Hyun Bin to enjoy a five-day vacation before officially beginning active duties

Actor Hyun Bin has been granted a five-day military leave from the Marines before he officially begins his active duties as a combat soldier.

After completing his training on April 22nd, the actor is now scheduled to attend his graduation from the training camp, which is to be taken place at the 6th artillery brigade in Baengnyeong Island. However, in contrast to the the opening ceremony that was held on March 7th, the graduation ceremony will be closed off from the media.

The completion of his graduation will mark his first day of vacation, and many have been curious as to who the actor will spend time with during his short time away from his active duties.

Source: TV Report via Daum

Hyun Bin and Kim Tae Hee chosen as the most popular actor, actress in the first half of 2011

With 2011 reaching its halfway point, the LPR Investigation Study held a survey to pick the year’s most popular Korean celebrities so far. The survey drew 1,321 voters from five major regions of the nation, with ages ranging from 13 to 65.

For the male category, the results crowned Hyun Bin in first place with 30.6% of the votes.  The actor gained mass popularity from the drama “ Secret Garden”, and his recent enlistment with the marines allowed him to remain as a hot topic for both fans and the general public.

Actor Won Bin came in second with 20.6% of the votes; he was followed by Jang Dong Gun (14.0%),Kang Dong Won (8.2%), So Ji Sub (6.9%), Jung Woo Sung (5.9%), and Jang Hyuk (4.8%).

As for the ladies, Kim Tae Hee landed 1st place with 18.6% of the votes, thanks to her leading role in MBC’s “My Princess”. Trailing behind here were Ha Ji Won (11.7%), Shin Min Ah (11.1%), Lee Min Jung (10.4%), Song Hye Kyo (8.3%), and Kim Hye Soo (6.6%).

So, do you guys agree with the rankings for both categories? Who would you have voted for if you disagreed with the top picks?

Source: mydaily

Hyun Bin to serve as a combat soldier

On April 18th, actor Hyun Bin was officially dispatched as a combat soldier, raising great concern amongst fans. After completing his training on the 22nd, he’ll be going on a five day break before starting his service as a combat soldier on Baengnyeong Island.

When the marines initially reported that he would be dispatched as a promotions officer, controversy began brewing that the marines were giving Hyun Bin ’special treatment’ for being a celebrity. Now, nearly 10 days after the decision, Hyun Bin has been officially dispatched as a combat soldier.

A representative of the marines stated, “We have reflected the citizens of the nation’s wish for recruit Kim Tae Pyung to serve as a standard combat soldier.”

Netizens commented, “Hyun Bin is a real man” and “Please protect Baengnyeong Island.”

Source: Seoul NTN via Nate