Yeo Jin Goo: I want to shoot a movie with Lee Byung Hun sunbaenim
Full article of Yeo Jin Goo's interview with Nylon Korea, "About A Boy" --> HERE
Related LBH excerpts (January 31, 2013)
People who watched it thought, "Ah, so middle schoolers can act in melodramas, as well".
Honestly, I don't have much experience in melodramas. I'm lacking in them so I really don't know what emotion I should convey.When I glanced at Yoo Jung, who I played opposite of, there was supposed to be a certain gaze or feeling. And when it came to So Hyun, of course I was confused about what to do so I asked those around me. But even to those people, explaining the emotion seemed like it wasn't an easy thing to do. They would say, "How should I explain it?" while looking confused. The director said, "Do it like Lee Byung Hun", "Do it like people who know how to clench and unclench the hearts of women". So I made an effort to do it like that, haha.
It seems like you talk about Lee Byung Hun-ssi in every interview.
I want to shoot a movie with Lee Byung Hun sunbaenim.
What kind of movie?
Umm, comedy action?
That's unexpected. I thought you would mention something like the movie Lee Byung Hun appeared in, <Sweet Life>.
I like that movie, too. Honestly, since that movie is rated 19, it's a movie I'm not supposed to see. Haha. People around me kept saying that Lee Byung Hun sunbaenim's acting was amazing in the movie, that I must see it, recommending it. I enjoyed watching it. However, it did seem a bit cruel. Haha.
Is Lee Byung Hun-ssi your role model?
Yes. He's very cool. I also enjoyed watching <GwangHae, The Man Who Became King>. I have never met him personally, but there was a time I saw him at an award ceremony. When Lee Byung Hun sunbaemin ascended to the stage, down below I was saying "Waaaaa" and clapping. Later on, like Lee Byung Hun sunbaemin, I want to play a dual role.
Want mobile security? You got it. Pantech today is launching the Vega Secret Note, a new mobile device that comes with a unique feature that will delight those who want to keep their mobile data private.
A fingerprint scanner on the back of the phone serves dual purposes, not just unlocking the handset’s lock screen but also “revealing a hidden set of data,” including phonebook entries, photos, or music you’d like to keep private if, say, you are letting someone else borrow your device to make a call or send an email. If you’re in the habit of amusing children with Android games on your mobile device, the ability to prevent them from sending wayward emails to your boss by hiding his address book entry behind this secondary security layer may be a godsend.
The Pantech Vega Secret Note is part of the growing phablet space, standing in the gray area between smartphones and tablets alongside devices like the Samsung Galaxy Note series. The Secret Note is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, includes 3GB of RAM, and has 32GB of integrated storage, with microSD card expansion available if you need extra space.
Dual cameras offer a whopping 13 megapixels of resolution on the rear-facing lens and 2 megapixels up front. The screen measures 5.9 inches diagonally and offers 1080p resolution across its 1920 x 1080 pixels of resolution. Finally, a capacitive stylus (again, like the Galaxy Note line) called the V Pen is included for users who want finer control over the details in drawings or more accurate handwriting recognition. A 3200mAh battery promises extensive running time, and the Android 4.2 Jelly Bean operating system is preinstalled.
The handset is designed to support the new LTE-A high-speed data networking technology and includes a mobile TV system similar to the popular Digital Multimedia Broadcasting service that’s available on Pantech’s home turf in Korea. Pricing has yet to be announced in the States, but Korean pricing is reportedly set at KRW900,000, or about US$840.
The Secret Note’s security upgrades are especially important given the increasing prevalence of smartphone and tablet theft. And pricey mobile devices themselves aren’t the only things at risk; the data stored on them is as well. Ensuring your smart phone has a password set is the first step to guaranteeing its data remains safe and secure. But these passwords are often short or easy to guess. Adding biometrics like a fingerprint reader puts up a big barrier between a potential thief and your private information.
The TV CF for the new smartphone VEGA Secret Note by Pantech have been publicly launched on October 14, featuring actor Lee Byung Hun in the commercial clip.
The smartphone is focusing on fingerprint recognition capabilities as an added personal protection and privacy aspect for the users. A fingerprint sensor unlocks the phone as well as keeps personal data intact.
VEGA new tagline "Will not dwell on the splendor, this is our calling. Therefore, exists." is being narrated by Pantech's advertising model, Mr. Lee Byung Hun .
The VEGA Secret Note smartphone for the first time, is equipped with the digital "V Pen" on the Vega LTE-A model to boost functionality by allowing users to scribble on the screen.
Plenty of romantic comedies star fresh new faces as their leads. And yet there are quite a few older actors who still have what it takes to make hearts flutter. In fact, some actors just seem to get better at it as they age.
Here are a few actors over 35 whose kdramas you may want to check out.
Song Seung Hoon, 37, was the broody gangster Han Tae Sang in love with Shin Se Kyung in "When A Man Loves." The model-turned actor is now filming "Human Addiction." In this film he plays an officer who falls in love with a junior officer's wife.
Ji Sung, 36, sets off more than a few sparks in "Secret," playing Jo Min Hyuk, the chaebol who loses his girlfriend to a hit and run accident. His recent marriage to actress Lee Bo Young has not caused him to lose any fans.
Lee Sung Jae, 43, played the villain you wanted to torture in "Gu Family Book" and is convincing as an inept father in "The Suspicious Housekeeper" but when he's the romantic lead, he can also be very charming. Note his role in "Lawyers of the Great Republic of Korea."
That Jang Dong Gun, 41, still has what it takes can be seen in the comedy "Gentleman's Dignity." In that comedy he played a 40-ish man still trying to understand relationships. His next project is the action thriller, "Crying Man," in which he plays a professional killer who falls for his target.
Lee Byung Hun, 43, is a superstar and has many romantic leads left in his future. Having appeared in two Hollywood blockbusters, "Red 2" and "G.I. Joe: Retaliation," he will next be seen in the film "Memories of the Sword."
Ju Jin Mo, 39, played a vengeful king in love with his captain of the guards in the film "A Frozen Flower." He will next put his brooding good looks to use by playing King Chunghye to Ha Ji Won's empress in the upcoming drama "Empress Ki."
Kwon Sang Woo, 37, rose to stardom with the romantic comedy film "My Tutor Friend." Now he's playing a genius surgeon in "Medical Top Team."
Jang Hyuk will turn 37 in December. Although he has not done a lot of romantic comedy lately, he can be seen in the film "The Flu" and his most recent drama was "Iris II."
Lee Jong Hyuk, 39, also appeared in "A Gentelman's Dignity," the drama that demonstrated that 40 is not too old for love. He then starred as the head of a dating agency in "Dating Agency: Cyrano," falling in love with Choi Sooyoung. He followed that by doing a cameo with love interest potential on "The Master's Sun."
At almost 36 So Ji Sub is the baby of this group. However, his recent role as Jo Joong Won in "The Master's Sun" demonstrates that he still has what it takes to make female viewers fall in love with him. He played a romantic lead before but it was his first attempt at romantic comedy.
Summer theatrical releases have been trickling onto Blu-ray, DVD and Digital over the last several months. Soon, buyers will be able to add Red 2 to the pre-holiday list. Lionsgate Home Entertainment announced the flick will be hitting homes in just a few weeks with plenty of room to spare prior to Christmas present wrapping season. The action-filled sequel to Red will be available via Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD, Video On Demand and Pay-Per-View on November 26.
Red 2 doesn’t have quite as much pizzazz as its predecessor, but it does offer familiar jokes and a top-of-the-line cast, including Bruce Willis, John Malkovich, Helen Mirren, Anthony Hopkins, Mary Louise-Parker, and Catherine Zeta-Jones. The second film in the franchise follows a plot to take down Marvin (Malkovich) and Frank (Willis) after some details involving a Cold War age mission emerge. Foes and friends from the past pop up, creating a highly detailed film that’s full of hijinks and quite frankly, more than enough fun. Obviously, it’s not the type of thing most viewers will be heaping lofty praise on at the second the runtime finishes, but it’s also not the type of thing anyone would ever turn off mid-movie. In short, it’s a crowd pleaser.
The flick’s an enjoyable one, but unfortunately, it won’t come with a ton of extras. DVD and Blu-ray copies will come with some basics, liked deleted scenes and a gag reel. Blu-ray copies will also come with an additional extra, a behind-the-scenes featurette called “The Red 2 Experience.” That’s not to say the set won’t be worth purchasing for excited fans, but it does probably mean it’s best not to pay full price. Right now, the Lionsgate sets have a suggested retail price of $39.99 for the Blu-ray and $29.95 for the DVD, but they are already available for a sale price over at Amazon. There’s no telling exactly how long that figure might last; so, if you’re interested, you may want to jump on that order sooner rather than later. There are few things more frustrating than coming back the next day to find a price has drifted higher.
Red 2 Blu-ray Extras
“The Red 2 Experience” behind-the-scenes featurette
Deleted Scenes
Gag Reel
Red 2 DVD Extras
Deleted Scenes
Gag Reel Last edited by katt on 20-10-2013 11:24 AM
The clip says it all, our gratitude and hope that everyone will like the compilation especially the voice serenading it. Coincidentally, the song by Byunghun-ssi (released in 2008) really tells about his romance with Minjung-ssi.
Source: uta-net.com, forever gratitude to Hyc for the wonderful sharing <3
Kuchizuke no Yubiwa
Singer: Lee Byung Hun
Lyrics: Yasushi Akimoto
Composer: Inoue Yoshimasa
KISS of RING
I kept you waiting
to get you
Life without a map
I feel like I am lost
I have no doubt about it.
I know it's not a coincidence that we found each other in this big world
Everybody is looking for someone's shoulder to carry on
But I didn't know the pace
so I've always left you behind
You are my everything
and I don't need anything else
I just realized what's most important to me
You are my everything
My heart is shouting
I take your hand and I'll kiss your ring finger to propose.
While you have been waiting for me
You may have spent some anxious nights
Even when we couldn't see each other
You kept believing in me
Whenever it rained
I was worried
Isn't she getting wet?
Love is always the piling up of trivial things one by one.
Such mutual gentleness. We were attracted to each other
Seeking Entertainment Industry powers(18) BH Entertainment
A fantastic harmony with actor/actress
Co-founded by Son Seok Woo and Lee Byung Hun in 2006 ... pursuing foreign market through partnership contract
E-today articles 1 l 2 l thanks to mistymorning for the initial gist
▲clockwise from top right : Lee Byung Hun, Jin Goo, Lee Won Geun,
Juni, Lim Wha Young, Han Jin Min, Go Soo, Bae Soo Bin, photo by BH Ent.
As we can see from its name, BH Entertainment was coined from actor Lee Byung Hun's initials. The agency that was founded in 2006 does not boost a super long entertainment history but the artistes under the same umbrella comprising of Lee Byung Hun, Han Hyo Joo, Go Soo, Han Ga In, Jin Goo, Bae Soo Bin with rookie actor Ha Yeon Soo whose charming personalities and appearances have the ability to improve giving the company's edge of competitiveness. And the recent inclusion of actress Han Ji Min became a topic to be reckoned.
Undeniably, the presence of Lee Byung Hun as an outstanding actor influences the agency to shine. Auditioned for acting on KBS Talent Search in 1991, Lee Byung Hun continues to develop his acting performances and in 2012, his movie "Gwanghae" The Man Who Became King" joined the 10 Million box-office club. On the international front, Lee crossed over to star in Hollywood's GI Joe movies and RED: The Legend which both screened in 2013. As the person behind the agency founded in February 2006, Lee Byung Hun provided the charisma and along with his longtime manager, Son Seok Woo created an elite unit combining a good content. Son SW who was born in 1974, at the age of 33 years old at the time became a young CEO of the entertainment industry.
▲CEO Son Seok Woo in ChungDamDong office. Reporter No JinWhan myfixer@
BH Entertainment is located in Cheongdam-dong, southern Seoul near the Prima Hotel at the Cheongdam Intersection. BH Entertainment office may be a bit hard to find at first glance yet once found, the 'cinema-like' aura is the feeling to behold. Work of the actors appeared as wall posters, plus LBH's drama & movie costumes, props , as well as his script shown and shared.
However, even as the person starting up the agency, Lee Byung Hun does not engage or involve himself with the running and management of the company at all. As a testament to their almost 14-year long-standing friendship of two people, BH Entertainment is being managed by Son Seok Wao as the CEO, overseeing the company's management. This mutual trust eases and supports LBH's wish to focus on his acting career without stress as Rep. SSW will continue with the company's professional management -- thus being the biggest driving force of BH Entertainment as a fast growing company. Established for the first time in three years to repay the initial investment, and turned into surplus in 2009 onwards. Until now, the agency has steadily been profitable, stated the CEO confidently .
BH Entertainment's strategy have been to upgrade the existing actors. Lee Byung Hun for instance reaching out to foreign production and audience while actress Han Hyo Joo have been born again into hit movie "The Watchers". Actor Go Soo expanded his talent with SBS drama "Golden Empire" with "Introduction to Architecture"'s actress Han Ga In showing acting growth. As well as actors Bae Soo Bin and Jin Goo, portraying wider characters strengthening their goal as always improving actors.
Up and coming rookie actress Ha Yeon Soo through the tvN drama "Monster " and sitcom "Potato Star 2013QR3" has built a popular hot platform among the younger public. CEO Son Seok Woo further stated that "while rising to the top is hard work, it is especially more tough and difficult to sustain the spot". In this aspect, the agency hopes to keep everything going by striving continuous effort and to appreciate what the actors will continue to give. Roles offered will vary and change through time but with specific learning and clear management, the stability for the next 10-20 years will positively be achieved.
Thanks to Lee Byung Hun's venture into Hollywood, BH Entertainment is widely noted to be most active with overseas projects. The agency and actor successfully accomplished setting up BH Entertainment Inc. through Partnership Agreement management of overseas expansion. Such a strategy to minimize the trial and error that comes from cultural differences and synergies have been introduced.
For the BH Entertainment artistes, rather than money, the strength is focused on improving the actors' achievement in showcasing their talent and performances. Clearly a long term target by the company to be a leader in the industry but the need to adapt is a must. BH Entertainment is most certainly changing day by day to improve in every way but without losing the dream, tradition and honor held by many. Last edited by katt on 21-10-2013 06:16 PM
An egg yolk, a pinch of salt, some pine nuts, walnuts and a drop of sesame oil: Sounds like some tasty ingredients for a light salad or quick meal, but no, these are the ingredients of Korea’s once-popular coffee concoction “morning coffee.”
In the 1960s and ’70s, morning coffee in Korea had an entirely different meaning than the ritualistic cup of joe so many people grab before heading out to face the world. Morning coffee was the beverage of choice at the local “dabang” ― old-time Korean coffee shops ― where people stopped by in the morning to grab their breakfast-in-one served piping hot in a cup.
The coffee drink is made by taking an egg yolk, sprinkling it with a little salt and adding a drop of sesame oil before gently placing it into a cup of coffee ― instant coffee was the original choice. Some added a couple pine nuts and a walnut for an extra touch.
Kim Chang-won is the owner of Caf Sanda, a quaint venue in the back alleys of Nakseongdae in Seoul with only four small tables to its name. It specializes in coffee bean roasting and hand drip coffee.
Kim is a coffee connoisseur, to say the least. He has taken his love and appreciation of coffee to another level, constantly conjuring up new, and sometimes daunting, creations such as coffee ramen and coffee stew. After reading about morning coffee one day, Kim decided to find out what the all fuss was about.
“This was a really popular drink in Korea decades ago,” said Kim. “It was said that back in the day, reporters used to gather in the dabang and drink morning coffee before going to work.”
One of the main ideas behind morning coffee was certainly not the taste; rather it was intended to make one feel full and more energized with this one drink. “The salt is used to cut down the richness of the yolk,” he said. “You can drink the entire thing all at once, or sip the coffee and save the yolk for last.”
Although the thought of drinking an oily egg yolk coffee may trigger one’s gag reflexes, the idea of making a meal out of coffee has actually become a trend among some coffee drinkers.
In the 2009 hit KBS drama IRIS, starring Lee Byung-hun and Kim Tae-hee, a scene showing one of the characters putting butter in her coffee had some viewers trying it for themselves. This particular butter coffee is often referred to as “Bulletproof Coffee,” the richness of the butter giving one the sense of feeling full.
“Coffee has a close relationship with a country’s culture and people,” said Kim. “I think of coffee as also having a helping hand in communication as well.”
While the streets of Seoul are lined with endless rows upon rows of cafes and coffee drinking establishments, the number of people who drink instant coffee in Korea is still roughly 76 percent, according to estimates from Dongsuh Food, the maker of Maxim coffee.
Instant coffee was all the rage in Korea for decades; instant coffee vending machines can still be found everywhere, on the streets, inside subway stations and most business offices; there are numerous Korean restaurants serving a small paper cup of instant coffee as a free treat after one’s meal.
According to the Korean Association of Automatic Machine Operators, instant coffee vending machines were once a thriving business with nearly half a million machines scattered across the country in the 1990s. However, the rise of coffee chain behemoths Starbucks, Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf and other major caf establishments in the country as well as the low cost and ready availability of mix coffee packets have resulted in the number of instant coffee vending machines plummeting, with only 51,782 machines left in the country as of 2011.
Instant coffee mix packets, on the other hand, can be found in almost every Korean household and office building, and can be purchased in any grocery or convenience store.
“Our culture is unique because anywhere you go ― the gas station, work, convenience stores ― there’s always going to be a hot water dispenser and coffee mix,” said an official from Dongsuh Food. “In the U.S., coffee makers are everywhere but in Korea coffee mixes can be found everywhere. This has to do with how easily you can find the mix, and also how easy it is just to make one at work or anywhere.”
The coffee mixes have managed to stay relevant in the competitive market by offering a variety of different flavors. No longer are people limited to the most popular ground coffee, sugar and powdered creamer mix; consumers can now choose among americano, cappuccino, mocha and latte mixes in a wide variety of different flavors. However, one of the biggest reasons it is thought to maintain its popularity is its simplicity and low cost, with an instant coffee packet averaging at only about 130 won per mix.
“Cafes are a cultural space where you can communicate with other people... but a lot of the Korean population usually drinks coffee at work or home,” said the Dongsuh Food official. “A unique aspect about Korean coffee culture is that coffee mix is set up in all workplaces for free, because it’s so cheap.”
Daily UNN Survey: Most Admired Individuals in Various Field
Source: Daily UNN, thanks to mistymorning for the wonderful gist
A survey was recently done by the Daily UNN on 2266 university students related to the most admired person in each field including statesmen, respected figures (domestic, international), politicians, businessmen, athletes, journalists, artists, actors, film-makers as well as news and urgent issues (which is the gap between the poor and rich) in the current society.
In the Korean talent (acting) category, the students have chosen the most admired actors as
1. Ha Jung Woo 19.3%
2. Song Kang Ho 8.7%
3. Won Bin 5.7%
4. Lee Byung Hun 4.0%
5. Kang Dong Won 3.6%
While in the film-maker category, Director Bong Joon Ho, whom not surprisingly led the votes with a whooping wide margin of 60.3% followed by Director Park Chan Wook in second place with 8.5%.
As the 49th Daejong Best Actor and Best Actress in 2012, the 2013 Goodwill Ambassadors Lee Byung Hun and Jo Min Soo appeared as presenters at the 50th Ceremony held on November 1.
Looking dashingly fabulous in a smart tuxedo, this is actor Lee Byung Hun's much-awaited public appearance after a long while since September 30 (the AFCI Cineposium). LBH had been busy filming "Hyeopyeo: Memories of the Sword" for most of October.
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