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  1. It's funny that some fans got concerned about HB not mentioning SYJ during the FM (even though she didn't mention him either during hers :rolleyes:). 

     

    Silence has been their M.O. from the beginning. What they didnt say and being careful about how they acted is what convinced many of us they were a couple, among other reasons. Just a few examples that come to mind: 

     

    -They had various interviews since their LA denials came out in Jan 2019 and reporters were never allowed to ask relationship/marriage questions even though previously these questions were routinely asked and answered in interviews. SYJ even addressed previous romance rumours head on, but didn't say anything about the persistent rumours with HB. 

    -SYJ barely posting much from CLOY filming, and only posting one picture of her and HB from that whole period (meanwhile with other projects she posted numerous photos with co-leads, including HB during TN days).  

    -HBs perceived "coldness" towards SYJ at Baeksang. He tried hard not to stare or appear too close/friendly. 

    - during SYJs Japanese fanmeet last September there was no mention of HB at all. In fact she got a little flustered at the mention of HBs name when the guy suddenly brought up the fact that he wrote him a letter. 

     

    Anyway, this is nothing new. Just because they confirmed their relationship never meant they were suddenly going to start talking about each other. They are private people and they know anything they say, even just talking about each other as colleagues, could be scrutinized and turn into a headline. It's much safer to just say nothing. They are doing their best to protect what they have :heart: 

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  2. Happy 2 years to this thread :heart:which has brought many of us so much comfort, happiness (and maybe stress too lol) over the past 2 years! Lots of other great platforms out there to discuss BJ but I agree with @firstaidno other place has the collection of in-depth posts and analysis like Soompi. I recently went back and re-read some Jan 1st posts and the excitement and happiness was just  :omg:What a day! 

     

    I still visit the thread regularly - thanks to those who keep it updated! I am excited for what is to come for our couple both individually and together. Next month SYJ will start filming Thirty Nine and we should be able to see her back on screen in early 2022 after nearly 2 years absence. We should see Point Men released sometime this Fall and CA2 likely in the first half of 2022. Hopefully through promotional activities we get to see lots of interviews and new content. And don't forget we still have one more FM with HB through Smart this coming weekend! 

     

    And of course the news we are all waiting for :please:  Truthfully i am a bit surprised it hasn't happened yet. When confirmation happened, we heard from many reporters that they were planning to get married back in 2020 so it seemed pretty much imminent. But maybe the pandemic is really affecting their plans. And now that SYJ is filming soon it seems pretty unlikely a wedding will happen this year at all. So we will continue to patiently wait (we're pros at that by now lol) because I know the good news will come eventually. From their recent FMs it's clear these two are solid and happy as can be. 

     

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  3. On 5/29/2021 at 2:29 PM, Seriya said:

    As beautiful as they look in CFs, it's always more interesting to me when we get to hear them speak and see glimmers of their personality.  SYJ is often asked to portray a very elegant and feminine image in CFs, but I feel the cheeky/funny/sincere/down to earth SYJ we see glimpses of in the W Korea video interview is more like the real her.  Her reaction to the Kakao interruption was so funny.  I would like to see more savage humour from her haha.  I would love to hear her talk more about acting too. 

    Same. I love her CFs (Valentino in particular has been an amazing campaign) but SYJs true charms shine through when she is being interviewed or on variety shows. She has such great humour and wit. I'm still sad we were deprived of quality post-drama interviews after CLOY. I wish there was a more in depth interview with her although we had a few glimpses here and there with the Elle and Glass interviews but these were very short pieces. 

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    I liked his words in the video too.  Even if they were scripted, sure HB had his input and it reflects his thoughts and personality. 

     

    Yes I imagine it was scripted but with his input. The words seem to capture his life philosophies pretty well. One thing I really appreciate about HB is that although he is a man of few words, when he does speak every word is purposeful and well thought out. He doesn't ramble on or try to fill in space. 

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    It's nice when she chooses to share pics of Kitty and her gf trip with us, but I don't expect it because she may understandably really value keeping personal parts of her life private.  I hope fans can understand that and not demand her friends or anyone who has interaction with them on the internet to share stuff about them. 

    Honestly I was so surprised she finally posted Kitty (heh, I can't with the name :lol:). I think we fans got so used to her privacy in the past year that we were expecting that to continue post-confirmation. But actually it seems she has relaxed herself and is sharing more like she used to when she first started her IG page. There are many pics of her previous pets and vacations and times with friends. I had been thinking she would not post anything with HB in the future, but now I'm thinking she will surprise us one day. But it won't happen because fans demand it. She will share if and when she wants to. 

     

    I'm really eager to hear if she accepts 39. There was so much casting news last week about this project it seems they are finalizing the cast at this stage. This seems like a project SYJ would enjoy (female centric) so I hope it works out. 

     

    @bin-jin its funny that you posted the HL Science CF and then the latest Under Armour CF right after. HB goes from handsome and preppy man in a suit to rugged and buff in his work out gear effortlessly B). His UA campaign really is a gift to fans

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  4. I'll echo what others have said - SYJ is known to be friendly and affectionate with people. I recall this is one of the things that made it hard for some people early on in the shipping journey when trying to figure out if there was truly something between her and HB, because she was touchy/feely with lots of costars over the years. Anyway, she links arms with everyone when taking a photo. So silly to even make a fuss about this :rolleyes: but here are some examples: 

    And why would HB be bothered by this habit of hers? He seems happy as can be B)

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  5. SYJ Interview with Glass China:

     

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    Highlights:

     

    On what she is up to these days: "I'm feeling pretty good these days. In fact, I'm lying in bed right now as I answer your questions." Aside from going out to do photoshoots and ad campaigns, life under lockdown consists of staying in, working on her English and concentrating on improving her yoga. 

     

    On pressures of marriage: "But there are, of course, some people who say that I should hurry up and get married. I think it's a personal choice. I can't tell you what is right or wrong [in life], but it is important to choose and prioritise the things [you] care about."

     

    On CLOY: "The uniqueness of Korea as a divided country, the daily lives of North Koreans, which are not shown in other dramas, and the romance between a South Korean woman and a North Korean man must have aroused curiosity," she says, adding "Everytime I read [the script], I felt moved too." 

     

    On COVID: "I hope that after this difficult time, we will become even stronger, and develop more gratitude and value even the small things in life." 

     

    On happiness: "The happiest person is someone who creates and raises their own value and works on finding their happiness."

     

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  6. 22 hours ago, tncloy1819 said:
    It’s just ugh! The struggle is real, haha. Why do they have to be so freaking magical onscreen that I want to see more of them together but I much prefer and wish them to be a real couple forever so I understand and wholeheartedly accept lol

     

    The struggle is real indeed :lol: Of course we want more content and more opportunities to see them together, especially in another project. But at the same time it makes total sense to protect their relationship and not make it seem like a "product" to be monetized. Its a fine line. I'm sure part of the reason they did the joint Smart CF is because they knew how much fans wanted it since HB first signed on. With COVID there have been no opportunities for in-person FM so this was an easy way to show gratitude, especially to the fans in the Philippines who have been crazy over CLOY. 

    20 hours ago, grrly said:

    @tncloy1819 

    someone may want to correct me but I think Binjin, at their leve as A-listers, would be the first confirmed dating couple to do endorsements together.

    I recall that being mentioned in a video recently when the joint Smart CF was being reported in SK. The reporter said it was unusual since its married couples who typically do CFs together. @KimDdalgihas posted a good detailed account too. 

     

    On 3/16/2021 at 9:35 PM, gayyoxx said:

     

    Also, looking from the brighter side, this ending shows how strong their love is. There would be tempations and hurdles along the way but they keep it strong even when meeting only once a year, for a few days. That shows commitment, maturity and trust in each other. 

     

    That's the beauty of CLOY right? It was such an epic love story with high stakes and they had to overcome so much to be together. As it was a mature, sacrificial love, not one based on lust or something fleeting. Yup, not getting over CLOY anytime soon... :please:

     

    On 3/17/2021 at 10:39 AM, Seriya said:

     When I watched the CLOY ending, I understood Seri and JH had an arrangement to meet for 2 weeks a year in the time after they reunited, and they shared a beautiful home in Switzerland during that time and were very happy together.  That is what I took away from what was actually showed on screen.  And I was perfectly happy with that ending.  I didn't need everything spelled out for me. 

    Yes, I feel the same.  When I mentioned that the Directors statement might be controversial, it is because there are a lot of theories out there that the last shot we see of them outside their Swiss home is actually years down the road when RJH might be permanently settled in Switzerland. There are entire blogs written about this and active discussions on the CLOY reddit subforum. People get genuinely bummed out to find out its only 2 weeks a year :tears: and this theory helps ease the bittersweet feeling after the finale. But as you say, it's all up to interpretation in the end. :)

     

    The SYJ X Valentino collaboration is just  :wub:  My favourite shot: 

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  7. On 3/15/2021 at 11:14 AM, Seriya said:

    I do personally prefer more expressive photos over model type CF shooting photos where the aesthetic is often blank expressions. 

     

    The SYJ write up isn't terrible, but it definitely could be better written and more polished imo.  Especially if it's going before a global audience and industry people.  Typos are a definite no no!  

     

    I agree, I prefer these types of photos compared to the overly photoshopped CF ones. But one thing I like about most of the CFs SYJ does is that she is usually smiling in them. Like the recent Crocodile Ladies, Smart and Jennyhouse usually feature her smiling. The Bride and You was going for a different aesthetic so I get why it was more serious (and it turned out stunning)! 

     

    And yes the writeup on the Korean 200 site was a bit messy despite the content being really glowing. Looks like they realized it too because they made some changes,  taking out mostly all the typos and spelled Sam Worthington's name correctly :lol: but for some reason they can't manage to spell CLOY correctly. They changed it from Forced Landing of Love to Crach Landing on You :ph34r:

     

    https://theactorispresent.kr/son-yejin/

     

    This may be slightly controversial but apparently the Director of CLOY confirmed that Seri and Captain Ri do only see each other once a year :tears:(according to this Tweet translation of a magazine article, click to expand and read the 3-parts)

     

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  8. 23 hours ago, tncloy1819 said:

    https://twitter.com/celest1al1/status/1370771821256138756?s=21


    Just want to share this from @celest1al 

    There’s a lot that truly cares for BinJins’ privacy coz many wanted genuinely these two good hearted people and their story be a forever real success story.

    Yes I'd definitely echo that thank you to @celest1alfor translating and respectfully sharing that sighting from a few days ago.  So nice to know they can find the time to venture outside the city to enjoy a nice meal even though HB is busy filming these days. :heart:

     

    I also hope they were able to enjoy White Day together yesterday. Throwing it back to a year ago, SYJ posted this seemingly innocent plant on her IG. She only tells us its a gift, doesn't say who gave it to her (she usually does) and its posted right after White Day. Hmm B)

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    Here is SYJs portrait for the Korean 200 Actors site which will be released Monday at 5pm KST.

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    Looks like she is part of the first batch of actors to be highlighted as part of the campaign, and in good company: 

     

     

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  9. @AyaI'm not sure if the content will be different in your country, but I was able to watch The Truth Beneath on Amazon Prime. SYJ was so great in this role.  That along with The Last Princess, she has really been killing it in her last few film roles (TN and Be With You were really good performance too). 

     

    The Point Men will likely be released this year so that's something to look forward. We have been deprived of seeing either on screen in a new project since CLOY ended :tears:

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  10. How cute is this? :tears: From the latest CLOY exhibit which is now in Osaka, Japan I believe. 

     

    5 hours ago, Seriya said:

    So even though their personalities may appear quite different at first glance, I think there's a lot of compatibility on a deeper level and in terms of values. 

     

    This thread is so quiet. Is everyone off fighting in fandom drama somewhere or daydreaming after Binjin's latest photoshoots? 

     

    I agree they are more compatible than they appear. I know we tease HB a lot for being 'no jam' but he does have a good sense of humor which SYJ has mentioned even as far back as TN era. She said he was quite humorous and that they both love comedies. I think HB in public is probably a lot different than HB in private amongst people he knows and feels comfortable with. We've gotten glimpses here and there when he was younger and even most recently when doing promo with SYJ. He has a quirky side for sure. 

     

    And yes this thread is quieter lately. I think BJ being confirmed now naturally means less to analyze, therefore less discussion. We did have some good content with all the Smart stuff, but that seems to be over for now. HB is busy filming and no new casting news yet for SYJ, so unless she updates her IG again things are quiet. There are also so many other places BJ fans gather. Twitter is probably the most active, IG has lots of accounts with big followers counts and engagement, there are FB groups, etc... Soompi is just one of many. 

     

    As for twitter fan wars :rolleyes:,  it's hard to escape these things. It is a small group, and I guess people can't help to engage with them which ultimately amplifies their voices. If people just ignore it, they will have less of an impact. There is nothing to argue anyway- BinJin is real, that other ship never re-entered the waters :P Both HB and SYJ seem to be in a good place both professionally and personally. Some people just need the drama I guess? I'm glad we have left that behind in 2020 :hwaiting2:

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  11. On 2/27/2021 at 9:31 AM, gayyoxx said:

    Okay. Did anyone scream “KISS! KISS!” when you saw the Smart ads 2.0 at 0:11? When Ye Jin and Hyun Bin stared at one another?

     

    No? Just me? :D 

     

    Not just you lol They are always engaging in staring contests. This video and caption made me :lol:

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    2 hours ago, PurpleYejin said:

    I don't think he is someone who will use statement cap to reveal anything about his personal life. Well, most girls do that but boys specially him, I don't think so. 

    Regarding his answer about love on his GQ interview I think he answered it in a mature way, love is not all about butterflies in your stomach, it takes hardwork to keep and protect it.

     

    I agree. The cap was just a cap and wasn't intended to send a message. Not HBs style to invite gossip through his wardrobe :P And I actually loved his response to the GQ question about love. He said its something you can't live without but its hard to keep/maintain (which is wise and true). And when probed further, he said he works hard to protect it. If you read between the lines, its obvious the interviewer is trying to get him to say something about his love life/SYJ, since it took place shortly after their relationship confirmation. HB knows what the interviewer is really asking and without saying much he actually says a lot. He says he is trying to protect his love/relationship. And we have seen over the last year that his way of doing that is by keeping it private. 

     

    Great article on The Point Men pre-sale in Japan, and the power of HB thanks to CLOY: 

     

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  12. It's hard to keep up with all the Smart content. Based on the teaser (umm are they holding hands :ph34r:) we may be getting CF # 2 really soon. Speaking of Smart, more info today on how they managed to get Binjin on board in the article below. I especially like this little tidbit from Wilbros who talked about how many international offers Binjin received once they confirmed their relationship. I think they were always planning to do a joint ad with Smart based on all the behind the scenes planning that went on from August to November 2020 (as per Jane). So even if they were offered more lucrative contracts, it made sense to do their first joint CF through Smart. 

     

    https://philstarlife.com/geeky/649031-smart-hyun-bin-son-ye-jin-kdrama?page=4

    “We shot the commercial January 12. I think the news about them came out January 1. So, para kaming nanalo sa lottery. Who would’ve thought?” “It was perfect timing,” said Basas, who also shared that it took them and their partners between August and November to be able to finalize the plans with VAST (Hyun’s agency) and MST (Son’s agency). “It wasn’t easy at all.”

     

    Glenn Llamas of Wilbros, whom Basas credited for coordinating with VAST and MST, said it was the trust that both Hyun and Son had in Smart and its stellar work that clinched the deal and got the couple to say “I do” to the project. 

    “Honestly,” said Llamas, “there were a lot of offers from brands from other countries for the couple to come out together in an ad especially after they confirmed they were dating. And I heard some even offered them more. But they chose only Smart because of their trust relationship with the brand.”

    “This endorsement from Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin is their first together. It has never been done before,” said Llama."

     

     

    Also, CLOY coverage from The Wall Street Journal. I love that even a year later, CLOY continues to get a lot of credit for international interest in Korean content. 

     

    Lastly, even the Netflix CEO knows about Binjin :lol:

     

     

     

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  13. On 2/22/2021 at 11:42 AM, Seriya said:

    I don't know what they are finding so funny, especially Ms SYJ, but their laughter = our smiles. :D 

    If they wanted an eye catching moment with the TVC, they got it with that full on laughter and chest touching, scripted or not.  

     

    I'm not sure what is so funny either. I'm not saying HB is not funny (I actually think he's pretty humorous) but do I literally laugh out loud like SYJ does when he says something? No sorry :lol: But what matters is she gets him :wub: 

     

    Re: the laugh/chest touching, Jane from Smart confirmed it was NOT scripted, but it was so great they likely just left it in. Good call. 

     

    7 hours ago, Angelfish said:

    Hi @BinJinshipperfromindia. I am glad you brought up the removal of the photo of BinJin by Bride and You. The fact they removed it has to do most likely with the fact they used the photo without prior permission and stood to gain from its use. 

     

    Yes I believe you are correct. They actually reposted it and tagged Smart but looks like that still wasn't sufficient because they deleted it again :ph34r: 

    18 hours ago, KimDdalgi said:

    Maybe she deleted it because she's protecting them because you know some people keep on bothering them.  

     

    BinJin is not only their client and talents there's more to look forward. If we can do leave Jinnie's and Binnie's privacy and just protect them all cost and support on their new upcoming projects, we should respect too the privacy of their colleagues and friends, and also support the works they are doing from BinJin Couple to other clients and talents too. 

     

    If you look at the four pics she deleted, they all include staff from her agency so that is most likely the reason. Maybe the issue is with a particular individual who requested privacy. She still has plenty of pics up with fellow actors, her Cinderella friends, her glam squad, and HB. She has never deleted pics before so there was probably a good reason for it. But I agree in general we should be respecting the privacy of those around her and not bother/pester them in any way. 

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  14. 4 hours ago, BinJinBest said:

    Now they can send their souvenir photos in one frame because they've already confirmed their relationship 

     

    Makes you wonder how everything would have hit differently if they hadn't confirmed last month:  HBs voice appearing in the background of SYJs birthday post, the Smart CF dropping on Valentines Day with SYJ saying I Do, hands all over HBs chest and his loving gaze, HBs APAN speech, the side by side framed pic sent to Jane, etc. We would have lost it :lol: 

    So glad we are done looking for crumbs...for the most part anyway...the wedding watch continues. :eats:

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  15. 46 minutes ago, myhappypill said:

    The best part about the new ad/ interview is that they seem to be even more comfortable now being on camera. Their body language looks natural and is what you see with couples who have been together for quite some time (longer than 8 mos.) They both look so happy and in love. 

     

    Yes, and it always look so genuine too. This is the biggest surprise for me. Because you commonly hear that actors are who actually together in real life lose that spark on camera and don't tend to have the most sizzling chemistry. But HB and SYJ are an exception for sure. They had chemistry from the very beginning when acting through a monitor for TN, then all throughout CLOY (where they were likely together already for a year) potraying the most beautiful love story that captured peoples hearts, to the present with the Smart CF where their love and affection really shines through in those 10 seconds or less of screen time together. They just radiate happiness :heart:

     

    Here is a nice edit showing all three CFs tied together:

    Edited to add: the CF just hit 1M views on Twitter :happyshakes:

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  16. @faserunyes weekends are quiet. I'm sure there will be more activity in the coming week B) 

     

    I do love that new BTS photo because HB wasn't part of that scene near the water (Seri was with her ducklings). But nevertheless he finds a way to get close and he looks so attentive when she speaks:wub:

     

    So fans on Twitter are celebrating SYJs 20th debut anniversary (which I'm a bit confused about, wasn't that last year?) But anyway check out this amazing gift one group sent her. This fandom's creativity knows no bounds. She's going to love this! 

     

     

     

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  17. 18 hours ago, ElectricHearts said:

    This is why SYJ is very careful what she updates on SNS. So please don't expect much from her either. Most Korean actors have mentioned in past interviews  - they dont like what they post on SNS to make a korean headline. 

    Yes, and if you pay attention to her IG activity, it has gotten more infrequent the past few years compared to when she first opened her account in 2015. She was posting several times a month. There was one day she even posted over 10 pics. And she liked and commented on her friends posts all the time. Since early 2019 (i.e. grocery gate) it has dwindled down a lot and I think the only comment she left on her friends IG in the last 6-8 months is SYAs post a few months ago. Reason being, when she leaves a comment fans flock to it and start commenting back. It probably draws too much attention. She used to post pics with her girlfriends all the time too. But no more. I'm sure she has other apps she communicates with her friends on, or maybe a private IG account for all we know. But point is, she has purposely made her IG less about her personal activities and more as a way to share gratitude and news with fans. 

     

    Also I agree@Seriyaabout the dreaded p-word. It's like anytime we don't see SYJ for a little while, that is the assumption. It's annoying :rolleyes:. Whether its marriage or starting a family, let's be patient and let them tell us when there is actual news to share. 

     

    I saw a similar discussion on Twitter this week about SYJ with a few fans concerned about why she isn't working right now - that maybe her focus is on her personal life vs her career. First of all, even if that were true, there is nothing wrong with it.  She has had a consistently busy career for 20 years. If she wanted to take a break for one reason or another that's her right. As much as we all want to see more works from her, we can't dictate that. Second of all, she told us as recently as Nov/Dec that any breaks she takes are usually unintentional. From her Elle interview published Dec 2020: 

     

    https://www.soompi.com/article/1438614wpp/son-ye-jin-talks-about-20-year-long-career-receiving-offer-for-hollywood-film-and-more

     

    Son Ye Jin talked about her undying enthusiasm for acting. “Although there were cases in which I incidentally ended up taking a break while waiting for a project, I’ve almost never rested intentionally,” she said. “It’s also something that I do take pride in — being able to consistently present new projects and always being passionate.”

     

     

    I think her words are pretty clear. She takes pride in consistently delivering new projects and in being passionate about her work. She only takes breaks while waiting in between projects. We know she has been attached to Cross since last year and if all went according to plan, she would start filming already in March but Covid seemed to have affected it. Could she have squeezed in something in the second half of last year? We know she was offered the lead in the historical drama which she turned down. She is sent a lot it scripts but is probably very selective. I'm sure she will film something this year, whether Cross or something else. Like everything else, fans need to be patient and have some faith :)

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