Won Bin
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- Name: Won Bin
- Hangul: 원빈
- Birth Name: Kim Do-Jin (김도진)
- Birthdate: November 10, 1977 (September 29, 1977 by lunar calendar)
- Birthplace: South Korea
- Height: 178cm
- Blood Type: O
- Star sign: Scorpio
Biography
Won Bin, born November 10, 1977 in Jeongseon County, Gangwon Province, South Korea, is a popular actor. He is the youngest of a family of four (mother, father, two older brothers, and two older sisters).
While growing up in Jeongseon County, Won Bin initially planned to become a car mechanic, but in 1996 entered an audition for cable TV company Je-il Broadcasting and won. In 1996, Won Bin made his television debut on the KBS Super Sunday variety show "Our Story" (우리들의 이야기). Won Bin's acting career then began in earnest with the KBS drama series "Propose" - Won Bin played a character on the short end of a one-sided love affair. His popularity quickly increased while appearing in several more youth orientated dramas - MBC's "Ready, Go!" and KBS's "Kwangki". His appearance in the 2000 KBS weekend drama "Tough Guy's Love" (Kkokji) further gained more fans for Won Bin. He then shot to stardom with his popular role as Tae-seok in KBS's "Autumn in my Heart" - with his famous line "Eolmamyeon Doae?" (How Much?) becoming a much imitated slogan by his fans.
Won Bin then made his move acting debut in the 2001 film "Guns and Talks" (Killerdeului suda). Three years later Won Bin would star in the action / war blockbuster "Taegukgi," which still ranks as one of the all time highest grossing films in South Korea.
Won Bin then placed his acting career on hold while serving his two year mandatory military requirement, beginning in November, 2005. Won Bin was discharge early on June, 2006 due to an ACL injury to his knee. Won Bin would go through a year of rehab.
His acting career then resumed in Joon-ho Bong's highly anticipated 2009 film "Mother". Won Bin played Do-jun, a young man with limited mental capacity who becomes accused of a murder. The film would screen at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival before opening #1 at the South Korean box office on May 28th, 2009.
Trivia
- Won Bin's talents include taekwondo, snowboard, motorcycles, and car racing.
- Favorite activities include basketball & video games.
- Favorite actor is Dong-Kun Jang.
Movies
- The Man From Nowhere | Ah.Jeo.Sshi (2010)
- Mother (2009)
- My Brother | Uri hyeong (2004) - Jong-hyun
- Taegukgi | Taegukgi hwinalrimyeo (2004) - Jin-seok Lee
- Guns and Talks | Killerdeului suda (2001) - Ha-yeon
TV Dramas
- Friends (MBC, TBS / 2002) - Kim Ji Hoon
- Autumn in my Heart | Gaeul donghwa (KBS2 / 2000) - Han Tae-Seok
- Tough Guy's Love | Kkokji (KBS / 2000)
- Kwangki (KBS2 / 1999)
- Ready, Go! (MBC / 1997)
- Propose (KBS / 1997)
Videos
Awards
- Best Actor ("The Man From Nowhere") - 2010 (2nd) Film of the Year Awards - January 27, 2011
- Most Popular Stars - 2010 (31th) Blue Dragon Film Awards - November 26, 2010
- Best Actor ("The Man From Nowhere") - 2010 (8th) Korean Film Awards - November 18, 2010
- Popularity Award ("The Man From Nowhere") - 2010 (47th) Daejong Film Awards - October 29, 2010
- Best Actor ("The Man From Nowhere") - 2010 (47th) Daejong Film Awards - October 29, 2010
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Charla Says:
Apr 15 2012 1:24 pm
I love you Bin, you are my hero...... :)
ricababes Says:
Mar 03 2012 3:44 am
your so HANDSOME !i love you !so much HOPE you'll visit here at the philipines:))
diedra Says:
Feb 15 2012 5:11 am
you are tha best i've seen . i fell in love with you bt watching the tele drama "AUTUM TALE" . after 5 months the doctors have recognized that i'm also having a unhealing illness . but i'm happy with all what i got . "AUTUMN TALE " is MY OWN STORY
P Says:
Feb 11 2012 12:56 pm
Just watched Man from Nowhere on Netflix. It's a cross between Bourne Identity, The Professional and a Sergio Leone Eastwood western. Great movie. Stop making chick flicks and continue doing the action movies.
Sinoun Ty Says:
Feb 04 2012 3:51 pm
I love Won Bin:) He is a very talented actor & very humble at that<3 I support him with all my butt, haha!
shakespeare Says:
Jan 31 2012 3:56 am
You're a great actor good looking, saranghe Won Bin Adjussi..More power..Take care always..The best! Saranghe Saranghe!!
May Says:
Jan 22 2012 10:31 am
Won Bin, you are a tremendously talented actor! You thoroughly become the characters you play, and you are able to convey the little nuances of their emotions, thoughts, and personality. Of course, you are extremely handsome, but it is also wonderful that you are equally talented. According to everything I have read and seen about you, you seem genuine, intelligent, good, thoughtful, and compassionate. Such wonderful characteristics in a role model. Thank you for being a celebrity that people can look up to, especially young people.
YAN HUNTE Says:
Jan 17 2012 12:03 am
I WISH MR WON BIN THE BEST AND I CAN NOT WAIT TO SEE HIM IN ACTION ON THE BIG SCREEN SOON LOVE YOU
Thara Says:
Jan 04 2012 1:43 pm
I want to see him more in K dramas... He is my fav Korean actor
werra_san Says:
Dec 05 2011 3:38 pm
mmmmmmm... sweet lips!!!
Zombie Says:
Nov 16 2011 10:39 am
Me and my sister fall in love with him since Autumn In My Heart but after that his hair style changed that don't suit him...It's a pity man when he seem like aged a lot after disappearing for so long. He's not as cute as before but more gorgeous and HOT...his eyes and smile..
yarema Says:
Nov 06 2011 7:04 pm
ugly
fariba Says:
Nov 04 2011 10:03 am
wonbin i hate youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
P Says:
Nov 04 2011 12:38 am
Won Bin Ah.U and I are soulmates.I am coming to korea to marry you. so Wait for me;)and also youre mine<3
YoutooLazy G-Line Says:
Oct 13 2011 7:27 am
i watched it on netflix :D its badass!!! I LOVE HIIIMMMM!! :3
goldz Says:
Oct 07 2011 10:31 pm
hi guyz...i've been very interested with this movie ' I man from nowhere'.. but i can't seem to find one.. please help me find one with english sub since i can't understand korean... pleasseee.....
ChingChing Says:
Sep 27 2011 9:37 am
Hey there :))
We've just finished watching The man from nowhere =))))
Hihihihi♥
You know i super duper love this movie this was the best and best movie for me hahaha :D
Funny rigth? Lol.
I just want you to know that even though you're too old for me I REALLY REALLY LIKE YOU :))
AND YOU'RE SO HANDSOME :D
Godbless Won bin/Kim do-jin
More shows/movies to come Ü
Sithu Says:
Sep 23 2011 8:37 am
Won bin..he's amazng.. I lv Tae sauk ..wow wt a lvly charctr. Im curious to knw abt hm. I thnk he is a lovly persn in hs real lyf. Lv to c him. Best wishes frm sri lanka.
Princess Says:
Sep 21 2011 1:25 am
All of the movies of WonBin are wonderful. Each of them has its own sense and moral. After watching each of them u can get and learn something new (at least u can enjoy). U won't find any meaningless or boring movie in the list of his filmography! Sure the number of his films is less than the other actors'. However, i think the quality of the film is much more important than its quantity!
Won bin u r "precious brilliant" in Korean filming industry! Keep up ur great job!!!
Carol Says:
Sep 08 2011 5:40 am
I had to find out who this guy was since I recently saw "The Man from Nowhere" and "Mother". The acting was top notch in TMFN. The main character and the little girls interactions reall made that story better than I imagined. I was confused as to when his birthday actually is. I keep seeing Sept 29 and Nov 10. This interview confirms it for me. It's absolutley Nov 10th. I'm keeping my eye on this star. He's gonna get better and better. He just shouldn't come to Hollywood though. Hollywood doesn't understand storytelling anymore. More and more people I know are looking overseas for substance.
Rosalina Says:
Sep 04 2011 2:05 am
His acting in The Man from Nowhere was awesome! I'm impressed so much!...
*WonBinFAN* Says:
Sep 03 2011 11:00 am
WonBin oppa! I like u as an actor and as a person. It's obvious from ur interviews that u r such a modest, smart and sensible person(also shy and slowpoke a bit). But the thing i'm sure that u've got a BIG HEART!
Wish u all the best in ur acting career and personal life as well!!!
Hope u continue making us happy with ur new, "fresh" roles!
hyewonssi Says:
Aug 27 2011 10:10 am
Hope all his wish and dreams will come true, hope for the best for won bin oppa !
i wish him happiness in his life, lovelife, and his career.!
may God bless him always, won bin oppa fighting !!
Ms. Jenny Says:
Aug 23 2011 4:09 pm
I SO LOVE WON BIN. I JUST CANT IMAGINE THAT HE IS SINGLE FOR THIS LONG AND NOT MARRY YET!
GIRL FRIEND??? UMMM IDK BOUT THAT! BUT I LOVE HIM HE SO CUTE AND FINE AND PERFECT. ANY MOVIES
THAT HE PLAYS IN IT I WILL WATCH IT BECAUSE MY FAV. MAN IS IN IT.
Kin Says:
Aug 20 2011 10:40 pm
Hope he's going to make new films soon. I loved The Man From Nowhere.
Karo Says:
Aug 19 2011 12:50 am
Kitana! it's just a fanlove period... Don't get bothered! :)
Kitana Says:
Aug 17 2011 8:35 pm
Karo! you're getting a little bit toooo excited there.. CHILL OUT! lmao.
Caroline Says:
Aug 04 2011 8:50 pm
I've seen Won Bin photos recently and i said, "Yeah, his appearance is changed". I cannot find that cute & sweetie Taesok face from Autumn Tale anymore. Very pity... But maybe he got older. Nothing can be done with time, it just flys away...
mica smm Says:
Jul 20 2011 10:41 pm
I will find my own Won Bin:) and maybe one day I can meet the real Won Bin and we can be friends. But till then, I'll have to settle♥
Karo Says:
Jul 17 2011 9:47 pm
Won bin! Today i saw u in my dream...
liteyrsaway Says:
Jul 09 2011 4:22 pm
Wow! I just got through watching "The Man from Nowhere" and wow! What great acting! I first became really impressed with this actor when i watched "Mother", but in this movie Won Bin is simply amazing. What a very versatile, dynamic actor he is! I am American, but I am very happy that I have decided to give Korean films a chance because thus far I have not been disappointed, and seeing such a talented actor play such varying, challenging roles...all i can say is "WOW!" Brava!
Karo Says:
Jul 07 2011 12:16 am
Won bin has smth that attracts others. I wanna meet him in real life and know what kind personality he has in reality. Cuz i imagine his personality only through his characters in movies and dramas. I wanna know him closer... I love his character when he is serious, smart, brave and especially when he's romantic and tries to save his love to any cost... I wish he had these qualities not only in movies but in reality as well...
sulakna Says:
Jun 30 2011 4:22 am
ur da most handsome korean actor i've ever seen.i lyk ur hair very much.ur so amazin.i wish i could marry u though ur 15 yrs older
Caroline Says:
Jun 23 2011 3:00 am
WB FANS! Pls help me! I wanna contact with Won Bin but i dont know how to do that. Guys, if u know,pls, let me know, at least, his email so that i could write to WB... Pls!...
vale Says:
Jun 18 2011 6:55 pm
He really knows how to choose his movies. I am impressed.
D Says:
Jun 17 2011 9:54 pm
PLEASE MARRY ME!!!! :D
Lily Says:
May 31 2011 1:43 pm
I WISH MARRY WON BIN... He is 12 years older than me, though...
Karo Says:
May 28 2011 12:52 pm
Every time i watch his new role, i fall in love with WB again, again & again. He is SUPERB!!! & SO HANDSOME!!! 2 tell the truth he doesn't look like korean, he looks like an uzbek man.
cece Says:
Apr 23 2011 3:06 pm
I hope they come out with Ninja Assassin 2 and they give you and Rain the role for the movie...that would F***in Rock...seeing you and Rain go head to head with eachother...that will BLOW MY MIND!XD
Kitana Says:
Apr 23 2011 3:00 pm
Loved when you were cutting your hair SHIRTLESS!!!!! you know your hot :)..
angel Says:
Mar 27 2011 9:23 am
His birthday is not 29 Sept, it is 10 November.
Riisa Says:
Mar 14 2011 9:16 pm
The HOTTEST actor of Korea = Won Bin!!
Temberh Says:
Mar 10 2011 12:14 pm
First I saw WB was in Man from Nowhere....now I'm hooked!!!!
Karo Says:
Mar 04 2011 1:17 pm
Who knows : does WB have a girlfriend?
sarang Says:
Feb 22 2011 12:09 am
:D SUgooiii
Won bin you're the bestttttt!!!!
링 Says:
Feb 09 2011 5:58 pm
내첫사랑.... 하하! anyway he's always a gr8 actor and darn good looking! Somehow hope to see him in real person when I visit Seoul. :D
I Love WonBin Says:
Feb 06 2011 7:10 am
he's handsome enough to kill a girl =))
Ester Says:
Jan 27 2011 8:33 pm
never get old.
top on my list for the korean male artist (2nd Jang Geun Suhk, 3rd Lee Dong Wook
sofee Says:
Jan 20 2011 12:19 pm
3 weeks ago, i was bored at work and decided to watch Autumn In My Heart series for the second time after almost 10yrs.. I've always liked WonBin when i first watched it.. and then over the years i kinda forgot all about him and was busy with everything else going on in my life.. but when i watched it again recently.. i paid more attention to the plot of the story and the character WB played in the series.. and i was so amazed by his acting.. moved me to tears.. i cried everytime there was a scene of 'Tai Seok' being heartbroken.. i absolutely love that character.. after finished watching the series.. it got me intrigued to find out about what's new with WB.. and for the next few days, GOOGLE was my best friend! every info i got on WonBin is nothing short of Impressive!! and now all my friends know how much i adore him and its great that some of them are so supportive of me being so supportive for WB :) i really hope to meet him someday. i have great respect for him not only as a multi-talented celebrity but also as a person. He has many admirable qualities and nothing like most celebs. I pray that he will still remain his humbleness and down-to-earth attitude and still be ever so successful in years to come. All the best WonBin Oppa :) Warm Wishes from Malaysia. x sofee x
jay Says:
Jan 16 2011 8:51 pm
Won Bin you are Awesome <3
Banu Says:
Dec 27 2010 4:26 pm
He was great in Man from Nowhere.. ^__^... awesome movie not a bit boring a must watch..
hope he plays more in movies and action ones please... he is the Korean Bond.. XD
JILI Says:
Dec 16 2010 11:22 am
I RESPECT HIM
Ellie Says:
Jul 21 2010 4:45 pm
Man, Won Bin seems to never age, in fact he looks like he's just getting younger and younger! He's such an amazing actor I can't wait to see all his new work! : D
farah Says:
May 22 2010 8:58 am
i just saw his latest film "Mother" and i could tell that was a great movie!
won bin really has mature enough in acting through all these years, he just give a good performance along with Kim Hye Ja play as his mother.
can't wait his new movie This man or Ahjussi, i 'm gonna watch it.
love ya WON BIN^_^all the best for you!
rere Says:
Mar 22 2010 11:05 pm
Won Bin, you're the BEST!
tree Says:
Mar 22 2010 9:27 pm
Wonbin, the Kdrama without you, it would not be the same again. I love you, take care of you're health, GBU
NightLizard Says:
Aug 29 2009 7:34 am
난 그냥 모두 최선을 다하길 바래 싶었을 뿐이라고! 당신이 제일 좋아하는 배우 중 하나입니다!
행운을 빕니다!
Один из моих самых любимых корейских актеров! :)
All the best to you!!! :))))
幸運を！