Hyun Bin has shown his deep dedication and sincerity in his portrayal of the real-life figure, General Ahn Jung Geun, in his new movie Harbin. How did he bring this historical character to life with such care and effort?

On November 27, Hyun Bin attended the press conference for Harbin, a movie directed by Woo Min Ho, at the CGV I-Park Mall in Yongsan, Seoul. The event also featured other cast members including Park Jung Min, Cho Woo Jin, Jeon Yeo Bin, Park Hoon, Yoo Jae Myung, Lee Dong Wook, and director Woo Min Ho.

Harbin is set in 1909 and follows a tense cat-and-mouse chase involving a group heading to Harbin for a secret mission and those who are chasing them. In the film, Hyun Bin takes on the role of General Ahn Jung Geun, known for the assassination of Ito Hirobumi, the former Japanese Prime Minister.

Hyun Bin explained how important this project was to him, saying, “This is my first time working with director Woo Min Ho, and I still remember our first meeting when he proposed this project to me. I could feel his sincerity and passion for the project. I thought that if I worked with him, I’d be part of something meaningful.”

He went on to express the challenges of playing a real person, saying, “The pressure and responsibility of playing someone real is indescribable. But at the same time, I was grateful to portray such an important figure. As we filmed, that feeling only grew stronger. I was influenced by the director’s sincerity, energy, and passion, and it made me want to give my all to every scene, every line, and every movement. In the end, I feel like choosing this movie was the right decision.”

Director Woo Min Ho shared how Hyun Bin was the perfect choice for the role, saying, “When I saw Hyun Bin, I thought, ‘Hyun Bin is Ahn Jung Geun.’ He has the endurance and strength to embody this character.”

Hyun Bin reflected on how the director wanted to show a different side of Ahn Jung Geun, saying, “Ahn Jung Geun must have gone through many struggles and emotions during his journey, just like any of us. Despite all of this, he stayed true to his beliefs and kept moving forward toward his goal. I wanted to express that. I spent time reading his writings and books about him to better understand his emotions. It was a process of deeply thinking and imagining.”

This film marks Hyun Bin’s first project since marrying Son Ye Jin and becoming a father. While filming in Mongolia, he returned home for the birth of his son to be with his wife. Now, his heartfelt performance in Harbin is drawing attention as fans eagerly await to see how he portrays Ahn Jung Geun and shares the powerful story of independence.

Harbin is set to be released on December 25.

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Actor Kim Soo Hyun's dedicated fanbase is taking action against online hate and false rumors aimed at damaging his reputation.

On April 22nd, the Kim Soo Hyun Fan Union (comprising Daum Cafe Yukaris and DC Inside Kim Soo Hyun Gallery) released a statement announcing they are working to file criminal charges against those spreading harmful slander about the actor.

Their lawyer, Yang Tae Young from Law Firm Siwoo, revealed that they plan to take legal action as soon as this week, filing a formal complaint at the Seoul Seongbuk Police Station. According to the fan union, these online users are violating the Information and Communication Network Act by spreading malicious defamation.

While defamation cases can be pursued by third parties, unlike insults which require the victim to act, the fan union is determined to protect Kim Soo Hyun's reputation. They stated, "This is a voluntary movement to defend the actor’s rights and maintain a healthy fan culture. We won’t tolerate personal attacks disguised as freedom of speech and will take action without hesitation."

The fan union also emphasized that this effort is not just limited to South Korea. International fans have joined the movement, showing support for the cause. The union has gathered solid evidence, including harmful comments, manipulated images, and false posts made over the past few months.

In a related move, Kim Soo Hyun's agency, Gold Medalist, filed a separate report with the authorities on April 15th, condemning the continuous spread of baseless rumors and unverified claims that have been damaging to the actor’s image. They also filed a defamation lawsuit.

This all stems from claims made by the family of late actress Kim Sae Ron, starting in March. Through the Garoseero Research Institute YouTube channel, they alleged that Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron were in a relationship from November 2015 (when Kim Sae Ron was a minor) until July 2021. They presented supposed evidence such as handwritten letters Kim Soo Hyun allegedly sent to Kim Sae Ron during his military service and a photo of Kim Soo Hyun kissing Kim Sae Ron on the cheek.

In response, Kim Soo Hyun's agency clarified on March 14th that the actor only began a relationship with Kim Sae Ron after she became an adult, from the summer of 2019 to the fall of 2020. Kim Soo Hyun also addressed the rumors directly during a press conference on March 31st, stating, "I did not date Kim Sae Ron when she was a minor."

The situation continues to unfold, with fans and the actor taking a firm stance against the damaging rumors.

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