1. Kim Tae-pyung, better known by his stage name Hyun Bin, is a South Korean actor.
38 Facts About Hyun Bin
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Hyun Bin's popularity was further widened by starring in a series of box office hits: period action The Fatal Encounter, action thriller Confidential Assignment and its 2022 sequel, as well as crime thriller The Swindlers.
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Hyun Bin was named Gallup Korea's Television Actor of the Year in 2011.
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The international success of Hyun Bin's works established him as a top Hallyu star.
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Hyun Bin eventually made his debut as an actor in the 2003 television series Bodyguard.
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Hyun Bin then starred in the sitcom Nonstop 4 and quirky romance drama Ireland, and made his film debut the same year in the youth sports film Spin Kick.
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Hyun Bin shot to stardom with the 2005 romantic comedy My Lovely Sam Soon with Kim Sun-a, for which Hyun Bin won the Top Excellence Award at the MBC Drama Awards.
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Hyun Bin starred in a lead role in his first film A Millionaire's First Love, written by internet novelist Guiyeoni.
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Hyun Bin later returned to television with Worlds Within, which was well-received for Noh Hee-kyung's writing.
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Hyun Bin was praised for his nuanced acting in the drama series.
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In 2009, Hyun Bin drew critical acclaim with his portrayal as a sociopath in the gangster saga Friend, Our Legend.
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In 2010, Hyun Bin starred in Secret Garden, a romantic fantasy drama written by Kim Eun-sook.
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Hyun Bin was recognized at the 2010 SBS Drama Awards and the 47th Baeksang Arts Awards for his stellar performance.
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Hyun Bin contributed to the soundtrack of the drama with "That Man", which peaked at number one in eight Korean music portals.
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In 2011, Hyun Bin appeared in two films that were released back to back; Come Rain, Come Shine, a minimalist breakup indie directed by Lee Yoon-ki, and Late Autumn directed by Kim Tae-yong.
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Hyun Bin described the honor as his "most happiest achievement".
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On March 7,2011, Hyun Bin began his 21-month mandatory military service as a soldier in the Marine Corps.
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Hyun Bin volunteered to serve in the Marine Corps, said to be the toughest branch of the Korean military, as he had a good impression of the Marines.
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Hyun Bin was named a top marksman during training, one of 16 out of about 720 rookie Marines.
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Hyun Bin hit the target 19 times out of 20 in day shooting training, and all of his 10 shots hit the target during night training.
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Hyun Bin was discharged on December 6,2012, and was awarded the Secretary of Defense Award and the Marine Corps Commandant Commendation for being an exemplary soldier.
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Hyun Bin spent most of 2013 shooting ad commercials as an in-demand product endorser, and holding fan meetings all over Asia.
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However, Hyun Bin was criticized for his flat tonation and lack of emotions in the film, which received mostly negative reviews.
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In 2015, Hyun Bin made a comeback in the Korean drama scene after four years, via romantic comedy Hyde Jekyll, Me.
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Hyun Bin returned to big screen with action-thriller film Confidential Assignment, where he played the role of a North Korean detective who was secretly sent to South Korea to apprehend a crime ring made up of North Korean traitors.
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The film was a success, and Hyun Bin received positive reviews from critics for his action scenes and comedic performance.
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Hyun Bin then starred in a blockbuster crime action film The Swindlers, along with Yoo Ji-tae, about a prosecutor who plans to catch a con man who has swindled a large sum of money.
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In 2018, Hyun Bin played his first villain role in crime thriller The Negotiation, alongside Son Ye-jin; and zombie blockbuster Rampant, co-produced by VAST Entertainment.
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The series is one of highest rated Korean drama in cable television history, and Hyun Bin was praised for his seemingly indifferent but humorous depiction of his character.
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In 2019, Hyun Bin played the role of a North Korean army captain in the romance drama Crash Landing on You, reuniting with The Negotiation co-star Son Ye-jin.
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The drama was a huge success and is the fifth highest-rated Korean drama in cable television history, and Hyun Bin was praised for his versatile range of emotions and acting skills.
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On October 29,2013, Hyun Bin received the President's award at the 50th Savings Day held by the Financial Services Committee, for saving 35 billion won within 17 years.
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In March 2020, Hyun Bin made a secret donation of 200 million won to the non-profit organization, Community Chest of Korea, to help fight against the COVID-19 outbreak on February 21,2020.
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Hyun Bin was included as a member in the "Honor Society", a group of major private donors, for his many donations to different causes.
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Hyun Bin has continually supported projects by organizations such as Save the Children, Community Chest of Korea and international relief NGOs.
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Hyun Bin was born and raised in Seoul and has one elder brother.
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Hyun Bin graduated from Youngdong High School and studied at Chung-Ang University, where he majored in Theater Studies in 2004.
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On January 1,2021, Hyun Bin's agency confirmed that he had been in a relationship with actress Son Ye-jin, his co-star in The Negotiation, since 2020 after Crash Landing on You concluded.