Lee Byung Hun 이병헌 Byunghun Lee

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May 17, 2015

Hollywood really loves Lee Byung-hun

BY CHESTER CHIN Star2.com

Lee Byung-hun in G.I. Joe: Rise Of Cobra.

Actor Lee Byung-hun is proving his bankability as an international movie star. The Seoul native has landed another Hollywood role!

According to media sources, Lee has been chosen for the role of Billy Rocks in the remake of the 1960s western The Magnificent Seven.

The original movie revolved around a group of seven assassins who protected a Mexican town from outlaws. However, reports have surfaced that the remake will centre around a mining town that has been taken over by a gold baron.

The film will be directed by Antoine Fuqua who helmed Olympus Has Fallen and last year’s blockbuster, The Equalizer.

The South Korean actor is slated to work alongside Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke and Vincent D’Onofrio, just to name a few.

This will be Lee’s fifth Hollywood project. He starred in G.I. Joe: The Rise Of Cobra and its sequel G.I. Joe: Retaliation, RED 2 and the upcoming summer movie, Terminator Genisys.

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May 18, 2015

Lee Byung Hun and Lee Min Jung Move into Jang Dong Gun and Go So Young’s Old Home

Soompi

According to Lee Byung Hun’s management agency BH Entertainment, the actor and his wife Lee Min Jung have moved into fellow A-list couple Jang Dong Gun and Go So Young’s home in Samseong-dong, Seoul.

A BH Entertainment representative told OSEN, “They moved in April, and they decided on the move for work and childrearing-related reasons.”

Since the birth of his son in late March, Lee Byung Hun has been busy going back and forth between the United States and Korea for filming. The actor is currently working on a number of Hollywood films, including “Terminator: Genisys,” which is slated for a July release, and “The Magnificent Seven.”

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May 19, 2015

Lee Byung-hun moves into new high-security home

Korean actor Lee Byung-hun and his family have reportedly moved into a new expensive home in Seoul's Samseong-dong.

The secret relocation was reported Tuesday by a local news reporter, who claimed to have read a certified copy of the real estate register.

Lee and his actress wife Lee Min-jung are said to have jointly registered their new residence on April 28 with a prepaid lease of 2.5 billion won ($2.3 million).

Actors and married couple Lee Byung-hun (left) and Lee Min-jung at their wedding in 2013. (Yonhap)

The report cited a real estate agent, who said that Lee and his family had already moved into their new high-security residence.

Lee's new home is said to be in a popular area among stars, strategically located for ease of transportation and known for its airtight security, according to the report.

Lee married actress Lee Min-jung, who was a celebrated star in her own right, in 2013 and welcomed their first child, a son, on March 31.

Lee Byung-hun recently flew to the U.S. ahead of his filming schedule for an upcoming Hollywood remake of the western film "The Magnificent Seven." Another Hollywood film starring the actor, "Terminator Genisys" is scheduled for release this July.

By Yoon Sarah (sarah356@heraldcorp.com)

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May 19, 2015

Lee Byung Hun and Lee Min Jung reportedly move into Jang Dong Gun and Ko So Young’s old home

KpopFighting!

It has been reported that Lee Byung Hun and his wife Lee Min Jung have moved to a new home situated in Samseong-dong, Seoul.

Lee’s agency, BH Entertainment, revealed, “Their new home is closer to Lee Min Jung’s parents house. The two decided to move because of child-rearing and work reasons.”

It was also rumored that the couple’s new home was the old home of fellow celebrity couple of Jang Dong Gun and Ko So Young, but Lee Byung Hun’s agency has revealed that they were unaware of that.

By: Alvin

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Character posters from  GI Joe (Rise of Cobra & Retaliation), RED 2 and Terminator: Genisys. Plus the Korean version of each. Will T-1000 get a Korean poster as well?

 

 

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May 19, 2015

Lee Byung Hun and Lee Min Jung move into Jang Dong Gun and Go So Young’s former luxury home

Source: Koreaboo

Despite all the twists and turns this couple has been through within the last year, actor Lee Byung Hun and actress Lee Min Jung have recently moved into a home that was previously owned by celebrity couple Jang Dong Gun and Go So Young.

On May 19th, K STAR: Hallyu Reports revealed that Lee Byung Hun and Lee Min Jung recently moved into the luxury homes located in Samsungdong, Seoul with their newborn son after obtaining a certified copy of their real estate registrar.

K STAR reported that the couple signed a 2.5 billion Korean Won (approximately 2.3 million U.S. Dollars) lease for the luxury villa on April 28th and have moved into the home not long after. It was also revealed that the Lee’s new home was actually previously leased by actor and actress Jang Dong Gun and Go So Young and their two young children.

A real estate specialist explained to the publication agency that, “Many celebrities favor this ‘S’ luxury villa located in Samsungdong, Seoul because of its easy-access location to the major transportation point in the city and for its impenetrable home security system.”

In response to this news, Lee Byung Hun’s agency BH Entertainment stated to different media portal, “Due to the infant care of their newborn child and also other scheduling conflicts, the couple decided to make a move to a new home. But most importantly, they chose to move [to this home location] because it is close to Lee Min Jung’s parents’ home.”

The agency, however, was unsure of whether of not the Lee’s were aware of their new home being previously tenanted by a celebrity couple, “We cannot be certain if they had prior knowledge about the home being previously lived-in by Jang Dong Gun and Go So Young while they were looking into leasing this villa.”

Source: K STAR, Sports Seoul, and STARin

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Published on May 19, 2015 by K STAR​​

 

 

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May 21, 2015

'Terminator Genisys' Teaser Trailer: 3 Things To Look Forward To Before July 1 Release

By Monica Castillo @mcastimovies International Business Times

He said he’d be back. Arnold Schwarzenegger returns to the role that made him a star in the latest installation of the “Terminator” series.  In the new trailer for “Terminator Genisys,” he’s not only back, he’s bringing the action against his past Terminator model.

In “Terminator Genisys,”  Kyle Reese (Jai Courtney) is thrown back in time to join forces with Schwarzenegger’s Terminator and protect Sarah Conner (Emilia Clarke) in her training to survive and ensure the future existence of her son, John Connor (Jason Clarke). An adult John Conner must stop the dreaded GENISYS program from going online and bringing about Judgement Day for the human race.

Here’s three moments from the new teaser trailer you can’t miss:

1. Schwarzenegger v. Schwarzenegger

This new trailer wastes no time getting straight to the action. Within the first few seconds of “Genisys,” current-day Arnold goes head-to-head with the (CGI) old school Schwarzenegger from the original “Terminator” movie from James Cameron. Unfortunately, it does not show if “Terminator 5” holds to the originals au naturale big screen debut.

2. Scary Liquid Terminator Is Back

Starting with 1991’s “Terminator 2: Judgement Day” and never leaving our collective nightmares since, the T-1000 is the advance model of Schwarzenegger’s Terminator T-800. It’s malleable liquid form allows it to create whatever shape and weapon it needs, and at the :22 second mark, that means arms in the shape of blades. Run, Sarah Connor, run!

3. Explosions Guaranteed

Being that star Schwarzenegger is offering fans a chance to blow things up with him as a film tie-in promotion, the last five seconds of the trailer also reflect the filmmakers’ enthusiasm for things that go “boom!” 

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Thanks to Christine Biloré for sharing this pics at EverythingLBH.com FB

 

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May 23, 2015 (Google-translate only)

Source: STARNEWS

According to film industry source on May 23, Lee Byung Hun has started filming 'The Magnificent 7' on location in South American desert. It's unclear till when the filming would be. In July, Terminator: Genisys will be released worldwide. It's unknown how things go for the actor if the current filming overlaps with  T-1000 promotion schedules 

Source: Newsen

MBC Section TV Entertainment program disclosed on its May 24 episode what seems to be the new house of celebrity couple Lee Byung Hun and Lee Min Jung. The spacious and luxurious home for the Lee family is shown to be overlooking the river.

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New photo posted today, a sighting of the couple on May 24. From Google-translate, it says during Buddha's birthday. Looking it up, Korea celebrate the occasion in May 25 (coincidentally tomorrow). In the capture, MJ looking post-pregnant and BH came back to Korea. It's likely the person with face hidden is his mom as the family would from time to time go for prayers.

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May 24, 2015

“Section TV” Reveals Interior of Lee Byung Hun and Lee Min Jung’s Extravagant New Home

Source: Soompi

It was recently reported that Lee Byung Hun and his wife Lee Min Jung have moved into an apartment in the Samseong district of Seoul that was previously owned by another celebrity couple, Jang Dong Gun and Go So Young.

On May 24′s episode of “Section TV,” viewers are shown a glimpse of the interior of their swanky new home.

The apartment is a jaw-dropping 135 pyong (approx. 4800 square feet) in size. It has a beautiful view of the Han River through its huge, expansive windows. It’s estimated that the market price is somewhere between 4 billion to 5 billion won (approx. $3.6 million to $4.5 million USD).

Regarding the move, Lee Byung Hun’s agency BH Entertainment says, “They chose the place because it’s in a location that will be convenient for them since they have to travel overseas frequently. It is also close to Lee Min Jung’s family, which will help them in taking care of their child.”

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May 25, 2015

Lee Byung Hun And Lee Min Jung Have A Beautiful New Home

BY Adrienne Stanley | KDramaStars.com

The May 24 episode of "Section TV" highlighted the luxurious new residence of Lee Byung Hun and Lee Min Jung. The couple, who returned to Korea to deliver their baby, are residing in the Samseong-dong area of Seoul. 

According to the report by "Section TV," they are living in a luxury apartment whose retail price ranges from $3.6 to $4.5 million USD. The segment provided small snapshots of their new home, along with statistics outlining the property.
The tour of the apartment followed a May 18 report which stated that the Lee family had moved into the home that was previously occupied by Jang Dong Gun (No Tears for the Dead, A Gentleman's Dignity) and his wife, actress Go So Young.

BH Entertainment provided a statement about the couple's recent move to Newsen. "Lee Byung Hun and Lee Min Jung chose their residence because it is in a convenient location," said a representative for BH Entertainment. The report also outlined the proximity of their apartment to her family and their frequent travel schedule.
 
Lee Byung Hun and Lee Min Jung returned to Korea in February 2015, following a period where they had relocated to California. The couple remained away from Korea for 3 months of Lee Min Jung's pregnancy.

In September 2014, the 44-year-old actor was shrouded in controversy when he became the subject of a blackmail scandal involving former GLAM member Dahee and Lee Ji Yeon. He was allegedly blackmailed by the K-pop idol and model for large sums of money, in order to prevent the leak of a video where the film star was alleged to make inappropriate comments. He issued an apology to his family, following the sentencing of the two women.

On March 2015, his wife gave birth to their first child, following 3 years of marriage.

While the couple has returned to Korea, they maintain a busy travel schedule. Lee Byung Hun is one of few Korean actors who has successfully transitioned to acting in Hollywood productions. He stars as T-1000 in the upcoming science fiction release "Terminator Genisys" and the pre-production film, "The Magnificent Seven."
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About the writer: Adrienne Stanley is a contributing writer for Kpopstarz, KDramastars, MTV Iggy and CJ Entertainment's KCON blog. Her passions include a love of K-pop and Asian drama. When she is not writing she is hanging out on Twitter (@retrogirladdy).

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Will South Korea come out with it's own version excluding the T-1000?

An article with many images, only posting one image -- the Japanese TG poster in question. Please refer link for the rest of the images.

Koreaboo has an article on this which isn't a very good/nice to read. (link)

 

May 27, 2015

The Terminator Genisys Poster Shouldn't Cause Diplomacy Problems

by Brian Ashcraft Kotaku

 

In South Korea, several major media outlets have pointed out the same thing: the Japanese Terminator Genisys poster does not feature Korean actor Byung-hun Lee.

Below, you can see the newly revealed Japanese poster:

No Byung-hun Lee.

Via The Korea Times, the country’s oldest English language newspaper, here’s how this is being reported in an article titled “Japanese Terminator poster leaves out Korean actor”:

A Japanese poster for the upcoming Hollywood action blockbuster “Terminator: Genisys” has omitted Korean actor Byung-hun Lee, who has a supporting role in the film.

The poster shows the main cast, including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jason Clarke, Emilia Clarke and Jai Courtney — but not Lee, who plays a terminator cyborg T-1000.

Why Japan has omitted Lee is a mystery. In 2013, Japan featured him on a poster for the Hollywood action movie “G.I. Joe: Retaliation,” in which the actor, 44, played ninja bodyguard Storm Shadow. Lee and American action star Bruce Willis were on the poster...
Similar stories have appeared on numerous Korean news sites, such as Movie Daum, Stoo.com, Segye and more, which mention the “curiosity” and “disappointment” that Lee isn’t included on the Japanese poster.

I guess the implication is that Lee isn’t being featured because of South Korean and Japan’s rocky relationship?

But...the actor doesn’t appear on the official international poster:

What’s more, many the posters in the U.S. and abroad don’t feature Lee:

This art doesn’t even features Schwarzenegger.

There is a T-1000 character poster in the U.S. that features Lee, but he doesn’t seem to appear in any group shots for posters released in the U.S. and abroad.

Here is said character poster for the U.S. (Note that Japan hasn’t gotten any character posters yet.)

As The Korea Times points out, Lee was featured on the G.I. Joe: Retaliation poster in Japan in 2013. But that wasn’t a great year for relations between the two countries, because that year saw headlines like “Bad Feelings Dominate Japan-South Korea Public Sentiment” and “A Growing Chill Between South Korea and Japan Creates Problems for the U.S.”

Lee, who previously starred in the Japanese video game Lost Planet: Extreme Condition, appeared on several Japanese movie posters that same year—G.I. Joe: Retaliation and Red 2. These were the last two Hollywood films Lee did prior to the new Terminator.

Below, you can see how Japan’s Red 2 poster (top left) stacks up to the other international versions in its depiction of Lee.

For both posters, Lee was featured on the international versions.

Yes, there’s tension between South Korea and Japan, but honestly, the Korean media latching onto stories like this isn’t doing anything to help mend those tensions, especially when Byung-hun Lee doesn’t appear on the Korean poster, either. Talk about curious and disappointing. 

To contact the author of this post, write to bashcraftATkotaku.com or find him on Twitter@Brian_Ashcraft.

Kotaku East is your slice of Asian internet culture, bringing you the latest talking points from Japan, Korea, China and beyond. Tune in every morning from 4am to 8am.

 

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So, this is the Korea Times report that sparked Kotaku's lengthy response article. Funny how the article was not highlighted much by the Korea Times, not even on its mainpage. Anyway, considering the current Korean media and public sentiment on LBH due to his scandal whatnots, isn't this all just much ado about nothing.

It remains to be seen if the Korean poster will actually feature the Korean actor or citing the original international that did not feature LBH. It's doubtful it'll happen when Lotte Ent have not shown that it had been supportive of the actor especially now

 

May 26, 2015

Japanese `Terminator' poster leaves out Korean actor

Source: The Korea Times

Japanese poster for "Terminator: Genisys" / Courtesy of Twitter

A Japanese poster for the upcoming Hollywood action blockbuster "Terminator: Genisys" has omitted Korean actor Lee Byung-hun, who has a supporting role in the film.

The poster shows the main cast, including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jason Clarke, Emilia Clarke and Jai Courtney — but not Lee, who plays a terminator cyborg T-1000.

Why Japan has omitted Lee is a mystery. In 2013, Japan featured him on a poster for the Hollywood action movie "G.I. Joe: Retaliation," in which the actor, 44, played ninja bodyguard Storm Shadow. Lee and American action star Bruce Willis were on the poster.

"Terminator: Genisys," the fifth installment of the Terminator series that began in 1984, is directed by Alan Taylor, who helmed Hollywood action movie "Thor: The Dark World" (2013), the American global-hit TV series "Game of Thrones" during 2011 and "Mad Men" in 2007. 

Japanese poster for "G.I. Joe: Retaliation" (2013) with Lee Byung-hun, right, and Bruce Willis

The Terminator series depicts the struggle between the self-aware synthetic intelligence, Cyberdyne Systems Skynet, and the human military resistance led by John Connor after Skynet launched a massive nuclear missile attack.

"Terminator: Genisys" is scheduled for release in July.

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May 27, 2015

Japanese 'Terminator Genysis' Poster Offends Korean Community for Leaving Out Byung-Hun Lee

South Korea complained about how Japan's new "Terminator Genisys" poster doesn't feature famous South Korean actor Byung-Hun Lee

By Christopher Hutton | HNGN

Korean newspapers are currently complaining about how the Japanese poster for "Terminator Genysis" doesn't feature Korean actor Byung-Hun Lee.

Paramount recently released a new poster for the upcoming entry in the "Terminator" series. While the poster is well-designed and reflects the film's interest, it is lacking one thing: the film's core Korean actor.

Korean English language newspaper The Korean Times reported reported the following:

A Japanese poster for the upcoming Hollywood action blockbuster "Terminator: Genisys" has omitted Korean actor Byung-hun Lee, who has a supporting role in the film.

The poster shows the main cast, including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jason Clarke, Emilia Clarke and Jai Courtney - but not Lee, who plays a terminator cyborg T-1000.

Why Japan has omitted Lee is a mystery. In 2013, Japan featured him on a poster for the Hollywood action movie "G.I. Joe: Retaliation," in which the actor, 44, played ninja bodyguard Storm Shadow. Lee and American action star Bruce Willis were on the poster...

While this sounds like a valid critique (especially since he plays the T-1000, a key villain in the film), Kotaku notes that this complaint is inaccurate, especially when one considers that most of the "Terminator Genisys" posters don't feature Mr. Lee. 

Why is the South Korean media hooking onto this story, then? Kotaku suspects that the poster is reflective of current national tension between South Korea and Japan. "Yes, there's tension between South Korea and Japan, but honestly, the Korean media latching onto stories like this isn't doing anything to help mend those tensions, especially when Byung-hun Lee doesn't appear on the Korean poster, either. Talk about curious and disappointing."

"Terminator Genisys" will arrive in U.S. theatres on July 1.

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May 28, 2015

'Terminator: Genisys' T5 Japanese Poster Not Featuring Byung-hun Lee Causes Diplomatic Controversy In Korea

Katia Kleyman , Design & Trend
  

(Photo : Facebook/ Arnold Schwarzenegger) A recent "Terminator Genisys" poster in Japan did not feature co-star and Korean actor Byung-hun Lee, which caused a diplomatic controversy.

According to Kotaku, a Japanese version of a "Terminator Genisys" poster caused a little bit of a stir in South Korea.

The poster, which is featured on the Kotaku website includes Arnold Schwarzenegger, Emilia Clarke, Jai Courtney and Jason Clarke. However, it is missing Korean actor Byung-hun Lee, who plays the Terminator T-1000, or the liquid-like Terminator in the upcoming movie.

The Korea Times, which is the oldest English language newspaper in the country, reported on Byung-hun Lee's absence and wondered why Japan did not have him on the poster, but had him featured on the poster for "G.I. Joe: Retaliation," where Lee acted alongside Bruce Willis as a ninja bodyguard called Storm Shadow.

Kotaku reported that several other Korean newspaper outlets have also written up stories on why Lee was not featured in the Japanese poster. Many of these reports indicating "disappointment" over the fact that he wasn't featured.

Some papers had even equated Lee's absence with the unsteady diplomatic relations between South Korea and Japan.

But it is unlikely that Japan wanted to deliberately jab at South Korea by not including Lee on the poster, because Lee is not included in the international poster for "Terminator Genisys" either. Nor is he included in many of the U.S. posters for the film.

Kotaku points out that Lee is featured in one U.S. T-1000 character poster for the film, but he doesn't make an appearance in any of the group shots.

It just seems that Lee is not enough of a major character in "Terminator Genisys" to make it on the poster. The Kotaku report also points out that Lee did not even make it on the Korean version of the poster!

It seems that the South Korean media is just looking to stir up controversy where there really isn't any.

"Yes, there's tension between South Korea and Japan, but honestly, the Korean media latching onto stories like this isn't doing anything to help mend those tensions, especially when Byung-hun Lee doesn't spear on the Korean poster, either. Talk about curious and disappointing," the report read.

"Terminator Genisys" will be in theaters July 1.

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May 30, 2015

Clip credit: paengrr via Instagram

Lee Byung Hun & Lee Min Jung at a wedding in Seoul today. Looks like LBH could have been home since the sighting on May 25.

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