Actor Hyeon Bin Becomes Top Hallyu Star in Japan
May 23, 2006The new-generation actor Hyeon Bin will likely become the representative top-class hallyu star overseas. In December of last year, Hyeon appeared as a cover model for the Hong Kong edition of the world-renowned men’s magazine “Esquire”, a first for a South Korean actor. This time, Hyeon has recently become a top hallyu star in Japan, overtaking other South Korean celebrities. Hyeon ranked first in the “Third Poll on Hallyu Stars” conducted on readers for the February issue of the “South Korean TV Drama Magazine” published by Kyodo News.
In the poll, Hyeon was followed by Kwon Sang-woo, Bae Yong-joon and Lee Byeong-heon, in that order. Other hallyu stars selected included Ryoo Si-won, Song Seung-heon, Kim Rae-won, Park Yong-ha, So Ji-sub and Park Shin-yang.
Hyeon’s ranking in the poll has stunned all people concerned, as South Korean TV dramas he has acted in have never been aired by terrestrial networks in Hong Kong or Japan.
South Korean TV dramas are normally broadcast by cable TV networks in Japan ahead of terrestrial networks. Through KNTV, a fee-based channel in Japan, the drama “Ireland” aired from January through March of last year, and another drama “My Name is Kim Sam-soon” from August through October of last year, winning great popularity there. After those dramas were broadcast, Hyeon has attracted a growing number of Japanese female fans because of his handsome and gentle appearance.
Last year, “My Name is Kim Sam-soon” was sold to Japan at the highest price for a South Korean TV drama. The film “A Millionaire’s First Love”, the first film Hyeon ever acted in, was sold to Japan for 1.5 million dollars, foretelling his rise to the top spot as a hallyu star. The February issue of “South Korean TV Drama Magazine” features a story on “My Name is Kim Sam-soon” in celebration of Hyeon becoming the top hallyu star.
Sachiko Maruyama, the editor of this magazine which became famous for giving the title of “Yonsama” to Bae Yong-joon, said, “It is very exceptional that Hyeon Bin has become the top hallyu star, although he has never appeared as a cover model for our magazine. Hyeon will form a core of hallyu stars alongside Bae Yong-joon and Kwon Sang-woo in the future”.
Hyeon had a busy schedule last month to promote his film “Love Bottle”. He is now taking a rest, while thinking of what film he should act in next.
Source: KBS Global 2 Mar 06
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Comment by wichurada — May 25, 2006 @ 8:51 pm
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and i hope ican see u in malaysia…
huhu
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Sam Soon & Sam Shik already touches my heart. Envy the couple, or jealous of the couple but nevertheless and more importantly, I want to wish you both the very best. “Life goes on that what life is all about isn’t it ?”
Comment by May — September 6, 2006 @ 8:57 pm
I love Sam Soon show very much. I hope the producer can film Part 2 of My lovely SAm Soon which can feature how Sam Soon and Hyeon Bin overcome the obstacles from Hyeon Bin’s mother to get married together. And also can feature how Sam Soon go on diet and become slender again!! I believe if Part 2 was film, I would definitely see it.
Comment by belinda — September 14, 2006 @ 5:11 pm
i really love “my lovely sam soon”! the show is great and touched my heart. my story was like that of sam soon but i haven’t found my sam shik yet. i wish i could see hyun bin in person although i’m going to canada this year! i love his face so much. it’s too perfect especially his dimples.
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