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[Herald Interview] Kim Woo-bin grew to appreciate ‘unseen’ heroes with ‘Officer Black Belt’

 

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Kim Woo-bin (Netflix)

 

Through Netflix action comedy “Officer Black Belt,” Kim Woo-bin said he became appreciative of the “unseen” heroes ensuring people’s safety every day.

 

In this coming-of-age film, Kim plays Jung-do, a young man gradually exposed to the world of martial arts officers and probation officers. He accidently bumps into a probation officer chasing after a criminal wearing an ankle monitor on the run.

 

Before shooting began, Kim said he had no idea what the job was about. But he felt a strong attraction after reading the scenario.

 

“As it had been a while since I last starred in a comedy, reading an action comedy scenario felt new to me, but I could sense that the director wanted to let people know more about this very little-known job. I could genuinely feel his intention. So I decided to join his effort to create a fun project to help raise people’s awareness of martial arts officers,” Kim told reporters during an interview in Seoul on Thursday.

 

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Kim Woo-bin plays Jung-do in “Officer Black Belt” (Netflix)

 

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The movie topped Netflix's weekly non-English movies chart almost immediately after its Sept. 13 release, proving that viewers not just in Korea but around the world enjoyed exploring the world of probation and martial arts officers.

 

Kim expressed hopes that audiences would feel the same as he did after shooting the project.

 

“There are so many ‘unseen’ heroes in our society who work day and night to protect people and make sure they feel safe in everyday life. I just hope the audience also appreciates these heroes after watching this movie,” Kim said.

 

The movie has received favorable responses for mixing a weighty message with witty comedy and thrilling action sequences.

 

Kim said he trained for the action sequences involving sports such as taekwondo, kendo and judo.

 

“(In the movie,) Jung-do plays three different sports, so the action shows a lot of sports-inspired steps, and uses props like a mannequin leg in place of a stick in a kendo fight,” said Kim.

 

To show action choreography that included delightful, rhythmic body movements, Kim said he worked with an action choreography director for more than three hours a day starting three months before shooting.

 

“I almost felt like a professional sports trainee,” Kim said, laughing.

 

“Officer Black Belt” is available on Netflix.

 

 

 

 

 

credit : Korea Herald

https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20240920050449

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*** In a recent interview with Korean media outlet News1, Kim Woo Bin promoted his new Netflix movie 'Officer Black Belt,' opening up about his character Lee Jung Do, a martial arts expert with 9th-degree black belts in Taekwondo, Kendo, and Judo. During the interview, he confessed he did not know much about real-life martial arts officers before working on the project, commenting, "[Through the experience,] I discovered everyday heroes I was previously unaware of, realizing that they make our lives safer and happier. I wanted to share that feeling with viewers, and I’m glad this movie has brought more attention to the martial arts officers. I tried not to forget my gratitude toward them during filming, and I still strive to keep that in mind." Kim Woo Bin added that he found Lee Jung Do's personality easy to relate to, saying, "Jung Do lives joyfully every day, and I’m also focused on living each day fully and finding happiness within it. Although it wasn’t shown in the film, Jung Do's mother passed away from illness, and he was bullied as a child until his friends stood up for him. As an adult, he tries to protect those friends. I imagined his mother’s final wishes might have encouraged him to seek happiness, and I hoped to reflect that in his expressions. I’m happy now, and I’m trying to live each day well. One practice I’ve adopted recently is looking more often at the faces of the people I talk to. There were moments when I couldn’t even remember what my friends were wearing after spending hours with them. By focusing on the person in front of me, I feel like I’m living better, and that makes me happier. A few years ago, I was always living in the future – thinking, 'I'll be a better actor in ten years, so I have to work harder now,' or 'I need to do better in tomorrow's scene, so I'll stay up all night.' I kept pushing myself to be better in the future, often at the expense of the present. Now, looking back, I realize I missed out on enjoying the moments. When I was filming dramas, I would often stay up all night four or five times a week, and I was always on edge. If I had three hours to sleep, I'd sleep for one and spend two working out. I pushed myself to the limit. But over time, I've started to feel sorry for myself, and my thoughts and approach to life have shifted, especially after battling nasopharyngeal cancer."  When asked if Shin Min Ah had seen the film yet, he confirmed that she had. "She really enjoyed it and liked learning about the role of martial arts officers," he revealed. "She appreciated knowing about their hard work."  I do agree of what he said - I do the same way. I live in the moment, let go of the past and stop waiting for the future. I live my life consciously and be aware that each moment I breathe is a gift. I'm glad that he has figured it out.

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Yoon recommends watching Netflix's 'Officer Black Belt'

 

Kim Woo-bin, left, and Kim Sung-kyun in a scene from Netflix original movie "Officer Black Belt" / Courtesy of Netflix

 

President Yoon Suk Yeol watched Netflix's Korean original action movie "Officer Black Belt" over the Chuseok holiday and recommended watching it to his aides, a presidential official said Sunday.

 

The movie revolves around a temporary martial arts officer, played by Kim Woo-bin, and a probation officer, played by Kim Sung-kyun, who pair up to prevent crimes and protect citizens.

 

Yoon said the movie "clearly shows" how the pair dedicate themselves to protecting citizens by monitoring electronic anklet-wearing criminals around the clock, according to the official.

 

"It's a movie that reminds us of the public consciousness of the MZ generation and their dedication to the public interest," Yoon was quoted as saying, referring to millennials and Gen Z. "I hope the young generations will watch such movies, which portray how people pursue the public interest and dedicate themselves." (Yonhap)

 

 

 

 

credit : Korea Times

https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/09/689_382868.html

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*** Recently, Kim Woo Bin sat down for an interview to speak about his new movie "Officer Black Belt."  Here, he demonstrated his rock-solid friendship with  Lee Kwang Soo and D.O.  Also, there will be the next season for his variety show "Green Bean, Red Bean." Kim Woo Bin  talked about Lee Kwang Soo and D.O., who were part of "Green Bean, Red Bean" with him. He stated, "They're people I really like. We share a lot of our daily lives and talk on the phone often. I talk with Kwang Soo hyung on the phone like three times a week. D.O. is great at finding good restaurants. He's a foodie. When we all gather together, he's the one recommending, 'You have to try this when you get the chance.' When I go on a trip, I always make sure to try the food D.O. recommended."

 

 

 

source : SBS Star
 

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*** The Netflix film Officer Black Belt continues its reign at No. 1 on Netflix’s Global Top 10 (Non-English) for the second consecutive week. From September 16th to 22nd, Officer Black Belt garnered 15.7 million views, appearing in the Top 10 in 89 countries, including No. 1 rankings in South Korea, Morocco, and Malaysia. This movie is a refreshing addition to the action genre. Viewers have left great reviews. Kim Woo Bin’s action scenes were so satisfying. He really shines in this role. His physical abilities is on full display. He did not disappoint.

 

 

 

Source: Netflix

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*** On September 24, Kim Woo-bin appeared for an interview on the ‘Harper’s Bazaar Korea’ YouTube channel.  He became a hot topic after a clip of him repeatedly bowing to a valet worker was captured and circulated online. Kim Woo-bin humbly explained, “It was just a scene that happened to be caught on camera, making me look nicer than I am. People may have the wrong impression.”  (pls. watch video below) I value greetings a lot, so I try to greet others first. On set, I usually make a round to greet all the staff.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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*** Love and the capacity to withstand defined the relationship of Kim Woo Bin and Shin Min Ah. It faced significant health challenges but continued to grow closer and stronger despite the difficulty. When Kim Woo Bin was diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer, Shin Min Ah provided unwavering support. She accompanied him during his battle with the severe disease. I love the couple. 

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*** Recently, Kim Sung Kyun gave an interview about his latest project, Netflix's original movie 'Officer Black Belt'. Here, he praised his co-star Kim Woo Bin. He noted, "Woo Bin is known as a kind guy with an amazing personality among actors. We first met at the parking lot of the probation office we went for the filming. He seemed to me first as tall, strong, and ideal for the part. He's so reliable that I depended on him while working together. He has a big, embracing heart." Previously, Kim Sung Kyun and Kim Woo Bin told a humorous back story of 'Officer Black Belt'; they spoke with one another whenever they got a chance over the walkie-talkie. Kim Sung Kyun remembered this episode and said, "Woo Bin and I discussed various fields, including economy, current affairs, culture, and movies. The director joined us at some point and even talked about parenting."
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

source : SBS Star
 

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*** KingChoice.me is a popular Korean-centered polling website that gathers votes from thousands of fans on various topics, and they created one for people to vote for which male Korean actor they think is the most handsome. After millions of votes, the results are in!

 

20. Kim Woo Bin

 

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Netflix Korea’s Genre-Spanning Global Hits with ‘Culinary Class Wars’, ‘Gyeongseong Creature 2’ & ‘Officer Black Belt’

 

Netflix Korea is enjoying global success across three genres, with multiple titles dominating the global Top 10 charts.

 

 

Adding to the momentum, the film Officer Black Belt has maintained its position in the Global Top 10 Films (Non-English) category for three weeks straight, recording 5.1 million views. The action-packed film has made waves in 46 countries, including Brazil, Germany, Japan, and Indonesia. Officer Black Belt follows martial arts master Lee Jung Do (Kim Woo Bin) as he teams up with probation officer Kim Sun Min (Kim Sung Kyun) to prevent crime by closely monitoring individuals wearing electronic ankle monitors. With a fresh storyline and unseen heroics, the film has received praise for its intense, realistic action and the on-screen chemistry between the two actors.

 

From the hit reality series Culinary Class Wars to the thrilling Gyeongseong Creature 2 and action-packed Officer Black Belt, Netflix Korea’s latest lineup continues to prove the global appeal of K-content.

 

 

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*** The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for advertisement models! The rankings were determined through an analysis of consumer behavior, using big data collected from September 3 to October 3. The Korean Business Research Institute evaluated the participation, communication, media, and social values of popular advertisement models in order to calculate each star’s total brand reputation index for October.

 

Check out the top 30 for this month below!

1. Lim Young Woong
2. Byeon Woo Seok
3. Shin Yubin
4. Son Heung Min
5. LE SSERAFIM
6. Kim Soo Hyun
7. ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo
8. Yoo Jae Suk
9. Lee Jung Jae
10. Jung Hae In
11. Young Tak
12. Lee Chan Won
13. Ma Dong Seok
14. aespa
15. Gong Yoo
16. SEVENTEEN
17. BTS
18. IVE
19. BLACKPINK
20. Son Suk Ku
21. Kim Hye Yoon
22. TWICE
23. Shin Min Ah
24. Um Tae Goo
25. Cha Seung Won
26. Han Ji Min
27. Jo Jung Suk
28. Kim Woo Bin
29. Park Bo Gum
30. IU

 

 

 

 

 

source : https://www.gpkorea.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=119950

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Two Korean titles top Netflix's non-English weekly charts

 

SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- Two Korean titles topped Netflix's weekly viewing charts, the global streaming company said Wednesday.

 

"Officer Black Belt," a crime action film starring Kim Woo-bin, secured the No. 1 spot on Netflix's non-English movies chart for the week of Sept. 23-29.

 

The film follows the story of Lee Jung-do, an ordinary young man who becomes a temporary martial arts officer, tasked with monitoring parolees alongside probation officers. Released on Sept. 13, the film has amassed 5.1 million views.

 

A still from "Officer Black Belt" is seen in this photo provided by Netflix. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

 

 

 

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*** In an October 2nd interview following the conclusion of her tvN drama 'No Gain No Love', Shin Minah revealed Kim Woobin’s reaction as she said, “He told me he enjoyed watching it.” Here, Shin Minah recently explained why she and Kim Woobin tend to avoid publicly mentioning each other. Kim Woobin, who recently starred in the Netflix film 'Officer Black Belt', playfully avoided questions about Shin Minah during his own interview, saying, “The romance in her drama is heating up, so I’ll refrain from mentioning her.” Shin Minah explained, “We’re not uncomfortable talking about each other, but I’m mindful of how it might affect our work. Since viewers are rooting for the drama’s couple, I think it’s best not to bring up my personal relationship out of respect for everyone involved. Since my current project is a romantic comedy like, there are fans who support the couple in the drama, you know. I feel it's only right not to talk about my relationship with Woo Bin out of respect for my co-star."
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

source : Gstarlive

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Shin Mina Reveals Kim Woo Bin’s Reaction to Her Drama ‘No Gain No Love’

 

 

Shin Mina showed her enduring love for longtime boyfriend Kim Woo Bin as she reflected on her 9-year public relationship.

 

During a wrap-up interview for the tvN drama No Gain No Love on October 2nd, Shin Mina discussed the feedback she’s received from friends and family.

 

No Gain No Love centers around Son Hae Young (Shin Mina), a woman who marries because she refuses to take a loss, and Kim Ji Wook (Kim Young Dae), a man who becomes her husband because he doesn’t want to cause any loss. Shin Mina’s character, Hae Young, is known for being fiercely protective of her own interests, but warm and caring to those close to her, earning the love of viewers.

 

The actress shared that her friends showed so much love for her character. “They loved the comedic moments in the beginning, which really boosted my energy throughout filming. My family also enjoyed it, and I received so many messages from friends telling me how funny the drama was.”

 

Since publicly confirming her relationship with Kim Woo Bin in 2015, the couple has been going strong for nine years. In a recent interview for Netflix’s Officer Black Belt, Kim Woo Bin addressed their public romance, saying, “The fans’ support doesn’t burden me at all. In fact, I’m grateful for it. (She) is such a wonderful person, and I’ve gained a lot of positive influence from her.”

 

When asked if Kim Woo Bin had shared any feedback on her latest drama, Shin smiled and said, “He told me he’s really enjoying it. We always cheer each other on in every project.”

 

The drama No Gain No Love centers on a “fake marriage” that turns into real love. While the characters start with a marriage of convenience, Shin Mina reflected on the theme of “loss” in relationships, saying, “The drama uses the word’ loss,’ but it’s not meant in a negative way. When it comes to relationships, it’s more about understanding than taking a loss.”

 

She added, “Hae Young went through her own journey of growth, especially in the final episode where she comes to understand and love her mother. I think when you have a lot of understanding in relationships, it doesn’t feel like a loss at all.”

 

 

 

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