Lee Byunghun, Han Jimin, and Lee Heejun confirmed for 'Koreans' ... Filming begins next week

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Lee Byunghun, Han Jimin, and Lee Heejun have confirmed their appearances in the drama 'Koreans' (working title) and will begin their first filming next week.

According to a report by IZE on the 6th, 'Koreans' (produced by Studio AA), directed by Ahn Gilho, has finalized its lead cast with Lee Byunghun, Han Jimin, and Lee Heejun and will begin filming next week.

Lee Byunghun and Han Jimin, who will play as married couple in the drama, are working together for the third time through this project. Although the two previously starred in the dramas 'All In' (2003) and 'Our Blues' (2022), but they never actually acted in the same scene together, making this the first time they will actually act opposite each other.

'Koreans,' which Ahn Gilho has been preparing since last year, is a spy drama that reimagines the popular US FX series 'The Americans' in a Korean setting. It will adapt the original story about Soviet spies undercover in the United States during the Cold War in the 1980s into the era of military dictatorship in South Korea.

As it is a large-scale production with a high budget, the series is expected to be released on the major OTT platform Disney+.

'Koreans' is drawing attention as a large-scale project combining a grand historical setting with a spy narrative. In particular, the collaboration between Director Ahn Gilho (previously directed 'The Glory,' 'Happiness,' and 'Stranger) and acclaimed actors Lee Byunghun, Han Jimin, and Lee Heejun are raising anticipations.

Expectations are high to see what kind of spy drama 'Koreans' will be, given that some of the biggest names in K-drama have come together for this masterpiece.

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Lee Minjung commented on Lee Byunghun's Instagram post abour the coffee truck

 

Lee Minjung sent a coffee truck to the filming set of 'No Other Choice' starring by Lee Byunghun and Son Yejin.

Lee Byunghun posted on Instagram to thank her.

Lee Byunghun: Thank you~ 

Lee Minjung: You're welcome... It could be your money, Oppa... 😂😂😂😂

Oppa's moneyㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

theqoo

-They seem to be living a really fun lifeㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Lee Minjung seems to have a really nice personality, I want to be like herㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-They must have really similar senses of humorㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Lee Minjungㅜ Please appear on variety showsㅜ

-ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Lee Minjung is so funny.

-ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ You make money too... Why are you acting like that?

-To me, from me.

-Lee Minjung is so charmingㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-As expected, Lee Minjung never disappointsㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Your money is my money and my money is my money.

-Lee Minjung seems like she'd be funny in real life tooㅋㅋㅋ

-Lee Minjung is always so funnyㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

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The person who played a role behind the casting of T.O.P in Squid Game 2 is not Lee Jungjae but Lee Byunghun? Company remains silent

BH Ent. has not made any specific statements amid allegations that Lee Byunghun had a role behind the casting of Bigbang's T.O.P (Choi Seunghyun) in Netflix's Squid Game 2 despite his involvement in a drug scandal. BH Ent. remained silent as they stated, 'There is no official statement' when asked about the matter. 

Squid Game 2, which will begin filming in the second half of the year, is highly anticipated as Season 1 captivated audiences worldwide in 2021. Given the success of Season 1, there is a significant level of interest and anticipation surrounding Season 2. Netflix recently shocked viewers as they include T.O.P in the lineup of additional cast members on June 29th. 

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According to Newsen, it was revealed that Lee Jungjae and T.O.P were once as close as brothers, but they have had no communication in the past few years. An insider stated to Newsen, 'The last time Lee Jungjae and T.O.P contacted each other was several years ago. Lee Jungjae saw T.O.P's face for the first time in a long time during the script reading for Squid Game 2 which was held on the 23rd. That was also the day he first learned that (T.O.P) is confirmed to star in the show."

Due to that statement, suspicions have been raised that it was not Lee Jungjae but Lee Byunghun who played the role behind the casting of T.O.P in the show. This is due to the fact that Kang Jangwoo, CEO of T.O.P's management previously worked for Lee Byunghun's company, BH Entertainment. Unlike Lee Jungjae, multiple insiders stated that T.O.P and Lee Byunghun continue to maintain their close friendship over the years. Additionally, actors from BH Ent. and Hiin Ent. such as Lee Jinwook, Park Sunghoon, and Won Jian also have joined the lineup of Squid Game 2. 

In response to this controversy, Netflix stated, 'The casting of actors in Netflix productions is determined by the director, writer, and production company. Netflix respects and acknowledges their decision.'

https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000742485

theqoo

-Did the production team seriously not expect to receive negative reactions from casting him?

-I will pretend to forget about this, so please leave the show as soon as possible...

-Why did you cast such a controversial person in the first place?

-At this point, he really should get the hint and leave the show on his own

-I knew itㅋㅋㅋ I mean, just look at the numbers of BH Ent.'s artists in the lineup...

-Does that mean Lee Byunghun played a role behind T.O.P's casting in the show? What the hell... Lee Byunghun should also leave the show then...

-It looks like Lee Byunghun really did have a role behind T.O.P's casting, considering the number of BH Ent.'s artists in this show's lineup...

-Leave the show~ Didn't you say you were going to retire from this industry?~

-Just kick him out of the show. It hasn't even started filming anyway. I'm no longer interested in watching this show now. 

-He should get the hint by now;; What the f*ck... Didn't he say he was going to retire from the industry?

-I guess I'll just have to boycott this show then...

-Ah... They still haven't started filming the show?? That's a relief. I hope he leaves the show.

-Leave the show, you druggie. 

-I really loved Squid Game, thoughㅠㅠㅠ Season 2 is already controversial even before it starts filmingㅠㅠㅠ

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Lee Byunghun, 'I regretted declining the offer to star in Parasite, Old Boy, and Decision to Leave'

 On the 19th, Lee Byung-hun attended a conference at McCaw Hall, Stanford University in California. The conference was titled 'The Future of Hallyu: Korean Cinema on The Global Stage. 

Lee Byung-hun was asked if there was a work that he had received a casting offer for but regretted declining, to which he answered 'Parasite', 'Old Boy', 'Decision to Leave', etc. He revealed that the reason he declined the offer was that he already had other schedules planned (for movies, etc).

In 2009, Lee Byung-hun made his Hollywood debut through 'G.I Joe: The Rise of Cobra'. He revealed, "They didn't take my acting skills seriously. They only saw my fan meeting at Tokyo Dome in 2006 which gathered 40,000 audiences. I think they only cast me to expand their movie into the Asian market. However, they acknowledge my acting skills later through my subsequent works."

https://v.daum.net/v/20230420132626093

theqoo

-Oh... But I think he made the right decision to decline those offers because those movies don't suit him at all.

-Now that I imagine it, he would've suited those movies if he hadn't declined them...

-Was he offered the role of Choi Minsik in Old Boy...? Or Yoo Jitae? I'm curious...

-I think he would've suited Old Boy and Parasite, but not Decision to Leave, though...

-I don't know which role he was offered for in Parasite, but I think he would've suited that movie...

-He must've regretted it... I can't believe he declined Decision to Leave for Emergency Declaration

-I don't think he would've suited Decision to Leave

-He's an amazing actor, I think he would suit any roles he takes...

-That's a relief...

-Lee Byung-hun is an amazing actor, but the final casts are the best casts they could come up with

-Thanks for declining those offers...

-He would've suited Old Boy, though... What a shame...

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Kim Taeri, chosen as the female lead character for 'Mr. Sunshine' .. along with Lee Byunghun

instiz

-Ah.. They don't look good together..ㅠㅠ I mean, just look at their age gap..

-But why..

-They have 20 years old of age difference..

-I like her but please.. Not with Lee Byunghun..

-The actor for the male lead character is old but at least they casted a beautiful actress for the female lead character..ㅎㅎ

-What..?? Taeri unnie.. N.. No.. This is not right..

-Hul.. Just cast Kim Minhee instead of her..

-Lee Byunghun is a '70 liner while Kim Taeri is a '90 liner.. Are you kidding me?? They're just like daughter and father.. I hate this, I'm not going to watch it..

-I like the female lead character, though..

-Hul.. I thought they would find someone who's around Lee Byunghun's age..

-Excuse me.. They have 20 years old of age difference.. 

-Everyone expected Kim Minhee to get casted as the female lead character since Lee Byunghun plays the male lead character.. It's hard to believe that they casted Kim Taeri instead..

-What.. Kim Eunsook, this is a big disappointment for us..

-Nope.. This is just so wrong in many levels..

-Hmm.. I thought they would cast Son Yejin or Chun Woohee.. 

-It's such a shame but I hope they can showcase their acting skills really well..

-No.... I like the drama, I just don't like the male lead character..

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The possible female lead characters for Kim Eunsook's new drama, "Mr. Sunshine"

Son Yejin

Chun Woohee

Moon Geunyoung

Han Hyojoo

Choi Jiwoo

Han Jimin

Soo Ae

Seo Hyunjin

instiz

-Lee Byunghun...........

-Well, I think Soo Ae..? or Son Yejin..? would have a really good chemistry with Lee Byunghun..

-I think it's either Son Yejin or Han Jimin..

-If only the male lead actor was someone who's younger than Lee Byunghun..

-I personally hope Seo Hyunjin to take this role, but she wouldn't look good to be Lee Byunghun's couple..

-I hate Lee Byunghun! I'm not going to watch this drama!

-If they cast Son Yejin then I would watch the dramaㅠㅠ

-Are you kidding me..

-It's annoying.. I bet there would be people who's going to watch this show because of the female lead character..

-Chun Woohee is in her 30s...??? Whoa..I can't believe that..

-Not any of them.. Please...

-I really pity anyone who gets casted to be Lee Byunghun's couple..

-I personally wish Ha Jiwon would take this role..

-Lee Byunghun's pronunciation is weird, though..

-The male lead character ruined it all..

-I hate to say this but I think the drama is going to be interesting..

-I don't care if it's Kim Eunsook's drama, I'm not going to watch it if Lee Byunghun stars in it..

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Kim Eunsook getting a lot of hate because of the actor she casted

Lee Byunghoon 

[+5422][-536] Nope nope nope nope nope nope nope nope nope nope nope nope

[+4753][-493] Did they really have to cast him? He's not at the age to shoot a mellow drama. On top of that, they're casting a really young actress as the female lead character, tell me how old is Lee Byunghoon once again. They're just using Lee Byunghoon to get the drama's name out there, he's literally stealing the chance of other potential rookie actors.

[+4297][-???] I still can't get over his incident. Kim Eunsook, you have disappointed us so much this time. This is not right.

[+7237][-1127] All I see is just Lee Byunghoon trying to wash his image

[+6899][-1031] +The viewers don't want to see him

[+6018][-760] I can't believe they're casting Lee Santa.. Please think about it once again, Kim Eunsook..ㅠㅠ

[+5611][-716] Affair Santa Mellow.. I feel like throwing up

[+????][-???] Please stop releasing articles about him..

instiz

-There are tons of actors who are talented and good at English out there, though.. I'm a fan but Kim Eunsook, but this drama got me in a dilemmaㅜㅜ I really want to watch it, but I hate it at the same time..

-I just don't want to see his face ever again..ㅠㅠ I wonder how can he be so brave like that..

-I bet there will be a lot of people who love and watch the drama once it airs, even though they all said they don't want to watch it at first..

-Did they really have to cast Lee Byunghoon..?

-I really hate Lee Byunghoon..

-Don't they have any other choices..?

-I agree that he has a good acting skill.. But he was once in a very controversial scandal..

-Honestly, I hope Lee Byunghoon will stop appearing on TV..ㅋㅋ I don't understand how could he be so brave and act like nothing has happened..

-I thought Ryu Junyeol is actually good at English..? I personally think Ryu Junyeol would've suited this role better than him..

-Oh.. I don't think I'm gonna watch this drama then.. I'm the type of person who won't watch dramas if I don't like the casts..

-Please stop giving people like him any work..

-The drama is my favorite kind of drama but I'm not going to watch it..

-I think the drama would be really interesting, though..?

-Why him out of all actors..?

-Seriously not going to watch this.. 

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Actors who turned down Gong Yoo's role in Train to Busan (ft. Ahn Sohee's role)

Lee Byunghun

Wonbin

Sohee's role was originally written for one of SNSD's member..

instiz

-The final roles are nice..

-I didn't know this..

-Those roles suit the current actors and actresses the best..

-That's right.. The ones who end up having the role seems like the ones who suit those roles the best..

-The final scene of Sohee and Wooshikㅜㅜ It's so sad, I was so close to crying..

-But I'm so disappointed in Sohee's acting skills after watching the movie.. My concentrate breaks whenever she pops up in the screen..

-Whoa.. Wonbin..

-I think Wonbin is able to suit that role as well..

-Gong Yooㅠㅠㅠㅠ And I don't really mind Sohee's acting skills, it's pretty fine for me~~

-Train to Busan is not that good but it's so popular because Gong Yoo and the other male roles are good-lookingㅋㅋ I personally think any idols can suit Sohee's role well..

-Sohee's acting skills are not that bad for me..!ㅠㅠ

-I always see Wonbin in every posts about actors who turned down the offer for a role in movies..

-I have a feeling it was written for Sooyoung.. Because she's pretty good at acting..

-I personally think that Sohee's skills are fine..

-I like the movie because of Sohee and Gong Yooㅠㅠ

-Was it written for SNSD's Seohyun..

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