Hyun Bin

Profile
Name: 현빈 / Hyun Bin (Hyeon Bin)
Real name: 김태평 / Kim Tae Pyung (Gim Tae Pyeong)
Profession: Actor and model
Birthdate: 1982-Sep-25
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 184cm
Weight: 74kg
Star sign: Libra
Blood type: B
Family: Older brother
Talent agency: Star M Entertainment
Official site: http://hyun-bin.co.kr
Starts 2-year military service on March 7th - discharge Dec. 6, 2012

Biography
Hyun-Bin was born on September 25, 1982 in Seoul, South Korea. His real name is Kim Tae-Pyung. He has one older brother. By his high school days, a senior student advised Hyun-Bin to try out for the theatre club and practice acting. After Hyun-Bin performed in the school play he realized that acting was his calling and that he wanted to pursue it as a career. Hyun-Bin's parents objected to his dream of becoming an actor initially, so Hyun-Bin attempted to pursuade them for two years. His parents then suggested thatthe best university for acting is Chung-Ang University and if he made it into that university they would give their approval for his career choice. At Chung-Ang University, Hyun-Bin worked lighting and managed the school theatre. He also participated in school plays.

In 2003, Hyun-Bin made his acting debut in the KBS drama "Bodyguard". His first role was only a minor character. He played a stalker of Han Shin-Ae (played by Lee Se-Eun). In the same year, Hyun-Bin was also cast for theMBC drama "Nonstop 4," which was quite popular. Hyun-Bin would then land the leading role, in the 2004 MBC drama "Ireland". Hyun-Bin played Kang-Guk a bodyguard with a temperment to always help others. In 2005, Hyun-Bin was cast for the MBC drama "My Name Is Kim Sam-soon" opposite Kim Sun-A. Prior to working on the series, Hyun-Bin prepared for his role by taking piano lessons and practicing a cold, synical way to talk. "My Name Is Kim Sam-soon" became a mega hit and received ratings in excess of 50%. Hyun-Bin's character Hyun Jin-Hun was scripted as something of a perfect man.

After the runaway success of "My Name Is Kim Sam-soon," Hyun-Bin picked the mellow romantic movie "A Millionaire's First Love" for his next project. "A Millionaire's First Love" was far less successful doing poorly at the box office and with critics. In 2008, Hyun-Bin took on the leading role in the film "I Am Happy," which premiered as the closing film for the 2008 Pusan International Film Festival. Hyun-Bin would play a man suffering from a mental illness and institutionalized in a mental hospital. In 2008, Hyun-Bin was cast for the KBS2 drama "Worlds Within". He played television PD Jung Ji-Oh, opposite actress Song Hye-Kyo who played televison PD Ju Jun-Young. The drama would also helped to develop Hyun-Bin's personal life as a bond was formed with main actress Song Hye-Kyo wht "Friend". In 2010, Hyun-Bin performed in the Korean-U.S. produced film "Late Autumn" - a remake of the classic 1966 Korean film "Late Autumn". Later in 2010, Hyun-Bin was cast for the SBS romantic-comedy "Secret Garden" opposite Hile working on the set. After the drama finished shooting, their relationship developed and they started dating in July, 2009.

In 2009, Hyun-Bin was cast for the MBC drama "Friend, Our Legend" - a remake of the 2001 box office hia Ji-Won. "Secret Garden" also contains the unusual plot twist where Hyun-Bin and Ha Ji-Won change bodies.
Recognitions
* 2010 SBS Drama Awards: Top Ten Stars Award (Secret Garden)
* 2010 SBS Drama Awards: Netizen Popularity Award
* 2010 SBS Drama Awards: Best Couple Award with Ha Ji Won (Secret Garden)
* 2010 SBS Drama Awards: Top Excellence Award, Actor - Drama Special (Secret Garden)
* 2006 KBS Drama Awards: Popularity Award (The Snow Queen)
* 2006 KBS Drama Awards: Netizen Award (The Snow Queen)
* 2006 KBS Drama Awards: Best Couple Award with Sung Yu Ri (The Snow Queen)
* 2006 42nd Baeksang Awards: Most Popular Award
* 2005 MBC Drama Awards: Top Excellence Award, Actor (My Name is Kim Sam-Soon)
* 2005 MBC Drama Awards: Popularity Award (Best Actor for My Name is Kim Sam-Soon)
* 2005 MBC Drama Awards: Best Couple Award with Kim Sun Ah (My Name is Kim Sam-Soon)
* 2004 MBC Drama Awards: Popularity Award (Best Newcomer for Ireland)
* 2004 MBC Drama Awards: Broadcasting & Entertainment Special Award