Here I am at 21... completely, utterly obsessed. And not just any K-drama obsession...this is all about Hyun Bin. Yes, the one and only Hyun Bin, who has completely taken over my life since 2010!It all started a little while ago when I decided to check out Secret Garden. Everyone was talking about it, and I figured it was time to see what the fuss was about. Little did I know, that one show would completely consume me. From the moment Hyun Bin appeared on my screen as Kim Joo-won, I was hooked. There was no turning back.
Hyun Bin isn’t just another actor to me. There’s something about him...his presence, his expressions, the way he brings every character to life...that’s just... mesmerizing. I’ve watched "Secret Garden" so many times now that I can practically quote every line. But I didn’t stop there. I quickly moved on to his other dramas, soaking up every bit of Hyun Bin content I could find.
My days have turned into late-night marathons, binge-watching episodes until I can barely keep my eyes open. I’m not even sure how many hours I’ve spent glued to my laptop, rewatching scenes, searching for interviews, and diving into fan forums just to see what other people are saying about Hyun Bin. It’s become my little escape... a way to forget about the stress of being in the poverty line, the pressure of figuring out what I want to do with my life, and everything else that comes with being 21.
Here I am at 21... completely, utterly obsessed. And not just any K-drama obsession...this is all about Hyun Bin. Yes, the one and only Hyun Bin, who has completely taken over my life since 2010!
It all started a little while ago when I decided to check out Secret Garden. Everyone was talking about it, and I figured it was time to see what the fuss was about. Little did I know, that one show would completely consume me. From the moment Hyun Bin appeared on my screen as Kim Joo-won, I was hooked. There was no turning back.
Hyun Bin isn’t just another actor to me. There’s something about him...his presence, his expressions, the way he brings every character to life...that’s just... mesmerizing. I’ve watched "Secret Garden" so many times now that I can practically quote every line. But I didn’t stop there. I quickly moved on to his other dramas, soaking up every bit of Hyun Bin content I could find.
My days have turned into late-night marathons, binge-watching episodes until I can barely keep my eyes open. I’m not even sure how many hours I’ve spent glued to my laptop, rewatching scenes, searching for interviews, and diving into fan forums just to see what other people are saying about Hyun Bin. It’s become my little escape... a way to forget about the stress of being in the poverty line, the pressure of figuring out what I want to do with my life, and everything else that comes with being 21.
Anyway, here I am, writing this blog post at 4 PM, while Secret Garden plays in the background for what must be the hundredth time. I don’t know how long this obsession will last, but for now, I’m just going to enjoy every second of it. Because honestly, at 21, why not let myself get swept up in a little K-drama magic?
Hyun Bin, you’ve got me completely under your spell. And I’m not complaining one bit.
All About Hyun Bin:
This is a Korean name; the family name is Hyun.
Hyun Bin (Hangul: 현빈) (born Kim Tae-pyung on September 25, 1982) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his leading roles in the TV dramas My Name is Kim Sam-soon in 2005, and Secret Garden in 2010.
Career
Hyun Bin's acting career began when an official at an entertainment
agency saw Hyun passing by on a motorcycle in high school and approached
him. After his 2002 film Shower could not be released due to lack of funding, Hyun eventually made his debut in 2003 with the television series Bodyguard, followed by roles in the sitcom Nonstop 4 and quirky drama Ireland. He shot to stardom in the 2005 romantic comedy My Name is Kim Sam-soon with Kim Sun-ah. Sam-soon
was a massive hit with average ratings of over 37% and 50.5% for the
finale, for which Hyun won the Top Excellence Award at the MBC Drama
Awards.
Mainstream success eluded Hyun in the next few years. His first film as a lead actor A Millionaire's First Love (written by Internet novelist Guiyeoni) flopped, as did TV melodrama The Snow Queen, a love story between a math genius-turned-boxer and a sheltered, pampered girl (Sung Yu-ri). Despite low ratings, 2008's Worlds Within was well-received for its writing; he and Song Hye-kyo played TV producers struggling to create the perfect drama while still maintaining their relationship. He then portrayed a sociopath in the critically acclaimed gangster saga Friend, Our Legend, reportedly watching the original film 20 to 30 times.
In 2010 he saw a surge of fame with Secret Garden, a romantic fantasy about a fussy and arrogant department store owner and a penniless stunt woman (Ha Ji-won)
who switch souls every time it rains. The show brought in 30% ratings
and garnered much interest regarding its fashion, catchphrases and
music, and Hyun was recognized at the SBS Drama Awards and Baeksang Arts Awards for his performance. He also contributed to the soundtrack with "That Man", which peaked at number one in eight Korean music portals.
In February 2011 he walked the red carpet at the 61st Berlin International Film Festival where two of his films Come Rain, Come Shine and Late Autumn screened. He described the honor as his "happiest achievement."
In Late Autumn, an English-language remake shot in Seattle
of the 1966 Lee Man-hee classic, Hyun played a man on the run who falls
in love with a woman who is on special leave from prison (Chinese
actress Tang Wei). It became the highest grossing Korean film released in China
to date, taking in more than $9.5 million over two weeks, which is
unprecedented for a melodrama. He received a good review from The Hollywood Reporter which stated, "It is Hyun who impresses more for not underplaying the dandy, narcissistic side of his personality."
On March 7, 2011, Hyun volunteered to serve his 21 months of compulsory military service in the Marine Corps,
considered the toughest service branch. He was discharged on December
6, 2012 and received a citation for being an exemplary soldier.
After the merger of their former agency AM Entertainment with SM Entertainment, Hyun's reps announced in November 2012 that the actor and Shin Min-ah have decided to go independent and set up their own management agency O& Entertainment.
Personal life
Hyun was born and raised in Seoul. He has two older brothers. He graduated from Chung-Ang University in 2004 where he majored in Theater Studies. Since 2009 he has been enrolled at the same university for a master's degree.
He briefly dated actress Hwang Ji-hyun from 2006-2007.
In August 2009 Hyun confirmed that he was dating Song Hye-kyo, his co-star in Worlds Within.
In March 2011, hours after Hyun's military enlistment, his and Song's
agencies confirmed speculation that the couple had broken up. According
to the joint press release, "Both have been very busy shooting films and
dramas both in and out of Korea, which inevitably caused them to grow
apart. Excessive media scrutiny of their relationship put extra strain
on them, and rumors of their split were a source of great stress. They
did not have enough time to overcome these obstacles and the distance
between them grew." With rumors of their separation circulating since
the end of 2010, the agencies said the two split up in early 2011 but
wanted to keep it secret for the time being "because neither of them
wanted the public attention to be directed on their split instead of
their professional work. Hyun also did not want a personal issue to
interfere with his last days with his fans before starting his military
service."
Filmography
Television series
Year | Title | Network | Role |
---|---|---|---|
2003 | Bodyguard | KBS2 | |
Nonstop 4 | MBC | Hyun Bin | |
2004 | Ireland | MBC | Kang Gook |
2005 | My Lovely Sam Soon | MBC | Hyun Jin-hun |
2006 | The Snow Queen | KBS2 | Han Tae-woong/Han Deuk-gu |
2008 | Worlds Within | KBS2 | Jung Ji-oh |
2009 | Friend, Our Legend | MBC | Han Dong-soo |
2010 | Secret Garden | SBS | Kim Joo-won |
Year | Title | Role |
---|---|---|
2004 | Spin Kick | Min-gyu |
2005 | Daddy Long Legs | Hyung-joon |
2006 | A Millionaire's First Love | Kang Jae-kyung |
2008 | I'm Happy | Man-soo |
2010 | Late Autumn | Hoon |
Come Rain, Come Shine | He |
Year | Song | Artist |
---|---|---|
2003 | "내탓이죠" | Herb 허브 |
2005 | "Memory" | Kim Bum-soo |
2006 | "Hey U" | Lemon Tree |
Year | Track | Album |
---|---|---|
2010 | "Dream in My Heart" | Dream in My Heart |
2011 | "Can't Have You" | Friend, Our Legend OST |
"That Man" | Secret Garden OST |
Year | Event | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2005 | MBC Drama Awards | Top Excellence Award, Actor | My Name is Kim Sam-soon | Won | |
Popularity Award | Won | ||||
Best Couple with Kim Sun-ah | Won | ||||
2006 | 42nd Baeksang Arts Awards | Popularity Award (TV) | Won | ||
KBS Drama Awards | Excellence Award, Actor |
|
Nominated | ||
Popularity Award | Won | ||||
Netizen Award | Won | ||||
Best Couple with Sung Yu-ri | Won | ||||
2009 | MBC Drama Awards | Excellence Award, Actor |
|
Nominated | |
2010 | SBS Drama Awards | Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Drama Special |
|
Won | |
Netizen Popularity Award | Won | ||||
Top Ten Stars Award | Won | ||||
Best Couple with Ha Ji-won | Won | ||||
2011 | 47th Baeksang Arts Awards | Grand Prize for TV | Won | ||
Seoul International Drama Awards | Outstanding Korean Actor | Nominated |
- 2011 and 2013: Samsung Smart TV
- 2011: Laneige Homme
- 2013: Cantata - ready-to-drink instant canned coffee
- 2013: Lotte Department Store, with Girls' Generation
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