Hyun Bin's bio

Hyun Bin's Bio

Career

He is best known for his lead roles in the dramas My Name is Kim Sam Soon (2005), The Snow Queen (2006) and Secret Garden (2010). Hyun is also popular for being the face of Korean male cosmetic company SOMANG (소망), formerly held by Kim Jaewon. Additionally, he promotes the cosmetic line for Man With Flowers (꽃을든 남자).

From November 2009 to March 2010, Hyun filmed with Tang Wei in Late Autumn (2010). It is a remake of a 1966 Korean film with the same name, directed by...

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Career

From November 2009 to March 2010, Hyun filmed with Tang Wei in Late Autumn (2010). It is a remake of a 1966 Korean film with the same name, directed by Kim Tae-Yong. Late Autumn was shot in Seattle, Washington. He also starred in the Korean television drama Secret Garden with Ha Ji-won.

On March 7th, 2011 he enlisted with the marines training camp for his compulsory 21 months of military service. His date of discharge has been set for December 6th, 2012.

Personal life

Hyun was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea with his older brother. He graduated from Chung-Ang University in 2004, where he majored in Theater Studies.
In February 2006, Hyun began dating Hwang Ji-Hyeon. They separated in March 2007.

While shooting The World That They Live In (2008) he met Song Hye Kyo, and subsequently started dating her in June 2009. This was confirmed by both Hyun and Song's talent agencies. On March 8th, 2011 (a day after Hyun's departure to train with the Marine), both Hyun and Song's talent agencies confirmed that they have separated in early 2011.

Filmography
TV series

2003 Bodyguard (KBS2)
Nonstop 4 (MBC) Himself
2004 Ireland (MBC) Kang Gook
2005 My Name is Kim Sam Soon (MBC) Hyun Jin Hun
2006 The Snow Queen (KBS) Han Tae Woong/Han Deuk Gu
2008 The World That They Live In (KBS) Jung Ji Oh
2009 Friend, Our Legend (MBC) Han Dong Soo
2010 Secret Garden (SBS) Kim Joo Won

Film

2004 Spin Kick Min-Gyu
2005 Daddy Long Legs Hyung-Joon
2006 Millionaire's First Love Kang Jae-kyung
2008 I'm Happy Man-Soo
2010 Late Autumn Hoon
2011 Come Rain Come Shine

Music video

* 2008: Memory - Kim Bum Soo (ft. Lee Da Hae)

Awards

Secret Garden

* SBS Drama Awards: Top Excellence Award, Actor - Drama Special
* SBS Drama Awards: Netizen Popularity Award
* SBS Drama Awards: Top Ten Stars Award
* SBS Drama Awards: Best Couple Award with Ha Ji Won

Snow Queen

* KBS Drama Awards: Popularity Award
* KBS Drama Awards: Netizen Award
* KBS Drama Awards: Best Couple Award with Sung Yu Ri

My Name is Kim Sam Soon

* Paeksang Arts Awards: Best Couple with Kim Sun Ah
* MBC Drama Awards: Best Actor, Top Excellence
* MBC Drama Awards: Popularity Award
* MBC Drama Awards: Best Couple with Kim Sun Ah
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