Lee Byung Hun 이병헌 Byunghun Lee

[rubie]

On 12/13/2018 at 5:39 PM, irilight said:

I totally agree  with you,  @rubie,  that the Kdrama audience is very different than that movies audience - in that many drama followers watch very few films, if any.  Before Mr. Sunshine,  many of these people could only relate to him as Lee Min-Jung's husband...  Pretty shocking to me too.

After Mr. Sunshine his name is golden and all those drama viewers who had no idea what he was like before, are wanting so much to see more material with him....
I think it was a very smart move on his part to take the role of Mr. Sunshine - and of course - with such a wonderful script and fabulous cast in addition to him. 

It is the end of the year, and I look forward to see him win more awards.!

 

Hi @irilight, good to see you back at the thread and thanks very much for the wonderful highlight. It's always the year-end heartwarming sharing when the Gallup Korea survey updates were released. Lee Byung Hun will usually be in the top ten movie list but this year, it's extra special because he's in the drama list as well and not just that, at number 1 as the sweet icing on the cake!

 

A lot of international Kdrama fans these days are likely more into dramas and especially Kpop compared to movies. LBH probably wasn't well-known despite him being in IRIS but that was of course, 9 years ago. LMJ on the other hand had appeared in more dramas since then. But indeed, BH's name is golden now, MR.SUNSHINE proved to be a thoroughly good project (commercially and critically) that he accepted as his comeback to the small screen. Though my first time hearing it that BH was just known as LMJ's husband to some drama fans (just as MJ was known as LBH's wife to some film fans).. and both actors have gone through some personal situation previously but now, they are back at the top of their careers and still going strong.

 

Anyway, thanks to the koala news highlight. Although I do read her (related) articles from time to time, the comments at the blog have gone from bad to terrible to the worst of its kind. It's just becoming very demeaning for the writer as well as the commentators. But it's apparently a tactic to incite fan-wars and create hits considering the Advert$ that adorned the personal blog site, most of the time blocking the content. Each time some readers will definitely get hurt and angry reading the comments but as the saying goes.. one man's meat is another man's poison. 

 

Related articles

Lee Min Jung receives a food truck with a sweet message from her 3-year-old son
'Gallup Korea' analyzes top 10 actors/actresses based on their successful promotions in 2018

 

Nothing is sweeter than family love & support 

[kansas424]

LBH will keep walking the flower road. Next year will be as massive as 2018,  two upcoming domestic movies of big production scale, and possible excursion back to hollywood given his recent visit to LA and UTA agency that lasted for 2 weeks? 

 

[rubie]

Sensing that LBH & BH Entertainment have a lot of good news/projects lined up for 2019 but will only reveal them when the timing is right.

 

Everyone, please check out MR.SUNSHINE drama thread for ongoing Blu-ray info, polls & survey as well as concert updates. While the thread is usually very slow but every now and then.. there will be precious tidbits by fans.

 

Throwback time ~ nice EuShin photos alongside the cool Gallup article.

 

Source: Chungmuro Crumb

 

[rubie]

December 14, 2018

 

Lee Min Jung’s Son Sends Lovely Gift To Support His Mom’s Drama “Fates And Furies”

Source: Soompi by sala12

Lee Min Jung shared a present she received from her son on Instagram!

 

Along with a picture of a banner from her son, she posted, “You write so well, son. I’m thankful for the warm food truck from my family. However, this week’s broadcast is canceled due to Vietnam’s soccer game… Although it’s a shame, let’s meet ‘Fates and Furies‘ next week, and this week, coach Park Hang Seo, fighting!”

In the picture, the banner reads, “SBS Drama ‘Fates and Furies’ director and staff! Please have strength despite the cold, and please take good care of my mother! From Joon Hoo.”

 

Lee Min Jung’s husband Lee Byung Hun also sent a food truck to the filming set on December 11. Not only did he send the food truck, but it was reported that Lee Byung Hun also visited the set to support Lee Min Jung.

 

Currently, Lee Min Jung is playing the role of Goo Hae Ra, a woman who approaches Tae In Joon (played by Joo Sang Wook) with ulterior motives, only to fall in love with him.

 

Source (1)

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Source: olivia.hwa

 

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December 15, 2018

 

Lee Byung Hun Thanks “Mr. Sunshine” Co-Star Byun Yo Han For Supporting New Film With Coffee Truck

 

Source: Soompi by S. Park

 

The “Mr. Sunshine” bromance continues! 

 

On December 14, Lee Byung Hun shared photos of a coffee truck sent to him by “Mr. Sunshine” co-star Byun Yo Han. The thoughtful gift was sent to the set of Lee Byung Hun’s latest film “Managers of Namsan” (literal title).

 

He wrote, “Custom figure mania Byun Yo Han. Are you finally buying coffee?”

 

On the coffee truck, the banners read, “Good luck ‘Managers of Namsan’!!! From Byun Yo Han.” The banners also have photos of figurines that resemble Lee Byung Hun.

 

 

The two actors previously appeared on tvN’s “Mr. Sunshine” together where they appeared as the characters Eugene Choi and Kim Hee Sung.

 

Source (1)

 

 On the other hand, BFFs Yoo Yeon Seok (Dong Mae) and Son Ho Jun are starting their new tvN variety show in January 2019. Their first guest will be Choi Ji Woo. It's a bit of a longshot (considering LBH's schedule) but hopefully.. who knows, he might be invited and able to guest in one of the episodes. BH himself is a coffee lover and he has never been in any recent variety/reality show. This is on tvN and hosted by his Mr.Sunshine co-star. Let's hope so.

 

[Variety 2019] Coffee Friends 커피프렌즈 with Yoo Yeon Seok & Son Ho Jun - premiering on tvN in January 2019

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December 15, 2018

 

Industry Reps Vote For 2018’s Best Actors, Dramas, And Rookies

Source: Soompi by E. Cha

 

 

With only two weeks left until 2019, Korean industry professionals weighed in on this year’s best dramas, actors, and rising stars!

 

A recent survey by Korean media outlet News1 asked 25 industry representatives to vote for the dramas and actors that left their mark on 2018. (A full list of the surveyed professionals, which includes drama producers, directors, and marketers, can be found at the end of the article.)

 

tvN’s hit drama “Mr. Sunshine” clearly left an impression on industry representatives this year, with stars Lee Byung Hun and Kim Tae Ri earning the most votes for Actor of the Year and Actress of the  Year respectively. Additionally, “Mr. Sunshine” took second place for Drama of the Year, bested only by IU and Lee Sung Gyun’s tvN drama “My Ahjussi.”

 

Kim Tae Ri also received the most votes for Rookie Actress of the Year, while ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo‘s performance in JTBC’s “My ID is Gangnam Beauty” garnered him the most votes for Rookie Actor of the Year.

 

Check out the full survey results below!

 

Actor of the Year
Lee Byung Hun (8 votes)
Park Seo Joon (3 votes)
Jung Hae In, EXO’s D.O., Lee Sun Gyun, So Ji Sub, Kam Woo Sung (2 votes each)
Park Bo Gum, Lee Min Ki, Shin Ha Kyun, Joo Ji Hoon (1 vote each)

 

Actress of the Year
Kim Tae Ri (6 votes)
Kim Nam Joo (5 votes)
Son Ye Jin (4 votes)
IU (3 votes)
Han Ji Min (2 votes)
Park Min Young, Yum Jung Ah, Jung In Sun, Nam Ji Hyun, Shin Hye Sun (1 vote each)

 

Rookie Actor of the Year
ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo (8 votes)
EXO’s D.O., Jang Ki Yong (4 votes each)
Jung Hae In (3 votes)
Woo Do Hwan, INFINITE’s L, Lee Kyu Hyung, Song Geon Hee (1 vote each)

 

Rookie Actress of the Year
Kim Tae Ri (6 votes)
Park Se Wan (3 votes)
Lee Seol, Jin Ki Joo (2 votes each)
Shin Hye Sun, Seo Eun Soo, Chae Soo Bin, Seol In Ah, Lee Soo Kyung (1 vote each)

 

Drama of the Year
tvN’s “My Ahjussi” (9 votes)
tvN’s “Mr. Sunshine” (6 votes)
JTBC’s “SKY Castle” (3 votes)
OCN’s “The Guest,” tvN’s “100 Days My Prince” (2 votes each)
tvN’s “Life,” OCN’s “Life on Mars” (1 vote each)

 

The following industry representatives participated in the survey:

 

Kang Byung Taek (chief producer at KBS), Kim Da Ryung (Chorokbaem Media), Kim Dong Up (Fly Up Entertainment), Kim Seung Mo (chief producer at MBC), Kwon Young Joo (The TikTok), Kwon Kye Hong (chief producer at KBS), Namgoong Sung Woo (producing director at MBC), No Yoon Ae (Y Tree Company), Moon Bo Hyun (KBS drama division), Moon Seok Hwan (Bon Factory), Park Jin Hee (PRJ), Park Jae Bum (chief producer at MBC), Park Ho Shik (chief producer at Studio Dragon), Sung Hyun Soo (Noon Company), Son Jung Hyun (producing director at SBS), Shin Hyo Jung (Partners Park), Shim Young (Shall We Talk), Yang Hyun Seung (UL Entertainment), Yoo Hyung Suk (Yooborn Company), Lee Myung Woo (producing director at SBS), Lee Jin Sung (King Kong by Starship), Jang Doo Bong (BS Company), Jo Shin Young (StoryRhyme), Choi Jon Ho (HODU&U Entertainment), and Hong Min Ki (KeyEast).

 

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Top Photo Credit: Xportsnews

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A positive product review ~

 

By GENIE 

[rubie]

 

Didn't realize they existed! Found the full English-subbed videos of SBS' My Little Old Boy Variety Show ~ Mom's Diary: My Ugly Duckling that Lee Min Jung guested on recently. She appeared in two episodes (114 &115) that were aired on two consecutive Sundays on SBS.

 

Frankly, I have never seen the variety show before, not even once, not even a glimpse.. mostly watching the grandpas on tvN and how to eat 3 meals a day.  So, it's a rather interesting show although it's not all talk Q&As with MJ, just parts  featuring her in between other segments. (My Ugly Duckling info on wikipedia)

 

So, it's really nice not to miss the show and see Mrs.Sunshine (the show dubbed MJ as that), she was indeed very bright and cheerful guest to have. A lovely actress who dotes on her son so much, and talks about her hubby lovingly. It's really heartwarming seeing a casual and happy feeling between the hosts, the celebrity Ommas and MJ interacting. The mothers are really fond of MJ after the show (her cheerful & positive personality totally won them over) and they absolutely wanted BH to join the show, too. Hope Fate & Fury will reach 15% rating and we'll see Mr.Sunshine on Mom's Diary. 

 

Spoiler

There's a little segment feat. actors Lee Sung Min (LBH's co-star in upcoming Chiefs of Namsan) and Bae Jung Nam & David Lee McInnis (both from Mr.Sunshine). They were all filming the movie 'Mr.Zoo.' Anyway, I thought David could speak Korean (his mom is Korean) and have seen him giving greetings in Korean before. Not sure if it's all scripted for the show but he looks like he's not very well versed in Korean. 

 

We can watch the video on streaming or download from these links: 

 

Episode 114 / Episode 115 

[kansas424]

The show was boring to me haha. I only watch it for LMJ. Fast forwarded the rest. 

[rubie]

Less than half a month till the new year. Mr. BH is ready and already on the cover of the January 2019 issue!  Thanks to the fans' highlight on twitter ~

 

Source: ESQUIRE / Aladin

 

Today is the screening of Dir. Woo Min Ho's Drug King (opening on 12/19), hope we'll see BH at the event..

[peonie]

Source:  byunghun0712 Instagram 

[rubie]

Byunghun is clearing his photo album.  Never seen this practice capture before, so it's a nice T-1000 throwback.. but please don't come back.. 

 

His caption: (Acting as a) Scary T-1000. A more scary teacher face ..; 

 

 

Spoiler

 

 

 

 Posted about the same time as Barbara..

[rubie]

December 18, 2018

 

7 Actors Who Received Spotlight For Their Acting In 2018

Source: Soompi by S. Park

 

Many dramas and films premiered in 2018. There were some actors who caused buzz just for their appearance and some who received praise for making their projects a success.

 

Here are seven actors who drew viewers to small and big screens throughout this year:

 

 

1. Lee Byung Hun

Lee Byung Hun made headlines when it was revealed that he would be appearing as the lead of tvN’s “Mr. Sunshine.” This marked his return to TV screens after nine years since SBS’s “IRIS.”

 

“Mr. Sunshine” was praised for its strong script, detailed directing, and immersive acting. According to Nielsen Korea, its final episode recorded average viewership ratings of 18.1 percent and 20 percent. It became the third most-watched drama on this network following “Goblin” and “Reply 1988.”

 

Much of the success of the drama is credited to lead Lee Byung Hun’s realistic acting that moved both the Joseon Dynasty and female lead Go Ae Shin (played by Kim Tae Ri).

 

As a result, Lee Byung Hun received the Daesang at the 2018 Asia Artist Awards.

 

2. Ha Jung Woo

3. So Ji Sub

4. Son Ye Jin

5. Park Seo Joon

6. IU

7. EXO’s D.O.

 

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Thanks to Icha for the tip!

 

Clip: Arirang World

[mistymorning]

New instagram post from LBH.

 

BH's saying

 

You forgot the adjective.

#handsome

 

* This is the coffee truck Jo WooJin sent to the "Chiefs of Namsan" set. Placard is saying

 

Not all department heads are created equal

Out honey department head is special~

 

and the side placard is saying

different scale!

Cheers for the movie "Chiefs of Namsan" 

Lee Byung-Hun hyungnim fighting!

- from actor Jo WooJin. - 

 

 

 

[rubie]

Thanks so much @mistymorning for the photo highlight and translation. Looks like we're back in Eugene mode..  JWJ sent the coffee truck quite awhile back, good thing BH didn't forget to share about it.. taking us back to MR.SUNSHINE, obviously. 

 

And to top that, BH just posted a clip from the Melon Music Awards.. like, 2 weeks or a week back? He was the last to present the Best Artist of the Year award and watch he did while waiting for his turn. JoonHoo's Appa is never one to just sit still.  This is probably to celebrate his 80K+ followers on IG and that the Premium Blu-ray pre-order for MR.SUNSHINE finally sold out at 500 copies  well done to the coordinator, our ES and everyone helping to promote it.

 

And then, he walked out on stage.. as if nothing happened.. 

 

Thanks to hhminee for these clips comparison ~

[kansas424]

i thought he would appear in director Wu 's VIP movie premiere event today~~!! Anyone got any news about it? 

[rubie]

Doesn't appear like there's any specific event (for the celebrity guests, and friends) for the new movie. Not on Monday, yesterday or today. Somehow, it doesn't feel like how it used to be. The Korean fans were looking for pics of BH attending it but found nothing. 

 

Anyway.. reading the latest  update on the Snake Eyes movie spin-off.. it's unsure if BH would even appear in it. Seems that they would feature Snake Eyes from his younger self.. till he became one of the Joes. Although it's a surprise that the production won't cast Ray Park (the original actor playing Snake Eyes) it's understandable as he was never shown without the mask.. not sure if they'll bring back BH as well, as the movie supposedly will feature younger cast-lineup. Unless Ray Park would appear later, as in the GI Joe original live-action, then we'll see Storm Shadow by LBH. But for now.. lets not hope too much for anything.. after Terminator Genisys, we can't trust Paramount this time. 

 

BH signed up for the 3 GI Joe movies but not the spin-off.. so, anything is possible and vice-versa.

 

EXCLUSIVE: Details on Paramount’s ‘SNAKE EYES’ Solo Film 

[kansas424]

Phew, good to know. As the screen writer for snake eye spinoff has had bad reputation from his previous projects.

Yea, let's wait and see.

[rubie]

December 20, 2018

 

Lee Byung-hun performs dance moves backstage

Actor Lee Byung-hun on Wednesday revealed a short dance performance backstage of the 2018 Melon Music Awards held Dec. 1. 

 

The actor shared a video on his Instagram account with the caption, “My way of trying to chill.” In the clip, Lee performs comical dance moves while holding cue cards, backstage of the event, for which he was a presenter. 

 

 

 

 

(Instagram)

 

The actor previously showcased his talent for dancing in the music video for singer Psy’s song “I Love It,” released last year. 

 

His wife, Lee Min-jung, laughed at her husband’s antics in a comment. There were also comments by viewers, such as, “From now I’ll chill out by dancing those moves.”

 

(Instagram)

 

Lee Byung-hun has won multiple awards for his recent role in the tvN drama series “Mister Sunshine.” He will return to the big screen next year with “Chiefs of Namsan” (literal translation).

 

By Kim Hye-soo (clairek@heraldcorp.com)

 

Today (12/20) Byunghun posted this throwback clip from the ARENA Tour Concert in 2007. Quite a surprise seeing this clip, considering that it's from the Japanese fan event. Also this is the clip that some blogs (not fans) had made fun of him. But who cares about the antis.. BH himself is doing fine with his fans, happy with his family and successful in his career.