Hyun Bin’s 8 Best Movies and TV Shows, Ranked

Over the years, Hyun Bin has shown his range as a leading man in romantic K-drama series and action films. Attention fell on Hyun after his lead role in the romantic comedy series My lovely Sam soonWhich established the actor as a charming romantic interest, a type of character he would become largely beloved for. yet, Hyun’s skills are not limited to romantic stories. Action films like Confidential assignment And The negotiation Present a different side of Hyun that is equally welcomed by fans.

Hyun’s range as an actor is not only praised by fans of his work, but also by critics. Starting his career in 2004, Hyun has been nominated for many awards for some of his best work, including Secret Garden and the widely successful K-drama Crash landing on you. For nearly two decades, Hyun has been consistently working and building on his skills as an actorWith the proof of his hard work is evident in Hyun’s best projects.

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Hyde, Jekyll, Me (2015)

Goo Seo-jin / Robin

There are a handful of inconsistencies with the plot of Hyde Jekyll, meAnd with a total of 20 episodes in its season, the series often drags. However, the most impressive part about Hyde Jekyll, me is Hyun’s performance, which deserves a rightful place among his best works. As the name of the series suggests, The romantic K-drama is centered around a main character with two personalitiesLike the famous character of Robert Louis Stevenson Strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Played by Hyun, Gu Seo-jin is his default personality, which is often cruel and cold.

But when Gu Seo-jin’s heart rate accelerates, his old self Robin takes over, who is, in contrast, kind and considerate of others. The guarded and unlikable performance as Seo-jin gives audience A look at what Hyun is capable of as an actor. Convincing to play two different characters in the same project is not the easiest task, but Hyun rises to the occasion. Hyun’s poignant performance as his layered character is Hyde Jekyll, mes biggest strength.

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The Negotiation (2018)

Kind of tae-gu

Hyun has starred in quite a few action films throughout his career, but one that stands out from the rest is The negotiation. The crime film sees Hyun and Son Ye-jin acting alongside each other for the first time before the series Crash landing on you. in The negotiationHyun plays Min Tae-gu, an arms dealer who holds a large group of people hostage.

IThis is the first time in Hyun’s career that he played a villainAnd he deftly handled the rough edges of his character, proving his versatility as an actor. The negotiation Is not a perfect film as the script is not the strongest and there are some questions surrounding the logistics of the plot. however, The negotiation Is entertaining all the way through.

There are plenty of twists and turns to keep audiences on the edge of their seatsThanks to a few notable scenes with Hyun’s antagonist. Additionally, just as well-rounded as Hyun and Son’s individual performances, it’s also a treat for fans of the K-drama stars to see their exciting dynamic on screen, as it’s drastically different from what’s presented in Crash landing on you.

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Memories of the Alhambra (2018-2019)

Yes Jin-woo

The series introduced the rare appearance of the sci-fi genre in Hyun’s filmography Memories of the Alhambra. Starring Hyun and Park Shin-hye as his leaders, Memories of the Alhambra goes The journey of a CEO and hostel owner Which is found in instances where reality and augmented reality begin to bleed into one another.

For its impressive special effects, fast pace and technological themes, Memories of the Alhambra Earned high levels of praise from critics and audiences. Memories of the Alhambra Eventually became one of the highest rated K-dramas on cable. As is the case with some sci-fi stories, there is a level of skepticism that must be shed to fully buy into the fictional story being told, and this is the case with Memories of the Alhambra.

However, audiences have no trouble giving the series their undivided attention as Hyun is as captivating as ever as CEO Yoo Jin-woo. Hyun’s compelling performance had the audience hooked until the series’ divisive finale. Jin-woo’s undisclosed fate was fully invested in the character’s journey, leaving the audience wanting more after the K-drama ended too soon.

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Confidential Assignment (2017)

I Cheol-ryung

Combining Hyun’s established talents as a dramatic and charming actor, he made a splash back to film in Confidential assignment. In the action comedy, Hyun plays a North Korean detective who teams up with a Seoul detective to take down an illegal operation.

Although Confidential assignment goes A formula story seen many times in the action genreIt is elevated thanks to its cast’s performances. Allowing the suspenseful action sequences to be balanced with bits of lighthearted comedy gives the actors room to have fun in their roles, which is easily apparent and infectious.

Hyun in particular is impressive as Confidential assignments lead, Demonstrating he is capable of more than the romantic leads He was generally known before. Confidential assignment Succeeded at the box office and earned multiple award nominations and wins. After the success of the film, a sequel, Confidential Assignment 2: Internationalwas released in 2022, which saw the return of Hyun as Im Cheol-ryung.

4

Late Autumn (2010)

Hen

As the fourth remake of South Korean director Lee Man-hee’s lost film of the same name, Late autumn Tells a beautiful, yet unconventional love story. in Late autumnTang Wei plays Anna, a prisoner who is allowed to travel to Seattle for her mother’s funeral. While traveling to Seattle, Anna meets Hoon (Hyun), a man on the run after an affair with a businessman’s wife.

The two find a strange connection with each other as their lives have led them to unique circumstances. Tang and Hyun’s characters come from different backgrounds; A Chinese and Korean background respectively, but they find commonality in their unfortunate circumstances.

The language barriers between Anna and Han mean Hyun and Tang must show their growing romantic interest in one another using only their mannerisms and facial expressionsWhich they effortlessly pull off. Not unlike Hyun’s other romantic co-stars, he and Tang have palpable chemistry, helping draw audiences to the film.

3

My Lovely Sam Soon (2005)

Hyun Jin-hoon

Dubbed by some as the Korean version of Bridget Jones’s Diary, My lovely Sam soon is a K-drama romance series starring Hyun as the owner of an upscale restaurant And Kim Sun-a as the titular character, an insecure girl with a knack for baking. After witnessing Sam soon being publicly dumped by her boyfriend, Hyun’s Jin-heon offers her a job as his restaurant’s pastry chef.

The relationship between Jin-hoon and Sam-soon follows that of the popular K-drama trope of enemies to lovers and captivated audiences. The qualities that make Hyun a charming romantic lead are on full display in My lovely Sam soon. Hyun’s role in the K-drama was one of his first major projects in his filmography And, as a result, helped push him into stardom.

The chemistry between him and Kim and the relatability of the latter’s character allowed the series to earn high ratings, becoming one of the highest rated K-dramas of all time. My lovely Sam soon Earned many awards for his achievements, including many best actor awards for Hyun.

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Secret Garden (2010-2011)

Kim Joo-wan

Hyun made a name for himself in K-dramas with My lovely Sam soonBut he unlocked an additional level of fame after starring in the series Secret Garden. Hyun leads Secret Garden Along with Ha Ji-won as their guarded characters slowly open up to one another and grow closer. Secret Garden is a romance K-drama with elements of fantasy like A body-swapping plot Further complicates the relationship between Ha Ji-won and Hyun’s characters.

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 of Secret GardenThe catchy original soundtrack and quotable dialogue, Hyun’s Kim Joo-won has become a beloved character.

As a result of Hyun’s breakout performance, his name and image were seen everywhere in the mediaStrengthen him as a top K-drama actor audiences are eager to see. Additionally, Hyun made his first entry into the music scene when he lent his voice Secret Gardens soundtrack. Hyun’s song “That Man” received a top spot on the Korean music charts.

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Crash Landing on You (2019-2020)

Ri Jeong-hyeok

Once crowned the highest rated series on tvN, Crash landing on you remains a beloved romance K-drama and Hyun’s best project. Crash landing on you Follows Hyun’s Ri Jeong-hyeok, a member of the Korean People’s Army, when he stumbles across a paraglider. The paraglider was a chaebol heiress from South Korea, played by Son Ye-jin. Despite their different backgrounds, the two fall for one another.

The passion and longing to be with one another, mixed with the risk and political tension, led to a forbidden romance that captivated the audience. Crash landing on you Is not without its faults, but it still managed to earn high levels of praise from audiences and critics. After its release, Crash landing on you Received a lot of award nominations.

Much of the praise went to the absorbing love story in Crash landing on youAs well as Son and Hyun’s performances. The eventual real-life K-drama couple has unmistakable chemistry Which lends itself neatly to both the sweeter moments of the series as their characters are falling in love, as well as Crash landing on youThere are more heartbreaking scenes as the couple are made to overcome obstacles.