they’re happy alone it’s okay, too.

 

That being said, and I don’t have much knowledge on anything lately than how to care for children, it seems that there’s a pattern for all these rumours, started in more or less similar ways, and likely triggered by some sect of fandom (or outside fandom). More often than not, it’ll happen when we somewhat has some contents or about to receive some contents.

 

I pitied Binnie in this regard as it might give a bad impression on him, so many rumours on him alone this year which that poor guy doesn’t deserve to get. The only thing that are constant is that he’s a keen photographer and golf player, and how his eyes still look for Jinnie even if it’s just her image onscreen. 

 

And the other parties to the rumour (however they may somewhat connected to it), they don’t deserve this either. They have a long way to go and focus should be on their careers instead of being entangled in some rumours started for whatever reasons.

 

And of course, for Jinnie, she too has been dragged unnecessarily into the situation. And the behaviour of some fans of hers on social media (thankfully not shippers, though I don’t know many people in this fandom) do not help, too. Both Binnie and Jinnie are adults, not dolls to be passed around some people within a game, we’re talking about real people with feelings. 

 

If I may recommend, just don’t feed the rumour monger. Just don’t engage them. It is unfortunate that they resorted to this game, which has made a lot of people to look really bad. They just want to tease and push certain buttons - so just stop engaging them for good. By engaging with them will also increase the mentions in social media and before we know it, things will blow up again.

 

I am glad to see that at least the fans who support both of them (from limited access to social media that I have) have learned their lesson from the earlier scandal and this is somewhat controlled for now. 

 

I hope and pray for the best for these two beautiful people (Binnie and Jinnie) and hopefully, this too shall pass. Let them be happy for once  

 

I don’t know when will I come back for a visit to this thread again, so take care, everyone. I’ll see you when I see you.

[[OFFICIAL] Hyun Bin ❤️ Son Ye Jin (BinJin Couple)]

Hello all,

 

It’s been a while since I last came here to read anything. Great to see a lot of new members here (and for those old ones, hello to you, and you and you).

 

Just dropping a note to wish Hyun Bin a happy happy happy birthday. And now that he’s off quarantine (it’s 26th in SK now), I hope he gets to celebrate his birthday with his loved ones. Am sure he is happy to see so many wonderful presents across the globe for him.

 

So much love on this special day. Wishing him and his happiness, always.
 

Take care, all of you. I’ll see you when I see you.

[[OFFICIAL] Hyun Bin ❤️ Son Ye Jin (BinJin Couple)]

Wow.

 

I thought I can drop by here flailing happily after seeing Jinnie’s new ad and how their billboards are being put together at the same location and just go happy happy after reading Jinnie’s reason for doing the ad.

 

Little do I know that it has sparked quite a heated arguments between shippers over whether it is true or not, to take the hint as a hint or not, whether this is just another media play, money money money (ok I know I paraphrased them but you all get the drift). Here I was thinking “oh maybe I can talk with these peeps on what do you want to see next, storyline-wise” or “what do you expect during the fanmeet” and maybe these are being discussed here. Sadly, I was wrong.

 

Can we just be happy for them that they get to work in the same company (ok for now still separately b hi ut maybe soon! Idk - Smart would monitor their sales for now and see if it is doable lol)? Can we just be happy that at least the ad itself has a storyline a la Cloy vs Mr and Mrs Smith? Can we just be happy that both want to do this?
 

Just keep on being positive, you guys. Healthy discussions are good, of course. But there’s no need to get too stressed over it.

 

Sometimes, the most obvious answers are just right in front of our eyes all along. You know, by slowly pacing the news and actually read what’s in front of you, you’ll be surprised at what you will find in the end. And it might be the game changer.

 

Let’s cheer them on and think positive thoughts. Binnie is in the middle of nowhere filming at the toughest weather possible and Jinnie has just launched a new campaign under Smart, and that new cosmetics ad. Why not we use up all our energy in cheering them all instead?

 

Ah, for the record I am pleasantly surprised with the ad. And the interview. That’s good enough for me for now.

 

Behaviours of fans do reflect the behaviour of their idols so please just chill, yeah? The more we coddle them, the weaker they are seen. We do not want that to happen, when both are mature adults who are smart enough in living their lives all this time.

 

Shipping should be fun. Let’s stay that way and don’t stress it out.

 

Kthanksbai.

[[OFFICIAL] Hyun Bin ❤️ Son Ye Jin (BinJin Couple)]

Hello everyone,

 

Hope that everyone is doing well. I haven’t been here for so long, so am really surprised at how Soompi works now. Even the new layout confuses me.

 

Anyway, I am elated to hear the official statement issued by VAST yesterday. It was precise and concise, loud and clear.

 

Though if I’m being honest, this whole incident taught both ships not to over analyze things and make a mountain out of molehills because sometimes it is completely groundless. In a way I felt bad towards the person whose photo was being scrutinized and being circulated by others because it could be anyone of her acquaintances. Not every post of hers is related to Binnie or other artists that she styled. It is her Instagram account and she has the right to post whoever and whatever she likes.

 

Also, this incident also taught everyone not to waste their energies on fueling up the fanwars as it also contributed to the trending of unnecessaries. True, one might be triggered by the other parties’ tantalizing or bait or negative actions. However, instead of fighting and leaving negative comments at the others’ IG or any other social media platform (be it the ladies’ IG or the other camp’s respective fan accounts), we might as well channel our massive number of shippers’ energy towards positive things, for example trending Binjin on social media. Use this window that we surprisingly have now towards positive things, heck, the SMART reveal is coming on Monday! It would be nicer to celebrate this in that manner, no? Show both Binnie and Jinnie our support instead. That will be the best gift we can give our OTP, and the biggest slap on the faces of their detractors. Nobody shall steal their thunders this Monday. We do this fair and square.

 

Fight hate with love instead, because love can build a bridge, even at high altitudes like the Sigriswil. 

 

This is my two cents over the matter, and as always, I hope for the best for the two of them, and may amazing things be coming their ways and ours soon.

 

Take care and happy shopping.

 

Until we meet again.

[[OFFICIAL] Hyun Bin ❤️ Son Ye Jin (BinJin Couple)]

Hello all,

 

My brain is completely fried and can’t look at the screen for long - yet when I saw people posting the screenshots of that Dispatch article on Instagram, I ended up browsing the site randomly while need to complete my preparation for tomorrow.

 

And I think a bunch of them missed this part. 

 

Re. The article on HB’s letter, there are not one. There were two published on Dispatch’s site.

 

First article  - was an article prepared by their affiliate with a different heading than the one being posted online. Posted in the afternoon yesterday.

Second article - was done by Dispatch late at night yesterday ie later than the first one. And that article was edited (maybe for some grammatical errors I don’t know). And this one has the photo of the OTP, the one that has been circulating around. 

Both articles have similar content but different headline and of course, different photo.

 

Not sure if it’s meant to be clickbait - it could be - and each click brings like, one won to the writer I think - but something for you guys to think about?

 

Anyway I’m back to my work case so.... have fun with it!

 

I’ll see you when I see you.

 

[Hyun Bin 현빈 [Movies: “The Point Men”, “Confidential Assignment 2” | Upcoming: Movie “Harbin”]]

I am sooooo late to the party, but just dropping a note to say congratulations to Hyun Bin on his win as Most Popular Actor at the recent Baeksang awards! Am so proud of you - you’re so loved by all your fans in Korea and also internationally. From the looks of things, you’re doing really well with all those CFs lined up - am looking forward to all your new projects soon

 

Also, that letter penned by him - it’s very heartfelt and shows how much he appreciates all his fans - who sent endless food trucks on set, delicious lunches and dinners on set, those gifts to cast and crew, flowers and gifts sent to the office, and those words of encouragement and support. And I feel that he is genuinely concerned about Covid-19, even more than what he lets on, or made publicly known. And I respect him for that.

 

All the best, Hyun Bin!

[[OFFICIAL] Hyun Bin ❤️ Son Ye Jin (BinJin Couple)]

Hello all,

 

It’s been a while - and a rollercoaster ride for the past week. I missed out the fun and only saw it much later (I can’t look at bright screen for too long so girl had to make her choice here) but heck, just sharing my two cents on things.

 

The Like for Like and More Like, Oprah Style

It’s all Yejin. All her. Maybe she was just being a tease to the fans, but I do think that part of it is as a thank you to all support that she received during Baeksang. What more she received it together with her ~close friend. It’s a surprise for them to see so much support from people they don’t even know across continents, who fought a hard battle. It’s a thank you to all of you. Just be grateful and accept it as-is.

 

BTS Baeksang 

Wow, it’s a surprise to me, too. It eased the worries of some re. how cold Binnie was etc. They walked with each other, not many were bothered if not none as they just moved along naturally, and both of them, not only one half of the couple, but both, actually crossed along the stage to get closer in order to take that group photo. Regardless of everything  else, it’s a really sweet thing to do, considering they entered the race together and won together. That’s a real effort right there. This sort of camaraderie is rare in this entertainment industry especially when the official broadcasting is already over (the photo taking was not broadcasted on the TV/online) so... yeah.  

Previous Shippages

Well, who are we to stop anyone to ship others. HB was literally shipped with all of his costars (all those Instagram pages - wow. Until today?) And men went woooooo over YJ a la those Master in the House cast, among others.

 

Having said that, my view is, whatever that have happened in the past for each of them long time ago, already have a place of their own - the past. They’ve given all their best efforts back then, be it in past relationships or being friendzoned or noonazoned or dongsaengzoned or ahjussi/Ahjumma-zoned for that matter (lol), and it’s time for both of them to move along. Everyone has their own past stories, and it’s not fair for those to be rehashed over and over when it’s the present is what needs to be really worked on, for a brighter future.
 

Though honestly, none of those matter anymore because well, it’s these two. They genuinely like each other. It puzzles me sometimes thinking what was the charm of each of them that attract one another, but who am I to question that. When you like someone, you just do. They mean a lot to each other - I can’t pinpoint exactly on it, but rest assured it comes from a good place full of genuine affection and support of one another.

 

Anyway, just remain careful in discussing them, considering this is a forum to support our OTP, and supporting them it is.

 

Simultaneous Update

As much as I want to believe there might be some sort of synchronized efforts between these two, it’s also a clever PR move - make the money and exposure while it’s hot. Maybe it’s pure coincidences, maybe it’s not. These companies know that the biggest attraction is still, RiRi couple after all. It benefits all parties involved so why not?

 

Though don’t bombard their social media with intrusive questions directly on the OTP. In my view, as eager and enthusiastic it might sound, it might come across as inappropriate. Not to say we cannot be supportive, we can - just be careful in our choice of words.

 

La Stylist - Intro

I try not to think too much on her updates generally because I used to ship another couple before and it sank - and she was the stylist of one half of that couple, and we used to monitor her updates in vain before. But in retrospective, that other couple that I shipped before don’t have their photos on her page together like our OTP so... yeah. Wink wink!

 

Nevertheless don’t think too much about it, and take it as part of her portfolio as a respected stylist.

 

As for the deleted posts...

 

La Stylist - Part Une 

The B&W shot.... probably a portfolio for Bench. Though I wonder why that shoe though - is it part of the ensemble by Bench? We’ll see.

 

La Stylist - Part Deux

I think this would be used for his 2021 fanclub material or something. For his birthday post later this year or something. Something related to the fans... the theme might be One Day in June?

 

HB’s Letters

I simply view it as his thank you note to all his fans for their support, those food trucks and delicious (and super costly!) meals and gifts sent to him and crew on set. Those flowers and gifts he received. Those encouraging words and support. He might not be able to greet them via a fanmeet this year due to Covid-19, but he’s so thankful and floored over all of fans’ support hence that heartfelt letter sent via Vast’s IG account. It was very sincerely done, and I feel he really is concerned over this pandemic more than he lets on.

I always have this worry over fourth wall on them, constant stalking be it in person or online, but at this stage, I believe they know better on how to deal with it. Two decades in this business taught them enough on how to tread the waters, and the least I can do is to give them my support and positive words. Am not really good at other platforms but if at all they read this, all the best! Hwaiting!

 

Ship responsibly, don’t feed the trolls, don’t fight against each other. All of us have their best interests in mind and all came from a good intention- out of love. Don’t ever impose timeline on them because of our dream or assumptions, in fear of any disappointment in return. It’s their life at the end of the day, not ours. Just sincerely pray for the best, ok? Cherish the good memories in the meantime  that’s the best we can all do at this juncture.

 

Am still on my personal hiatus but nevertheless, I wish them well. Looking forward to hearing more about them soon. Jordan airports will only be open for international flights on July 15, right?  Summer time in Middle East is crazy, especially during July-August time with heatstroke cases aplenty, I can confirm on that!

Hopefully all will be fine, and all will be well.

 

Take care, everyone. I’ll see you when I see you.
 

[[OFFICIAL] Hyun Bin ❤️ Son Ye Jin (BinJin Couple)]

17 minutes ago, Intuition1 said:

The brand name slight is something I do not understand. I never understood the hype about brands. I saw a documentary about how South Koreans are so much into brand names that many try to fit in by buying expensive items they cannot afford and get into huge debt. As a matter of fact, South Koreans have the highest personal debt in the world, which has led to their high suicide rates.

 

I do not know the reason why Son Ye Jin and Hyun Bin chose a non high ranking brand as they were expected, but I hope their choice to wear an affordable brand at one of the highest award ceremonies is a good example for Koreans to follow. I hope this shows that brand names are over rated and they can look  smashing with affordable brands.  I actually hope this is the reason they chose Ralph Lauren over the other fashion houses. Who knows maybe their choice can save lives.

We will never know for sure, unless it is being revealed by them. Having said that, try look at it from this perspective - wearing something that is affordable might boost the sales of the brand because fans tend to purchase what the artists wear. And if it somewhat generates better sales for Ralph Lauren for the matter, why not, right? Given the current pandemic, people are more conscious about what they spend on, and if this somehow boosts their sales, then all is well and good. They already have one of their longtime customers in me anyway hahaha.

 

Anyway, looking at it from business perspective helps. 

[[OFFICIAL] Hyun Bin ❤️ Son Ye Jin (BinJin Couple)]

Hello all,
 

I have read all posts which were posted yesterday and as much as I thought that I should not reply back as it is rather petty to launch into fights over such issues, I also believe that I should protect and defend myself if my integrity and character are being questioned and/or tarnished by someone, and being a lawyer myself with background in politics, I know what the legal consequences would be for saying such statements and the legal action that I can take towards the other, as well as what actions one can take against me. I entered this fandom perfectly aware of such risks as this is not my first shipping fandom, but since my integrity and character are being called out by some of you, I decided to write this statement.

 

It surprises me that one would delve so much and assume so much about myself over my critique over their sartorial choices. Did I directly bash Ye Jin saying that she’s ugly? No! Did I said directly that Hyun Bin looked like crap that night? No! I don’t want to receive letter of demand from their end saying that I have damaged their reputation. I’m not crazy at all - I know the consequences should that was done and I won’t do that.

 

All I’m saying is that they deserve better sponsorships for the night, given their A-list stature in K-Industry. Something that is befitting their status. But they choose something else, and they might have their own reasons to do so. Reasons of which us, mere fans would never know until one fine day, they (or their stylists for that matter) explained as to the reason they are chosen to wear such brand and why they chose to wear it. They can refuse it if they want to, but obviously they didn’t, and in the end, they looked great. I personally think that Ye Jin smashed that red carpet on Friday with her look that night - it was a really solid look without having to wear too much accessories on. They made do with what they had and they looked amazing, and even better together in the same frame that night.

 

We all don’t know the actual reason as to why they chose the brand. For all we know they might be the next global ambassador of this brand or something- a lucrative deal might be in the works. And I prefer not knowing anything for now and be surprised later. But again, we’ll never know.

 

This is the danger of overreacting over one statement written by others without putting a careful thought on things. We never know who is the real person behind the poster’s persona unless that person decides to reveal herself or himself. Such reactions reflects who we are as a person, our pedigree, our background and our perception.   
 

And I choose to reveal my actual occupation today.

 

Everyone knows none of us would ever have a standing chance against them at all, and entering the fandom perfectly aware that we are not going to marry or hook up with those artists. They don’t even know us personally. In fact, I am very particular about fans breaching the fourth wall between them and artists because then, it would be amount to a breach of privacy. If my recent statements make you think that I am a delusional fan of Hyun Bin, well, that is your assumption, not mine. Just don’t make an assumption out of me so much and spread it around if you don’t take the time to actually get to know me. So many of the previous posters have left this forum before, and if those posters who are here still can verify who I am and what I have explicitly stated here previously, please do. 

 

That being said, I don’t want to create more frictions in this fandom because I believe at the end of the day, our common objective here at this thread is providing support to them as a unit. And they too, recognized our support as a unit, and addressed it in public together. They could have done it separately or not to acknowledge that at all, but in the end they did it.

 

Together.

 

I want Hyun Bin to be happy as much as you guys, and if by being with Ye Jin / Son Eon Jin makes him the happiest he has ever been, so be it. Same with Ye Jin, if being with Hyun Bin / Kim Tae Pyung makes her the happiest out of being with everyone else, so be it. None of us have any control over their lives and whatever their decisions are, positive or negative, we should be able to accept it without any hesitation, questions or qualms.

 

The overwhelming support from fans worldwide that like seeing them together also make them come out and address it together, but again, please do not breach the fourth wall. Don’t over analyze things and to look for things  more than what that is there for you to see because it will too, scare them further. Don’t bombard her IG handle or even Vast’s or their stylists or other artist’s supposedly related to them or we think are related to them. We do not want this fandom to be labeled as delusional.

 

None of us know them for sure, none of us know them as a person (both use stage names) and none of us know the real score between those two.
 

We don’t know why do they gravitate towards each other for sure, but if the awards show on Friday is of any indication, it is quite clear why being with each other makes them feel the happiest: it’s because they really believe in each other’s potential and are very supportive towards each other. Like I mentioned earlier, entertainment industry is a scary place where everyone is competing against each other and are envious of one’s achievements, wealth or even their choice of partners and spouses for some inexplicable reasons. I am not surprised if at all they too, have been stabbed or used by their own colleagues in the race to stardom as well as in their personal lives. We’ll never know.

 

Furthermore, to have someone who would genuinely supports you as a person and also your career as an actor is very rare if not none. They might understand it, but unable to support it. I am glad that they are really supportive of one another in terms of their career and are willing to share the stage together. It takes a lot of ego-clashing for that to happen between actors, but for them not to have that at all with each other and address the award together when they don’t even have to, says a lot.

 

Just because I no longer post every day, in and out that I love this pairing doesn’t mean that I don’t love them or don’t love them anymore, it’s because I simply have other things to do in real life. And that’s what my focus really is and should be. I have said it enough for months as to what I really think of them, so feel free to dig those in. Read them up and then you can make your own informed decision as to what I really think of them.

 

And if you really have issues with me personally, please drop me a message and discuss the issue in a calm manner. I received direct messages from the posters here too, and I will address them properly. I don’t think that taking legal actions are necessary at this juncture, because proper one-on-one conversations will do. Spare others and the fandom from long individual arguments and resolve the issues amicably.

 

Accord a person the same respect the way you want to be respected by others. 

 

I trust the above clarifies the issue. Looking forward to more mature and carefully thought out conversations here, be it at the thread itself or via messages. I might not be responding to them every day as I put my own self-restraint over my time spent on this, but I will address it to the best of my ability. Whatever actions we do here reflect our own credibility as individuals and as their fans, and let’s all be better about it. Not merely to show other fandoms that we are better, but also for this fandom to be represented well.

 

And this has been said like a broken record but yes, again, ship responsibly.

 

Thank you.

[[OFFICIAL] Hyun Bin ❤️ Son Ye Jin (BinJin Couple)]

@gloriousCh33se I removed your post in mine but am keeping the rest of the contents of what I wrote here, unless there’s request for this to be edited. Hope this helps you ya.

Man, I really, really want to commit to my new life as a plant mommy but I’ve read a couple of posts re. JHI-SYJ’s interaction at Baeksang, and I know that I’ve addressed it before months ago regarding these two, and at the risk of having my post removed due to non-compliance to the rules (if you know what I do in real life, you’ll know why I’m so particular about rules), but I’m too lazy to pull that post (I don’t keep track of my posts nowadays hahaha) but here it is, my two cents.
 

Spoiler

SYJ - JHI have at best, a noona-dongsaeng relationship. Some would argue then why those lovey dovey scenes in SITR? It’s because they are acting, and being a senior actress she is, she actually guides him somehow in carrying out the scenes. She has publicly noona-ed her in SITR’s press conference before all the journalists.  He’s totally noona-zoned long time ago. No hard feelings against him though. I really like his work in Prison Playbook - it’s one of my personal fav dramas.

 

CLOY press con though... she’s so different there. You all know why - I don’t have to write a long essay about it (actually I had, here - hundreds of pages ago lol).

 

And further to the aforementioned spoiler content, I don’t want to sound delusional or whatever, because I’d like to keep my thoughts as clean and realistic as possible, but I saw one photo from Baeksang, and I know it has been turned into a meme (my friends sent that to me), but I gotta say, I like what I saw in that photo. Because for that one moment, to me, the tables have turned in a way.
 

She’s the one that gazed at him instead of the usual modus operandi.

 

You guys know which photo I’m talking about, I guess.

 

Either the photographer got lucky with that shot, or she’s completely aware that the photo was taken and work some fan magic, or well, she has finally eased her guard for real (must be those dimples hehehe).

 

My pick? Third choice.

 

Have an amazing weekend!

[[OFFICIAL] Hyun Bin ❤️ Son Ye Jin (BinJin Couple)]

3 hours ago, Chewy said:

 

I have no idea why they insist on putting him on a RL had it not for YJ just so they could be the Lauren couple, the fit is so bad that if not for the fact he looked this good, it would have gone south for anyone else. Everyone else rocked their diors and chanel and all....I am not pleased honestly with that suit. But I have to give it up to Yejin for slaying that RL dress, anyone of a lesser caliber would end up looking like being wrapped in a sequin rug.

And why does it have to be something from 2019 when the others that are junior are already wearing Chanel, Vuitton and Dior Couture 2020.....

Ralph Lauren is reserved for grocery shopping, definitely not for Baeksang awards ceremony and definitely not for these 2 A-listers who deserved something way better!! Possibly my only rant for BAA this year! When they present the same awards next year, I hope they get dressed the finest it can be. 

I’m about to go to the nursery and look for my new plant babies but this portion of the post interests me so much (hehehe) so imma respond to it:

 

- HB’s suit: had it not for the colour and the fact that it was him wearing it, it would not be as wow. If I’m being nitpicky, I wonder why his jacket was unbuttoned - was it ill-fitted? And the pants seem larger for his size. If it were me, I’ll have it altered (I altered most of my attire hahaha). Maybe not enough time idk. But yeah, the fit could’ve been better. Though I gotta say, if it’s on others it’ll look like a polar bear trying to fit in. He can wear a gunny sack and make it fashion (ok this is just me fangirling but yeah). The colour is good on him though - I like him in blue.

 

- YJ’s dress: I agree too - it would’ve looked like a sequin rug or a pillow to others but it worked for her. Or she made it work somehow with alteration I reckon.

 

- Brand and seasons choice: Could’ve gotten better. I’m surprised that it’s RL because that’s what I wear (I wear their pants for my field work / case investigations all the time), and I’m not even a someone high up lol. It’s not that they don’t get high fashion house sponsors before - was expecting HB in Dior or YSL (oooh I love this brand - very sexy) or at least Tom Ford. But they made it work with what they have. Putting a mental note to the stylists next time. Even the season is not current. Was expecting a pre-F/W 2020 at least.

 

Not too sure what other posters would’ve thought, fashion-wise (I love fashion).

 

Ok going back to plant mommy mode...  

[[OFFICIAL] Hyun Bin ❤️ Son Ye Jin (BinJin Couple)]

Ok I know this post might get me kicked out or for this post to be removed because it’s only Binnie but wowww check out this sweet, sweet car!!! This is the car that he drove in that Smart ad. Wow this ad must be really costly!

 

 

Don’t mind me, am just browsing around reading news after receiving a devastating non-fandom news earlier this evening. Cheering myself up with some pretty!

[[OFFICIAL] Hyun Bin ❤️ Son Ye Jin (BinJin Couple)]

Omo. Omo. Omo. Mr Kim was here? And I missed it? I went out empty handed with no plant! Hahahahaha... Maybe I should opt for flowers instead, at least I know what to do with it. 
 

Mr Kim, you are hawtttttttttt. I finally found out about the brand of the suit that you’re wearing courtesy of my other friends who are your fans as well (you have no idea how loved you are at the place I work in! I deal with multinationals on daily basis and my clock is always not set right despite having an upright, enforcement-compliance job description lol. So unlike off-duty me lol) And I gotta say I love that choice! RL is a brand that I use myself as well so yay! Not sure if the selection was done by you or your stylist but I have to say..... good choice! Heck you can even pull off white suit without looking like a polar bear ok. Blue looks good on you! And those shoes! Niiiiiiiceeeee - love your personal sartorial choice there. Much love!

 

Ok vanity aside... I’m still catching up on today’s news and all I can say that when it comes to yours, everyone loves youuuuuu!!! Sure the drama didn’t win but you guys surely are the biggest attraction in the news today, by just being you! Not just in Korea but in many, many parts of the world. So much support and love in so many parts of the world. Even my uptight, upright superiors love you! How cool is that? I am sure that a lot of offers are coming your way and if you keep up being you, and your work ethics, you’ll shine even more brightly like your stage name.  Even I don’t know or understand what magic and pull RiRi couple has but for now, I gotta say, a good press day is a good day!
 

Take care and all the best, Mr Kim!!!

[[OFFICIAL] Hyun Bin ❤️ Son Ye Jin (BinJin Couple)]

Oh my why the hell am I still here - I need to buy my new plant  but thought of just sharing it here.

 

I wrote earlier how surprised I was reading and looking at the posts and messages from my real-life friends about Binjin. Some are even my lifelong friends. Mind you, all of them are not in the same categories of friends I have in this life but they said really nice things about them and even they can see what you guys observe here.  One of them even said to me that looking at their photos is like looking at two real-life people and find it actually intrusive to look at it even longer. I was like “Wow, you never say things like this to me before!”. 
 

They have touched our lives in a good way. 
 

My conclusion is, don’t worry about them incessantly. They are doing fine, and they are doing well. They addressed their fans together, I don’t know Korean but some of you do see that they addressed themselves as “we”, they are comfortable with each other and respectful of one another and despite of the rules of the day, you can still feel the realness of them, just being themselves. They genuinely like each other (I don’t know in what way lol) and with that, I just let them be. 
 

It is really hard to make real-life connections in that industry of theirs (you’ll think that one person is your friend, turns out they are not. you think you can find a confidante but turns out they stabbed you. Everyone is envious of one another and will try to one-up each other). Actresses are the worse lot - be it in Hollywood, Bollywood, Pinoywood (I don’t know what it’s called over there) and even K-ent. They might appear as friends but they are not. All are for show, all are for their own benefits. True friends are hard to get in that industry where unfortunately, your youth and beauty is being looked at. A very vain industry indeed.

 

Consider themselves lucky that they have a ~close friend like each other (I honestly think Ms Son reeeeally lucked out this time because Mr Kim is such a good person) in this crazy business. Everyone is out there for themselves and to actually have another person to come into a common ground together and to be able to sincerely appreciate their fans for all their efforts together, that is major.

I don’t know how they end up taking photo with just one trophy when each of them receive one. Maybe on the instruction of the photographer or whatever. Regardless of that, they still do it together, and addressed their fans as one unit. 

 

HB himself seems like even he cannot believe the immense support he garnered for the award - even as the award is already in his hand. Even when he occasionally goes online and monitor his fans’ responses. Even when he already knows.

 

And with that, they earn my respect. 
 

Keep calm and carry on, you both.

[[OFFICIAL] Hyun Bin ❤️ Son Ye Jin (BinJin Couple)]

Woahhhhh...

 

You all know that I have been away for so long and finally visiting the thread since it’s Baeksang weekend, right?

 

I would rather focus on my recovery rather than be crazy negative. I’d rather look at things in the present and be happy than engage in negativity. And not to spend too much time online as if I don’t have a life to live. And just support quietly in my own way.

 

That being said, just as a guide to you guys, here’s something that you can do in dealing with certain posts. I’ve noticed that some new shippers are smart enough to do what I will explain below, but for the rest of you, take it as a friendly advice from me, yeah?

 

One: Before engaging with such poster, check his/her username and the date of the person joining Soompi.

 

Two: Check his or her posts and see where he or she has been and what sort of posts have he or she been writing. You can even see where this poster has been or is in Soompi by just going to the main forum page. That is a dead giveaway of his or her pattern and you’ll immediately know where he/she is coming from. Also it gives mer goosebumps seeing the amount of silent readers of this thread. Definitely one of the most read ones here.

 

Three: If the post is not in line with this shipping forum, report it. Explain why isn’t it in line - and don’t do it out of anger.

 

Four: If there are posts which are unsavory (to you, at least), don’t engage with it. Snip snip and move on. There’s no point of getting too emotional with it.

 

Five: If everything else fails, take a breather, switch off your laptop and do your own thing. I choose to read my books. Enrich yourself rather than let your inner core rotten.

 

Ah yes, another one.

 

Bonus: They (ok, Mr Kim) totally go here, maybe more at the actors page (occasionally but still), but they know this place. We know they acknowledge our presence online. So be nice to them and say encouraging things. Do that 10 nice things to say per day thingy. Ok my plant has just wilt again but hey, I can always get a new one hahahahaha. But yeah, be nice! 
 

And since I’m in the mood of being nice, Mr Kim Daepyonim, nae chingu, you are hawt! I’ve been trying to figure out which brand was that suit last night (I know the Smart interview one was Lanvin, but what about this one?  ).

 

I wish both of them well and pray for the best. When you pray for someone in silence, you’ll realize later on that there’s someone else who also prays for you somewhat. So keep your positive thoughts always and cheer them on!

[[OFFICIAL] Hyun Bin ❤️ Son Ye Jin (BinJin Couple)]

Arghhhh the earlier post was too cathartic, so here’s a feel-good one: Mr Kim, I love your Loubs shoes!!! I knew it the moment I saw the red sole   great choice there!!!

[[OFFICIAL] Hyun Bin ❤️ Son Ye Jin (BinJin Couple)]

I left the forum to go to bed and then woke up super early - and thought of checking things out.
 

Sure I saw some posts which are unsavory and as much as I want to do the usual snip snip, I would rather address this thing properly. I know there are lurkers here too, so hey, before you tweet or do your magnum opus or Insta-beyotchh about it, please do listen up.

 

It’s been a while since I write or dissect anything fandom-y, and I am so not in the mood of doing that as much lately because honestly, I just want to enjoy the ride.

 

That being said, it kind of sucks to see some entitled behavior flying around.

 

Take it like this: you’re a professional and you’re attending a work-related event, say an annual general meeting with shareholders. Sure, there’s one guy / girl colleague who happens to be really close to you and you guys can really talk about anything and everything under the sun, but would you flirt with her or touch her unnecessarily? No, right? It’s an official event - would you want to take away the key agenda of the meeting ie to pass resolutions and make the focus of the day to be you and this colleague of yours? No, right? It’s not part of the agenda.

 

It’s an awards show celebrating the best of the best in Korean Showbiz. He’s going there as part of his duty as Hyun Bin, the actor. The event overall has a somber theme and social distancing is being practiced throughout. He’s having a good time with his fellow peers celebrating the best of the best.

 

To those who were so busy looking at candies, or saying that he is cold, or starting to spread unnecessary rumours about him, I have 2 questions to ask.

 

One, haven’t you heard his speech? How thankful he is to his fans and how he is genuinely concerned about Covid-19? He takes both his fans and the recent events seriously, and he made it clear in his acceptance speech? 

 

Two, how very entitled of a ~fan are you? As an actor, he is answerable to you under the pretext of his occupation as an actor. And he bloody well executed it. There’s always time and place for everything. It is not his duty to give you candies. Who do you think he is, Willy Wonka?

 

Do these complainants think that it is proper to overshadow the event with the intimate stories and skinship? Do these complainants have any respect at all?

 

Please do respect the venue, respect the event, and respect the actors.

 

Regardless whatever the relationship status they have, they share a common objective here (at least during the event) - they are aware of your support as fans of them, which they are appreciative of and acknowledged them publicly. Joint speech or not. You’re being recognized by them for all your support, in front of all their peers - wouldn’t that be enough? What sort of recognition do you really want?

 

None of us really know the real Mr Kim (or even Ms Son) and none of us have any power to do anything against them. I’ve repeatedly said here that it is their lives - let them decide it themselves. We have zero control over it, zero say on anything, let alone to demand them to do whatever to our whim and fancy.

 

We know them as their stage names. Not their off-duty selves.

 

Their real selves are meant for them, and them only.

 

Just let them be. It is their lives at the end of the day. Don’t meddle it, neither do you throw personal judgey on it - take care of your own personal lives first. They don’t need those negativities. Let them deal with it themselves ok.

 

I personally enjoyed the show and find nothing wrong with them. They’re alright, alive and well  That’s good enough for me  

 

 

[[OFFICIAL] Hyun Bin ❤️ Son Ye Jin (BinJin Couple)]

Ok I totally missed Baeksang right until the TikTok Award.... and ended up with a slew of messages in my mailboxes, courtesy of my real-life friends from all parts of my (quite long) life, which I didn't even know ship these two. Let's not start on a number of posts on SNS by these friends, too. And these people are mature women. And these ladies even showed me today's clips while going on about them! Wow.

 

Was surprised at the number of shippers out there, really. 

 

I respect both of them for turning up to Baeksang today. It doesn't matter that they lost their respective categories, but the fact that they made time and attend the event to honour the support given by their fans (especially HB, considering that he had a packed schedule) for this award, is actually quite nice. NGL inside my head I thought either one might bail today but wow, they really did come! As a fan, I am really happy 

 

Congratulations to Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin for winning the Most Popular Actor and Actress awards. And to each and every one of you for your support. Don't be sad or angry that they and CLOY didn't win any other categories as the winners were decided by a panel of judges who really consider everything in making the votes count. Being nominated is already a recognition itself, and we should celebrate that.

 

Since Mr Kim and Ms Son apparently do browse the Internet and come across all these, I ran out of things to say for now, but I will end this post with my favourite part of CLOY - the ending song. 

 

HB: I was there for you

YJ: You were there for me

Shippers: WE KNOW.

 

Hahahahahahaha good night! And hello to Mr Kim and Ms Son.

[[OFFICIAL] Hyun Bin ❤️ Son Ye Jin (BinJin Couple)]

30 minutes ago, Chewy said:

I am racing against time now but I just want to make space for this one comment that I have been wanting to say but kept forgetting quickly. 

 

 That female journalist(Don’t want to say name) on channel A whom when asked by SYJ on what she thought about interviewing HB said HB has no jam, well of course he is no jam with you, but he is all jam with his girl, I meant like what are you expecting him to do when you interviewed him? Serenade you or something? 
 

look at how his staff complained that he wouldn’t even use emojis with them but how freely he flood YJ with those cute emojis at KKT

 

also why didn’t the same journalist thought of why among all of the men she worked with, why would SYJ specifically asked her about what she thought of HB??!! Obviously HB matters to her right!

Talking about no EQ and being insensitive! This is one classic example! 
 

Even fans knows HB is like that because he is selective and choose who he wants to do these with. Jamming with the chosen one! Not everyone!!

玄彬沒有那麼隨便好嗎！
 

Anyway what matters is they sure can jam with each other so well!!! 

I guess I check out this thread at the right time - I saw a CLoY interview of these two (by a Thai journalist - I think they had so many interviews that day lol) where HB mentioned that the similarity of RJH and him is that he takes care of his people like they are family. And the difference between HB and RJH is whereby RJH will help a stranger and do whatever it takes (ok it turns out as YSR in the drama), it remains a question mark to him in real life. My take is he won’t go out of his way for a stranger.

 

So yeah, interesting point there, @Chewy 

 

Am still pretty lost at other points here and there - today’s an emotional day for myself so I’ll probably read the rest later.

 

Ooh I saw another short HB/mediheal ad but with no subtitles so I know nuts as to what he said, so ended up staring at his dimples instead. Lolzzz.

 

I’m a gone case for Baeksang tomorrow (if I get to catch the show somewhat then it’s just pure luck for me) so for the rest of you, all the best! 

[[OFFICIAL] Hyun Bin ❤️ Son Ye Jin (BinJin Couple)]

Hello all!

 

I feel like it’s been ages since I’m in here. So many posts to read omg! Maybe in few week’s time I’ll be able to read everything lol.

 

Re. the votes, am still keeping my fingers crossed because we don’t know what the exact number is in the end, if the votes are counted. Bots and all. But I really appreciate everyone’s efforts. Wowwww!!! I literally followed the device rules as well because I don’t want to risk anything on our OTP! 

 

Re. Baeksang winners, my predictions were per before, and they go for technicalities so it’s hard. But yeah, no matter what happens, just don’t hate one another if the results aren’t what you hope for. Instead celebrate the fact that the drama and our OTP is being recognized for their work via the nominations. That itself is an honour. We should never forget that.

 

As for whether HB’s attending or not, no matter what, I respect his decision. He is filming right now, and I think I talked before in my last few posts on productions cost and manpower and even then I’m unsure if at all he is attending. Being dutiful person he is, he will respect the production team’s decision for the day. Who knows, our dashing Sangnamja will be there, flashing his devastating dimples? Those dimples are a killer (to me, and maybe to the other half of the OTP. Heck, to anyone!) Hahahahaha.

 

Nevertheless, his new ads are amazing, and that adorkable interview might sustain us for a short time hehehe. I was caught by surprise over the content as I really thought it would be pure endorsement questions, and at most on PH and current issues of the world ie Covid-19. Oh well, whatever rocks HB’s boat I guess hehehe. Am sure the questions are filtered beforehand and not impromptu Qs.

 

Oh ya, one more thing - I think we also need to be fair to our fellow posters. They have jobs and reputation to keep, and whatever that they have kindly shared in this thread should be treated with utmost respect and be grateful with whatever info there are  Besides, in the end, no one has control over anything and everything especially re. our OTP so let things play by itself (and preferably OTP too, deals with it themselves as in themselves only) and we all enjoy the fun wherever there are. I personally prefer surprises as it adds more excitement in our lives. Life is so boring when you know the spoilers to the drama already.

 

Take care, all. And don’t feed the trolls!!!

[[OFFICIAL] Hyun Bin ❤️ Son Ye Jin (BinJin Couple)]

Hello all,

 

Am taking time off everything fandom-y for now as I had RL things to look after and my energy level is really low but wow, so many Binnie contents today?

 

Thank you for my birthday presents, Binnie!

 

I haven’t read through the posts here for a while - maybe in few more weeks I hope, so I might skip everything that all of you have been discussing thus far... but anyway...

 

Wishing all of you the very best in voting - I’m just gonna opt as a simple voter this time around. But will do so no worries. Anything for the OTP.

 

Leaving the last one here - am surprised that this is out now because I thought it will be on 1 June?

 

Take care, everyone. And don’t fight with other fandoms ok - it’s a waste of time. Let them win as fair and square as possible.

[[OFFICIAL] Hyun Bin ❤️ Son Ye Jin (BinJin Couple)]

Hello all,

 

I haven’t been around much - and will only be going in when I feel like it. I had to keep myself going and moving forward with my life because too much immersions in this shopping / shipping / loving / supporting thingies is not good for my personal being. It’s good while it’s there, but at a certain point I had to get on to real life matters. 

 

I decided to post today because I sense that the thread is at times very YJ-centric (well, from what I understand, most of you are fans of her first). Those who are HB fans... aren’t that many here. IDK maybe it’s just me thinking this way IDK. And I usually don’t make this sort of posts but I think it’s about time for me to say it. Once and for all.

 

HB has always been active in his projects every year. There’s one movie, one drama - or two movies, then a couple of CFs (he will have few CFs per year) and if time permits, he will have fanmeet as well. Regardless whatever that’s been going on in his life.

 

As for YJ, she will have a movie or two each year, dramas in few years. And her working pace has been noticeably slower since last year.

 

I know, some might be joking about how HB is taking as many jobs he can because he wants to ~support YJ but personally, I am not really keen on reading things like this. As if his only purpose in life is to support her or something. He’s always been busy working and taking projects, and post-CLOY, he’s even in more demand  than ever. Am not surprised if one day, even Hollywood will come calling his name (now of course not, with the pandemic looming and even Oscars for next year will be delayed due to no movie releases). He’s on a roll now and I am so happy for him, career-wise. Am sad reading some posts here which seems to undermine him, who has been working on this industry for so long. 

 

For YJ, am not certain as I don’t follow her career closely but I sense that maybe she will be on a long hiatus, looking at how things are. Am not gonna use the other assumptions that some of you might have speculated - I just think she might opt for it after working for so long. If she wants to come back, it will not be anytime soon - and the roles will change. She can no longer play the role of Nation’s First Love or melo roles with significant amount of crying. Maybe an antagonist role or whatever one day. But none of those tried and tested tricks. Different ones.

 

And I don’t think anyone here should be reminded as to the number of successes that both of them have in the past, awards-wise or whatever because to me, honestly it is the thing of the past. A longggg past. Which can be easily googled if one wants to know more about it. It’s pretty tiring to see time and again same pattern of posts being posted again and again, and I was made to understand that the thread has also received warnings over this. Honestly if such posts are to be posted, just post it at the artist’s individual thread. Let’s us keep this thread as current as possible.

 

Re. Net worth etc etc etc... I am not saying anything but there are probably other things which are kept away from the general public and they might end up having similar net worth somehow. Not everything is disclosed to the public so God knows. Regardless of that, it’s theirs. Am not questioning anything on that and I hope we stop comparing these as well.

 

Regardless whatever the assumptions there are, I’d rather keep my assessment as realistic and current as possible. Might differ than others, but it is all mine.

 

As for the two of them, I have nothing much to say but to wish them all the best. Am not gonna revisit the past because the present is what matters most to me. But feel free to discuss and evaluate them responsibly, ya. I keep on reminding myself that no matter what we all say or do, the decision is in their own hands in the end. Let them decide it themselves and us as fans, will accept it. Cherish whatever they had experienced together throughout the years, and pray for the best. 

 

Their lives, their own respective times. Let them be.

[Hyun Bin 현빈 [Movies: “The Point Men”, “Confidential Assignment 2” | Upcoming: Movie “Harbin”]]

I am so happy for Hyun Bin's Baeksang nomination! Was quite worried before the nomination day because my initial prediction was to include the lead actor from Married Life (the moment I heard they extended the eligibility for entry) and Dr. Kim (because I think he is good), but I was pleasantly surprised. Sure the competition is fierce, and I think his toughest competitor would be Namkoong Min (and probably Park Seo Joon - though I think he will nab the Popularity Award), but I think HB has a good chance of winning the Best Actor award this year. He really deserves it.

 

Congratulations again, Hyun Bin (and the rest of CLoY team)! He's the best and I wish him all the very best!!!