Lee Byung Hun 이병헌 Byunghun Lee

[rubie]

^ Thanks Janice for the wonderful update, very happy to see that GBW promos are going smoothly as planned and well ahead the upcoming July release. Hopefully, despite everything else.. the movie will be highly-received by the audience. Based on the directorial talent of Dir. KJW and power-packed acting from the top actors.. the performance should be entertaining and will not disappoint. It's the storyline of GBW which hopefully will go well with the anticipation & expectation of the Korean moviegoers, the critics and fans alike.

GBW fighting!fighting!fighting!

[rubie]

Style, appearance & fashion analysis of GBW

Cool gist by Janice, copied from the movie thread ^^

June 19, 2008

'놈놈놈' 다른 결말! 과연 어떤 '놈'이 이길까

"Pictorial character" of the poster

At a glance, let see who's the winner among the guys?

The Good is the cool one who is a horse rider with shotgun is the only one who wore a western style cowboy attire.

The Bad is the one with everything "black"; From his attire to his blackie eye covered with hair portrays a "dark" or "evil" character.

The Weird who held two pistols, wearing heavy helmet and roaming the desert field with his motorcycle is the most comical one.

I think here's the gist...

This movie that was screened in Cannes will have a different version to be shown in Korea. The new edited version will have a different ending; Let's anticipate and see who is the winner!

Source: http://news.hankooki.com/lpage/sports/2008...20234491980.htm

[rubie]

Pandas On The Lookout

Thanks to the highlight at PlanetBH0712, there'll be a feature on LBH in the W Korea magazine (July 2008 issue) under the HOT CELEBS section. Not sure if it's similar to the Vogue Photoshoot photos since VOGUE & W are affiliates of the same publisher.

Either way.. please be on the lookout for this feature and share at the thread later. :blush: The magazine(s) isn't available outside Korea, right?

Source: http://www.kyobobook.co.kr/product/detailV...e=9771739511006

[Guest ylin]

source: innolife

Usual Price: 2,200 yen

Discounted Price: 1,900 yen (including shipping charge)

Screen (月刊) 2008-7月号[COVER :イ・ビョンホン]+ポスター

Screen (Monthly Publication - July Issue [Cover: Lee Byung Hun] + poster

発売日：2008.06.20.

Sale Date: 2008.06.20

-『THE GOOD、THE BAD、THE WEIRD（原題:良い奴、悪い奴、変な奴）』のポスター3種.

(ポスターは折りたたんで雑誌と一緒に発送します。)

-イ・ビョンホン(LeeByungHun. 이병헌)

-武林女子大生 (무림여대생)

-カン・チョルジュン (강철중)

-ガールスカウト(걸스카우트)

-イ・ジョンジェ(LeeJungJae. 이정재)

-3 kinds of poster of "THE GOOD, THE BAD and THE WEIRD (original title: Good guy, bad guy and strange guy)".

(A poster is folded and it's shipped off with a magazine.)

-I BYONHON (LeeByungHun.)

-I and JONJE (LeeJungJae.)

^ this magazine is worth buying coz both my fav Mr Lee are in the magazine .... .haha

[rubie]

OH MY GOSH!!!!!

Look at that cover!!!!!

And there's LEE JUNG JAE too!!!! OMG *faints!!!* It's definitely sooooooo worth getting!

Please someone.. Ching-hunnie :blush: .. someone.. help me buy this magazine *pleasepleaseplease*. Finally.. a super gift for myself .. super-cool!

ylin.. we can buy this??? Can?? Not just for the Japanese/Korean fans???

[Guest ylin]

Not too sure if we can order from innolife, I am still trying to figure out ... seems like for members or those in Japan only.

Anywhy will check it out with my local Kinokuniya Hopefully they can help to order but of course need to pay extra for the freight

[rubie]

Not too sure if we can order from innolife, I am still trying to figure out ... seems like for members or those in Japan only.

Anywhy will check it out with my local Kinokuniya Hopefully they can help to order but of course need to pay extra for the freight

Ohhhh..

Hope we can buy it, too. After saying bye-bye to the Arena Tour DVD set.. hope this one is not too much to hope for..

Let me know if you can order it, ylin.. please.. merci.

[Guest ylin]

Ohhhh..

Hope we can buy it, too. After saying bye-bye to the Arena Tour DVD set.. hope this one is not too much to hope for..

Let me know if you can order it, ylin.. please.. merci.

Sure, will inform once I get a reply from them, hopefully tml (just sent them an email)

Keeping my fingers crossed (perfect birthday present for myself .... haha)

[rubie]

Sure, will inform once I get a reply from them, hopefully tml (just sent them an email)

Keeping my fingers crossed (perfect birthday present for myself .... haha)

That'll be fabulous! :blush:

Really, really appreciate this ylin.. we'd have the perfect birthday gift, huh.. first you.. then.. me.. we & our Hunnie ^^ . LOL.

[Guest Janie Simply]

Good that ylin acted fast 'cos according to the "fine print", there's only limited quantities for overseas distribution

※因为国际邮政书籍以外的附录请让我除外。

※是杂志的情况，数量有限度。脱销时候请宽恕。

※全部是韩语。

and yeah..., it's about time rubie gets to own her very own new copy of LBH cover magazine & what more the very own GBW poster where she can... er...

... I usually buy what I can see & touch first. :blush:...

baidu

[rubie]

Good that ylin acted fast 'cos according to the "fine print", there's only limited quantities for overseas distribution

and yeah..., it's about time rubie get to own her very own new copy of LBH cover magazine & what more very own GBW poster where she can... er...

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t252/jc...a049313c6ff.jpg

baidu

LOL! Very funny, Janice.. good one!

A good thing that you've posted the larger version of the cover.. so.. I'll let the "hint" be..

[rubie]

WOW! Screen Magazine has BH (alone) on the cover.. as THE BAD one? Or because he's doing the 3 movies? Of course.. panda here not complaining but loving it.. :blush:

---

Similar as before..

June 14, 2008

Andre Kim, "Choi Ji-woo has the most perfect body"

World-famous designer Andre Kim praised Choi Ji-woo and Lee Byeong-Heon.

Andre Kim, who recently came out on SBS "The Star Show", revealed stories about his challenges, passion, and family.

He picked Choi Ji-woo as the star with the most perfect body. "Choi Ji-woo has an ideal figure. She is lean but has perfect balance".

He picked Lee Byeong-Heon as the actor with the most handsome charisma. "His eyes are alive. The fashion show in Cairo he participated in was grand".

Andre Kim also revealed his interesting fate with Michael Jackson. His truthful stories were aired on the 16th at 11 pm.

Original Korean article at news.empas.com

English translation courtesy hancinema.net

[rubie]

Prelude to BH's Birthday

(Kimura Takuya) I have seen Lee Byung Hun in TV commercials and the movie "Everybody Has Secrets," which he starred with Choi Ji Woo, and I think of him as an actor with a great influence. In Japan, he is called the "Prince of Smiles," which I think is a fitting nickname. Before the interview, I had a brief chat with him, but it felt so comfortable as if you would think that we knew each other before. I expect that the filming will be enjoyable.

Interview With Lee Byung Hun and Kimura Takuya About "Hero" May 26, 2007-Broasia.com

With regards to HERO, "Lee Byung Hun strikes me as very professional and is highly respected."

Takuya Kimura at 12PIFF October 5, 2007 from source at sina.com via translation at gakinme with gratitude

Hero (Japanese movie, cameo 2007)

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hero director-lbh

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BH_kimura by lucy (1.03 MB)

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» Clips courtesy various fan-sharing, compiled by EverythingLBH-soompi.com

[Guest ylin]

Another VOD on behind the scene from GBW.

[무비＆아트] 블록버스터 영화? 포스터도 다르다!

Blockbuster movie? The poster is also different!

http://nv.empas.com/sv/2008/06/20/200806201255008.asf

source: http://news.empas.com/show.tsp/cp_sv/20080...%E7%B8%B6%0B%7D

[rubie]

^ ylin is so quick! I was about to post the same clip. But what was the article saying.. I got quite a lot of jumble using the fish. There's no head nor tail to what it's saying.

Uhh-ohh.. any good news regarding the magazine? :blush:

ps: ylin-hunnie.. please post the clip at GBW, too.. let's put some variety there.. GO GO GO GBW!!!!

[rubie]

Highlighted by Shirley at the GBW thread

MUST WATCH!!!!!

trailer 2

http://flvs.daum.net/flvPlayerIn.swf?vid=0YbQ34IsfvQ$

DL

http://211.39.147.70/daumblog/1001/53/10355453.flv

from http://cafe.daum.net/goodbadweird

--- edit to add! just saw the trailer!!!

The 2nd trailer is just AWESOME!!!! Can't get enough of it .. so much more fighting & incredible horse-riding sequence/stunts! Fabulous clip!

Although BH as THE BAD is simply perfect *obviously*... I think SKH's character as THE WEIRD is sooo interesting and absolutely funny, too. Wow.. how did JWS learn to handle the rifle like that!!! So cool!

Can't wait for the movie, it's going to be really great & an incredible treat x3!

The more we watch the clips/trailers.. the anticipation will go up like crazy.. the movie is just a non-stop cool ride & awesome-ness!

[rubie]

Prelude to BH's Birthday

Home

lbh - his house (774 KB)

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BH_house (1.22 MB)

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LBH at home_fuji0820-2005 (29.6 MB)

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LBH at home with dogs (3.94 MB)

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Honey, My Love (music compilation 2003)

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Hunnie time

LBH at Hanamaru - Oct2004 (5.75 MB)

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LBH at Haneda 20040428 (16.84 MB)

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» Clips courtesy various fan-sharing, compiled by EverythingLBH-soompi.com

[Guest ellabel]

WAH!!!! Am I so glad to read the lines of postings by Ella-hunnie! *hughug!* The ones I've been reading have been my own most of the time.. finally.. something not coming from this certified silly panda-rambler!

I know it's almost impossible to be the way it used to.. .. but.. still it gives more sense to continue hoping in optimism. This thread is full of surprises, I know that for sure.. so.. our hope is still strong as ever. :blush:

LEH.. despite her European beauty is full Korean.. from what I've read here & there, she had a DNA test to prove it (probably to certify her winning the contest in 1996). Something must be really critical back then for her & BH's family to take a drastic measure, endlessly questioned about her own lineage and background. But even if LEH & BH doesn't look very much alike.. look at their cheekbones and the dimple they both have. While LEH's right (& left) dimples are pretty prominent, BH's right dimple is slightly hidden.. but particularly obvious at certain expression.

Thanks Ella for the reply.. it looks like she did cut her hair short.. huh. :blush: I think it suits her quite nicely.

You are more than welcome, hunnie sis...

You know I will do anything for Hunnie if my time and resources permit.

It's a phase rubie dear as i told you before. Just let it flow naturally.

Just ramble away...a lot of ppl enjoy and learn from them. It's just that some are born receiver while others are givers. Aja!! fighting!!

Hopefully, there will be more surprises to come not only on HUNnie but on this thread as well.

I assure you this place is doing fine, a lot better than most.

On LEH, it's my first time to hear that she did a DNA test just to satisfy the curiousity of doubters. Hahaha!! It's not uncommon that siblings dont look alike at all. The child's genes come from 2 different lineage, plus when merge might produce an entirely unique whole. So, no worries. The point is both LEH and LBH are good looking and they love each other as bro & sis. Period.

Ella sis, thanks for filling in for me. You are right, even Andre Kim thinks so.

I remember a certain pretty backside lady’s message in BH’s Tokyo Dome pamphlet:

....He will personally and meticulously check on someone’s birthday or anniversary....

Welcome back Ching sis!!! *hugs* tho I'm just guessing where you came from. :blush:

As we have the same sentiments on these lovely pair, it was my pleasure filling-up for you.

Yeah... yeah... BH wouldnt miss his love....errrr... i mean close friend's birthday. He is big on that, right?

Sure, will inform once I get a reply from them, hopefully tml (just sent them an email)

Keeping my fingers crossed (perfect birthday present for myself .... haha)

That'll be fabulous! :blush:

Really, really appreciate this ylin.. we'd have the perfect birthday gift, huh.. first you.. then.. me.. we & our Hunnie ^^ . LOL.

LOL... The Screen mag's cover is making you two pandas ga-ga.

BH is mean and lean on the cover.

Did those muscles and bare chest make you drool, rubes and ylin sis?

Hmmmm..... quite expensive for just a mag but knowing the japanese they'll buy anything BH.

But,... yeah... it wud be a nice bday treat for our panda bday celebrants on June 25 and July.

Of cors to my one and only HUN-nie.....Tho very very advance..... at least, I'm the first..........

Wishing for the B.O. success of the Good, the Bad and the Weird... it wud be a nice bday gift for him..... HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BYUNG HUN - ssi. Many more wonderful and blessed birthdays to come.

I'll be very busy next week as I will go on a long vacation starting next Fri. and might not be able to go online up to end of July so to all Hunnie pandas celebrating in June and July, my warmest wish for a happy and wonderful birthday. Mwah!! Mwah!!Mwah!! (Ylin - June 25, July 6 - Rubie, July 9 - Gigi, July 14 - Armin, July 15 - Ana, July 22 - Sarah)

[rubie]

Found this at ylin's place and rubie being the looney-redundant panda that she is .. will not want to miss sharing this interview. If there's a feeling of deja vu reading this.. it's definitely because there's another version by Janice previously. Hope you two hunnies do not mind me highlighting both. :blush: No other intention of any sort than just wanting to share everything.. like, everything. I just love reading translations of BH news (totally salute those who'd so sweetly translated the articles for us to read)... if there were 10 different version, I'll gladly post all.. oops.. *look for snowballs coming*..

Anyway.. this is a good read on BH.. his thoughts and feelings.. always a privilege reading them ♥

Merci beaucoup, ylin!

Translated by ylin from original 13/6 article at edaily spn via Chinese Chosun

June 13, 2008

[interview with Lee Byung-hun] To enter Hollywood bravely with real name

Lee Byung Hun who was in Prague shooting his final scenes for a Hollywood blockbuster seemed extremely eager to return to Korea. As he has been busy filming in various countries since one year back, it is inevitable that he missed his own country.

"To immediately return to my country after filming ended and watch all the movie which I have not seen ".

Lee Byung Hun who was in Prague said in his recent interview “All the filming will end on 15 June. However, my portion will be completed before that. Of course I would really like to join the celebration party but I am eager to go home and intend to fly back to Korea once shooting is done”. Sure enough, Lee Byung Hun returned to Korea on 11 June as soon as he has completed his shooting. Starting from mid-July last year, he has been travelling to places like China, America, Hong Kong and Prague filming “The Good, the Bad, the Weird”, “I come with the Rain” and a Hollywood production, and hence he is really very eager to go home.

When the reporter asked him what is the thing he would want to do most, his answer was surprising. It is not to see long lost friends or to eat delicious food, but to watch movies. Lee Byung Hun said ” When I am back in Korea, I want to watch all the movies which I have missed all this time. Occasionally during my filming, I have watched some DVD but I was really very busy, there are many movies which I have yet to appreciate”.

“The feeling is good when the foreigners called my Korean name.”

Lee Byung Hun not only have a high popularity in Japan and other Asian countries but he also advances to Hollywood and took up two Hollywood movies.

He did not give himself an English name but uses his real name : “Lee Byung Hun” actively. To a foreigner, the pronunciation of his name is difficult. At first, the foreign film crew would call him “Byung” in short, but Lee Byung Hun got them to call him as “Byung Hun” when they were later familiarised with one another. To explain this, Lee Byung Hun said ”The reason for not using an English name is because I wanted to hear foreigners seriously call my Korean name, I also love them calling me so”. From his explanation, the reporter felt his strong desire to raise the world using his real name “Lee Byung Hun”.

He added: “As I was not able to receiving proper treatment locally, and also not able to return home, I have to try to be careful while insisting on continuing the filming. Although the injury will not deteriorate if I am careful enough, I am very worried that it will take a long time to recuperate”.

Finally, the reporter asked Lee Byung Hun, who is way beyond the right age to get married what is his ideal for a partner, he humorously replied: “First of all, there must be a common language, followed by a beautiful hip.”

p.s. it seems like it was mentioned in another article that no matter how busy, he would make an effort to spare some time to meet the person he wants to see.. he is also lonely.. was so busy that he was not able to catch up with friends but would occasionally phone someone ..

Gratitude: ylin.wordpress.com

--- Ella, have a great vacation & time-off.. Enjoy & see you back at the thread.. soon!

[Guest ylin]

Rubie, not at all. I just felt that since Janice has done it, it redunant to post it here again + my command of English is not that good, so without Ching around, I am abit

Btw, the bookstore called me this morning to say that they dun carry the magazine but will try to check with their

supplier, will need to give them a few more days. Found out that we can order it via Innolife.com, the chinese site and it cost US$18 but then, this panda is a bit reluctant to order via that mode