Date of Birth
25 September 1982
Biography
Hyun Bin stands as one of South Korea’s most celebrated actors, renowned for his captivating performances in hit K-dramas and films that have propelled him to global Hallyu stardom. Born Kim Tae-pyung on September 25, 1982, in Seoul, he first captured hearts with his breakout role in the 2005 romantic comedy My Lovely Sam Soon, achieving record viewership ratings over 50% and earning him top awards. His versatility shines in iconic roles like the arrogant yet charming Kim Joo-won in Secret Garden (2010–2011) and the heroic North Korean officer Ri Jeong-hyeok in Crash Landing on You (2019–2020), both massive hits that sparked international “Hyun Bin Syndrome”.