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Post Last Edit by katt at 27-6-2012 12:59
June 26, 2012
Lee Byung Hun, Ahn Sung Ki immortalized at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood
Channel News Asia
LOS ANGELES: Korean actors Lee Byung Hun and Ahn Sung Ki have literally made their mark in Hollywood.
The two stars became the first actors from Asia ever to leave their handprints, footprints and signatures at the forecourt of the iconic Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood, in a ceremony during the opening of the Look East Korean Film Festival on Saturday, reported Korean media.
"I can't believe I just got my handprints here.
"It's an incredible moment (for me) because I used to take pictures in front of the handprints of Hollywood actors and actresses," said Lee, whose imprints now join those of stars like Johnny Depp and Meryl Streep outside the theatre.
Veteran actor Ahn, who has appeared in nearly 100 films since 1980, said that it is a "tremendous honour" to leave his handprints and footprints alongside other big stars. Other attendees at the film festival, which features 10 films from Korea's past and present such as "Unbowed" and "A Bittersweet Life", include "Poetry"director Lee Chang Dong, "A Bittersweet Life" director Kim Ji Woon, as well as "Grey's Anatomy" star Sandra Oh.
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June 26, 2012
Korean Actors Go Hollywood
http://www.koreadaily.com/news/read.asp?art_id=1430996
http://newamericamedia.org/2012/06/korean-actors-go-hollywood.php
Byung-hun Lee and Sung-ki Ahn became the first Asian actors to leave handprints in front of Hollywood's Grauman's Chinese Theatre, the Korea Daily reports. The imprint ceremonies took place as a part of the Look East Korean Film Festival held from June 23rd to 24th.
Lee, 42, has starred in numerous television and film pieces, including the 2005 hit A Bittersweet Life, which was screened at Cannes. He also landed a role in the 2009 Hollywood blockbuster G.I. Joe, and will appear in a sequel.
Ahn, 60, is a veteran of Korean cinema going back some 50 years. His roles have earned him the country's Best Actor award on 13 occasions. He is also a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF.
“This is the biggest honor in the 55 years of my acting career,” Ahn said.
Lee also expressed awe. “I still can’t believe I’m here, and not as a tourist. This was a dream when I first started acting, but it’s now a reality for Korean actors after us.”
The 85-year-old Grauman's theatre is famous for hand and footprints of 200 top movie stars around the world, from Charlie Chaplin and Marilyn Monroe to Tom Hanks and Johnny Depp. Hundreds of fans gathered to celebrate the event. Lee and Ahn imprinted their names in both Korean and English, then left their hand and footprints.
Ten Korean movies were shown in the festival, attracting thousands. Korean cinema remains popular across much of Asia. |
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June 28, 2012
CGV 'Ahn Sung Ki-Lee Byung Hun Special Exhibition' to be held
Source: Nate
As an honor tribute celebrating the Hand Printing recognition given to actors Ahn Sung Ki & Lee Byung Hun in LA recently, CJ CGV Multiplex is holding a special ASK-LBH movie exhibition for free daily from July 2 to 8 at 7:00 pm
This exhibition is held free of charge to customers wanting to participate by checking in 1 hour before the tickets on a 'first come, first served' basis.
Ahn Sung Ki's recent hit movie 'Unbowed' (2012), 'Splendid Holidays' (2007) and 'Nowhere to Run' (1999) were among the movies to be screened.
Lee Byung Hun movies included in the exhibition consist of various work by the actor, especially the Cannes 2008 selection 'The Good, The Bad, The Weird; as well as 'I Come With The Rain', the all-time Korean classic 'Joint Security Area' along with 'Bungee Jumping of Their Own' that sealed the actor's critical acclaim from the critic and audience. |
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June 28, 2012
Lee Byung Hun-Im Soo Jung Appointed Gwangju Biennale Honorary Ambassador
Source: Nate
Actors Lee Byung Hun and Im Soo Jung who have recently been named as the Honorary Ambassadors for 2012 Gwangju Biennale will be officially appointed in a ceremony at the Geumnam-ro Park Cultural Centre on July 3 at 18:00 hrs. Both actors along with artist-designer Eva Chow will be introduced as the Biennale ambassadors commissioning the international event. The 2012 Gwangju Biennale opting the theme 'Round Table' will be held from September 7 till November 11 at the Gwangju Biennale Hall. |
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Source: Nate
Lee Byung Hun on Hollywood Hand Printing:
I wanted to show my father the most
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June 30, 2012
Lee Byung Hun's 'Gwanghae, the Man Who Became King' Trailer Released
Nate l CJ E&M enewsWorld Stewart Ho
Lee Byung Hun’s first historic movie has been unveiled.
The trailer for Lee Byung Hun’s upcoming Gwanghae, the Man Who Became King was released online on June 29.
Taking on dual roles in the movie, Lee Byung Hun’s charisma is once again clearly evident in even the short trailer, especially the scene where Lee Byung Hun’s character comes across the identical version of himself.
Gwanghae, the Man Who Became King is set in the time of King Gwanghae of the Joseon Dynasty and tells the story of a peasant, who identically resembles the king, and comes to switch places with the king who is in danger of an assassination plot.
Han Hyo Joo also stars in the movie which is expected to premiere in September.
Photo credit: CJ E&M |
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