The Heartwarming Stories of Son Ye Jin and Hyun Bin: From Their Early Days to Their Family Life
Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin are icons of South Korea. We already knew that Hyun Bin had his first interaction with Son Ye Jin during the negotiation, but what did Hyun Bin like about Son Ye Jin?
First, let’s talk about Son Ye Jin’s childhood. She is 5 feet and 5 inches tall, and she has a sibling named Tai Su Jian. Regarding Son Ye Jin's education, she graduated from the Seoul Institute of Arts.
Did you know that before she had an interest in acting, she first loved music? In the film Secret Tears in 2000, Son Ye Jin showed her singing skills, and after this, she discovered that she wanted to try acting.
Now, Son Ye Jin's upcoming drama with Ji Chang Wook is highly anticipated by fans. Their drama is titled Scandal. According to a source, Ji Chang Wook is excited because this is the first time the two are paired together on screen. The filming will take place in the JOC era, and the original source of this is the French novel Dangerous Liaisons. Son Ye Jin's character is Lady Cho, and Ji Chang Wook's character is Zhou Wan.
Ji Chang Wook is not only a good actor, but he is also a philanthropist. Last February 2023, Ji donated 100 million Korean won to help with the Turkey-Syria earthquake through the Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association.
Next, let’s talk about how Son Ye Jin became Korea's "first love." This is because of her drama A Moment to Remember, which became a box office hit in Korea. The movie sold 2 million tickets, and her leading man in this film was Jo Woo Sung. The film earned a profit of $20.9 million and was also a hit in Japan, breaking records for Korean films released there. It became the 19th highest-grossing film in 2005.
Like other celebrities, Son Ye Jin enjoys golfing. Sometimes she and her husband Hyun Bin go out to play this sport together. Last March 22, Son Ye Jin and Hyun Bin celebrated their third wedding anniversary. The couple wanted to celebrate their anniversary in another country, but both were busy with their careers. On their first anniversary, the BinJin couple went to Japan. They wore contrasting colors, and netizens loved it so much.
So why did Son Ye Jin visit Japan? Japan’s culture is well-known around the world, including its art, cuisine, film, music, and popular culture, which includes prominent animation, comics, and video game industries. Son Ye Jin loves the weather and city vibes in Japan, and she also enjoys their cuisine. Traditional Japanese cuisine is based on rice with miso soup, and other dishes focus on seasonal ingredients, including fish, pickled vegetables, tamagoyaki, and vegetables cooked in broth.
Hyun Bin also had a big break in a movie made in Korea. Set in the 1970s, Made in Korea follows Kitai, a man consumed with a desire for wealth and power, and Gaeyon Young, a prosecutor who opposes him. The director is Woman Hoe, and Made in Korea is available on Disney Plus, with the streamer releasing more than 10 titles from Korea this year. Filming locations include Namsan Tower, Hanok Village, and Lotte World. Hanok refers to traditional Korean houses, many of which have been restored. The area of Bukchon (North Village) is so named because it is located north of the Cheonggyecheon stream in Jongno.
Hyun Bin’s real name is Kim Tae Pyung. When Hyun Bin was in high school, a friend suggested that he join the theatre club, and that sparked his interest in acting. Although his parents initially opposed his desire to be an artist, Hyun Bin proved himself by going to Chungang University. After receiving guidance from his seniors, Hyun Bin debuted in 2003 with the movie Bodyguard. He also appeared in the sitcom Non Stop 4, and in 2004, his performance in the movie Island was highly praised.
Hyun Bin did not stop there; he starred in various genres and, in 2011, won the grand prize at the Baeksang Arts Awards for his role in the drama Secret Garden. His name, Hyun Bin, means "bright light."
Yes, Hyun Bin is a bit shy, especially now as the father of a cute child, Alcong. Hyun Bin once said in an interview, "I believe portraying many characters is my work, so now I challenge myself by taking on different characters. This will make me more confident in the future, and I love doing this." With this statement, Hyun Bin revealed that he didn’t want to stagnate in his career. He was inspired to take on new roles, especially with the support of his wife, Son Ye Jin.
Hyun Bin is a kind-hearted person who loves helping others. On January 6, 2025, he donated 204 thousand US dollars to the Samsung Medical Center and Asson Medical Centre to support the development of pediatrics, obstetrics, and gynecology.
Son Ye Jin is thankful that she found a husband like him, as Hyun Bin is very caring and sweet to her.
