Still,Hyun’s skills aren’t limited to romantic narratives.
Action films likeConfidential AssignmentandThe Negotiationpresent a different side of Hyun that is equally welcomed by fans.
Played by Hyun, Gu Seo-jin is his default personality, who is often cruel and cold.
Hyun’s sharp performance as his layered character isHyde Jekyll, Me’s biggest strength.
InThe Negotiation, Hyun plays Min Tae-gu, an arms dealer holding a large group of people hostage.
However,The Negotiationis entertaining the whole way through.
His journey leads him to a woman operating a hostel in Spain, intertwining realities and challenges.
Introducing the rare appearance of the sci-fi genre in Hyun’s filmography is the seriesMemories of the Alhambra.
Hyun’s compelling performance kept audiences hooked until the series' divisive finale.
On her journey, she encounters Hoon, a gigolo escaping from danger.
Over the course of three days, their paths cross, leading to an unlikely and impactful connection.
The two find a strange connection with each other as their lives have led them to unique circumstances.
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As they work together, their relationship evolves amid humorous and dramatic conflicts in both love and career dynamics.
The relationship between Jin-heon and Sam-soon follows that of the popularK-drama trope of enemies to loversand captivated audiences.
The two actors are incredibly well-matched on screen, making it impossible not to root for their connection.
Hyun’s performance is charismatic and helped the success of the show.
Outside ofSecret Garden’s catchy original soundtrack and quotable dialogue, Hyun’s Kim Joo-won became a beloved character.
Hyun’s song “That Man” obtained a top spot on the Korean music charts.
The paraglider wounds up being a chaebol heiress from South Korea, played by Son Ye-jin.
Despite their differing backgrounds, the two fall for one another.
The Negotiation is a South Korean crime thriller directed by Lee Jong-suk and released in 2018. The film stars Son Ye-jin as a crisis negotiator who must engage in tense negotiations with a hostage-taker portrayed by Hyun Bin. As the high-stakes dialogue unfolds, both characters reveal deeper layers and motivations, making this a gripping narrative of psychological and tactical maneuvers.
Memories of the Alhambra is a South Korean television series that follows an investment firm executive who embarks on a quest to find the enigmatic creator of an augmented-reality game. His journey leads him to a woman operating a hostel in Spain, intertwining realities and challenges. Released in 2018.
In prison, Anna is granted three days to attend her mother’s funeral in Seattle. On her journey, she encounters Hoon, a gigolo escaping from danger. Over the course of three days, their paths cross, leading to an unlikely and impactful connection.
In this romantic comedy-drama, Kim Samsoon, a talented pastry chef, navigates personal and professional challenges after a chance encounter with Hyeon Jinheon, the owner of a high-end restaurant. As they work together, their relationship evolves amid humorous and dramatic conflicts in both love and career dynamics.
Secret Garden is a 2010 South Korean television drama based on the classic 1911 novel of the same name by Frances Hodgson Burnett. The story revolves around Mary Lennox, a spoiled and selfish girl who discovers a neglected garden and, through her efforts to restore it, learns about friendship and the healing power of nature.
Crash Landing on You is a romantic drama series that follows a South Korean heiress who accidentally lands in North Korea after a paragliding incident. She encounters an army officer who, despite the political tensions, aids her in concealment, forging an unexpected connection amidst their contrasting worlds.
