Lee Byung Hun 이병헌 Byunghun Lee

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Finally reaching page 1600 after a very long time. #MixedFeelings

For all who stopped by at the thread along the way, making it what it is.  #Congrats

Photo credit: bangyon
#‎DreamDriveInCalifornia‬ ‪#‎LeeByungHun‬ ‪#‎ByungHunLee‬

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good morning! i think that he is in a "silenzio stampa". and this is normal. because when he was in the middle of a scandal "media" was only against him. and now they want to be in a friendly relationship with him. i agree his atitude.

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April 21, 2015

Lee Byung Hun Returns to Korea Following Filming in America
kiddy_days Soompi

Lee Byung Hun was photographed returning to Korea after filming his movie in the United States.
On April 20, he was photographed by Y-STAR cameras at the airport, wearing black from head to toe. He looked much weaker than he had previously.
When he was asked about his schedules in America and about the birth of his son, he responded with silence and a slight smile. The only thing he said was a quiet, “I’m sorry,” before he boarded the car and left the airport.
Lee Byung Hun’s management company said, “Lee Byung Hun finished filming ‘Beyond Deceit‘ in New Orleans, and returned on April 20.” They added, “For a while now, he will not have official schedules and will stay by his family’s side.”
Meanwhile, his wife Lee Min Jung was discharged from the post-natal care hospital on April 20.

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April 22, 2015

Lee Byung Hun Cast in “Rush Hour 4″ alongside Sean “Diddy” Combs
Soompi.
Actor Lee Byung Hun is taking on yet another Hollywood film, joining American rapper, producer, and actor Sean “Diddy” Combs on “Rush Hour 4.”
“Rush Hour 4” is the third sequel to hit 1998 American buddy action comedy film “Rush Hour” starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker.
On April 23, Lee Byung Hun’s management agency BH Entertainment confirmed the actor’s participation in the film. However, the representative said it was impossible to confirm anything further, “It is true that Lee Byung Hun participated in a portion of filming for ‘Rush Hour 4.’ However, due to the contract, we are not able to confirm anything else.”
Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker will not be participating in “Rush Hour 4,” so it is being speculated that Lee Byung Hun and Sean “Diddy” Combs will be taking on their roles, respectively, especially after Sean “Diddy” Combs uploaded a photo onto his Instagram of a billboard for “Rush Hour 4” featuring the two actors side by side. In the caption, he writes, “The Rush is back…”

Lee Byung Hun has previously participated in Hollywood movies “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra” and its sequel “G.I. Joe: Retaliation.” He is also slated to appear in “Terminator 5: Genisys” and “Beyond Deceit.”

Are you looking forward to seeing Lee Byung Hun in “Rush Hour 4?”

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April 23, 2015
Another Hollywood Film for LEE Byung-hunRUSH HOUR 4: FACE OFF 2 Stars LEE and Sean “Diddy” Combs
by June Kim / KOFIC

A billboard placed in California released that Korea’s LEE Byung-hun and American rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs as the faces of Rush Hour 4: Face Off 2. According to LEE’s management company, BH Entertainment, details of LEE’s character in the film cannot be revealed but have confirmed his participation in the 4th installment of the action comedy series.
 The Rush Hour series, which have won hearts of many martial arts fans, starred action master Jackie CHAN and Chris Tucker as the main characters in the last three episodes. Unfortunately, both of the original stars will not be coming back for the newest installment. However, by looking at the confirmed casting, one can assume that LEE will play in part for CHAN and Combs as Tucker.
With the slogan, “Rush is Back,” many fans are waiting for what the new sequel with new cast will be like. In addition to his latest film titled Beyond Deceit which LEE is currently shooting, LEE previously starred in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009), G.I.Joe: Retaliation (2013), Red 2 (2013), and Terminator Genisys in Hollywood. He is also very active in the domestic film industry with Memories of the Sword currently in post-production and Inside Men current in production.

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April 23, 2015
Lee Byung-hun, Sean Combs to star in 'Rush Hour 4'
Korean actor Lee Byung-hun will star alongside American rapper Sean Combs, also known by his stage name P. Diddy, in the fourth "Rush Hour" movie.
Lee's management BH Entertainment said Thursday that Lee has already completed filming "Rush Hour 4," but declined to disclose details due to contractual agreements.
The "Rush Hour" franchise, which starred Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker in the lead roles in the comedy and action film, will not see the pair reprise their popular roles in the fourth installment.
Local media speculated that Lee and Combs may take on the central roles instead, since billboards advertising the film have already been spotted in California, which have been circulated online.
Lee has starred in several Hollywood action films, including "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra," its sequel, and "Terminator Genisys."
Most recently, the 44-year-old actor returned Monday from filming "Beyond Deceit" with actor Al Pacino, which is slated for release in July 2016.
Lee's agency said earlier this week his plans for the near future are to stay beside his wife and newborn son.
By Yoon Sarah (sarah356@heraldcorp.com)

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April 22, 2015
Lee Byung Hun To Star Alongside Sean “Diddy” Combs in “Rush Hour 4″?
Source: Koreaboo

A puzzling billboard has been spotted on California’s Hollywood Boulevard corner, and has fans both confused and excited at the same time.
The billboard shows a graphic of the Rush Hour series and is titled, Rush Hour 4: Face Off 2. It shows Korean actor Lee Byung Hun and American rapper/producer Sean “Diddy” Combs in place of the original actors of the first three films, Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker.
The last confirmed news regarding Rush Hour 4 was that Jackie Chan and Christ Tucker have both indeed been approached about it, however, according to Cinema Online, both refused to agree to any terms until a script was ready for them to look over.
Stay tuned for more information as Koreaboo looks for more information on this developing story!

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April 23, 2015
Ad Says Lee Byung Hun Will Face Off Sean P. Diddy Combs In 'Rush Hour 4'
BY Julie Jones | KDramaStars.com According to Korean media outlet Naver TV, Lee Byung Hun may face off with Sean "P. Diddy" Combs the upcoming film "Rush Hour 4."
That news first began to spread after the appearance of a billboard featuring the two actors in the possible sequel. The ad was erected over a Hollywood Boulevard bar named The Rusty Mullet in Los Angeles.
Some did not believe that the sequel was really happening and thought the billboard was ust part of an elaborate joke. According to the online publication The Daily Beast, the advertisement could have something to do with an upcoming Funny or Die parody sketch. Rapper, actor and entrepreneur Combs recently created a popular and funny "Downton Diddy" parody.
But the "Rush Hour 4" ad was also featured on Combs' Instagram. As a caption, he only wrote "The Rush is back." He provided no further explanation.
The news that Lee is cast in a Hollywood film would not be surprising. The k-drama and k-movie stat has filmed been in several Hollywood films lately, including "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra," "Red 2" and "Terminator Genysis," which is due to be released in the summer of 2015. The 44-year-old actor is also currently filming "Beyond Deceit" with Anthony Hopkins and Al Pacino.
But the news that there was another "Rush Hour" sequel was met with some speculation.
Lee Byung Hun's agency says that it is not a joke. Or at least it's not a joke his agency is in on. On April 23, his agency, BH Entertainment, confirmed his participation.
"It is true that Lee Byung Hun participated in a portion of the filming for 'Rush Hour 4.'  However, due to the contract, we are not able to confirm anything else."
"Rush Hour 4" is the fourth installment in the 'Rush Four" cop buddy series, which previously starred Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker. Neither Chan nor Tucker will appear in the fourth installment, so the speculation is that Lee and Combs will play the two detective roles.
The film series began in 1998. The original film opened at first place in the box office, earning $33 million and positive reviews. It ultimately earned $244 million and was followed by "Rush Hour 2" in 2001 and "Rush Hour 3" in 2007. Rumors circulating back in 2007 said that if a fourth film was made, it would be filmed in Moscow.

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April 24, 2015
Lee Byung-hun movies face further delays
The release dates for two movies starring Lee Byung-hun are likely to be delayed further, local media reported Friday. 
According to reports, the release date for “The Insiders” has been pushed back to the second half of the year. 
The movie is based on an online comic series of the same name, with Lee playing a low-life intent on exacting revenge on his former bosses. 
The movie, which was initially slated for release last year, was held back after Lee was mired in a blackmail case. 
Two minor celebrities attempted to blackmail Lee using a recording in which he was heard making lewd comments. 
They have since been found guilty of blackmail. 
The release of “Memories of the Sword,” in which Lee plays a swordsman who betrays his friends, is also expected to be delayed. 
By Choi He-suk (cheesuk@heraldcorp.com)

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No actual T-1000 presence in the Japanese TV Spot, only the blades and liquid form.
New Footage in Extended "Terminator Genisys" TV Spot
Watch here 

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Post dated April 24, 2015
Soompi Forums is moving!! (on Tuesday, April 28)

http://forums.soompi.com/en/discussion/2027214/soompi-forums-is-moving/p1

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April 27, 2015
Be Funny or Die Drops “Rush Hour 4 x Face Off 2″ Mashup Starring Lee Byung Hun and Sean Combs
Soompi

On April 27 at 4:00 p.m., Be Funny or Die Studios dropped “Rush Hour 4 x Face Off 2.”
The video is not the fourth installment of the iconic series starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker, but a revamp on the two movies (“Rush Hour” and “Face Off”). It is a collaborative effort between the Be Funny or Die studios in Korea and the United States, starring Lee Byung Hun and Sean “P. Diddy” Combs.
Be Funny or Die stated, “The two stars’ meeting came about as a result of this collaboration. The producers in the U.S. and Diddy, who had expressed a lot of interest in the project, immediately thought of Lee Byung Hun as the perfect Asian star to round out the cast for the parody.”
Director Won Lee (Lee Won Beom) of Be Funny Studios said, “We wanted to show everyone something where a Western and Eastern star have a great time together on screen. I hope it also becomes an opportunity to make Hallyu more well-known.
Watch clip HERE

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April 27, 2015
Be Funny Studios Unveils Hilarious ‘Rush Hour/Face Off’ Spoof Starring Lee Byung Hun and Sean ′Diddy′ Combs
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Answering to the confusion of the Rush Hour 4 billboard that many people have been talking about, Be Funny Studios released a new video starring Lee Byung Hun and Sean ′Diddy′ Combs.


On April 27, Be Funny Studios released a new video titled, Rush Hour 4/Face Off 2, which was a parody of the two popular movies. In the video, Lee Byung Hun and Sean ′Diddy′ Combs are partnered up to save the ambassador’s daughter with a strange twist of changing their faces. 
You can watch the hilarious spoof here.
Photo Credit: Be Funny Studios. 

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April 27, 2015

[★EXCLUSIVE] Be FUNNY Studios is behind “Rush Hour 4″ parody ft. Lee Byung Hun and Sean “Diddy” Combs
Source: Koreaboo

After teasing fans with a puzzling billboard on California’s Hollywood Boulevard last week, Be FUNNY Studios has released a  parody skit titled Rush Hour 4 x Face Off 2 featuring Lee Byung Hun and Sean “Diddy” Combs. 
On April 27th,  BeFUNNY studios released Rush Hour 4 X Face Off 2 through their official site, creating a video parody of two well-known Hollywood films, Rush Hour and Face Off.
The project previously drew attention internationally after being advertised through billboard in Hollywood on April 20th and introduced through a press release in South Korea on the 23rd. Speculation grew as media reported the possibility of another Rush Hour sequel, until Be Funny Studios finally revealed the truth today.


Funny or Die co-produced this skit with Be Funny Studios, and is known for showing the humorous side of celebrities in their skits. The American company, famous for their web comedy parodies, has worked with Brad Pitt, Anne Hathaway, Matt Damon, Sean Penn and even President Barack Obama in the past.
Be FUNNY Studios revealed to Koreaboo, “The meeting between the two took place through the collaboration of Be FUNNY Studios and Funny or Die. Diddy and the American staff who showed interest were adamant that the Asian star for the project had to be Lee Byung Hun.”

Be FUNNY Studios previously released video projects featuring 2NE1’s Dara, Steven Yeun and Girl at the Hun-Ryun-So featuring After School’s Nana, YDG and more.

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이병헌 Everything Lee Byung Hun

 

20.10.2010

Fans' Tribute EverythingLBH.com Website 
SharingHunnieAppreciationDedicatedlyOnlineWorldwide

As this is our 5th year (plus 2003/4) at soompi.com, we're setting up a website as a tribute to the international online fans who have continuously shared about Lee Byung Hun so unconditionally over these past years. Despite the setback, restrictions and heartaches along the way, EverythingLBH's ardent sharing never stops no matter what. Because EverythingLBH has never been officially affiliated with LBH, we don't know how Byunghun-ssi will feel about the website but many of us have been waiting since 5 years ago for an international LBH fan club and still waiting. However, we're not sure if we are able to wait another 5 years.. thus why we're doing this now while possible and it's done for the fans in mind. Realistically not going for anything fancy, or flashy nor high-tech trendy but something built from the heart and filling it up with pride being Lee Byung Hun fans we are & always will be. 

Gratitude to taprokh for such diligent and consistent effort in setting up the site for us, right from scratch and making it fans-friendly first & foremost. We hope everyone will also feel the pride & love and no longer be reluctant or embarrassed being a part of EverythingLBH-soompi, now EverythingLBH.com as well. Coincidentally, due to the new soompi site-adjustment the "Everything' at the thread description have been dropped recently which seems like an indicator of some sort that could not have happened at a better time, huh. 

Please understand that we only started with the idea end of July after BH's 40th birthday. In a way.. this is like our small gift for the 20th Anniversary.. better late than never, right? There are still really really really a lot to compile and share about LBH which we only have less than 40% posted but EverythingLBH will go on and on, like it always has -- here, where it all started. We could never thank everyone enough for all the unconditional sharing we had since 2003 and hope it will continue on for as long as possible.

As online fans.. we are obviously not the ones Byunghun often see & meet at the airports, events and gatherings but to us.. he is the person we see, follow, share and talk about every day albeit just on the internet. Hopefully this new website will enable more international English-speaking fans to know & find out about Korean actor Lee Byung Hun whom we all admire, respect and so adore.

Warmly welcoming everyone to EverythingLBH.com, a tribute to all!

SharingHunnieAppreciationDedicatedlyOnlineWorldwide
Come Sun or Storm, though unseen & unheard.. we're here for you, unconditionally





 Profile

Name: Lee Byung Hun / Lee Byeong-heon / Byung-Hun Lee / イ・ビョンホン、/ 李炳宪 
Nickname: James Dean, Big Culkin, HunByung (= military policeman) 
Date of Birth: July 12, 1970 
Height: 178cm 
Weight: 72kg 
Horoscope: Cancer 
Zodiac: Dog 
Family Members: Mother and younger sister, Lee Eun Hee 
Blood Type: O 
Religion: Buddhism 
Specialty: Swimming, Taekwondo, Ski boarding, Jet Skiing, Armwrestling 
Hobbies: Collecting hats, backpacking travel, golf, movies, singing 

Education
Daewang Primary 
Youngdong Secondary 
Chungdong High 
Hanyang University (Major in French Literature) 
Graduate School of Joongang University (Major in Theater and Cinematography)



Unique trait: Easygoing & a well-known sense of humor, very strong memory on events & people, IQ of 155, work perfectionist 
Habit: Very persistant actor; "Instead of an artist's self-consciousness, he just follows common sense" - Dir. Park Chan Wook 
Simple pleasures: Gardening, BBQ with family/friends, Italian coffee, espresso, red wine, good food 
Fave attire: T-shirt, shirts and jeans or bermudas, baseball cap & Nike shoes; white shirt with casual pants 
Fave music: Jazz 
Fave Brand: Gucci, Von Dutch, Omega, Christian Dior for Men 
Fave Actor: Choi Min Shik, Maggie Cheung, Kevin Spacey
Close buddies: Park Chan Wook, Kim Ji Woon, Lee Beom Soo, Im Chang Jung, Song Seung Hun, Lee Jung Jae, Shin Ha Kyun, Yoon Dong Shik (Korean Judoka)
Fave colours: Black & darker shades. All colours if visual 
Official homepage: leebyunghun.kr (Byunghun & Rubeurs)
Designer Star Shop: BHNC Unique & Gorgeous with Lee Eun Hee
Management: BH Entertainment Co. Ltd. (established in Jan 2007, previously with Fantom Ent., Player Ent.)
BH Entertainment 
5F Inhee Bldg, 52-1 Chungdamdong, 
Gangnam-gu, Seoul 135-100, Korea
Tel 82 2 3014 2102
Japanese Agent: ArtistView (Song Wan Mo, CEO)
Hollywood Agent & Agency: Jennifer Rawlings, William Morris-Endeavor Entertainment (previously Endeavor Talent Agency, CAA)

 Filmography

MOVIES

 

RED 2 [Hollywood] (2013)

The King of Joseon (2012)
GI Joe 2: Retaliation [Hollywood] (2013)
Share the Vision (2011)
I Saw The Devil (2010)
The Influence [Digital Online Movie] (2010)
IRIS the movie (2010)
GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra [Hollywood] (2009)
I Come With The Rain [US + French] (2009)
The Good, The Bad, The Weird (2008)
Hero [Japan] (2007)
Once In A Summer (2006)
A Bittersweet Life (2005)
Everybody Has Secrets (2004)
Three Extremes / Three, Monster (2004)
Addiction (2002)
My Beautiful Girl, Ma-ri (2001)
Bungee Jumping Of Their Own (2001)
Joint Security Area / JSA (2000)
Harmonium In My Memory (1999)
Extra (1998)
Lament / Elegy Of Earth (1997)
Kill The Love (1996)
Armageddon (1996)
Runaway (1995)
Who Makes Me Crazy (1995)
Sunset Into The Neon Lights (1995) 

DRAMAS
 

The Last Empire (2012, SBS documentary narration)

Diplomat Kosaku Kuroda (2011, Fuji TV)
IRIS (2009, KBS)
All In (2003, SBS)
Beautiful Days (2001, SBS)
Road (2001, SBS)
Sally Is Back (1999, SBS)
Sunflower (1999, SBS)
Happy Together (1999, SBS)
White Nights 3.98 (1998, SBS)
I Want (1997, SBS; 70 min drama)
Beautiful My Lady (1997, SBS)
Son Of Wind (1995; KBS)
Men Of Asphalt: The Legend Of Car God (1995, SBS)
The Fragrance Of Love (1994, KBS)
Police (1993, KBS)
The Sorrow Of The Survivor (1993, KBS)
Tomorrow Love (KBS, 1992)
Wild Chrysanthemum (1992, KBS)
Morning Without Good-Byes (1992, KBS)
Flower That Never Wilt (1991, KBS)
Day Of Sunrise (1992, KBS)
Asphalt My Hometown (1991, KBS)

AWARDS
1992 - KBS Drama Awards - New Actor Award (Day of Sunrise)
1993 - KBS Drama Awards - Male Excellence Award (Tomorrow Love) 
1995 - 6th Chunsa Film Arts Festival - New Face Award (Who Makes Me Crazy)
1995 - KBS Drama Awards - Male Excellence Award (Son Of Wind)
1996 - 32nd PaekSang Arts Awards - Best TV Actor (Son Of Wind)
1996 - 34th Grand Bell Film Awards - New Actor Award (Who Makes Me Crazy)
1996 - 19th Golden Cinema Festival - New Actor Award (Runaway)
2000 - 1st Pusan Film Critics' Awards - Best Actor (JSA) [won with Song Kang-ho]
2001 - 24th Golden Cinema Festival - Most Popular Actor Award (JSA)
2001 - 38th Grand Bell Film Festival - Popularity Award (JSA)
2001 - 2nd Korea Visual Arts Festival - Photogenic Award 
2001 - 22nd Blue Dragon Film Awards - Popularity Award (JSA)
2001 - SBS Drama Awards - Top 10 Stars Award & i-Star Award (Beautiful Days)
2003 - SBS Drama Awards - Grand Prize & Top 10 Stars Award (All In)
2003 - 30th Korean Broadcasting Awards - Performer (All In)
2003 - 39th PaekSang Arts Awards - Best TV Actor (All In)
2005 - 25th Korea Choice Critics Awards - Best Actor (A Bittersweet Life)
2005 - 13th Chunsa Film Arts Festival - Best Actor (A Bittersweet Life)
2006 - 42nd PaekSang Arts Awards - Best Film Actor (A Bittersweet Life)
2006 - Chevalier Of The Order Of Arts And Letters [by French Cultural Ministry]
2006 - 14th Chunsa Film Arts Festival - Hallyu Cultural Award
2009 - Arena Audi A-Awards 2009 (Style Icon)
2009 - 30th Blue Dragon Film Awards - Popularity Award (GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra)
2009 - National Congress Award, Dec 21 (IRIS)
2009 - 9th Pride of Korea Grand Prix 2009, Dec 29 (Acting Award) youtube
2009 - KBS Drama Awards - Daesang (Grand Prize), Netizen Award & Best Couple Award (IRIS)
2010 - Asia Star Award 2010 at 5th Asia Model Awards, January 15
Streaming speech l arrival
2010 - 21st Japan Best Jewellery Wearer Award / International Jewellery Trade Exhibition // Blue Sunflower 
VOD Streaming 1 l Streaming 2
2010, Feb 23 - First Annual Seoul Culture & Arts Daesang
2010 - Green Planet Movie Awards '10 Best International Actors of the Decade (Asia)' / 10Asia
2010 - 46th PaekSang Arts Awards Best TV Actor (IRIS) // Red Carpet / BH Speech / InStyle Moments 
2010 - Best Asian Influential Actor at China Music Awards & Asian Influential Awards / Red Carpet / Speech / Interview Part 1 / Part 2 / Part 3 (March 26, Chengdu)
2010 - Impressive Filmakers Prize at 5th APN Awards (Asia-Pacific Producers Network) at the 
Jecheon International Music and Film Festival (JIMFF) August 13, 2010
2010 - Special Korean Wave Prize Best Actor (IRIS) Seoul International Drama Awards 
2010 - KTO Travel Video 'A Trip to the Heart-Warming Country of Korea' PATA 2010 Gold Award
2010 - Asia Best Actor Prize at 4th Tokyo Drama Awards
2010 - Style Icon of the Year
2011 - Acting Grand Prize (Daesang Film Category) at the 47th Baeksang Arts Awards 2011
2011 - President's Award at Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards (Youtube)

2012 - Best Actor at the 49th Daejong (Grand Bell) Awards Film Festival 

2012 - CineAsia Star of the Year

2012 - Arena Audi A-Awards (Style Icon)

2012 - Gallup Korea's Most Outstanding Actor 

2012 - Korean Film Actor's Association Lifetime Achievement Award 

MUSIC
1999 - To Me l Tears mp3 l Happy Together MV
2003 - Honey, My Love (compilation)
2004 - My Life's Movie Musical (classic movie OST compilation)
2008 - Someday / Itsuka (Japanese singles) l Itsuka PV (64.47 MB) MU l Kiss of Ring (168.74 MB) MU
2009 - Destiny (compilation)
2010 - IRIS OST Complete IRIS.zip MU (120.06 MB) l Stay (English) MU (39.04 MB) l Endless Road (Japanese) MU (5.94MB) l Endless Road (Korean)MU (5.88MB)
2011 - 'Uewo Muite Aruko' (Sukiyaki Song) by Lee Byung Hun for Japanese 3.11 Earthquake Victims

 Active & Achieve
 

2012 - Honorary Ambassador (with actress Im Soo Jung) for the 2012 Gwangju Biennale

2012 - First Asian Actor (with Ahn Sung Ki) to leave handprint at Grauman′s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood
2011 - First Asian Male Model for Studio Harcourt (Paris)
2011 - UNICEF 'Road of Hope' Volunteer Work in Mali
2010 - UNICEF Andre Kim Tribute & Charity Fashion Show (Main Model)
2010 - UNICEF 'Coin Collection' Campaign Spokesperson
2010 - Good Downloader Star Supporter CF 2010
2010 - Appointed Honorary Tourism Ambassador for California
2010 - Featured in ABC News Good Morning America's 'The Long War' with Juju Chang Streaming
2010 - KBS2 LBH 20year Debut Documentary (Feb 13, 2010) STREAMING / 700 MB HD
2010 - Featured on Talk Asia CNN International - January 20, 2010 
2010 - 21st Japan Best Jewellery Wearer Awards / International Jewellery Tokyo
2009 - '4 of a Kind' Hallyu Concert with JDG, SSH, WB at Tokyo Dome Dec 17, 2009
2009 - KTO 'Visit Korea Year' Tourism Ambassador 
2009 - Featured on Discovery Channel Hip Korea the Seoul Savvy Program 
Streaming 

2009 - Lee Byung Hun x Karl Lagerfeld Exclusive Photo Exhibition in Tokyo
2009 - LBH Premium PhotoBook
2008 - Japanese Single 'Itsuka' No.1 at Oricon charts
2007 - LBH at 7 Arena Tour Concerts in 4 major Japanese cities with 60,000 fans in total
2007 - LBH & 16,000 fans at 37th birthday event at the Budokan, Tokyo
2006 - Recipient of the 1st Hallyu Cultural Award
2006 - France's Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters
2006 - Speaking up against the Korean Movie Industry Screen Quota Cut
2006 - UNICEF Special Representative for South Korea (spokesperson since 2002)
2006 - Appointed Honorary Cultural Ambassador Paris-Seoul 120 Years Relations
2006 - Tax Administrative Special Consultant; experience of a different kind
2006 - LBH & 42,000 fans together at Tokyo Dome
2005 - First Korean actor featured in NHK Documentary (Cannes 2005)
2004 - Guest of Honour at NHK 58th Kouhaku Utagassen Red White Event STREAMING
2004 - Tourism Ambassador for Korean Wave Asia Commercial
2004 - OMEGA Ambassador for South Korea

 Endorsements & Ventures
 

2012 - Sony α NEX-5R, NEX-6R

2012 - Nescafé Korea

2012 - Nautica Outdoor Spokesperson and Model with actress Oh Yeon Seo

2012 - Narrating for Hyundai's Live Brilliant Global Campaign
2011 - Sony α NEX-5N, NEX-7
2011 - Pantech Vega S, Vega Racer, SIRIUSα Spokesperson
2011 - XTM Channel Advertising Model
2011 - Windsor Gold Premium Whiskey
2010 - Pantech VegaX Smartphone
2010 - 20th Anniversary Biography DVD worldwide
2010 - A MAN Photobook DVDSet (Japan)
2010 - GGIO II Menswear Official Website
2010 - Hi-Seoul TV Commercials Streaming 1 l 2 l 3 l 4 l Korea Times l KBS Global 
2010 - Japan Unilever DOVE Hair Care Spokesperson
2010 - Shilla Duty Free Shop Spokesperson 
2010 - Seven Luck Star
2010 - Visit Korea Year 2010-2012 Promo Ambassador 'Sunshine in Korea' PATA 2010 Gold Award
Streaming 8min CF / attaka-tabi.com / Red Carpet BTS 
2010 - Windsor Premium Whiskey via The Influence
2010 - Kia K7 Cadenza IRIS featuring K7
2009 - Lee Byung Hun x Karl Lagerfeld 2009.09.09 yamanohada.com 
2009 - LG MAESTRO Classic Edge Menswear
2009 - MISSHA Homme Urban Soul (15-sec / 60-sec CF Streaming) / 2010 Extreme White
2009 - BH&C // 9th Avenue // kAoRi
2009 - Seven Luck Star
2008 - Toyota RAV4
2007 - Seven Luck Star Endorsement
2006 - 9th Avenue Hallyu Mall Project
2005 - Capcom XBox360 Lost Planet
2005 - NEC FOMA N901S
2004 - Samantha Tiara by Lee ByungHun
2007 - A Monochrome Man in a Monochrome City Photobook DVDset
2006 - LBH MEETS LBH Photobook DVDset
2004 - LIMITED Photobook, BRAVE HUMAN DVDset

 Links

EverythingLBH.com
Byunghun & Rubeurs
BH Entertainment (Management)
PlanetBH0712
HoneyHunny
ByungHunZzang
Lee Byung Hun Official Japanese Fan Club
LBH Soompi Fan Club
Life is Beautiful with Hunnie l TimelessLBH

 Acknowlegement

KMDb (Movies) l leebyunghun.com (Dramas) l PLANET BH0712 (Awards) 
fayenatic - original threadstarter 2003 l kdramafanusa - filmography l midnight sun - MVs l shirley - CFs l chula - updates


2005 Photomosaic to LBH update (June 8, 2007) [X] *credits: chula, ella, cha*



BH40 Lego Mosaic Exclusively for EverythingLBH by Sean Kenney (New York) - July 12, 2010

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April 27, 2015
‘Rush Hour 4’ Ad Starring Lee Byung Hun Turns Out To Be A 'Funny Or Die' Parody
BY Julie Jones | KDramaStars.com
When a billboard showing Lee Byung Hun and Sean “Diddy” Combs appeared over a bar on Hollywood Boulevard, many media outlets assumed it was an ad for an actual upcoming sequel in the “Rush Hour” series that previously starred Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker. However, it turns out the ad was just part of the set-up for a funny “Funny or Die” parody video.
While it would not be surprising for Lee Byung Hun to be cast in another Hollywood film, following his appearance in “G.I. Joe: Retaliation,” “Red” and the upcoming films “Terminator Genysis” and "Beyond Decit," not everyone was convinced the billboard was for real. The online publication The Daily Beast, suspected that rapper, actor and entrepreneur Combs was creating another parody to follow his recent funny “Downton Diddy” video.

Lee Byung Hun's agency said that it is not a joke. On April 23, his agency, BH Entertainment, confirmed his participation but would not offer any details.
"It is true that Lee Byung Hun participated in a portion of the filming for 'Rush Hour 4.' However, due to the contract, we are not able to confirm anything else."
Be Funny Studios said that the stars had not met before the collaboration. When the U.S. producers and Combs conceived the project they thought that Lee Byung Hun would be a perfect fit.
“We wanted to show everyone something where a Western and Eastern star have a great time together on screen,” said Funny Or Die Studios CEO Won Lee. “I hope it also becomes an opportunity to make Hallyu more well-known.”
The “Rush Hour” film series began in 1998. The original film opened at first place in the box office, earning $33 million and positive reviews. It ultimately earned $244 million and was followed by "Rush Hour 2" in 2001 and "Rush Hour 3" in 2007.
In the parody Lee Byung Hun and Sean "Diddy" Combs swap faces and apparently also bodies in a pointless attempt to confuse a criminal who might recognize them. This gives them the opportunity to exchange plenty of funny jokes about stereotypes.

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April 27, 2015
Rush Hour And Face Off Come Together In Ridiculous Spoof Starring P. Diddy
BY GREGORY WAKEMAN l CINEMABLEND

Have you ever imagined a mishmash of Rush Hour and Face/Off that is held together by the cinematic glue that is P. Diddy? I’m going to guess no. But that hasn’t stopped the good people over at Funny Or Die from creating a film that combines that devilish trifecta. And it makes for one of the most confusing fake trailers of all time.
P. Diddy and Byung-Hun Lee are right: why exactly do they need to change faces? Ah, well – even though it’s preposterous, contrived and doesn’t make a jot of sense, I for one would still pay good money to see Rush Hour 4: Face/Off 2, but only if it was more of the latter than the former. 
The filmmakers behind this Funny Or Die video do an good job with this, and it’s enjoyable that it can be seen as riffing on the recent rumors that the Jump Street and Men In Black franchises could be merging. Rush Hour 4/Face/Off 2 has a good number of one-liners and sight gags in there – especially the confusion over exactly why their faces need to be taken off and the doctors watching Face/Off before surgery - which make it worth your while. It is slightly unfortunate that it descends into slew of stereotypical racial jokes though, but I guess that’s just the Rush Hour franchise.. Meanwhile there’s also no denying the fact that it’s also really, really odd. And you really can’t help but be a little bit flabbergasted by what you’ve seen by its conclusion. Still there are worse ways to spend three minutes of your day. 
For the uninitiated, 1998’s Rush Hour starred Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan as Detective James Carter and Detective Inspector Lee respectively, and it blended the marital-arts of Chan’s exploits in Eastern movies with Tucker’s fast-talking gags from his American comedies. Meanwhile, Face/Off is John Woo at his twisted and relentless best, and the film is punctuated with fine performances from its dual leads of John Travolta and Nicholas Cage. Released in 1997, it was instantly met with praise because of its hype-violent but poetically stylized action scenes and its intriguing premise. It’s even since developed into a cult classic because of just how beautifully high concept it is. 
But should the two movies ever be combined into one super franchise blockbuster that stars none of the original actors and simply plays up the themes from the two series? As entertaining as this Funny or Die video is, I think we can agree that it would be a pretty nonsensical idea. 

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April 27, 2015
[sN POLL] Cha Seung Won voted as an actor who played King Gwanghaegun the best
Source: STARN News
Cha Seung Won was voted as an actor who played King Gwanghaegun of Joseon the best.
Recently, Korean online media StarN News held a poll under the title of 'Cha Seung Won & Lee Byung Heon, which actor played King Gwanghaegun of Joseon much better?' from April 20th until 26th.
Cha Seung Won started playing in a new drama called 'Splendid Politics' as King Gwanghaegun of Joseon just recently while Lee Byung Heon had played Gwanghaegun in movie 'Gwanghae' a couple of years ago.
224 people have participated in the poll in total, and Cha Seung Won defeated Lee Byung Heon by 52 votes (33%), receiving 172 votes (77%).
Movie 'Gwanghae' was released in September 2012, and Lee Byung Heon had received a great number of compliments for his fabulous performance. Recently, he finished shooting a new film called 'Terminator Genesis,' which will be officially released in July.
On the other hand, Cha Seung Won started playing in drama 'Splendid Politics' as Gwanghaegun just recently, and he is also getting a great number of compliments for his fabulous performance.
Meanwhile, StarN News started a new poll under the title of 'Yoo Seung Ho & Go Ara VS. Song Joong Ki & Song Hye Gyo' today, and the poll will be held until May 3rd.

/Reporting by Kim Dong-Joo en@starnnews.com

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April 27, 2015

Source: Funny Or Die

BTS Of 'Rush Hour 4: Face/Off 2' with Byung-Hun Lee and Sean Combs 

WATCH BTS / NG HERE

Edited April 29, 2015 by rubie

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April 27, 2015

Lee Byung-hun and Diddy Star in ‘Rush Hour 4, Face Off 2′

Source: KoreAm Journal

What happens when you combine movies Rush Hour and Face Off to create the ultimate cult comedy sequel? Be FUNNY Studios decided to find out and released a parody trailer titled, “Rush Hour 4, Face Off 2,” starring South Korean actor Lee Byung-hun and Sean “Diddy” Combs.

The project initially drew attention after it was advertised on a billboard on Los Angeles’ Hollywood Boulevard and introduced through a press release in South Korea last week. There was growing speculation that there would be another Rush Hour sequel, but Be FUNNY Studios revealed the truth today on their official website.

“The meeting between the two took place through the collaboration of Be FUNNY Studios and Funny or Die. Diddy and the American staff who showed interest were adamant that the Asian star for the project had to be Lee Byung-hun,” Be FUNNY Studios told Koreaboo.

Props to the video production site for some well-played trolling.

(Photo via Diddy/Instagram)

In the fake trailer, Lee and Diddy portray detectives who trade their faces for no logical reason, causing Lee to appear as a black man and Diddy to look like an Asian man. This, of course, leads to some hilarious one-liners that toy with racial stereotypes.

In one scene, Lee, who is actually Diddy in disguise, almost runs over a pedestrian with a car. When the pedestrian accuses Lee of being a bad driver due to his ethnicity, Diddy, who is actually Lee (it’s confusing, we know), snaps, “He’s not Asian. He’s black!”

http://www.funnyordie.com/embed/b9ceb410a7

Edited April 29, 2015 by rubie