Lee Byung Hun 이병헌 Byunghun Lee

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Photo: Steve Jun @paradise_hotel_steve_jun

 

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May 15, 2018

 

Snake Eyes Is Getting His Own ‘G.I. Joe’ Spinoff Movie!

 

BY STUART CONOVER ScienceFiction.com

 

Paramount Pictures still hasn’t opened up much on where they’re taking the G.I. Joe films but at least one spinoff movie has been confirmed featuring Snake Eyes! Evan Spiliotopoulos (‘Beauty and the Beast’) has been tapped to write the script and Brian Goldner will be producing the film.  Anyone else behind or in front of the camera has yet to be revealed.

 

Assuming this is set in the continuity of 2009’s ‘G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra’ and 2013’s ‘G.I. Joe: Retaliation,’ we’ll likely see Ray Park reprising the role of this covert ninja. However, without any solid details, this could even prove to be a stand-alone or soft reboot as the studio hasn’t been able to find quite the solid footing that they’d gained with the ‘Transformers’ franchise.

 

Snake Eyes is G.I. Joe’s head ninja. He doesn’t speak and depending on the origin story he either no longer is able to or has chosen not to. He is also often depicted as having had his face having been disfigured which is why he always wears a mask.

 

His arch enemy is Storm Shadow who was played by Lee Byung-hun in both of the previous films. Likely, a Snake Eyes-centric story would also include Cobra’s head ninja. The two were rivals from their time growing up together and whose fates seem to be entwined. Again, it isn’t clear if this will be a reboot or if Byung-hun may be returning.

 

If the film isn’t a full-on reboot, it wouldn’t be too surprising to see one or two small cameos from previous stars of the franchise.

 

Are you looking forward to a Snake Eyes movie? Do you think Paramount will use this as a stand-alone, a continuation of the current two films, or be a planned soft reboot of the franchise? 

 

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

 

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Super thanks to Alexandria for the compilation on IG ~

 

May 8, 2018

 

Top 5 Korean Movie Lead Actors with highest total admission ~

1. Song Kang Ho (109,654,383)

2. Ha Jung Woo (93,223,570)

3. Hwang Jung Min (92,761,555)

4. Lee Byung Hun (70,056,057) 

5. Kang Dong Won (61,788,907)

 

Compilation: xandria05

 

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MJ posted pics of her in Jeju over the weekend. Seems that there was a wedding invitation for the Hunnie Couple. BH sent a video-message to the bride+groom, looks like one of them is also a celebrity, I think. Presumably MJ went to the same wedding ceremony, BH obviously could not make it due to the ongoing filming.

 

LBH cut: jasmine_jbh 

 

 

Original Clip: ory_jeju
 

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Click on the photos, the message from BH at the end..

 

 

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On 5/3/2018 at 3:13 PM, peonie said:

May 3, 2018 

 

Lee Byung Hun nominated  as  Best Actor by the Chunsa Film Awards

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Lee Byung Hun was nominated as Best Actor for his role in "The Fortress" by Chunsa Film Awards.  Hwang Dong Hyuk who directed "The Fortress" was nominated as Best Director.  In addition, "The Fortress" also received nomination for Best Artistic Award for its Cinematography.  

 

The ceremony will take place on May 18, 2018.

 

Source:  LBHBaidu & LBHWeibo

 

There's no English update regarding the award ceremony but CJ Entertainment today tweeted this image & mention of THE FORTRESS.

 

From Chunsa Awards wikipedia page, Dir. Hwang Dong Hyuk won the Best Director and Kim Jee Yong won a Technical Award for THE FORTRESS. No acting award for Lee Byung Hun, though.. next time, then.

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Our thanks to the fans' highlight on twitter, Lee Byung Hun & his family attending Buddha's Birthday celebration (presumably on 5/22 as it's celebrated in South Korea). Nice to see JoonHoo with his parents & halmoni.. they really adore their precious little boy.

 

Looks like Appa's haircut (as Eugene Choi) is much shorter than JH's. 

 

Clip & photos: ej800126

 

Thanks to alatus_deus for the photo highlight

 

 

 

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May 25, 2018

 

Not sure if it's a recent photo or a previous one. Looks like new.. however, there's not much description & no idea of the original source but here's a photo of BH and musical actor, Park Jae Hong. PJH recently made headlines being one of the heroes saving a trapped victim in a fire. (article)

 

Source: Sisaweek.com

 

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Not one but two more new MR.SUNSHINE teasers released! 

 

Published on May 26, 2018 by tvN DRAMA

 

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Lee Byung Hun vs Kim Tae Ri! Pointing the gun at each other ?! 

 

 

Published on May 26, 2018 by tvN DRAMA

 

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The one thing they wanted! It was the sovereignty of Joseon

 

 

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May 27, 2018

 

The 15 best thrillers on Hulu to get your heart racing

The best thrillers on Hulu are just a click away.

 

Audra Schroeder The Daily Dot

 

The best movies on Hulu are just a click away, but sometimes you’re in the mood for something that doesn’t fit squarely in the comedy or drama genres. Something that gets under your skin and stays with you long after viewing. Hulu has an impressive selection of thrillers to keep you up at night. Here are the best thrillers on Hulu right now.

 

The best thrillers on Hulu

 

1) 10 Cloverfield Lane

 

2) Cloverfield (with Showtime add-on)

 

3) The Matrix

 

4) Borgman

 

5) 13 Assassins

 

6) Zodiac

 

7) I Saw the Devil

 

This South Korean thriller pits two of the country’s most well-known actors (Lee Byung-hun and Choi Min-sik ) as a cop and a serial killer, respectively. It’s a cat-and-mouse story, or maybe cat-and-cat is more appropriate, as Byung-hun relentlessly tracks and tortures the man (Min-sik) who killed his wife. The film is directed by maestro Kim Jee-woon, so you’re in good hands. I Saw the Devil is brutal and provocative, and if you have the stomach for it, it’s well worth a watch. —Eddie Strait

 

8) The Crow

 

9) Manhunter

 

10) Arrival

 

11) Children of Men (with Showtime add-on)

 

12) Mom and Dad

 

13) Let the Right One In

 

14) The Babadook

 

15) Bronson

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Cantata Contra Base has a new clip with BH ~

 

Our thanks to @ByunghunB for the highlight on twitter

Published on May 27, 2018 by 남자김정현

 

 

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Thanks to alatus_deus for the highlight on twitter & IG, MR.SUNSHINE fan-made poster by Sn123 at LBH DC Gallery

 

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Published on May 26, 2018 by tvN DRAMA

 

 

MR.SUNSHINE 5/26 teaser, English-subbed by YeoNiverse ~

 

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Art by Wafa Almuqati @wafa.mu

 

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Featuring an old image of Lee Byung Hun (circa BD era), a vibrant artwork using watercolor. Something we don't see anymore these days, a lovely fan-sharing ~

 

Art by hans @htaewoo5
 

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May 25, 2018

 

These Are The 7 Most Expensive K-Dramas Ever Made
Here are the most expensive productions in the history of Korean dramas!

 

1BOON | Koreaboo

 

7. Are You Human Too? ($9.3 million USD)

Are You Human Too? is Korea’s first AI human romance drama that has invested a large sum of money on CG and special effects in the latter half of the series. The drama, which stars Seo Kang Joon and Gong Seung Yeon, is set to air its first episode on June 4, 2018.

 

6. Saimdang, Memoir of Colors ($18.5 million USD)

Saimdang, Memoir of Colors, which stars veteran actors Song Seung Heon and Lee Yeong Ae, follows the story of an art history lecturer and her journey in discovering the mysteries of a 16th-century artist through a diary. The large production cost was spent on the welfare of the actors and staff at the filming sites rather than the drama itself.

5. Iris 2 ($18.5 million USD)

This sequel to the hit series IRIS was filmed and broadcasted in 2013. A Korean drama with a production cost of $18.5 million USD was rare at the time and therefore, this series received particular attention.

4. Criminal Minds ($18.5 million USD)

The South Korean series Criminal Minds was a remake of the popular American tv series of the same name. The series starred Lee Joon Gi, Song Hyun Joo, Moon Chae Won, Yoo Sun, Lee Sun Bin, Go Yoon and Kim Yeong Cheol. 

 

3. Kingdom ($18.5 million USD)

This upcoming series will be the second Korean Netflix original series and is expected to be aired sometime in 2018. The zombie thriller, which is set in the Joseon period, stars Ju Ji Hoon, Bae Doo Na, and Ryu Seung Ryong.

2. Vagabond ($23.2 million USD)

This upcoming series is a story about an ordinary man who gets involved in a plane crash and digs into national corruption. Lee Seung Gi and Shin Sung Rok have been confirmed to star in the series with Suzy being offered the lead female character. It is scheduled to be filmed abroad and broadcasted in the US as well as in Korea.

1. Mr. Sunshine ($27.8 million USD)

Mr. Sunshine is also an upcoming drama which will air its first episode in July 2018. The drama, which stars Lee Byung Hun, Kim Tae Ri, and Yoo Yeon Seok, has the largest production cost in the history of Korean dramas.

 

 

Photo: 날개 @AlatusDeus

 

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Looks like Lee Byung Hun no longer with CASIO. He's now the PR ambassador for Jaeger Lecoultre and currently featured in MONTRES Korea (Watch Magazine).

 

Photo: MONTRES KOREA

 

Beyond the Wave: Making his presence in Hollywood is global actor Lee Byung Hun. After a long absence from the small screen, he is scheduled to appear in comeback drama 'MR.SUNSHINE' this July.

 

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Have not seen any mention in English, just Korean media update for now.. but Lee Byung Hun may reunite with Dir. Woo Min Ho (INSIDE MEN) for a new movie, presumably a political thriller. Looks like the collaboration between the two will finally happen after LBH was unable to commit to Dir. Woo's 2018 movie (Drug King, upcoming release with Song Kang Ho)

 

June 5, 2018

 

Lee Byung Hun & Woo Min Ho, INSIDE MEN Reunion?

 

Source: News1 / Star News ++ (ELBH Google-gist)

 

 

According to BH Entertainment on June 5, actor Lee Byung Hun has positively reviewed an offer to appear in Dir. Woo Min Ho's new thriller 'Namsan Managers' (?). The reunion of the record-setting INSIDE MEN combo is quickly becoming a hot topic among industry insiders of Chungmuro.

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June 5, 2018

 

Lee Byung Hun In Talks To Star In New Film

 

Source: Soompi by L. Kim

 

Actor Lee Byung Hun may be appearing in a new movie.

 

On June 5, his agency BH Entertainment stated, “[Lee Byung Hun] is positively considering ‘Heads of Namsan’ [literal translation].”

 

“Heads of Namsan” is based on a book of the same name. Lee Byung Hun has been offered the role of Kim Jae Gyu.

 

The movie will be directed by Woo Min Ho, the same director who led Lee Byung Hun’s movie “Inside Men.” If Lee Byung Hun chooses to accept the role, the two of them will be working together for the second time.

 

Lee Byung Hun is also starring in upcoming drama “Mr. Sunshine,” which will premiere sometime in July.

 

Source (1)

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June 7, 2018

 

MR.SUNSHINE: 5-Color Character Posters Released

 

Source: Sports Donga ++

 

 

“Turbulent times. I thought that I had gone to the end, but I may have to go a bit further. One more step. Into the flame.” (translation by S.Park, Soompi)

 

 

June 7, 2018

 

“Mr. Sunshine” Gives A New Preview Of Characters Through Dramatic Posters

 

Source: Soompi by S. Park

 

Upcoming tvN drama “Mr. Sunshine” has revealed new posters of its main characters.

 

“Mr. Sunshine” is a historical drama that will tell the story of a Korean man who boarded a warship to the United States in 1871 during the Korean Expedition and then returns after he gets stationed in Korea as an American soldier.

 

“Mr. Sunshine” boasts a stellar cast and crew. Many popular actors will appear in this drama that was written by Kim Eun Sook and directed by Lee Eung Bok, who previously worked together on hit dramas  “Descendants of the Sun” and “Goblin.”

 

The posters of Lee Byung Hun, Kim Tae Ri, Yoo Yeon Seok, Kim Min Jung, and Byun Yo Han give viewers a glimpse at their characters who may not have been recorded in history books, but were heroes who rose in the cause for justice and fought for the independence of Korea.

 

Lee Byung Hun will appear as Eugene Choi, who was born as a slave in Korea and then grew up in the United States. In the poster, he looks charismatic as he points his gun up in the air. The words on his poster say, “Turbulent times. I thought that I had gone to the end, but I may have to go a bit further. One more step. Into the flame.”

 

Kim Tae Ri will portray Go Ae Shin, the daughter of a noble family who has an innocent appearance and tough mind. In the poster, she is wearing a pink gown while pointing a rifle at someone.

 

The words on her poster read, “The age of romance. If it’s a flower that’s going to bloom then fall, I want to become the hottest flame.” Her quote is a play on words, as the word for “flower” is included inside “flame” in Korean.

 

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Yoo Yeon Seok holds onto an encased ornamental knife in his hand.  He will appear as Goo Dong Mae, who was born as a butcher then returns to Joseon as a president of a chapter of the Black Dragon Society. His poster says, “The age of loss. I shot a blackbird so it won’t fly again.”

 

Pointing a fencing sword at someone, Kim Min Jung looks fierce and confident in her poster. She will appear as Kudo Hina, the CEO of Glory Hotel, which she inherited from her Japanese husband. Her poster says, “An unbelievable time. There are things that can’t be cut with a knife like a righteous, burning mind.”

 

Byun Yo Han will portray Kim Hee Sung, an unemployed man who just returned to Korea after studying abroad in Japan and is the suitor of Go Ae Shin. He lets out a hearty laugh with a pipe in his mouth. The words on his poster read, “A cheerful era.  If you’re in danger, run here and hide. If you’re the reason why I came to Joseon, it’s an honor.”

 

A source from the drama said, “The ‘Mr. Sunshine’ posters symbolically express the individual ways that Lee Byung Hun, Kim Tae Ri, Yoo Yeon Seok, Kim Min Jung, and Byun Yo Han are living in the rapidly changing Joseon. Please look forward to the acting of Lee Byung Hun, Kim Tae Ri, Yoo Yeon Seok, Kim Min Jung, and Byun Yo Han in ‘Mr. Sunshine’ that will convey the most painful confession of modern history in the early 19th century.”

 

“Mr. Sunshine” will premiere on July 7 at 9 p.m. KST and air 24 episodes.

 

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June 8, 2018

 

'Jurassic World' Chris Pratt Mentions Lee Byung Hun on Korean TV Interview

 

Source: StarNews / @fuyu33

 

 

In an interview shown on KBS2's Entertainment Weekly, actor Chris Pratt mentioned his Mag7 co-star,  Byunghun Lee (BH). When asked if he remembers LBH, Chris Pratt who is promoting his latest movie 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom' made a special shout-out, saying that he misses & loves BH and hopes to see him again.

 

Both actors appeared in the 2016 western remake of 'The Magnificent Seven' and had bonded well during the filming & promotions of the movie.