To all Hyun Bin fans out there, we have good news for you! The "Crash Landing On You" actor was declared the first Korean global ambassador for the famous luxury watch brand OMEGA!VAST Entertainment, Hyun Bin's agency, announced on Wednesday, Nov. 18, that he was chosen as the global ambassador for the famous Swiss luxury watch brand. In the newly released photos, the actor can be seen wearing a luxury watch from OMEGA, and his manly aura and soft charisma captivated his fans.Raynald Aeschlimann, the CEO of OMEGA, shared that he chose the actor because he embodies elegance in everything he does. The company saw how Hyun Bin's character is great on-screen and in real life. The values he has as a person, including his dreams and aspirations, coincides with OMEGA's vision as well. Moreover, the company is confident that Hyun Bin could exceptionally carry OMEGA's perfect and excellent timepieces.
The actor also shared his thoughts about being chosen as OMEGA's brand ambassador. Hyun Bin expressed, "OMEGA's pioneering spirit and their infinite pursuit of innovation have surpassed generations, and they have always proven to be the best. As their brand ambassador, I am looking forward to deliver OMEGA's philosophy and message to everyone."
The South Korean actor was born as Kim Tae Pyung on September 25, 1982. He is better known for his stage name Hyun Bin. The 38-year-old actor became famous through his 2005 romantic comedy television drama "My Name is Kim Sam-soon." Following this, the actor has starred, playing the lead roles in many successful television shows, namely: "Secret Garden" (2010-2011), "Memories of the Alhambra" (2018-2019), and the hit romantic drama "Crash Landing on You" (2019-2020). He also gained recognition by starring in a series of box office hits such as the action-thriller "Confidential Assignment" (2017), "The Swindlers" (2017), and "The Negotiation" (2018).
Last year (2019), Hyun Bin once starred with his "The Negotiation" co-star Son Ye-jin in the hit romance drama "Crash Landing on You." He portrayed Captain Ri Jung Hyuk, a North Korean army who fell in love with a South Korean heiress. The drama was a great success and was the third-highest-rated Korean drama in cable television history. The actor was once again praised for his amazing portrayal and acting skills.
The actor also garnered plenty of positive feedback for his performance in the melodrama film "Late Autumn," which was screened at the 61st Berlin International Film Festival. Hyun Bin has proven himself as a respectable actor throughout his career and has been nominated for numerous awards. He also won numerous awards, including the Grand Prize (Daesang) for TV at the 47th Baeksang Arts Awards.
This year (2020), Hyun Bin is set to star as a NIS agent in the thriller film "Bargaining," which will be helmed by Director Yim Soon-rye. The actor recently flew to Jordan to film the upcoming movie. Stay tuned at Kdramastars for more updates!
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Written By: Sam Yap
