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==Profile==
* '''Name:''' Lee Byung-Hun
* '''Hangul:''' 이병헌
* '''Birthdate:''' July 12 1970
* '''Birthplace:''' [[Seoul]], South Korea
* '''University:''' [[Hanyang University]], [[Chung-Ang University]] (graduate school)
* '''Major:''' French Literature / Theatre
* '''Height:''' 178cm
* '''Blood Type:''' O
* '''Instagram:''' [https://www.instagram.com/byunghun0712/ byunghun0712]

==Biography==
Lee Byung-Hun was born in Seoul, South Korea on July 12, 1970. He grew up in a wealthy family that consisted of his businessman father (who passed away in 2000), his mother and one younger sister. Lee Byung-Hun's sister, Eun-hee Lee, would go on to win the Miss Korea beauty pageant in 1996. Lee Byung-Hun has described himself as a mischevious chlid while growing up.

In 1991 Lee Byung-Hun competed in an open audition for television network [[KBS]] and was accepted. He then made his television acting debut in the 1991 [[KBS]] drama "[[Asphalt My Hometown]]." Lee Byung-Hun didn't make his mark in television until the following year, when he appeared in the 1992 [[KBS]] drama "[[Tomorrow Love]]." His performance as Shin Beom-su provided a mixture of toughness and softness that appealed heavily to female viewers. While Byung-hun began to achieve success in the television drama realm, he initially found little success in the big screen realm. His early films like "[[Who Drives Me Mad?]]" & "[[Run Away]]" received muted responses at the box office and from critics. It wasn't until 1998, that Lee Byung-Hun started attracting the attention of critics with his performance in "The Harmonium in My Memory" (starring opposite [[Do-yeon Jeon]]). Two years later, Lee Byung-Hun would appear in [[Chan-wook Park]]'s landmark cold-war film "[[Joint Security Area]]." Lee Byung-Hun's performance as Sgt. Soo-hyeok Lee, a soldier who crosses over to the North Korean side nightly to visit his "enemies," struck a deep chord with audiences and critics alike. The movie would go on to gain more than 8 million admissions and marked Lee Byung-Hun's first major blockbuster hit.

In the early to mid 2000's Lee Byung-Hun experienced more success on the small screen with "[[Beautiful Days (2001-South Korea-SBS)|Beautiful Days]]" and "[[All In]]" and on the big screen with "[[Bungee Jumping of Their Own]]." His next blockbuster hit would occur in 2005, when he starred in [[Ji-woon Kim]]'s mafia film "[[A Bittersweet Life]]." The movie premiered at the 2005 Cannes Film Festival and received strong praise from the film festival circuit. Lee Byung-Hun then made a push to become an international star. He made a cameo appearance in the 2007 Japanese box office hit "[[Hero]]." This was followed by his first ever performance as a villain in [[Ji-woon Kim]]'s "[[The Good, the Bad, and the Weird]]" (a Korean film shot mostly in China), the 2008 multi-national film "[[I Come with the Rain]]" (directed by Vietnamese director [[Anh Hung Tran]] and starring American actor Josh Hartnett), and a supporting role in the 2009 U.S. film "[[G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra]]." Lee Byung-Hun has also kept some of the mischievousness from his childhood days. The Korea Times reported that when the cast and staff of G.I. Joe visited South Korea, the director of the film, Stephen Sommers, asked Lee Byung-Hun for tips on speaking with the Korean press. Lee Byung-Hun instructed Stephen Sommers to greet Korean reporters with the expression "Naneun baboda" - which Sommers did[http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2009/07/141_49280.html]. Sommers found out later that "Naneun baboda" means literally "I am stupid."

Lee Byung-Hun's next project is the highly anticipated television drama "[[IRIS]]," which will have a big screen version released immediately after the television series concludes.

==Notes==
# Lee Byung-Hun will marry actress [[Lee Min-Jung]] at 6pm on August 10, 2013 at Grand Hyatt Seoul in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea.

==Movies==
* [[It Is What It Is]] | Eojjeolsoogaeobda (2025) - Yoo Man-Soo
* [[The Match (Korean Movie)|The Match]] | Seungbu (2023) - Jo Hun-Hyun
* [[Concrete Utopia]] (2023) - Young-Tak
* [[Emergency Declaration]] | Bisangsuneon (2022) - Jae-Hyeok
* [[The Man Standing Next]] | Namsanui Bujangdeul (2020) - Kim Kyu-Pyeong
* [[Ashfall (Korean Movie)|Ashfall]] | Baekdusan (2019) - Lee Joon-Pyeong
* [[Keys To The Heart]] | Geugeotmani Nae Sesang (2018) - Jo-Ha
* [[The Fortress]] | Namhansanseong (2017) - Choi Myung-Kil
* [[A Single Rider]] | Single Rider(2017) - Kang Jae-Hoon
* [[Master (Korean Movie)|Master]] (2016) - President Jin
* [[The Age of Shadows]] | Miljung (2016) - Jung Chae-San (cameo)
* [[Terminator: Genisys]] (2015) - T-1000
* [[Inside Men]] | Naeboojadeul (2015) - An Sang-Goo
* [[Memories of the Sword]] | Hyubnyeo, Kalui Kieok (2015) - Yoo-Baek / Deok-Ki
* [[Red 2]] (2013)
* [[Masquerade - Korean Movie|Masquerade]] | Naneun Joseonui Wangyida (2012) - King Gwanghae / Clown Ha-Sun
* [[G.I. Joe: Retaliation]] (2012)
* [[I Saw the Devil]] | Akmareul Boattda (2010) - Soo-Hyun
* [[Iris: The Movie]] | Ahiriseu (2010) - Kim Hyun-Joon
* [[The Influence (2010-South Korean Movie)|The Influence]] | Inpulrueonseu (2010) - W
* [[G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra]] (2009) - Storm Shadow
* [[I Come with the Rain]] (2008) - Soo Dong-Po
* [[The Good, The Bad, The Weird]] | Joheunnom Nabbeunnom Isanghannom (2008) - Park Chang-Yi (The Bad)
* [[Hero (2007-Japan)|Hero]] (2007) - Kang Min-Woo
* [[Once in a Summer]] | Geuhae yeoreum (2006) - Yun Suk-Young
* [[A Bittersweet Life]] | Dalkomhan Insaeng (2005) - Sun-Woo
* [[Three... Extremes]] | Saam gaang yi (2004) - Director (segment "Cut")
* [[Everybody Has Secrets]] | Nuguna Bimileun Itda (2004) - Choi Soo-Hyun
* [[Addicted]] | Jungdok (2002) - Dae-jin
* [[My Beautiful Girl, Mari]] | Mari iyagi (2002) - Namoo
* [[Bungee Jumping of Their Own]] | Beonjijeompeureul hada (2001) - Seo In-woo
* [[Joint Security Area]] | Gongdonggyeongbiguyeok JSA (2000) - Sgt. Lee Soo-Hyuk
* [[The Harmonium in My Memory]] | Nae maeumui punggeum (1999) - Kang Soo-ha
* [[Lament]] | Ji sang man ga (1997) - Park Jong-man
* [[Kill the Love]] | Geudeulmanui sesang (1996) - Love
* [[Run Away]] (1995) - Lee, Dong-ho
* [[Sunset on the Neon Lights]] (1995)
* [[Who Drives Me Mad?]] | Nuga naleul michige haneunga (1995) - Lee, Jong-du

==Drama Series==
* [[Squid Game 2]] | Ojingeo Game Season 2 (Netflix / 2024) - Front Man
* [[Our Blues]] | Woorideului Blues (tvN / 2022) - Lee Dong-Seok
* [[Squid Game]] | Ojingeo Game (Netflix / 2021) - Front Man
* [[Here (Korean Drama)|Here]] (TBA / 2020)
* [[Mr. Sunshine]] (tvN / 2018) - Eugene Choi
* [[Diplomat Kosaku Kuroda]] | Gaikoukan Kuroda Kosaku (Fuji TV / 2011) - John
* [[IRIS]] (KBS2 / 2009) - Kim Hyeon-Jun
* [[All In]] (SBS / 2003) - Kim In-Ha
* [[Beautiful Days (2001-South Korea-SBS)|Beautiful Days]] | Areumdawoon naldeul (SBS / 2001) - Lee Min-Chul
* [[Long Way]] | Meon Kil (SBS / 2001)
* [[8 Love Stories]] | Reobeuseutori (SBS / 1999-2000) - Tae-Sung (Ep.1 "Sunflower")
* [[KAIST]] (SBS / 1999-2000) - Guest Appearance
* [[Happy Together (1999-South Korea-SBS)|Happy Together]] (SBS / 1999) - Seo Tae-Poong
* [[White Nights 3.98]] | Baek Ya 3.98 (SBS / 1998)
* [[Wedding Dress (1997-South Korea-KBS2)|Wedding Dress]] | Weding Deureseu (KBS / 1997-1998)
* [[Beautiful Lady]] | Areumdawoon Geunyeo (SBS / 1997)
* [[I Want]] | Naneun Wonhanda (SBS / 1997)
* [[Son of Wind]] | Baramui Adeul (KBS2 / 1995)
* [[Dream Racers]] | Aseupalteu Sanai (SBS / 1995)
* [[Scent of Love (1994-South Korea-SBS)|Scent of Love]] | Saranghee Hyanggi (SBS / 1994)
* [[Police (1994-South Korea-KBS2)|Police]] (KBS2 / 1994)
* [[The Sorrow of the Survivor]] | Salanaleun Jaui Seulpeum (KBS2 / 1993)
* [[Tomorrow Love]] | Naeileun Sarang (KBS2 / 1992-1994)
* [[Days of Sunshine]] | Hae Ddeul Nal (KBS2 / 1992)
* [[Flower That Never Wilt]] | Baram Ggoteun Sideulji Ahnneunda (KBS / 1991)
* [[Asphalt My Hometown]] | Aseupalteu Nae Kohyang (KBS2 / 1991)

==Awards==
* '''Best Actor''' ("[[Concrete Utopia]]") - [[2023 (44th) Blue Dragon Film Awards]] - November 24, 2023
* '''Best Actor''' ("[[Concrete Utopia]]") - [[2023 (59th) Daejong Film Awards]] - November 15, 2023
* '''Best Actor''' ("[[The Man Standing Next]]") - [[2020 (56th) BaekSang Arts Awards]] - June 5, 2020
* '''Best Actor''' ("[[Ashfall (Korean Movie)|Ashfall]]") - [[2020 (56th) Daejong Film Awards]] - June 3, 2020
* '''Best Actor''' ("[[Inside Men]]") - [[2016 (53rd) Daejong Film Awards]] - Dec. 27, 2016
* '''Best Actor''' ("[[Inside Men]]") - [[2016 (37th) Blue Dragon Film Awards]] - Nov. 25, 2016
* '''Global Star Award''' - [[2016 (5th) APAN Star Awards]] - Oct. 2, 2016
* '''Best Actor''' ("[[Inside Men]]") - [[2016 (52nd) BaekSang Arts Awards]] - June 3, 2016
* '''Popularity Award''' - [[2013 (34th) Blue Dragon Film Awards]] - Nov. 22, 2013
* '''Best Actor''' ("[[Masquerade - Korean Movie|Masquerade]]") - [[2012 (49th) Daejong Film Awards]] - Oct. 30, 2012
* '''Popularity Award''' ("[[Masquerade - Korean Movie|Masquerade]]") - [[2012 (49th) Daejong Film Awards]] - Oct. 30, 2012
* '''Daesang Grand Award''' ([[I Saw the Devil]]) - [[2011 (47th) BaekSang Arts Awards]] - May 26, 2011
* '''Best Actor''' ([[IRIS]]) ([[KBS|KBS2]]) - [[2010 (46th) BaekSang Arts Awards]] - March 26th
* Best Leading Actor, (movie category) of 2006, 42nd Baek-sang Award
* '''Best Actor''' ("[[A Bittersweet Life]]") - [[Critics Choice Awards|2005 (25th) Critics Choice Awards]] - Nov. 2005
* Best Leading Actor, Busan Cinema Critics Award (2005)
* Best Performing Actor (drama category) of 2003, 39th Baek-sang Award
* Best Performing Actor (movie category) of 2002, 38th Baek-sang Award
* Best Performing Actor of 2001, SBS
* Blue Dragon Most Popular Actor (2001)
* Photogenic Prize & Korea Image Grand Prix
* Best Leading Actor, Busan Cinemas Critics Award (2000)
* Best Performing Actor of 1996, KBS (Dec 96)
* Best Performing Actor of 1995, KBS (Dec 95)
* Best Performing Actor of 1993, KBS (Dec 93)
* Best Performing Actor of 1992, KBS (Dec 92)

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==References==
* Lee Hyo-won [http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2009/07/141_49280.html Lee Byung-hun Returns With Film 'G.I. Joe'], "The Korean Times," July 29, 2009

==External Links ==
* [http://www.leebyunghun.com/ Official Site]

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 ==Drama Series==
 * [[Squid Game 3]] | Ojingeo Game Season 3 (Netflix / 2025) - Front Man
 * [[Squid Game 2]] | Ojingeo Game Season 2 (Netflix / 2024) - Front Man / Oh Young-Il (001)

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 ==Movies==
-* [[No Other Choice]] | Eojjeolsoogaeobda (2025) - Yoo Man-Soo
+* [[No Other Choice]] | Eojjeolsoogaeobda (2025) - You Man-Su
 * [[The Match (Korean Movie)|The Match]] | Seungbu (2025) - Jo Hun-Hyun
 * [[Concrete Utopia]] (2023) - Young-Tak

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 ==Movies==
 * [[It Is What It Is]] | Eojjeolsoogaeobda (2025) - Yoo Man-Soo
-* [[The Match (Korean Movie)|The Match]] | Seungbu (2023) - Jo Hun-Hyun
+* [[The Match (Korean Movie)|The Match]] | Seungbu (2025) - Jo Hun-Hyun
 * [[Concrete Utopia]] (2023) - Young-Tak
 * [[Emergency Declaration]] | Bisangsuneon (2022) - Jae-Hyeok

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