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June 6, 2013
Lee Min Jung's Father Comments 'Very Fond of Future Son-In-Law'
LEE MIN JUNG'S FATHER EXPRESSES HIS THOUGHTS ABOUT HIS FUTURE SON-IN-LAW LEE BYUNG HUN
Source: KpopStarz.com l Nate 1 l 2 l 3 l 4 l 5 l 6 l 7 l 8 l 9 l 10 l 11 l 12 l 13 l 14
Lee Min Jung's father expresses his thoughts about his future son-in-law Lee Byung Hun.
Actor Lee Byung Hun and actress Lee Min Jung made an official announcement that they will be getting married this coming August. Regarding their relationship, Lee Min Jung's father has been interviewed.
Jung 6, Lee Min Jung's father stated, "I like him, I am very fond of him."
He continued, "My future son-in-law is so busy that I can't see his face very often. We usually speak on the phone." Lee Min Jung's father also sent the happy couple a message, wishing them a long and happy future together.
Lee Min Jung's father also mentioned, "Before the wedding, Lee Min Jung will live with us at our family home" and added, "Thank you for all the interest and also for congratulating them."
Meanwhile, Lee Byung Hun and Lee Min Jung are to have their wedding ceremony at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Seoul on August 10. |
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June 6, 2013
Wedding Companies Are Battling To Sponsor Lee Byung Hun's Wedding Ceremony
By Rhino+ DramaFever Blog
The news of Lee Byung Hun and Lee Min Jung’s wedding didn't just get reporters and paparazzi excited — wedding companies and wedding-related industries are in a relentless battle to sponsor the couple’s wedding. The items that they’re fighting to sponsor in the wedding include wedding dress, shoes, hanbok (traditional Korean clothing), wedding gifts, honeymoon locations, among many other things. “When Jang Dong Gun and Go So Young were getting married, the competition among wedding companies was intense,” an employee at one wedding company said. “Because Lee Byung Hun and Lee Min Jung give out refined vibe and they are top stars, the companies that sponsor their wedding will benefit significantly from it.”
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Thanks to the highlight at PlanetBH0712 <3
June 7, 2013
Lee Byung Hun returns home with a bright smile
Source: YSTARnews
When asked by the media at the airport about his upcoming marriage, Lee Byung Hun who returned to Seoul from Japan on June 6 responded with a warm happy smile. Dressed casually in denim jacket, sunglasses and fedora hat, he was handling his own luggage and stopping to sign for fans waiting. .
The news clip will be shown on Monday, June 10 at 11 am news broadcast.
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June 10, 2013
Lee Byung Hun's RED: The Legend to be released in July
Source: Nate
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A not-so-red Korean poster for RED: The Legend from NewsTomato via naver
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June 10, 2013
Lee Byung Hun-Lee Min Jung left for the US on June 7?
Source: Nate ++
It's been belatedly reported on June 10 that celebrity couple Lee Byung Hun & Lee Min Jung have left for the US together on June 7, a day after LBH returned from Japan after the GI Joe: Retaliation promotion activities. It's believed that the two are taking a break together after they missed each other in Japan a fortnight ago. The secret trip was arranged and known only to the couple's closest aide before this.
However, both agencies could not confirm anything It's said that LBH is to meet up with RED 2 officials in LA regarding the movie's upcoming release in July. While LMJ's agency could not confirm the actress' personal schedule. |
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June 11, 2013
Lee Min Jung & Lee Byung Hun went to America for separate reasons
Source: StarN News l Nate
Lee Min Jung left to America with Lee Byung Heon.
On June 10th, an official from Lee Byung Heon's management agency said, "It is true that Lee Byung Heon and Lee Min Jung left to America together last week, but it is not an early honeymoon. Lee Byung Heon went to America because of promotion of his new movie, 'Red 2'."
The official also said, "Lee Min Jung went to America as her private vacation, Lee Byung Heon went to America for movie promotion, and as we know, they are not on an early honeymoon."
An official from Lee Min Jung's management agency also said, "Lee Min Jung went to America because of some private matters. She will be taking a bit of rest there."
Previously, a press reported that Lee Byung Heon and Lee Min Jung left to Los Angeles on June 7th together for an early honeymoon.
On the other hand, Lee Byung Heon and Lee Min Jung's wedding ceremony will be happening on August 10th at Seoul Grand Hyatt Hotel. |
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June 8, 2013
Lee Byung Hun and Lee Min Jung's 7-year Movie-like Past
by LaSeoul soompi.com
Actor Lee Byung Hun (42) and actress Lee Min Jung (31) have had a movie-esque seven-year history.
It hasn’t been too long since the acting power couple announced their marriage. It’s only been a year since they announced their courtship, but what is the story behind how they met to setting the date of their wedding?
Where they first met, seven years ago…
It was 2006 when Lee Byung Hun and Lee Min Jung first met. Lee Byung Hun was already a veteran top-star status actor and Lee Min Jung was a rookie trying to get her foot in the entertainment industry.
The two were introduced by acquaintances but their happiness together was short lived due to the reality of their profession. In an interview on the the SBS talk show “Healing Camp,” Lee Byung Hun confessed, “Lee Min Jung was just starting to get some work and I was working all the time… it was really difficult to find time to meet, so we broke up.”
An exciting reunion five years later…
Five years later, after the hard breakup, the stars finally aligned for the two actors. Lee Min Jung made star status after receiving praise for her work in the 2012 SBS drama, “Smile, You,” and KBS’ “Boys Before Flowers,” and became nominated for acting awards. It was at the award ceremony that the two met again and the fire rekindled.
It was when Lee Byung Hun finished filming the Hollywood blockbuster, “G.I. Joe 2,” that the two actors starting dating again. “Lee Min Jung appeared in my dreams,” said Lee Byung Hun on “Healing Camp,” as the actor continued to give details on how the couple got back together.
The predestined wedding…
After the couple announced their courtship, paparazzi took a picture of Lee Min Jung entering Lee Byung Hun’s parents’ home.
Thereafter, the picture made headlines, so both the representing agencies for the actors released a statement saying that the two will most likely wed in 2013.
It was no secret that the two were busy dating all over the world, be it the U.S., Korea or Japan. Lee Eun Hee, sister of Lee Byung Hun even said that the two were doing great, ever confirming that a wedding was imminent.
In the end, just like in the movies, the couple lives happily ever after, and announced the date of their wedding.
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June 11, 2013
Top 10 celebrity couples in South Korea
By Lee Hyun-jeong The Korea Herald
A growing number of South Korean celebrities have been meeting their soul mates within the entertainment industry, heralding a boom of star couples. Against this backdrop, The Korea Herald has summed up the top 10 celebrity couples that draw keen attention from fans in Korea and elsewhere.
1. Lee Byung-hun & Lee Min-jung
Actors Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung are tying the knot in August. Breaking up after a brief relationship in 2006, they reunited and have been together since last year.
Lee Byung-hun is best known for movies such as “Joint Security Area,” “A Bittersweet Life” and “Gwanghae.” He recently starred in “Red 2” and “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” alongside Hollywood actors. Lee is also the first Asian to place his hand and footprint in the forecourt of Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood, Los Angeles, along with actor Ahn Sung-gi.
Actress Lee Min-jung gained popularity from the drama “Boys Over Flowers” and the film “Wonderful Radio.” She recently acted as a politician in the drama “All About My Romance.”
2. Han Hye-jin & Ki Sung-yueng
Actress Han Hye-jin and Swansea City football player Ki Sung-yueng are engaged, becoming newlyweds in July. The couple has been dating since earlier this year when they met on TV show SBS “Healing Camp” as host and guest. Ki is eight years younger than Han.
Han Hye-jin, who starred in several dramas and movies, has long hosted “Healing Camp” with comedian Lee Kyung-kyu and Kim Jae-dong. She will move to the U.K. after marriage while continuing her acting career.
Ki Sung-yueng currently plays as a central midfielder for Premier League club Swansea City and for the South Korean national team. Ki transferred to Swansea City last year after playing for FC Seoul and Celtic.
3. Seo Tai-ji & Lee Eun-sung
The legendary musician Seo Tai-ji is marrying actress Lee Eun-sung soon. They met each other first in 2008 when Lee appeared in a music video for Seo’s eighth album, “Bermuda Triangle.” After remaining as friends for a year, the couple began dating in 2009, overcoming the 16-year age difference. They are already living together with Seo’s parents. This is Seo’s second marriage after a divorce with actress Lee Ji-ah in 2006. No concrete plans for the wedding ceremony have yet been announced.
Seo Tai-ji was the leader of Seo Tai-ji and Boys, the first modern band that sparked a new music trend in the early 1990s. After the team broke up in 1996, Seo flew to the U.S. and released his own albums from time to time. He is now living in Korea.
Lee Eun-sung appeared in several dramas and movies such as “Sharp” and the film “Take Off.” Lee’s acting career has been inactive since 2009.
4. Baek Ji-young & Jang Suk-won
Singer Baek Ji-young recently married actor Jang Suk-won on June 2 after dating for more than three years. Jang is nine years younger than Baek. The couple is expecting their first child this coming fall.
Baek Ji-young, who debuted in 1999, explored a broad range of music from ballad to Latin-style dance music. Baek is considered one of the most popular female dance artists. She has been featured as a music coach on cable channel Mnet’s “Voice Korea,” a singing talent competition show.
Jung Suk-won has appeared in several television series including “Rooftop Prince” and “Haeundae Lovers.” He is currently in the midst of filming “N.L.L -- Battle of Yeonpyeong,” a movie based on the true story of the battle of Yeonpyeongdo Island.
5. Shin Hyun-joon
Actor Shin Hyun-joon just tied the knot with a Korean-American woman 12 years his junior last month. His wife is currently studying for a Ph.D. in music in the U.S. According to Shin, he ran into her on the street and fell in love at first sight.
Shin, who debuted in the film “General’s Son” in 1990, has broadened his acting career through diverse roles in films such as “The Ginko Bed,” “Barefoot Ki-bong” and “Marrying the Mafia.” Shin also hosts KBS2’s entertainment news show “Entertainment Relay.”
6. Sun-ye
Wonder Girls leader Sun-ye married Korean-Canadian missionary James Park in January this year. It marked the first case in which a South Korean idol got married while maintaining an active career.
The couple met during a missionary trip to Haiti in 2011. After the wedding, Sun-ye moved to Canada where her husband’s family lives. She is expecting her first child soon. The couple is briefly visiting Korea now.
Sun-ye was originally scouted by JYP Entertainment through the TV show “Park Jin-young’s 99% Challenge” in 2001. After several years of training, she debuted as a member of Wonder Girls, a five-girl pop group.
Having many hit songs including “Tell Me” and “Nobody,” the group released a single album in the U.S. and made the Billboard Hot 100. Sun-ye has not officially left Wonder Girls but it is unclear whether the idol group will be back.
7. Haha & Byul
Entertainer Haha and singer Byul joined hands in matrimony last year after an eight-month relationship. Originally friends, they gradually became closer through Haha’s consistent efforts. The couple is expecting a child due this summer.
Haha, who originally debuted in a hip-hop group, challenged other fields such as entertainment shows and sitcoms. He is currently one of the main characters of “Infinite Challenge,” a popular entertainment show.
Byul is a ballad singer who debuted in 2002. She had several music collaborations with other singers including Rain and Na Yoon-kwon.
8. Jun Ji-hyun
Actress Jun Ji-hyun married an old friend in 2012. The couple were neighbors before officially dating. Her husband, Choi Jun-hyuk, is a banker whose grandmother is renowned hanbok designer Lee Young-hee.
Jun gained popularity throughout Korea and Asia with megahit rom-com flick “My Sassy Girl.” After several movies, she jumped to Hollywood and took the lead role in “Blood: The Last Vampire.” Her most recent film was “The Berlin File,” a spy thriller directed by Ryu Seung-wan.
9. Jung Jun-ho & Lee Ha-jung
Actor Jung Jun-ho married anchorwoman Lee Ha-jung in 2011. They met in 2010 when Lee interviewed Jung on the set of his drama, “Queen of Reversals.”
Jung has been active in dramas such as “Iris” and “The Last Scandal of My Life.” He also appeared in many movies like “My Boss, My Father” and “The Siren.” He also organized “Love Food Car,” a volunteer organization which prepares free meals for the unprivileged.
Lee Ha-jung is currently an anchorwoman for a cable TV channel, hosting a current news program.
10. Jang Dong-gun & Ko So-young
Top star couple Jang Dong-gun and Ko So-young tied the knot in 2010 after a two-year relationship. They have been friends since they met on the set of “Love Wind Love Song” in 1999. The couple has a 4-year-old son.
Actor Jang Dong-gun has been a major star since the late 1990s. Starring in movies such as “Friend” and “Taegukgi: The Brotherhood of War,” Jang also appeared in foreign films including “Dangerous Liaisons” and “The Warrior’s Way.” His most recent appearance was in “A Gentleman’s Dignity,” a romantic comedy drama about 40-year-old men finding their true loves.
Actress Ko So-young had her big break with “Beat,” starring with actor Jung Woo-sung in 1997. Ko has been inactive since the movie “Project Makeover” in 2007. She has been keeping up public appearances through commercials and the fashion business. |
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June 12, 2013
2013 Summer Movies: Jung Woo Sung vs Ha Jung Woo vs Lee Byung Hun vs Song Kang Ho
Source: Nate (thanks to mistymorning for the movie info ^^)
Clockwise: The Terror Live, Snowpiercer, RED: The Legend, Cold Eyes
The summer of 2013 will be extra hot with the release of these highly-anticipated new movies starring Korea's top leading men.
Clockwise from top:
Jung Woo Sung - Cold Eyes opens July 4
Ha Jung Woo - The Terror Live opens August 1
Spng Kang Ho - Snowpiercer opens August 1
Lee Byung Hun - RED: The Legend opens July 19
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June 12, 2013
Actor Jin Tae Hyun, "My role model are Choi Min Soo and Lee Byung Hun"
Source: Nate
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June 12, 2013
Song Seung Hun: "Lee Byung Hun in Hollywood, frankly I envy him"
Source: Nate
After the MBC drama "Whan a man loves" ended, this reporter had a chance to meet SSH. During the talk when asked about actor Lee Byung Hun's venture into Hollywood, SSH said "Frankly I envy him. It must not have been that easy to go there. Not just in acting but in language he must have put serious efforts" |
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RED2 Facebook reached 1 Million Likes
Source: Official RED2 Facebook
It’s nice to know you have backup. 1 million strong.
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June 11, 2013
Lee Byung Hun and Lee Min Jung Are Not On Their Honeymoon
by Joan MacDonald KDramaStars.com
When it was learned that Korea's Power Couple Lee Byung Hun and Lee Min Jung were both in the U.S., people assumed that they were on a sort of pre-honeymoon.
Lee Byung Hun's agency denied reports that the newly engaged actors were on any kind of vacation, saying that he was in the U.S. on business. The veteran Korean actor is making a name for himself in Hollywood. Lee recently appeared in two American films, "Red 2" and "G.I. Joe Retaliation." He is in Los Angeles to talk about promoting a new film "Red, The Legend."
No return date has yet been decided and there is no word as to why Lee Min Jung is in the U.S., whether she is on personal business or discussing future projects. Although she has earned praise for her work in dramas and films, she has not yet starred in any foreign productions. She could be there for business or she might just be there so they can make wedding plans, which is harder to do long distance.
The couple briefly dated when they first met in 2006 but broke up because of their conflicting schedules. He was an established actor and she a rookie actress. He did not want to interfere with her developing career.
After Lee Byung Hun appeared in "G.I. Joe," the couple began dating again and worked hard to mesh their schedules. They tried to meet up as often as they could but sometimes they were even in the same foreign country and couldn't coordinate their agendas.
For example, they were both recently in Japan, he for "G.I. Joe: Retaliation" promotions and she to visit friends, but they could only manage to speak on the phone.
He joked that news articles would assume they were together when in fact they were in different parts of the country.
"There were also rumors that we traveled to the U.S. together in the past but even then we could not spend any time together," said Lee Min Jung. "I went to New York for a photo shoot and he had to go to Canada to film "Red 2." He couldn't find a direct flight so he had to come to New York. We only met at the airport."
He's been busy filming overseas for the last year and Lee Min Jung was busy filming her drama, "All About My Romance." He was so overbooked that he could not even properly propose to her. It just seemed like a good idea that they should marry and she caught the bouquet at a friend's wedding. But she is not complaining.
Such is the life of working actors and neither of them plans to slow down once they marry. Lee Min Jung is grateful that her fiancée takes her career so seriously.
"I will probably get a new project this year," she said. "We are getting married but we will continue to pursue our careers.
The couple plans to marry on August 10 in Seoul. |
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June 11, 2013
Seo Woo Jin's Role Model: Lee Byung Hun sunbaenim
Source: BNT News, thanks to mistymorning for the English gist ^^
Reporter asked young actor Seo Woo Jin of TVN's 'Nine', who is his role model. Seo said, "Lee Byung-Hun sunbaenim" promptly. When reporter asked the reason, he said "I really admire him", "He can act heavy roles and light roles, seems that he can do any kind of roles. His acting spectrum is so wide"
Seo Woo Jin also said that when he was little, he was told he looked like Lee Byung Hun. He wanted to resemble not just looks but the acting styles too.
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