Two movie releases precede Hyun Bin’s military service
by javabeans
With military service looming and his current drama earning him raves, looks like Hyun Bin will be leaving civilian life with a bang. Not only is he constantly in the news for Secret Garden — whether it’s for his sparkly tracksuit fashions, his song on the OST, or the general fan-love for his quirky character — he’s also got two movies coming out in quick succession: Late Autumn and Love Me, Love Me Not.
Both movies are looking at February releases, coming on the heels of his drama role. Filmed in Seattle, Late Autumn co-stars Tang Wei and is a remake of a famed 1966 Lee Man-hee film of the same name, which deals with an intense three-day love affair between a woman inmate who is granted special leave for several days and a man on the run. It was initially aiming for a November release, but obviously that didn’t pan out.
Then there’s Love Me, Love Me Not, a small-scale melodrama that co-stars Im Soo-jung. It’s about a married couple on the cusp of divorce; after five years as spouses, the wife falls for a new man and tells her husband she’s moving out. Hyun Bin’s character, on the other hand, is a man who is extremely considerate of his wife. The film is described as a “hide and seek of the heart” between the couple, and will release on February 24.
Hyun Bin is currently drawing notice for the news that he has applied to serve with the Marines during his two years of service, which will begin in March.
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1 coffevampire
January 12, 2011 at 12:16 PM
wow, the marines. I'm going to miss him.
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Lenita
January 13, 2011 at 10:10 AM
is the marines in korea the same like the marines in the US? sort of a more elite group in the military?
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KimB
January 14, 2011 at 2:38 AM
Kinda, I suppose.
I'm not Korean, but when I was there I had a guy friend who was in the Marines. Almost everytime the topic comes up in a conversation and he lets slip that little tidbit, then suddenly and miraculously -- to the girls at least -- it was as if light shines out of his arse or something.
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czak
January 14, 2011 at 7:53 AM
yeah I kinda think Marine in the US is like the ELITE...
HU---!!! HA---!!!
& i so love their motto:
'Always faithful'
i think HyunBin Is giving his fans a message...
alway be faithful to him...kekekekek ^___^
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berrybananaz
January 22, 2011 at 10:54 PM
Marines are indeed elite and hint, the marines have their own rally cry OOH RAH while every one else is Hooah. =]
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2 Sushi
January 12, 2011 at 12:18 PM
woah, he's been busy
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3 lonerfish
January 12, 2011 at 12:20 PM
Awww a film about divorce :(
I love how hyun bin takes such different types of roles. He really deserve all the extra attention he's been getting.
He's uber awesome xD
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Aamir
January 12, 2011 at 7:39 PM
About SG-i read somewhere that secret garden writer KESs husband has declared that he will divorce her if there is no happy ending in SG.
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Raitei
January 12, 2011 at 8:09 PM
ROFL. Now, that's one big news. XD
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oy
January 12, 2011 at 8:10 PM
LOL
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Kiwi
January 12, 2011 at 8:47 PM
No pressure lol
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Beng
January 13, 2011 at 2:51 AM
Hahaha, funny! well at least he's also rooting for a happy ending like us =)
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fatraspberry
January 13, 2011 at 3:37 AM
HAHAH what a husband!! XD
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izzie
January 13, 2011 at 7:30 AM
how do you state that in your divorce papers? :D
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Lenita
January 13, 2011 at 10:11 AM
that would be THE ultimate irreconcilable difference, no? :D
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4 waitingforepisode3ofmyprincess
January 12, 2011 at 12:22 PM
HYUN BIN WE'LL MISS YOU AND CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOUR NEW MOVIES
slash sushi do you happen to be in 12th grade and used to live in VA? just wonderingg
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Sushi
January 12, 2011 at 12:28 PM
Im in the 12th grade lol but where's VA?
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Haj
January 12, 2011 at 12:52 PM
virginia
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5 mskololia
January 12, 2011 at 12:24 PM
Late Autumn already debuted in the US last year, right? I do not recall seeing any ads for it like I did for Warrior's Way.
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mookie
January 12, 2011 at 1:32 PM
I was shown in TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival). My aunt saw it. She loves it, esp Tang Wei.
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mskololia
January 12, 2011 at 5:29 PM
I just checked and it is not being released here....Into my Netflix wishlist this one goes.
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6 ceire
January 12, 2011 at 12:28 PM
No wonder he's so slim, then! :O
The movies do not sound like the stuff I usually dig, but I just might check them out once they're released. Ahem, and yes, I am not ashamed to say that I'm willing to give them a chance because of Hyun Bin. Hehe.
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7 soysauce
January 12, 2011 at 12:30 PM
Well, that's one sexy picture of Hyun Bin.
TWO movie releases? wow. Talk about leaving with a BANG!
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8 snow
January 12, 2011 at 12:32 PM
marines... hm, maybe he should make a cameo in Poseidon XD
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danna
January 12, 2011 at 12:49 PM
but he'll be gone by then...*sob*
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snow
January 12, 2011 at 1:10 PM
special permission from his army bosses, maybe? would love to see some bromance between him and kim kang woo, even if it's only gonna be short! a girl can dream...
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9 kennedy
January 12, 2011 at 12:37 PM
Is there a specific age to do the military service?? I thought it was 22, but I guess some people enroll later.
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haneul.
January 12, 2011 at 2:44 PM
You have to do it sometime between the ages of 20 and 30. Most people do it after their first year of college, but alot of people defer it for various reasons.
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10 halfmoon
January 12, 2011 at 12:42 PM
Were /are there any other Korean celebrities who successfully applied to serve with the Marines? I'm just curious.
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dokutokunaneko
January 12, 2011 at 12:53 PM
lee jung :)
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hadidipasha
January 12, 2011 at 2:40 PM
which one????
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ar
January 12, 2011 at 4:20 PM
he's a singer/actor (singer first, then acting later).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Jung
I LOVE him in the tv series version of Unstoppable Marriage, where he plays the dumb second brother, Ee Baek.
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Katy
January 12, 2011 at 2:15 PM
Jung Seok won! the guy from dr.champ
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lyra
January 12, 2011 at 10:11 PM
lee seung hyo (Alcheon of Queen Seon Deok). He graduated the military as an officer.
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Beng
January 13, 2011 at 2:54 AM
no wonder his acting was quite military like. I hope he will have another kdrama.
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maria
January 13, 2011 at 3:21 AM
marines is kindaa reaaally hardcore, right? OMG HYUN BIN, make me fall in love with you MORE, why not? <3-<3
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11 yumesan
January 12, 2011 at 12:43 PM
He looks like Clooney on that picture...
I don't know if it's bad or good...
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lonerfish
January 12, 2011 at 12:48 PM
I thought he looked more like Eric bana in time traveler's wife...but hmm..i see what you mean too
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ceire
January 12, 2011 at 12:59 PM
I vote for Eric Bana! :D
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MAVY
January 12, 2011 at 1:24 PM
I vote for He is in his own league, even though Bana is hwat! I'm I the only one absurdly worried bout the amount of actors that we love enlisting in the military be it marines or arm forces, during this tension filled days between DPRK and South Korea? I keep praying for things to stay on the cold side...
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izzie
January 13, 2011 at 7:10 AM
lol! lovin' the McDreamy hair and the Ryan Reynolds expression. ;)
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12 seattlebound
January 12, 2011 at 12:44 PM
For those of you who are watching and LOVING Hyun Bin in Secret Garden and Kim Tae Hee in My Princess, here's the link to an old commercial that I found on youtube that has both of them in it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EdKbe8P7YE&feature=related
Also, what language is Late Autumn going to be in? I would really love to watch it but I haven't been able to find much info on the web about the movie. Anyone can help me on this?
Thanks!
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mookie
January 12, 2011 at 1:36 PM
TangWei speaks English, Hyun Bin is in broken English and Korean.
Trailer (w/ C subs):
http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMjMxNzc5NDQw.html
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mskololia
January 12, 2011 at 2:52 PM
Her English is pitch perfect...
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buhdoop
January 12, 2011 at 3:37 PM
This is why I love dramabeans. Thank you so much for the trailer link, I had been looking for it with no luck.
I love the trailer, this movie looks great.
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seattlebound
January 12, 2011 at 4:29 PM
thank you so much!
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bbstl
January 12, 2011 at 5:04 PM
*fans self* ohhhhh thank you for the trailer! it looks like he is doing another great job in this film.
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samgetang
January 12, 2011 at 9:28 PM
mookie, thanks for sharing. looks like a great flick! this is now in my list of movies to watch.
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Beng
January 13, 2011 at 2:58 AM
thanks for the trailer. Hyun Bin is so delicious!!!
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Lenita
January 13, 2011 at 10:14 AM
*giving a bow of thanks for the link*
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moana
January 13, 2011 at 10:22 AM
i'm ajumma swooning at that trailer. his english pronunciation has gotten much better than when he was telling daniel henney to go away in MNIKSS.
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13 ...
January 12, 2011 at 12:48 PM
:'( gonna miss him! marines.. that's hardcore!
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maria
January 13, 2011 at 3:24 AM
ikr? i just hope (i mean REALLY REALLY PRAYING) war doesn't brek out, yunno? well DUH not just coz hyun bin will be in the army. :( but yeah... also coz binnie's gonna be serving as a hardcore marine.
anyway, my point is. i'm in love. it's the point of no return. BINNIE!!!!!!! <3
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14 jomo143
January 12, 2011 at 12:52 PM
Has anyone discovered a place to watch Korean films?
It doesn't have to be free...
None of these international films show up in my neck of the woods.
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jini
January 12, 2011 at 1:09 PM
it has English subs.
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jini
January 12, 2011 at 1:09 PM
http://mangabroadcast.com
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MAVY
January 12, 2011 at 1:26 PM
aznv.tv and there are always a some in netflix...
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ck1Oz
January 12, 2011 at 7:06 PM
http://www.yellowcinema.com
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15 stars4u
January 12, 2011 at 1:17 PM
Hyun Bin!!!! I'll miss you!!! 2 years is pretty long...
so looking forward to his movie with Im Soo-jung...
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16 mememomo
January 12, 2011 at 1:17 PM
This is totally random but there is a big wall size Late Autumn poster in Seul's office in Secret Garden. Will miss Binnie but looking forward to these movies.
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17 D
January 12, 2011 at 1:25 PM
he will def leave with a bang....2010 and beginning of 2011 was totally his year.........we'll miss you binnie.......
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18 meenuby
January 12, 2011 at 1:28 PM
Gonna miss Binnie :( What a smexy pic!
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19 Gigi
January 12, 2011 at 1:36 PM
Damn the compulsory military service... I mean, I know it's for the good of Korea but what about the kdrama community, huh?
Hahaa... well, I'm glad that at least his last drama before disappearing from our tv screens for two years is a hit. BYE BINNIE, we'll miss you :(
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20 Kristal
January 12, 2011 at 1:45 PM
Can he get any frickin hotter than in that pic? RWAR.
He looks like a sexy wolf man with all that hair.
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21 Ladymoonstone143
January 12, 2011 at 1:54 PM
Hyun Bin looks like my other fave Hugh Jackman on that picture. He is just so hot...:)
I will miss him...and I am hoping to see these 2 films if I got the chance.
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Raitei
January 12, 2011 at 8:13 PM
I thought the same thing. Kinda like his Leopold character...
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22 Atsirk
January 12, 2011 at 2:32 PM
Crushed. My heart's crushed :|
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23 Charlotte
January 12, 2011 at 2:48 PM
the ... MARINES?
PERFECT MAN COULD NOT BE MORE PERFECT. *AND* HE'S DATING ONE OF THE MOST GORGEOUS WOMEN IN KOREA (... right?)
THAT IS NOT FAIR.
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24 red
January 12, 2011 at 2:59 PM
why is it that when i start to become a fan they all leave for the army TT
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nad
January 12, 2011 at 7:33 PM
yeah...me too =(
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25 TooMany
January 12, 2011 at 3:02 PM
Seriously, the second film sounds promising.
I'm gonna miss him so much, and I've only recently found him to be drool worthy.
... But Im Soo Jung + Hyun Bin? Soundsssss gooodddd.
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26 curious
January 12, 2011 at 3:12 PM
Curious...are he a?nd song the kyo still dating? I don't think I've heard news of a breakup but don't really hear about the two of them I'm general....
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27 Daniela
January 12, 2011 at 3:14 PM
I have a question, maybe sounds a little stupid but, are the marines tougher? In which way are they different? Because in my country is the army and the…army that is on the sea (sorry, I don’t want to use a word that might be wrong). But I don’t know about marines. The only thing I know is that they are also on the sea, etc.
2 years…but on the bright side, he is leaving with his name on the top: successful drama, 2 movies, he leaves us something to remember him until he comes back. Well, I’ll be waiting.
o
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Daniela
January 12, 2011 at 3:20 PM
ohh,i think is sound...
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L'horreurD'Esther
January 12, 2011 at 8:49 PM
Well...I'm a Canadian citizen and I don't know how it works in Korea. BUUUT in the U.S. its military has 5 branches:
Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and the Coast Guard
They each have different roles they play:
The Marines are an attacking force,
the Army is an occupying force,
the Air Force works with aircraft,
the Navy works in the ocean,
and the Coast Guard protects US coastlines.
Basically, the Marines conduct force projection and various operations as needed. They are mostly combat oriented as well as the army BUT it's really intense AND in smaller numbers, apparently. So it's tougher to get in, I guess...and harder. Therefore they're the attacking force and have more combat training...
The Army though conducts major land and airborne operations. Their force is in numbers so more people can get in, I imagine...Their missions (for example) could be to stop small countries from being overrun or they might go to war (for any reason these days) in an enemy country, usually w/ foot soldiers, tanks, helicopters, and sometimes airplanes. In general, they're the occupying force and deal in general combat.
Now, the Navy conducts maritime and air operations. Honestly, from my observations they mostly work in the oceans, like on ships, boats...etc. The Navy in general protects the oceans and coast lines (along with the Coast Guard). So, they're a fighting force on ships, you know, on water...lol :) Oh yeah the SEALs do work in the air and on water they're an exception...
Umm....as for the Air Force well that self-explanatory (it's like the Navy BUT specialized in the air) and the Coast Guard..well protecting the oceans and coastlines.
I don't know much about the Air Force and the Coast Guard but I'm sure that's nothing that a little google-ing on your part can't fix. Again...it might not be the same branches or system in S.K. .
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Isabella
January 12, 2011 at 10:05 PM
Thank you so much for the information! It's very interesting :)
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Daniela
January 13, 2011 at 12:32 AM
Thank you very much!! It was very helpful!
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yogic
January 13, 2011 at 8:55 AM
Since no one else has replied about the Korean marines here, I asked my boyfriend (who yes, is Korean), and he said that the marines in SK are a bit different than here in the US.
For starters, my cousin was a Marine in the US for a while and I have a friend who used to be in the Navy. While both tried to claim their branch was superior, they eventually did concede that neither one was really "harder" or more "hardcore" than the other one.
When I asked my boyfriend about the Korean marines, he said that they are more like a special forces type of branch. They still do lots of training like any other soldier, but... somehow it's harder? More intense? I asked him if it meant that they could kill people easier and he laughed and said no, but he did compare them to Navy Seals versus the "regular" Navy units.
I hope that helps! To compare them to the US branches of the military is more like comparing apples and oranges, the differences aren't exactly the same.
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28 Joanie
January 12, 2011 at 3:32 PM
:'( i am so depress right now... Hyun bin is leaving for 2 years, it's the end of Secret garden this weekend and on top of that i am starting school next week... Huh
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29 goldenflower
January 12, 2011 at 3:43 PM
omg. that picture. Thanks you made my day!!
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30 sweetaddiction
January 12, 2011 at 4:04 PM
Why does this always happen with me. Just when I started to know an actor, he goes into the service, eg Goo Yoo. Binnie we will miss you lots!!
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31 ar
January 12, 2011 at 4:14 PM
He looks hot in this picture!!
I'm glad he has unleashed a bunch of new stuff before he goes off! and wow, the Marines. I can only think of one other celeb that went with the Marines.
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32 Severine
January 12, 2011 at 4:18 PM
I'm trying to look at the bright side--at least he left us with some projects to look forward to after the fact, and he'll probably bulk up while in the Marines (he's a bit too skinny now for my tastes).
Now that I'm done being positive...waaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh *sniff* Binnie *sniff* don't goooooooo *sniff* *sniff*
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bbstl
January 12, 2011 at 5:07 PM
LOL Binnie, kaaaajiiiiiimaaaaa!
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33 Christy
January 12, 2011 at 4:26 PM
Amazing Hyun Bin!
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34 kdlover
January 12, 2011 at 4:44 PM
I love him!! He got the look, is a great actor, and he can sing too!! This man is just perfect!!! Swoon!!!
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35 John
January 12, 2011 at 5:08 PM
Thanks javabeans.
He should have done it much earlier, considering his age now, but celebrity sometimes get some privilege to step out of their service ?.
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36 gingganggolli
January 12, 2011 at 5:18 PM
Amazing actor with good looks and talents. Im Soo Jung great actress...love to see this two together...
But i wished he wont go to military....not now....but thats being selfish...so ya best of good luck....
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37 tinyviolin
January 12, 2011 at 5:21 PM
Filmed in Seattle? Woohoo! Too bad I'm not there....and that I didn't know...and that I wouldn't have seen them filming anyway, likely....and that....yeah. I'm in Korea.
Why, military service, why?! You are cruel; noonahood is fun, but all the slightly older male actors getting sucked into military service at this age, well, blows.
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38 nokcha
January 12, 2011 at 5:40 PM
Ok, so I tell my students about this korean drama I've been watching. They're all ears when I tell them about the funny things that happen when they switch. They're curious, so we watch parts of ep. 17. There are tears and questions. So we watch all of ep. 18. These are 5th graders in a private school (and are really innocent) and you should have seen them hit the deck when Binnie went in for the slow kiss. They can't wait for the 'sparkly tracksuit guy' to get his memory back. There was a huge ahhh when Ra Im woke up and there were rose petals in her room!
Anyway, I showed them the above picture and they couldn't believe it's the 'sparkly tracksuit guy'!
Amazing time to join the army and in the marines!
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A
January 12, 2011 at 6:31 PM
OMO!
that's hilarious!
SG is contagious! :D
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kappy
January 13, 2011 at 1:38 AM
Oh how funny. Hey, I went to a private school and we never watched a Korean drama. I was gypped! Are you in the US? It'd be fun to watch their reactions. What am I talking about? I already do - I have a 5th grader who enjoys watching, too. Oh, the influence of parents...
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39 Diane
January 12, 2011 at 5:49 PM
He looks old in this picture, but sexy!! Hopefully, I'll be able to find the movies online and watch it. Hope he has a fun and safe time at the marines.
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40 Deeliteful
January 12, 2011 at 6:11 PM
my hyunnieeeeeeeeeee!!!! I'll miss you! he looks "distinguished" in that pick. idk it's not doing it for me but boy does he look HOT in the trailer for Late Autumn..sigh
Hope he comes back all bulked up and even more sexy!!! (if that's even possible :)
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41 secretflavors
January 12, 2011 at 6:26 PM
I don't know if it's true but I heard that because so many people commented about his "weak" appearance, he applied to the navy (the most physically challenging to get in.) and was chosen. Whether it's true or not...2 years is too long for me to wait for this guy :/
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42 blahblahblah
January 12, 2011 at 6:27 PM
The movie w/ Im Soo Jung sounds really interesting.
I never really knew Hyun Bin till recently, so it sucks
he's gonna leave now :/
Hopefully his movies do really well. I'll re-watch them
when I miss him haha.
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43 crook
January 12, 2011 at 6:41 PM
hot, rich, smart, (potential) war hero, hot
He's like the perfect man. I'm gonna miss him so much the next two years ):
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44 amielee
January 12, 2011 at 6:52 PM
i will really miss him.. :(
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45 BBTVXQLOVE
January 12, 2011 at 6:53 PM
I want to stay home and stare at his pictures and scream, 'Don't go!'
Darn, this makes me sad, really. Like you hear about other people going to army/service, but when its someone that you watched since their debut, its like wow it does happen.
Hyun Bin, I will miss you, a lot!
On a side note, with his busy schedule filming/promoting, and then going to the Marines, I wonder how Hye Kyo feels.
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46 nelkk
January 12, 2011 at 7:33 PM
AWWW... i'm so gonna miss him! He's just the best! Am definitely gonna check out his movies.. it's sad to hear him going, wunt get to see him for 2 years..but dunt worry hyun bin oppa! we all support FIGHTING!!
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47 dramalover2012
January 12, 2011 at 8:19 PM
AHH~~nooooo DONT Leave, hyun bin!!! >.> lol. anyhow....i wanna watch those movies! i bet he is as amazing as ever! wow....his movie comes out on my b-day!!! :D
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48 Annie
January 12, 2011 at 8:40 PM
nooooo he is NOT allowed to go anywhere!!! *cries*
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maria
January 13, 2011 at 3:34 AM
imagine what song hye kyo feels like.... none of THAT smoldering hunk of a man for 2 freakin years. i'd die. O_O
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Annie
January 16, 2011 at 1:55 AM
If i was her, I'd crawl into his suit case and come with. They won't notice, right?
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49 Carinne
January 12, 2011 at 9:06 PM
Oorah! Semper fi!!
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50 Melissa
January 12, 2011 at 9:14 PM
and that's how a smolder is done.
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