Lee Byung Hun 이병헌 Byunghun Lee

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Finally!  Thanks to the Korean fans' highlight ~

 

CHIEFS OF NAMSAN: Lee Byung Hun as Kim Gyu Pyung

 

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Today Byunghun posted the photo still from Chiefs Of Namsan

 

#TheManStandingNext

 

 

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Sports Donga

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From the California Tourism event previously, 4/8

 

Photos: Lee Seung Jae

 

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Who's that photographer?  Photos posted by MJ today, from Paradise City Dinner Gala last weekend.

 

Highlight by alatus_deus

 

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Lovely bride Lee Jung Hyun posted  photos with all her celebrity friends at the wedding. 

 

With Minjung & Minchul?....It's Byunghun, of course.

 

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April 29, 2019

 

Here Are The 40 Most Influential Celebrities In Korea According To Forbes
Who are the biggest celebrities in Korea?

 

Source: Koreaboo

American business magazine Forbes has released their 2019 Korean “Power Celebrity Ranking” which seeks to rank the most “powerful” celebrities in Korea based on their professional achievements, influence, popularity and earnings.

 

Interestingly, the selection criteria was altered slightly this year to include social media presence and media exposure. This gave BLACKPINK the edge over BTS due to their personal Instagram accounts and their more regular appearances on Korean television.

1. BLACKPINK

2. BTS

3. WANNA ONE

4. Kang Daniel

5. Red Velvet

6. Park Na Rae
7. Hong Jin Young

8. Han Ji Min

9. Son Heung Min

10. EXO

11. Ryu Jun Heol

12. Yoo Jae Suk
13. Bae Jung Nam

14. IU

15. Yoo Byung Jae

16. Seolhyun

17. Jun Hyun Moo

18. Park Bo Gum

19. Lee Byung Hun

Ranking

Media exposure = 5

Broadcast Activities =15

Earnings = 20

Social Media = 41

 

 

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20. Jung Hae In
 

21. TWICE
 

22. Yoo Yeon Seok
 

23. Kim Tae Ri
 

24. Sunmi

25. Lee Seung Gi
 

26. Hwasa
 

27. Girl’s Generation
 

28. Jo Bo Ah
 

29. MAMAMOO
 

30. Park Seo Joon

31. Son Ye Jin
 

32. Naeun
 

33. Lee Young Ja
 

34. Han Hye Jin
 

35. Park Joon Hyung
 

36. Baek Jong Won

37. GOT7
 

38. Ha Jung Woo
 

39. Ryu Hyun Jin
 

40. Joo Ji Hoon

 

 

Source: Soompi

 

Forbes has announces its annual list of the Top 40 Power Celebrities in Korea for this year!

 

All the names in the top five of the 2019 list are idols, with BLACKPINK coming in No. 1, BTS in No. 2, Wanna One in No. 3, Kang Daniel in No. 4, and Red Velvet in No. 5.

 

Forbes Korea narrowed down the list to 150 nominees by looking at search rankings provided by Kakao, with the time period being from March 2018 to February 2019. The Top 40 was then chosen from this list. People who are currently involved in controversies were excluded.

 

Up to last year, the rankings were determined by scores in media, earnings, and broadcasts. This year, Forbes Korea used the criteria of frequency of media exposure, earnings, broadcasts, and social media.

 

BLACKPINK took No. 1 in social media, No. 2 in earnings, No. 11 in media exposure, and No. 15 in broadcast activities. Forbes Korea writes, “Although they came in first in media exposure and earnings, BTS, who did not have many domestic activities last year, took No. 39 in terms of broadcast activities and came in second overall.”

 

The rankings in the “media” category are determined by the frequency of mentions in news headlines from 53 national media outlets who are registered with the Korea Press Foundation.

 

The “broadcast” category aims to determine the popularity of celebrities amongst viewers of all ages by considering factors such as appearances on dramas and variety programs, viewership ratings, and MC roles.

 

The “earnings” category includes money earned through appearances in films, television broadcasts, and advertisements, as well as profits from songs and performances, annual salary, and prize money. Music data is acquired from Gaon Chart, and international music chart rankings are also reflected through data from Chartmetric.

 

Advertisement earnings were based on data from the Advertising Information Center database, with brands scored based on rankings (major companies as A, small and middle-sized companies as B, and local advertisements, etc. as C).

 

The “social media” category was included in the ranking for the first time this year. Statistics were compiled based on statistics from celebrities’ official accounts, including YouTube subscribers and followers on V Live, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

 

See the full list below:

 

1. BLACKPINK
2. BTS
3. Wanna One
4. Kang Daniel
5. Red Velvet
6. Park Na Rae
7. Hong Jin Young
8. Han Ji Min
9. Son Heung Min
10. EXO
11. Ryu Jun Yeol
12. Yoo Jae Suk
13. Bae Jung Nam
14. IU
15. Yoo Byung Jae
16. AOA’s Seolhyun
17. Jun Hyun Moo
18. Park Bo Gum
19. Lee Byung Hun

 

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20. Jung Hae In
21. TWICE
22. Yoo Yeon Seok
23. Kim Tae Ri
24. Sunmi
25. Lee Seung Gi
26. MAMAMOO‘s Hwasa
27. Girls’ Generation
28. MAMAMOO
29. Jo Bo Ah
30. Park Seo Joon
31. Son Ye Jin
32. Apink’s Son Naeun
33. Lee Young Ja
34. Han Hye Jin
35. Park Joon Hyung
36. Baek Jong Won
37. GOT7
38. Ha Jung Woo
39. Ryu Hyun Jin
40. Joo Ji Hoon

 

Source (1)

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Source: Soompi

 

Singer and actress Lee Jung Hyun released photos of the celebrity guests at her wedding and thanked them through her Instagram!

 

On April 27, she posted pictures from the bridal waiting room, which showcased a star-studded lineup of friends that included Lee Byung Hun, Lee Min Jung, Park Kyung Lim, Baek Ji Young, Sung Yuri, Hwang Jung Min, Ko So Young, Yoo Ji Tae, Son Ye Jin, Uhm Ji Won, Oh Yoon Ah, Gong Hyo Jin, Sandara Park, Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun, iKON’s Junhoe and Jinhwan, and more.

 

To Lee Byung Hun and Lee Min Jung, she wrote, “Thank you so much to Lee Byung Hun sunbaenim and Min Jung for coming even though you were filming.”

 

 

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April 29, 2019

 

More Korean actors to appear in Hollywood films, dramas

 

By Park Jin-hai The Korea Times

 

Recently actor Ma Dong-seok, star of "Train to Busan" (2016), is rumored to be in talks to join Marvel's new film "The Eternals." Actress Jeon Jong-seo, who took the lead role in her debut film "Burning," is also in discussion to star in the upcoming Hollywood movie "Blood Moon," a fantasy film directed by Ana Lily Amirpour.

 

Before them, actors like Kim Yun-jin, known for her role in American television series "Lost," and Lee Byung-hun who has appeared in the "G.I. Joe" series, successfully expanded their acting careers beyond Korean territory.

 

More actors will follow their footsteps this year. A band of actors and actresses including Gang Dong-won, Han Hyo-joo and Cha In-pyo will appear in Hollywood films and dramas.

 

Gang will make his Hollywood debut, appearing in disaster blockbuster film "Tsunami LA," playing a Korean-American surfer who confronts a natural disaster. The film was initially slated to begin shooting in April last year and be released in North America this year, but the filming schedule has been postponed. The film started shooting in September last year and the release date has yet to be decided. 

 

Han will also debut in U.S. with upcoming drama series "Treadstone." In the drama, a spinoff of the popular "Bourne" film series, the Korean actress will play a CIA agent who lives in North Korea undercover. Currently, Han is shooting the drama and it will be broadcast through American cable channel USA Network within this year. 

 

Veteran actor and TV celebrity Cha In-pyo, who appeared in Netflix drama "Sense8," has participated in another film ""Heavenquest: A Pilgrim's Progress." 

 

The actor previously rejected a villainous North Korean role in the James Bond series' 2002 film "Die Another Day" citing its controversial depiction of the South-North Korea confrontation. In his upcoming Hollywood film, based on John Bunyan's 1678 novel "The Pilgrim's Progress," Cha will take the role of a guardian who protects the main character Vangel on his pilgrimage. He is also participating in the film as a producer. 

 

Henry, former member of boy band Super Junior-M, is a Hong Kong Canadian who has been mainly active both in Korea and China, is also appearing in the American comedy film "A Dog's Journey." In the film, directed by Gail Mancuso, Henry will takes the role of lead character C.J's boyfriend. The film will be released on May 17 in North America. 

 

Lee Tae-ri, the 25-year-old rookie actor who earned some recognition in the 1998-2000 sitcom "Soonpoong Clinic," will make a special appearance as an Asian prince named Prince Lee in the upcoming Hollywood fantasy film "Anastasia." The film has finished filming and is waiting for its North American release. 

 

jinhai@koreatimes.co.kr 

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April 29, 2019

 

Lee Byung Hun Spotted Diligently Taking Photos For Wife Lee Min Jung

He made a surprise appearance.

 

Source: Instagram via Koreaboo

 

Lee Byung Hun has been attracting attention for making a surprise appearance on one of Lee Min Jung‘s recent Instagram photos.

 

On April 29, Lee Min Jung shared a series of photos that showed her unchanging beauty.

 

In the photos, she wore a sky blue dress that complimented her pale skin and dark eyes.

 

The photos were taken at the Paradise City Hotel & Resort where she was visiting the “Prism Fantasy: New ways to view light” exhibition.
 

One of the photos she shared, however, stood out in particular.

 

 

This is because when looked upon closely, it surprisingly features Lee Min Jung’s husband and actor Lee Byung Hun in the background with a stern expression on his face, focusing on taking the best possible photo for his dear wife.
 

Netizens and fans are loving his surprise appearance in Lee Min Jung’s photo and his focused eyes and hands.

 

Meanwhile, Lee Byung Hun and Lee Min Jung got married in 2013 and had their first son in 2015.

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https://www.vlive.tv/video/125479

 

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April 30, 2019

 

Green Umbrella Children's Foundation 
Actor Lee Byung Hun Narration in 'Assuring Children's Housing Rights' Campaign

Source: News 1 ++  (Google-gist) // Photo: BH Entertainment

 

According to BH Entertainment on the 30th, actor Lee Byung Hun has participated in a narration for the ongoing "To Homely Home" campaign video by the Green Umbrella Children's Foundation.

 

The actor conveyed, "It is unfortunate that children in our society are suffering from poor housing conditions, and we want to have a stable support system in the first place."

Star-couple Lee Byung Hun and Lee Min Jung have donated KRW 100 million in aid of the destroyed homes of children in the recent Gangwon wildfire. 

 

On the other hand, the Green Umbrella Foundation launches a 30-day "home-to-home" campaign to ensure the right of residents living in a vulnerable housing environment where their health and well-being are threatened. 

Uploaded on April 5, 2019 by Green Umbrella Children's Foundation

 

 

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Source: Soompi (related excerpt from article)

 

Surprisingly, he said that he had once been given the opportunity. “The opportunity [to go to Hollywood] arose after I finished ‘The Great Queen Seondeok‘ in 2009 and ‘Bad Boy‘ in 2010, but I wanted a project that wasn’t action-oriented, something that I could show off my acting. I looked into it at the time. Now that Lee Byung Hun has broken ground for us there, I think that I should wait until I’m older and my acting becomes deeper. The first thing to do is improve my English.”

 

Watching 'The Fiery Priest'.. remembering this.. #Throwback

 

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May 1, 2019

 

Chiefs Of Namsan is now called THE MAN STANDING NEXT

 

Photos: Lee Byung Hun

 

Source: SHOWBOX

 

 

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Clip: @BillyRocks_13

 

 

Source: BH Entertainment

 

BH actors gathered at BaekSang Arts Awards 
#ParkSungHoon # HanJiMin # LeeByungHun
 

Photo: limji0509

 

 

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Photos: @_paeng2, media credit as stated on image

 

 

 

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Published on May 1, 2019 by 스포츠서울

 

 

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C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S ! 

 

Clip: @choooooaaaaa 

 

 

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55th Baeksang Best Actor, MR.SUNSHINE

 

Photos: @LittleJing_BH // media credit as stated on images

 

 

 

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hello! hello!

Congratulations to all the winners at 55th Baeksang Arts Awards most especially to Lee Byunghun ssi

Hats off to Han Jimin for Best Actress. It was a big night for BH artists 

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Awww...a joyful moment for Lee Byunghun & Joo Seungwoo  Inside men feeeels 

 

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