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11 hours ago, peonie said:

 

June 24, 2022

 

“Emergency Declaration " The best Actor of the Cannes Film Festival,  Song Kang Ho has called for 20 million viewers at the box office!  Jeon Do-yeon and Lee Byung Hun's witty words made the audience laugh. (A translation) 

Movies Monday 20 June 2022 14:17 Erin 1

 

The film “Emergency Declaration ", which was invited to the 74th Cannes Film Festival, will finally meet with Korean audiences in August after two delays in its release.  The Taiwan schedule will also be announced later. The cast is strong, including Cannes Film Festival best actor and best actress Song Kang Ho and Jeon Do-Yeon, as well as Lee Byung Hun, Kim Nam Gil, Im Si Wan, Kim So Jin, and Park Hae Joon. All of them attended the press conference today, and director Han Jae Rim also participated.

 

“Emergency Declaration", is a realistic film about an aerial disaster, presenting the first time in history that an unconditional landing has been declared due to an aerial terrorist. Invited to the non-competition section of the 74th Cannes Film Festival, director Han Jae Rim returned to the big screen after “The Face Reader “ (2013) and “The King “ (2017).  The participation of an outstanding cast made  “Emergency Declaration", a movie that that is very much anticipated by the audience.

 

Song Kang Ho, who just won the Best Actor at the 75th Cannes Film Festival for “Broker” said it has been more than 2 years since shooting of “Emergency Declaration" started, and there had been a lot of twists and turns, plus there were two more delays in the middle.  The film can finally be introduced to the audience.  He also humbly said that he felt honored to meet with his respected colleagues and junior actors and actresses.  Lee Byung Hun also said that when he heard the news of the upcoming release in August, he kept thinking, "Is it true this time?"  Today, seeing everyone gathered together, finally got the feeling that it is going to be released. Jeon Do Yeon also said that she was very happy to hear the news of the release, just like a dream.

 

When the casting for “Emergency Declaration" started, there was a lot of discussion and the audience said, "Is it possible to have such a cast? The perfect casting became the highlight of the film. The director, Han Jae Rim, said that all the actors, especially Song Kang Ho, Lee Byung Hun and Jeon Do Yeon, are already influential and iconic actors in the global film industry, and Kim Nam Gil, Im Si Wan, Kim So Jin and Park Hae Joon are also actors who have played the leading roles in various famous and popular works.  I believe that such a cast is the dream of many filmmakers, even he himself cannot believe that these actors and actresses can be together to shoot his work, and also praised for the excellent performance of all of them.

 

As for the opportunity to produce this film, the director said that he received the commission for this work more than 10 years ago. At that time, although he thought the setting or planning of this work was great, he still did not have a concept of how the story should unfold, so he could not shape it. The director believes that the severe phobia of flying, being trapped in a plane, and the fear of disaster will remain in his mind. He felt that he had to make this film to express something through his work, as there have been major and minor disasters in Korean society over the past ten years.

 

The reason why Jeon Do Yeon performed in “Emergency Declaration" was not only that she thought the script is great, but also that she agreed with the director's intention and hoped to bring some comfort to people who have been through disasters of all sizes. When asked about her expectation for the box office, Jeon Do Yeon said bluntly, Of course this will be a film that will break 10 million, isn't it?” She  also said that she was convinced so she decided to perform. Song Kang Ho then said that he thought this film would be very popular with everyone, and was immediately asked by Jeon Do Yeon, "So how much is the box office?" Song Kanghao immediately pushed Lee Byung Hun to answer... He did not expect Lee Byung Hun to immediately break the news, "Brother Kang Ho told me just now that this work should be 20 million, right?" Jeon Do Yeon immediately echoed, "I heard it too!" Song Kang Ho hurriedly denied it.

 

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@peonie  thanks for sharing this. I can't forget that during the presscon LBH made people laugh by saying, “Can I change my seat?” after hearing Song Kang-ho, who was sitting next to him, coughing non-stop. This made me LOL - 

 

 

 

 

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June 25, 2022

 

Actress Lee Min Jung succeeded in avenging her husband Lee Byung-hun with his golf skills.

 

On the afternoon of the 23rd, a video titled 'Lee Min-jung's revenge video' was posted on the official YouTube channel of 'The Green Cup'.

 

In the released video, Lee Byung-hun tried to putt toward the hole cup from a distance of about 1m. The caddy asked, "Can I take the flagpole out?" Lee Byung-hun said, "No, it's fine." Behind him, Lee Min-jung was watching his putt in a pose that looked like he was raising medicine.

 

Lee Byung-hun tried to putt after being careful, but he set the wrong direction and the ball completely leaked to the side of the hole cup. At the same time, Lee Byung-hun leaned back and sighed, "Ahhh," and Lee Min-jung also showed regret.

 

 

Previously, in 2020, Lee Min-jung and Lee Byung-hun shared a video from a round in Hawaii in 2019. At that time, Lee Min-jung tried to putt from a position boasting a considerable distance, but when the ball stopped in front of the hole cup with less power, Byung-hun Lee, who was filming this, sighed and laughed and said, "Hey."

 

Meanwhile, Lee Min-jung, who was born in 1982 and is 40 years old, married actor Lee Byung-hun in 2013 and has a son, Jun-hoo, and is about to return to the screen with the movie 'Christmas Gift' (working title).

 

Source: https://www.xportsnews.com/article/1594461

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June 25, 2022.

 

Lee Byung Hun is promoting  'Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area'

 

 

 'Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area' is a Netflix television series for which BH Entertainment and JTBC are joint producers.  The series also starred Yoo Ji Tae and Park Hae Soo of  BH Entertainment.    

 

Source:  IG of Lee Byung Hun

 

 

 

 

 

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June 25, 2022

 

Lee Byung Hun posted some selfies with the cast of "Emergency Declaration"

 

 

 

Source:  IG of Lee Byung Hun 

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Meant To Be: 8 K-Dramas With The Theme Of Reunited Lovers

 

One of the most rewarding K-dramas to watch is a K-drama where a couple who couldn’t be together when they were younger, fall in love again later on in their lives. It’s a theme that is hard to watch at first because of the heartbreak that the main couple goes through, but then it is touching to see them still want to be together after time has passed. It gives hope and a different meaning to the word “destined.” Here are eight K-dramas that explore this theme!

 

 

2. “Our Blues”

“Our Blues” is a series that stars Han Ji Min, Kim Woo Bin, Lee Byung Hun, Shin Min Ah, Cha Seung Won, Lee Jung Eun, Kim Hye Ja, and many others. The series is set in Jeju Island and it shows the various problems and issues that the characters are experiencing.

 

 

Mi Sun Ah (Shin Min Ah) and Lee Dong Suk (Lee Byung Hun) knew each other since high school. Dong Suk had loved Sun Ah for a long time, but she betrays him. After many years of being separated, Sun Ah returns to her hometown and the two meet again. There has always been a magnetic force drawing the two together, and it’s very evident when they reunite. Dong Suk is very open with his feelings to Sun Ah, showing that nothing has changed for him, and this is one of the most endearing parts about the series. Even after being hurt after all those years, he is still in love with her and unable to let her go.

 

 

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credit : soompi news

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[Photos] New Stills Added for the Upcoming Korean Movie "Emergency Declaration"

 

 

 

 

source : Hancinema

https://www.hancinema.net/photos-new-stills-added-for-the-upcoming-korean-movie-emergency-declaration-161397.html

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[peonie]

June 28, 2022

 

Actor Lee Byung-hun boasted a sculptural visual

 

 

 

 

On the 27th, Lee Byung-hun posted several photos on his Instagram.

 

Lee Byung-hun told us about his current situation at the studio he visited for the commercial shoot. He wore a chic black suit and boasted a unique fit, drawing admiration. The charisma was felt in Lee Byung-hun's visuals and poses, checking his style in the middle of filming.

 

Meanwhile, Lee Byung-hun will appear in the movie 'Emergency Declaration', which is scheduled to be released in August.

 

Photo source:  IG of Lee Byung Hun 

 

Text source:  https://www.tvreport.co.kr/2107426

[peonie]

July 1,  2022

 

Latest posting by Lee Byung Hun - ssi on his Instagram account 

 

 

His message was :  #Microsoftlounge 

 

Source:  IG of lee Byung Hun 

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July 1, 2022

 

Lee Min Jung shared her thoughts on watching the last episode 'Our Blues'

 

 

 

Actress Lee Min-jung shared her thoughts on watching the last episode of 'Our Blues'.

 

On the 29th, Lee Min-jung posted on her Instagram, "I purposely couldn't watch the last episode of 'Our Blues' (Shun)... I was afraid that my eyes would get too swollen because I was filming the next day. The blanket is all wet..." along with a picture.

 

The TV screen in the photo contains a scene from the last meeting of the recently ended tvN drama 'Our Blues'. Lee Min-jung posted a scene in which her husband Lee Byung-hun and her seniors Kim Hye-ja and Ko Doo-shim were portrayed and said, "I love all mothers and mothers in the world."

 

A netizen who saw the photo left a comment, "Byung-hun oppa is so handsome", and Lee Min-jung said, "He doesn't come out handsome here.."

 

Meanwhile, Lee Min-jung is married to actress Lee Byung-hun in 2013, and she has one son. Lee Min-jung will appear in Tving's original series 'Villains', which is scheduled to be released next year.

 

Source:  Text:  https://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=202206290100216820013781&servicedate=20220629

               Photos :  IG of Lee Min Jung 

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July 1,  2022

 

Rubeurs, the official fan club of Lee Byung Hun-ssi celebrated his birthday by holding an early birthday party 

 

 

 

 

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Source:  IG of Rubeurs

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July 4, 2022

 

Byung Hun and Min Jung together

 

 

 

Source: nIG of lookatmelookatyou96

 

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11 Best K-Dramas Of 2022 So Far

 

It’s already halfway through the year and the perfect time to look back at all the phenomenal scripts that K-dramaland brought to us so far. There was definitely something in the air in 2022 as there was no shortage of great K-dramas. The scripts, acting, OSTs, and the cast, all came together perfectly for so many dramas, making them all worth the watch. Here are just 11 of the best K-dramas of 2022 so far.

 

Disclaimer: This list only includes K-dramas that have finished airing by June 31st. Also, list is in no particular order!

 

 

 

6. “Our Blues”

 

“Our Blues” is a series that stars some very well-known names including Han Ji Min, Kim Woo Bin, Lee Byung Hun, Shin Min Ah, Cha Seung Won, Lee Jung Eun, Kim Hye Ja, and many others. It is set in the beautiful Jeju Island, and it shows the various real-life problems and issues that the characters are going through.

 

This beautiful series was able to touch the hearts of many with its exposure of various important social issues that are prevalent in not only South Korea, but all over the world.

 

The connection that is shown between the families in a small town creates a sense of comfort and belonging. And the storylines of the various families, who deal with topics like teenage pregnancy, mental health, death of loved ones, and disabilities, create a K-drama that heals and shows that we are not alone. It’s a definite must-watch for any age group!

 

 

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credit : soompi news

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July 4, 2022

 

‘Emergency Declaration’ Confirms August Release and Drops 7 Character Posters

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Credit: Showbox

This summer’s highly-anticipated aviation disaster movie Emergency Declaration (directed by Han Jae Rim) will be released on August 3rd.

On Monday, Showbox unveiled the seven captivating character posters for the Emergency Declaration along with the release date. The film centers around a plane that declared an emergency landing amid an unprecedented disaster.

 

The released posters capture the seven different reactions of seven people facing an unprecedented aviation disaster. The clear contract between the people who have to prevent the disaster on the ground and those facing the terror in the sky catches the eye.

 

First, veteran detective In Ho (Song Kang Ho) struggles in the rain to prevent the disaster, while Jae Hyuk (Lee Byung Hun), who boarded the plane with his daughter, is looking around to protect his child. Moreover, Sook Hee (Jeon Do Yeon), the minister of the Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs, exudes both charisma and her desire to protect the people. First officer Hyun Soo (Kim Nam Gil) is filled with a responsibility to land the plane safely to protect his passengers.

Credit: Showbox

Additionally, Jin Seok (Yim Si Wan) is watching the chaos unfolding on the plane with a calm expression, while Hee Jin (Kim So Jin), the head of the cabin crew, does not lose her composure and puts the passengers first. Lastly, Tae Soo (Park Hae Joon), the director of the National Center for Crisis Management, struggles to make the best choice even in a situation when it’s hard to make a rational decision.

 

Meanwhile, Emergency Declaration will hit the screen on August 3rd.

 

Credit : Showbox 

 

Source:  https://zapzee.net/2022/07/04/emergency-declaration-confirms-august-release-and-drops-7-character-posters/

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16 hours ago, peonie said:

July 4, 2022

 

‘Emergency Declaration’ Confirms August Release and Drops 7 Character Posters

KRISHKIM

 

This summer’s highly-anticipated aviation disaster movie Emergency Declaration (directed by Han Jae Rim) will be released on August 3rd.

On Monday, Showbox unveiled the seven captivating character posters for the Emergency Declaration along with the release date. The film centers around a plane that declared an emergency landing amid an unprecedented disaster.

 

The released posters capture the seven different reactions of seven people facing an unprecedented aviation disaster. The clear contract between the people who have to prevent the disaster on the ground and those facing the terror in the sky catches the eye.

 

First, veteran detective In Ho (Song Kang Ho) struggles in the rain to prevent the disaster, while Jae Hyuk (Lee Byung Hun), who boarded the plane with his daughter, is looking around to protect his child. Moreover, Sook Hee (Jeon Do Yeon), the minister of the Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs, exudes both charisma and her desire to protect the people. First officer Hyun Soo (Kim Nam Gil) is filled with a responsibility to land the plane safely to protect his passengers.

 

Additionally, Jin Seok (Yim Si Wan) is watching the chaos unfolding on the plane with a calm expression, while Hee Jin (Kim So Jin), the head of the cabin crew, does not lose her composure and puts the passengers first. Lastly, Tae Soo (Park Hae Joon), the director of the National Center for Crisis Management, struggles to make the best choice even in a situation when it’s hard to make a rational decision.

 

Meanwhile, Emergency Declaration will hit the screen on August 3rd.

 

Credit : Showbox 

 

Source:  https://zapzee.net/2022/07/04/emergency-declaration-confirms-august-release-and-drops-7-character-posters/

 

@peonie  thanks for sharing this. With less than a month until its premiere, we can now see the character posters. LBH looks a concerned father who holds his daughter tight. He asks in the caption, “What’s going on right now?”   

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*** Lee Min Jung watched the last episode of "Our Blues".  She posted on her IG with a caption - "#OurBlues last episode was intentionally missed... I was afraid my eyes would be too swollen because I was filming the next day... I watched it in the afternoon on a day when there was no filming on purpose... The blanket is all wet... I love my #mother and all the #mothers in this world..."     

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***  Lee Byung Hun's younger sister Lee Ji Ahn spoke about her closeness with him when she appeared as a guest on  "Miracle Habit." During the interview, she mentioned when people used to compare her to LBH because of their different looks. She said that Lee Byung Hun was often mistaken as a Filipino because of his tanned skin while hers is white. That's why, most people don't believe that they are siblings. She also pointed out that Lee Byung Hun looks like their mom while she looks like their father. LBH is seven years older than her, this is also the reason he acts like a father to her. She said that he used to give her long lectures all the time whenever she came home late at night, noting that she had a curfew until her mid-30s. On the other hand, she shared that he is the funny guy in the family that he was always trying to make the family members laugh.   

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Best dramas in the first half of 2022 selected by drama editors 

 

Below are the best dramas in the first half of 2022 according to drama editors’ evaluations.

As the competition of OTT platforms intensified, many dramas were introduced in the first half of 2022. Disney+, which entered the Korean market in the second half of last year, presented its original series one after another while Netflix also released new works with anticipation that they would create another huge craze like “Squid Game”. However, their performances were quite disappointing. Disney couldn’t cause a sensation and Netflix has not produced any remarkable work except for “Our Beloved Summer”. 

 

Also, “Our Blues” and “My Liberation Notes”, which clearly expressed the writers’ colors, were praised as healing dramas. 

 

 

 

 Our Blues

 “Our Blues” is a work that draws the life of ordinary people. It may be obvious, but it is a drama that made us realize that the story of ordinary people like us can still be the greatest comfort. It is also attractive that Jeju Island was portrayed as a “people-living neighborhood” rather than a “tourism destination,” showing a new aspect of Jeju that has not been seen before.

 

 

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source : https://kbizoom.com/best-dramas-in-the-first-half-of-2022-selected-by-drama-editors/

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*** Singer Lim Young-woong posted a music video on his YouTube channel of the song titled "Our Blues" some months ago, and as of yesterday, July 5th, that song has now officially received over twelve million views. He regularly enters

 

the chart at the top of South Korea's YouTube charts alongside 'IU' and BTS. 

 

 

 

 

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*** Yesterday, July 6th, rookie girl group IRRIS held their debut showcase with their 1st mini album 'Wanna Know'. At the entrance of their showcase venue, there was a coffee truck sent by Lee Byung Hun.  According to an official from IRRIS's agency, he has a long lasting friendship with a member from IRRIS's agency.   

 

 

 

 

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