From original ARTICLE in 2003

This is another previous report from ATV HK, translated by Shirley.st at leebyunghun.com in 2003 that I've just found again at our EverythingLBH forum. Still so many things to look through over there but I just have to share this.. one that's good to read. It's like.. something that you've been looking for.. for quite awhile.. those "things that you've read before but can't remember where or when".. you know..  .. I always had that feeling as I'd usually remember some things but don't feel quite complete just mentioning it without a (credible) source as back-up.

So, sharing another cool article.. for all new fans & everyone at the thread.. all about Lee Byung Hun. I believe the write-up was written & posted at dotcom during the All In airing in Hong Kong. If I'm not mistaken, there was a clip, too.. for the interview.

Photos from events dated May 7, 2003 (from newsbankimage thanks to roger-bhjwlove's highlight)

All in clickable thumbnails

LBH likes to spar his acting skills against Tony Leung

(credits to Shirley for the translated gist)

All In, recently being broadcasted on ATV (every Monday to Friday, 8:40 pm), will be telecasting its finale next week. This is the first Korean drama to have a gambling theme, and hence attracted a lot of viewers, with very impressive rating records. Recently ATV arranged for us to fly to Korea for special interview directly with the male lead LBH.

LBH is one of Korea top actors, and also among the list which command the highest movie contract price. ATV placed great emphasis and attention on this trip to Korea to interview LBH, and sponsored all the clothes and hairstyling which amounted to six figure costs.

And this top star of Korea was equally impressive, the interview was conducted in a 5 star hotel with several of his working staff. He maintained very serious attitude towards work, during the course of his interview, he stood up suddenly and remove his jacket and walk away smiling. Initially, we were clueless about what has happened, it was because he wanted to have a change of clothing, to meet the "Hong Kong" audience, since he thought the previous clothes were not suitable. And when he returned, he apologized twice for his sudden action.

As one of the top actors in Korea, does he feel immense pressure?
LBH commented: I have a strong sense of responsibility. And commanding such high price, a lot of people will have great expectation of me, if I don't perform well, I will not be happy too, hence there is great pressure.

How to release the stress?
He said: Normally I would exercise or go to the sauna, to make myself sweat. If I encounter any unhappy matters, I will go for a tour or vacation.

He's been labeled as the most perfect man who is both tough but with a gentle side, what type of person does he think he belong to?
He commented he is a person full of dilemma, as to when he will be tough or gentle, he just smiles and did not know what to respond..

In recent years, a lot of Korean actors has had opportunities to work with Hong Kong actors. For instance in Failan, Zhang Bo Zhi (aka Cecilia Cheung) with Choi Min Sik, and in So Close, Song Seung Hun with Shu Qi and Vicky Zhao, when asked about which HK actor LBH would like to work with

He replied: "I am not very familiar with HK actresses, but I very much like to work with Tony Leung (Chiu Wai), as I think he is a good actor and with very expressive eyes. (If the two cooperate, there will definitely be great chemistry and sparks.)

Which HK director he'd like to work with?
He said: "Peter Chan, as I think he's a very sensitive (emotional??) person and we get along well. Peter Chan and Chang Jia shang, have previously approached him on cooperation, but till now, there is still no news.

He said "Two years ago when he was in Hong Kong, he had spoken with Peter Chan. "As I like his movies, and he also will like to invite me work together on a project, and hence I will hope to have a chance to work together with Peter Chan, but currently now, such opportunity has not arise yet.

What was the movie theme Peter Chan was asking you to act in?
LBH replied with a smile: "It seemed to be a romance movie''

Report from ATV HK, translated by Shirley at www.leebyunghun.com

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ps: I wonder if BH managed to meet up with Dir. Peter Chan again when the latter visited the GBW set last January? Maybe if BH hadn't already left for the US at that time but there's no pics of them.. just the two movie directors. But this is really something that I've forgotten about, about BH's acquaintance with the Chinese director.. although his admiration for Tony Leung is well-known.

LBH likes to spar his acting skills against Tony Leung
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