Lee Byung Hun 이병헌 Byunghun Lee

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August 26, 2014
HOW TO NAVIGATE THE KOREAN DRAMA K-HOLE
By Meghan O'Keefe Decider.com
Do you ever get that feeling that you’ve already seen everything television has to offer? Well, have you tried branching out a bit? I don’t mean trying a British crime drama or a Netflix original. Rather, I’m imploring you to try Korean dramas.
Before you sneer, Korean dramas are fun, sexy, action-packed, hilarious and, yes, some of them are about vampires who moonlight as lawyers. They are highly addicting and are easy to stream on your favorite platforms. In fact, you often don’t even have to pay for any sort of subscription to watch them. We’re getting ahead of ourselves. You probably already have a lot of questions and Decider’s here to answer them.
1) Where Can I Stream These Korean Dramas?
You can stream Korean Dramas on niche sites and Roku channels like Crunchyroll and on traditional platforms like Hulu and Netflix. They usually come already subtitled and many of the most popular Korean Dramas are completely free to stream (though you may have to sit through frequent advertisements).
2) How Am I Supposed To Know What’s Going On?
Well, there are subtitles.
Also, Asian shows are very good at eking out exposition. Sure, a spy drama like Iris or a historic mystery series like Dong Yi might purposely obscure the plot so that there’s a bigger payoff later, but even then, characters are very good at explicitly stating what their relationships are to each other. In fact, the amount of over-the-top exposition might be one of the most jarring parts of switching from traditional Western shows to Asian serials.
Oh, and on top of all that, Korean television is heavily influenced by American shows. They use a lot of the same tropes, so it’s easy to tell who’s a good guy, who’s a bad guy and who’s someone you should laugh at.
3) Which Show Should I Start With?
One of the most joyous things about watching Asian dramas is that you can go in with little to no preconceived notion of what you’re about to watch. It’s fun to randomly pick a title and give something a try. However, if there are certain genres you’re into more than others, there are specific titles you might want to start with.
If you were a diehard fan of Gossip Girl and get off on prolonged love triangles, cute private school uniforms and the tensions between lower and upper classes, you definitely need to watch Boys over Flowers [Crunchyroll] [Hulu] [Netflix] or Princess Hours [Crunchyroll] [Hulu].
If you’re more into action-packed, pulpy CW dramas like Supernatural and Arrow, there is Vampire Prosecutor [Hulu]. Yes. It’s about a vampire who is coincidentally a prosecutor. So, it’s like Netflix’s upcoming Daredevil if Matt Murdock drank blood, I guess.
Like Americans, Asian audiences are suckers for great, frothy romantic comedies and Hulu is very excited about a new one called, It’s Okay, That’s Love [Hulu]. It’s about a nice guy with OCD who falls for his psychiatrist.
If you’re still not over Alias, you should get into IRIS [Crunchyroll]. It’s a big budget Korean spy drama about two best friends who are, uh, spies who fall for the same woman, who’s also, uh, a spy. Also, there’s legitimate intrigue because their mission is to help reunify Korea. The show’s leading man, Lee Byung-hun, has already appeared in three American films and will co-star in Terminator: Genysis.  There’s a follow up movie that is also named Iris [Netflix].
If you’re more into lavish period dramas like The White Queen or Game of Thrones, then you’re in luck because there are also a ton of historically-themed Korean dramas. If you want a fun, action-packed mystery set in historic Korea, you’ve got to get on board with Dong Yi [Crunchyroll]. The first fifteen minutes alone boasts an assassination, a killer fight sequence and a little girl who smashes both misogyny and the class system.
If all of these shows are too juvenile for you, you can always go deep and check out Emperor Wang Gun. This historical soap opera is what got my mother and I hooked on K-dramas back in the day. They used to air episodes regularly on an international cable station and we would obsess over the battles, betrayals and gorgeous costumes. You can stream it for free online at a niche site called Gooddrama.
Of course, these are all just jumping off points. The key to becoming obsessed with Korean dramas is the moment when you stop worrying and just start watching — and trust us, between Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu and all the other niche Korean drama sites online, there’s a lot to watch.

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Source:  You Tube - trulyseungheon

Lee Byung Hun’s recorded message to Chinese fans attending Song Seung Hun’s first fan meeting in Beijing on 22.08.2014.   (Translation)

"Hello everyone, I am actor Lee Byung Hun. I heard Song Seung Hun will meet his Chinese  fans today.  First I would like to congratulate him.  From the time that Song Seung Hun debuted as an actor, we have remained as close colleagues.  He is also my good friend; a very close friend. I invite you to watch out closely for all Song Seung Hun’s future projects.  I wish you will continue to support Song Seung Hun.  I wish all the fans here will leave with a good memory. I also hope that my good relationship with him will remain.  Congratulations again. I hope all of you will retain an unforgettable memory.  Have a nice time.   Thank you. "

[Guest leeminyoungkk]

@ibhfanhk thanks for translating his message

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More captures at the Hunnie Couple thread  //  EverythingLBH.com 

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 August 26, 2014
LBH-LMJ Participate in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge by Donating
http://everythinglbh.com/entry_view.php?id=4228

Image from TV Report 


Celebrity couple, actor Lee Byung Hun and actress Lee Min Jung shared their response to the currently viral ALS Ice Bucket Challenge by participating through donation.
Lee Byung Hun's handwritten message was posted at BH Entertainment's facebook while Lee Min Jung posted her message on her Instagram.


Our gratitude to @mistymorning for the gist of Lee Byung Hun's handwritten note.
LBH expresses his thanks to colleagues who had chosen him and stated that he's been donating for the purpose (outside the campaign) and will continue to do so in the future.
He also wrote how he likes that the challenge makes donating fun at the same time making it possible to feel (what ALS patient feels ) even for short while. Lee Byung Hun hopes that support will continue for all the ALS patients and others in hard times as he will continue to support situation that needed help.
Thanks to @soompigalz at LMJ soompi // MinJung replying on Go Ara's Ice Bucket Challenge

Caption: Ara, thanks for letting me participate in the good deed, ill do it together with my family.
She tagged along a handwritten letter of SeungIl Hope Foundation's National Bank account number in the post. SeungIl Hope Foundation is a social association in Korea dealing with Lou Gehrig's patient.s

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Highlight at BH Entertainment FB, from Limited Edition Korea

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August 30, 2014
EXTRA SEPTEMBER ZINE SPREADS: LEE BYUNG HUNhttp://couch-kimchi.com/2014/08/30/extra-september-zine-spreads-lee-byung-hun-bae-doo-na-lee-da-hae-lee-soo-hyuk-yoo-yeon-seok-min-hyo-rin-and-kang-dong-won-w-song-hye-kyo/

Lee Byung Hun, L’Officiel Hommes

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Artwork highlighted at LBH DC, credits as stated on image

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Thanks to kristine cantada at twitter 
Look forward for many happy things on September, can't wait. More power @EverythingLBH 

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 Showbiz Korea

September 1, 2014
[sTAR CHRONICLE] Happy Monday, fans of Showbiz Korea!
Tomorrow, we have a new segment ready for you!
It's "Star Chronicle", where we give you a chronological view of Korean stars. Guess who will be our first guest!
The first star we will focus on is... world star Lee Byung-hun!
He is internationally renowned for his handsome look and great acting skill
Let's go learn all there's to know about him on tomorrow's show!

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September 1, 2014 

Lee Byung Hun revealed to have been blackmailed by two women + police investigation in progress
by jennywill Allkpop
Lee Byung Hun has been being blackmailed by 2 women in their 20s.
The actor reported the women to the Gangnam Station police, revealing that the two women were blackmailing him for a large amount of money. According to the police, the two women filmed a video with their cell phones which show Lee Byung Hun with them, and have been blackmailing him saying that they will release the video otherwise. According to Yonhap News, the video shows Lee Byung Hun drinking with the two women and telling obscene stories.
The women demanded 5 billion KRW (approximately 5 million USD) from the actor. The women have been revealed to be 21 and 25 years of age, and one of them is a rookie singer. The two women have been called to the station to be investigated. According to HeraldPOP, the two women admitted to the blackmailing and said, "We heard from the police that they were arrested early morning. We called again in the afternoon, and they had both admitted to the blackmail. After the investigation, it was revealed that they didn't really have anything to demand such a big amount, so we were flustered."

Lee Byung Hun's label said, 
On August 28th, Lee Byung Hun was blackmailed by people who threatened they would release personal videos and demanded billions of KRW from him. Even though celebrities often get these ridiculous threats and demands, he thought this had crossed the line and told the label immediately and reported them.
He told the label on the 28th, and the label reported this to the police. On September 1st, the women were arrested. Currently, the situation is under investigation, and the women, who were friends of a younger friend Lee Byung Hun knew, had admitted to the blackmailing. Also, after the police performed a seize and search, the women were not revealed to have anything special.
We believe that this is a crime where people use the fact that many people are curious of the celebrities' every day lives. Since the thoughtless reporting of this case especially is a violation into his personal life and is cooperating with the suspect, we ask that exaggerated interpretations and the reporting of unconfirmed facts be refrained.
If articles based on false facts or articles that violate the actor's personal life comes up, we are letting you know in advance that we will take legal measures to protect the actor's private life. We hope media outlets will show us understanding and cooperation.

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September 1, 2014
Two women charged with threatening top actor Lee Byung-hun
Source: Yonhapnews
SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- Two women have been charged with blackmailing top actor Lee Byung-hun to disclose a video clip of the three exchanging lewd jokes unless they are paid millions of dollars, police said Monday.
The two women both in their 20's, including one who recently made her debut as a singer, are under probe at the Gangnam Ward Police Station for threatening the hallyu star, they said. The identity of the pair has not been released.
Police said the two women have been demanding that the actor pay them 5 billion won (US$5 million) if he does not want a video clip of the three people drinking and dirty-talking go public on the Internet. The video clip was recorded by a smartphone at the actor's residence last month.
Police said Lee reported the case on Aug. 28.
Police said they plan to issue arrest warrants if the two women are found to have threatened Lee.

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September 1, 2014

Lee Byung Hun Received Blackmail from a Rookie Singer, Perpetrators Caught and Arrestedhttp://www.soompi.com/2014/09/01/lee-byung-hun-received-blackmail-from-a-rookie-singer-perpetrators-caught-and-arrested/

BH Entertainment, actor Lee Byung Hun‘s agency, revealed that the actor has received blackmail threatening to release his personal information.
On September 1, BH Entertainment released a statement saying, “On August 28 Lee Byung Hun received blackmail threatening to release his personal information if he didn’t pay billions of won. Although ridiculous demands and threats are often sent to celebrities, as his agency we thought this was not right and promptly reported this to the authorities.”
According to BH Entertainment, after receiving the blackmail, Lee Byung Hun alerted his agency, who reported this to the authorities. The perpetrators were caught and arrested early in the morning on September 1. Although the case is currently under investigation, it was revealed that the perpetrators were two women who were connected through a mutual friend.
A representative of the Gangnam Police Station revealed more facts about the case. The blackmailers are two women, age 21 and 25, who threatened Lee Byung Hun with a smart phone recording of the actor saying obscenities. The women had recorded this scene last month when they were having drinks with the actor at his house. They threatened that they would release the video on the internet if the actor did not pay them 5 billion won (roughly 4.9 million dollars). The younger of the two women was also revealed to a rookie singer who had already debuted.
Source 1 and 2.

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September 2, 2014
Two Women Charged for Attempting to Blackmail Lee Byung Hun
CJ E&M enewsWorld An So Hyoun  Translation Credit: Yeawon Jung

Two women in their 20’s have been charged for attempting to blackmail Lee Byung Hun.
BH Entertainment, Lee Byung Hun’s agency, released a press release on September 1 stating, “On August 28, Lee Byung Hun was blackmailed, threatening to disclose his personal information unless he pays billions of won.”
The agency continued, “It’s common for celebrities to get ridiculous threats but we sued them right away. They were arrested in the early morning of September 1.”
The agency added, “We ask that you stay away from reporting facts that have not been verified. We may have to take legal actions inevitably if that happens.”

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On August 28, Lee Byung Hun was blackmailed threatening to disclose his personal information unless he pays billions of won and although it is common for celebrities to receive ridiculous threats, he didn’t think it was right to let go of them so he reported the incident to the agency right away, which then reported it to the authorities.

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Lee Byung Hun alerted the agency about the threat on August 28 and the agency reported to the police right away and the police arrested them in the early morning of September 1. The police is currently investigating the case and the perpetrators were found to be acquaintances of Lee Byung Hun’s friend. They admitted to making a threat and the police did not find any particular files after going through search and seizure process. 

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We think that this case involves a malicious crime against a famous celebrity, taking advantage of the fact that many people are curious to know the daily life activities of him and since making imprudent reports on the case is considered cooperating with the perpetrators’ intention to invade his privacy, we politely ask that you stay away from reporting on unverified facts. 

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If there are any reports are made based on false information or invading his privacy, we will inevitably have to take legal actions in order to protect our actor’s private life so we ask for your generous understanding and cooperation.

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[Guest leeminyoungkk]

I really don't know what to say, just hope things will soon be settled in a transparent and safe. I really hope that is just a nasty rumor from 2 girls

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sigh... even if this is just baseless threat, it won't do anything good for his image especially with all the rumors from before. I hope LMJ and him are ok.

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Published on September 1, 2014 by ystarnews  

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September 1, 2014
Police “Two women in twenties threatened Lee Byung-Hun, demanded five billion won”

Source: Innolife Korea

Lee Byung-Hun accused two women in twenties, who demanded an immense amount of money for the picture, which both the women and Lee Byung-Hun were taken.

Seoul Gangnam Police Station noticed that they are investigating Miss A(21) and Miss B(25) on charges of attempted threat on 1st.

Lee Byung-Hun accused two women in twenties, who demanded an immense amount of money for the picture, which both the women and Lee Byung-Hun were taken. The women shot the pictures that they drunk and had dirty jokes in the house of Lee Byung-Hun, and threatened that they will spread the image unless he gives five billion won. 

For this the entertainment company of Lee Byung-Hun, BH Entertainment made their position that “It is fact that we requested investigation to the police because the women threatened him and demanded an immense amount of money. It was a drinking party with friends, and he did not provide any reason to be blackmailed, so we are waiting the result of investigation.”

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 September 1, 2014
Lee Byung-hun, "The threats are from friends of a friend"
Source: Nate via Hancinema.net
Actor Lee Byung-hun was threatened for a sum of money by two women in their 20s, in exchange for a video.
BH Entertainment reported on the 1st, "On August 28th, Lee Byung-hun was threatened that a private video would be released if he didn't pay money to the culprit. Celebrities have to deal with ridiculous matters such as this all the time, but we decided to make a police report about it for this particular matter".
Lee Byung-hun let his management know of what happened and reported it to the police. The women were caught on the 1st. The investigation is ongoing and it turns out they are friends of a friend. They admitted to threatening him and nothing else came out when they searched their homes.
BH Entertainment said, "They abused the fact that Lee is a famous celebrity and that many people want to know more about him. This is a spiteful crime and Lee is only cooperating to prove facts that need to be acknowledged as crime. Therefore, we hope no exaggerated or untruthful facts be reported. If false or privacy infringed reports are made, we will deal with it by law for the sake of our artist".