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JANUARY
Jan 2: Shinhwa's Eric will be debuting on screen with "Sweet Life"
Jan 3: Movie 'a Bittersweet Life' starring Lee Byung Hun advances into England
Jan 3: Lee Byung Hun and Eric unfolded their charisma
Jan 6: Dream to set up a theatre in an interview with The Korea Herald
Jan 7: Jackie Chan meeting Lee Byung Hun
Jan 13: Jackie Chan is interested to co-star wtih Mr. Lee Byung Hun in a movie
Jan 27: 'BitterSweet Life' scheduled to be screened in April, gaining Hollywood distributor interest
FEBRUARY
Feb 2: LBH as Hankook spokesperson signing contract
Feb 3: Korean hunk Lee Byung Hun to visit Singapore
Feb 5: Personal message from Lee Byung Hun
Feb 7: Lee Byung Hun's new movie - A Bittersweet Life making DVD sold in Japan
Feb 7: "Beautiful Days" Musical Concert from 8th March in Japan
Feb 7: The Screen Power of Lee Byung Hun
Feb 15: Lee Byung Hun arrival late evening this Friday
... 6-hour Photo and interview sessions with media
Feb 17: Lee Byung Hun's movie - "A Bittersweet Life" Official Site Launched in Japan
Feb 18: Korea's most perfect man - Lee Byung Hun is not "Wishy Washy" in relationships
Feb 18: The fans wait for 7 hours at the airport to welcome Lee Byung Hun
Feb 20: Article from TODAY - Kings of Seoul
Feb 21: No airs about this king
Feb 22: Actress Lee Eun-ju Commits Suicide
Feb 23: Friends, Colleagues Come to Cherish Memory of Lee Eun-ju
Feb 24: Design of Lee Byung-heon Ceramic Ware Unveiled
MARCH
Mac 2: Hanryu star Lee Byung-hun's special screening event in Japan
Mac 2: Epson's Invitation To 500 fans for Lee Byung Hun's movie - "A Bittersweet Life"
Mac 2: Top 100 list of most influential Korean actors, by the film magazine "Screen"
Mac 3: S. Korean Drama 'All In' to Be Aired in Russia
Mac 4: "A Bittersweet Life" Copyright Sold to the Movie Distributor in France
Mac 4: What is most charming in LBH?
Mac 4: LBH ceramic collection officially launched in Korea & Japan
Mac 5: Japanese Fan Presents "Golden Chopsticks" to Lee Byung Hun
Mac 5: Japanese Fan Presents "Golden Chopsticks" to Lee Byung Hun
Mac 10: A Bittersweet Life Music Video directed by Lee Byung Hun
Mac 10: Lee Byung Hun changes his role to a Director!
Mac 15: Herald News Interview - LBH & Jackie Chan sworn brothers
Mac 15: News of Beautiful Days Concert in Japan
Mac 24: Lee Byung Hun movie exhibition
Mac 24: 'A Bittersweet Life' - the Beginner's Guide
Mac 31: Twist of Noire Goes Long Way in 'Bittersweet Life'
APRIL
Apr 1: Bitterasweet Life nationwide release
Apr 4: 'Crying Fist' Hits Top of Box Office
Weekend Box Office 04.01 ~ 04.03
Apr 6: A gangster movie with a touch of realism
Apr 6: Lee Byeong-Heon greets Japanese fans at Narita Airport on Wednesday
Apr 8: Korean Stars Still Popular in Japan despite Territorial Disputes
Apr 8: Japanese Media Report on Lee Byung-heon's Visit
Apr 8: First 'Yonsama', Now 'Byonsama'
Weekend Box Office 04.08 ~ 04.10
Apr 14: Lee Byung-heon, Choi Ji-woo to Participate in "Beautiful Days" Concert in Japan
Apr 13: Lee Byung-hun&Choi Ji-woo to Appear in Concert
Apr 17: At the service of the late Mr. Kim Moo-saeng
Apr 18: Pre-orders Pour in for "A Bitter-Sweet Life" DVD in Japan
A Bittersweet Life & LBH going to Cannes!
Apr 20: Lee Byung-heon, Shin Min-ah Go to Cannes Film Festival
Box office Top 10 (4/11/05 – 4/17/05)
Apr 20: List of Top 10 Music Videos of All Time Announced
Apr 21: Two Korean Films Target Japan's 'Golden Week'
Apr 27: LBH ceramic photo-feature on Yonhap News
MAY
May 6: Lee Byung-heon, Choi Ji-woo Visit Japan in Succession
May 8: Hallyu stars Lee and Choi greet Japanese fans
May 9: Korean Actress Choi Ji-woo's new album
May 9: Lee Byung-hun to Go Postal in Japan misreported by media
May 10: Lee Byung-heon to Attend Luxury Brand's Anniversary Party
May 11: No Japanese Stamp for Lee Byung-hun clarified by BH's manager
Mercedes CLK 55k for Mr. Lee?
May 11: NHK's full documentary on actor, Lee Byung Hun
May 11: Asian Films Compete at Cannes
May 12: Franzoni puts U.S. spin on Korea's 'Area'
May 12: Rolling out the red carpet for Korean films at Cannes
May 13: S. Korean blockbuster to get Hollywood makeover
May 13: Hollywood Remake of 'JSA' in the Works
May 14: Korea's WEB pacts with CAA
May 15: Won Bin Voted "Favorite Asian Star" by Japanese Fashion Magazine
The 58th CANNES International Film Festival
May 15: Photo Call - LBH, SMA & KJW
May 16: Korean film in Cannes
Cannes 2005 - Hors compétition - DAL_KOM_HAN IN-SAENG
Out of Competition: "A Bittersweet Life" by Kim Jee Woon
Red Carpet Arrival Photos - KJW, SMA & LBH
May 15: CAA sets up shop in Korea
May 16: BSL Review By Ray Bennett (The Hollywood Reporter)
May 16: Hello, Hallyu
May 16: Dialogue with Kim Jee-woon in Cannes
May 17: LBH-Cannes update via TVBS Taiwan
May 17: Local Entertainment Agency Heads to US
May 17: Lee Byung-heon to Join Same Agency as Tom Cruise
Press Conference: "A Bittersweet Life"
May 24: LBH at Fendi 80th Anniversary VIP Gathering
JUNE
Jun 14: 3 Top Actors File Copyright Lawsuit
Jun 28: Roll Over, Godzilla: Korea Rules
JULY
Jul 1: "Crying Fist" gets 12 nominations in the 42nd Daejong Awards
Jul 4: "Crying Fist" Nominated for 12 Categories of Daejong Award
Jul 11-13: A Bittersweet Life Taiwan premiere & 35th birthday celebration with fans
Jul 15: Real Fantastic Film Festival 2005 Kicks Off
Jul 17: Korean Stars Will Join Japanese Golf Game
Jul 18: Web Site for 'Hallyu' Info Opens
Jul 18: Famous Movie Posters on Display
Jul 19: LBH, JDG, KSW, Rain's all star Hallyu concert
Jul 19: Korean Values Key to Success of the Korean Wave
Jul 19: "2005 Korean Wave Allstar Summit"
Jul 19: Director Park Chan-wook's "Lady Yeong-ae"
Jul 21: NHK to prepare a special edition about Korean actor Lee Byeong-heon on August 6
Jul 22: Mr. Kim Jung Soo & actress Shin Eun Kyung's firstborn's 1st birthday
Jul 22: Tokyo tabloids still hot on heels of Korean stars
Jul 23: NHK's special documentary on Lee Byung Hun
Jul 23: News article on LBH during his recent visit to Taiwan
Jul 29: Choi Hime Arrives in Japan
AUGUST
Lee Byung Hun's Private Visit to Brisbane Australia for 2006 calendar photoshooting
Vacation in the Philippines
Aug 8: Top 10 "Favorite Korean Dramas"
Aug 10: NHK documentary about Lee Byung-heon draws 12 million viewers
Aug 14: LBH & CJW advertisement photo presented at High Speed Guest Ferry "Beetle"
SEPTEMBER
Sept 26: Hallyu star festival draws crowds of Japanese fans (2005 Hallyu All Star Summit)
Sept 30: Lee Byung-heon debuts as jewelry designer in Japan
OCTOBER
Oct 2: Bae Yong-Jun and Choi Ji-Woo are the favorites among the Japanese
Oct 5: Lee Byung-hun to set up fan club in Japan
Oct 5: Japanese studios to release 35 titles in HD DVD format
Oct 6: Pusan International Film Festival Kicks Off
Oct 7: Lee Byung-heon to meet Tsumabuki Satoshi
Oct 8: LBH and Tsumabuki Satoshi in "open talk" at 10th PIFF
Oct 9: Korean Wave Brings in Crowds at Pusan Film Fest
Oct 11: Korean Waves Stars Shine More Brightly in Japan
Oct 11: News of UNICEF
NOVEMBER
Nov 1: An actor that everybody hopes to meet
Nov 13: Lee Byung-hun made the contract with Hollywood's biggest agency
BSL at 25th Hawaiian International Film Festival
Nov 29: 26th Blue Dragon Awards
DECEMBER
Dec 6: Lee Byung Hun appointed as special representative of UNICEF
Lee Byung Hun, Lee Young-ae and Kim Rae Won to participate in the charity event on Dec, 13th
Dec 6: Lee Byung Hun and Jeon Do Yeon awarded the 25th Yeongpyeong-sang actor & actress prize
Dec 6: Lee Byung Hun and Hilton sisters attending '2005 Samantha Thavasa Celebrity Xmas Event'
Dec 7: Lee Byung-hun to Meet Hilton Sisters
Dec 10: CAPCOM Announces "Lost Planet" Featuring Lee Byung Hun for the Xbox 360
Dec 10: Lee Byung Hun's Japanese fans chartering private plane to attend movie prize award ceremony
Dec 13: Lee Byung Hun appointed as a special representative of UNICEF
Dec 20: And the hunkiest Korean star is...
Nov 1: An actor that everybody hopes to meet
Dec 27: Actor Lee Byung Hun shows affection to fellow colleagues in Pusan
Results of favourite Korean dramas and celebrities poll by Japanese Chosun Online in 2005
Credits: Index copied from EverythingLBH.com