Hyun Bin chooses army comeback project

63 April 29, 2013April 28, 2013

by girlfriday

At long last, we have a confirmation for Hyun Bin’s first post-army project. He’ll be taking on his first sageuk, a film called The King’s Wrath. He plays the titular king — Jeong-jo, 22nd king of Joseon and one of dramaland’s favorite figures (Yi San, Sungkyunkwan Scandal, Painter of the Wind, Warrior Baek Dong-soo and so on). It’s strange to think that Hyun Bin hasn’t ever been in a sageuk, but he should have no problems carrying a weighty role.

He’ll be playing a young King Jeong-jo, who comes into power at the height of political discord between Noron and Soron factions. The title, yeok-rin, is a reference to the scales on a dragon’s chest that grow upside-down. It’s a shorthand to mean You touch, you die, and a symbol of a monarch’s anger. In this story it’ll represent Jeong-jo’s state of mind, in having to protect the throne in the midst of the Noron/Soron battle for power.

Directing is PD Lee Jae-kyu of Damo, The King 2 Hearts, and Beethoven Virus. It’ll be his big screen debut, and one I’m looking forward to. There’s not a lot of other plot information, but it’s a familiar historical stage so I think we can expect a taut political thriller, and basically a chance for Hyun Bin to spread his Serious Actor wings.

It’ll be a while till we can actually SEE Hyun Bin onscreen though — The King’s Wrath is aiming for a 2014 premiere. That’s long enough that he could pop out a drama before this hits theaters. Just sayin’ drama gods. Just sayin’.

Via Sports Chosun

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1 MsB

April 29, 2013 at 4:06 AM

A movie! Boy, he is taking a break! Well, hope to see it in the distant future.

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dramabliss

April 30, 2013 at 3:13 AM

I would prefer him in a drama (so many episodes of Binnie!) but I welcome this. I'll take Binnie in whatever form.

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2 obsession

April 29, 2013 at 4:11 AM

Though this is not a bad comeback, but is it too much if i said i miss in dramaland??? >,<

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obsession

April 29, 2013 at 4:15 AM

*i miss him in dramaland

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3 Belle3005

April 29, 2013 at 4:17 AM

BINNIE IN SAGEUK! THE DRAMAGODS HAVE HEARD US. At this rate I'd take just about anything from Binnie heheheh so hearing about him participating in his first sageuk (it is his first one,right?) certainly felt like a bonus. : D

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4 Ivoire

April 29, 2013 at 4:17 AM

Thank you for the news! I guess this is better than nothing?

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Ivoire

April 29, 2013 at 4:31 AM

And like GF said, at least he is spreading his Serious Actor Wings. The man has got to think about his future... I am sure, we will see him in a drama at some point (sooon?)

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5 Mystisith

April 29, 2013 at 4:25 AM

Well, I was starting to despair so this is good news.
The atmosphere in Dramaland is so crazy right now, I'm not surprised he wants to do movies...
The Director of Damo. All I have to say is: a threatened king needs a bodyguard. HJW or LP for the part. ;)

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6 Olivia

April 29, 2013 at 4:26 AM

I preferred Binnie in comic roles...but for what it's worth Binnie comeback is very much loved :)

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7 valerie

April 29, 2013 at 4:31 AM

OMG! i miss him so much :"""
I really hope to see him soon in drama land,
but I guess a film wouldn't be bad.
I hope it will be a huge success for binnie and all the other crew! :D

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8 Aiya

April 29, 2013 at 5:07 AM

Ohmygod Binnie on topknot? Count me in! :)

But Binnie, do you realize how much we miss you on our screens?! Please dramagods, bring back our Binnie! :D

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9 Ace

April 29, 2013 at 5:15 AM

Drama please, Binnie...but not a melo...

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10 RockPaperScissors

April 29, 2013 at 5:24 AM

That Man - I've.missed him like crazy...

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11 jomo143

April 29, 2013 at 5:27 AM

We HAVE seen Binnie in saguek, don't you remember?
In Secret Garden as an extra?
Although looking back, it must have been fusion considering the dreds...
http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu26/dramabeans/drama/2010/sg10/sg10-00258.jpg

and the shades.

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eleanor

April 29, 2013 at 12:20 PM

I was thinking the same thing!

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Lilian

May 1, 2013 at 12:42 AM

wahaha..love that scene! he seems busy at the moment with tours around Asia with fan meetings etc. Probably that is why a drama is not a priority? I've got to say sageuk is a new thing for him generally. Hope it goes well for him!

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12 nakai

April 29, 2013 at 5:31 AM

I must be the odd one out. I prefer him on the big screen. He totally has the movie star vibe .... He shouldnt waste it.

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13 Kandiboo

April 29, 2013 at 5:35 AM

he did say he was NOT considering a drama in his fan meeting though... so... tough luck for us :(

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acejihyo

April 29, 2013 at 5:40 AM

...ah, that's too bad. maybe things will change, because i'm really hoping for a comeback drama from him (plus i feel like atm, he's probably being showered with offers).

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Kandiboo

April 29, 2013 at 8:33 AM

to be honest a drama runs the risk of flopping AND going all crazy in the latter half. he was pretty lucky with his last three dramas for various reasons. PLUS look at all the crazy live shooting, the terrible working conditions etc etc. as much as i'd like to see him in a drama twice a week, i'd rather have our Binnie happy and well rested. he was way too thin in the FM :(

i'm hoping for a more developed, well rounded and mature Binnie in his first come back project. after all, he can't be playing immature chaebols his whole life, right? and wouldn't it be fun if he did something like JDG did in A Gentleman's Dignity, going back to the small screen after hitting it big on the silver screen? hahah.

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14 Belle

April 29, 2013 at 5:44 AM

I have nothing to say...I'm still stuck looking at his picture!
*drooolll*

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15 nakai

April 29, 2013 at 5:55 AM

Also kinda feels like JDG after All About Eve all over again.

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16 Mystisith

April 29, 2013 at 6:11 AM

Seriously, when I see the quality of the scripts for K dramas we're having right now, I'm happy that he chose a movie. Why suffering the hell of live shooting for a risky project and maybe disappointing ratings? He earned his freedom (money and acknowledged talent). As a fan, I say good for him.
I hope he'll come back in dramaland when things settle down or if a really good project comes to him.

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Belle3005

April 29, 2013 at 7:20 AM

THIS. ✔
I'd rather see him appear once in a blue moon in a really good project than to rush into a less-than-stellar project. JUST SAYING.
Either way, I'm just plain glad as long as I get to see him on screen.

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17 Cam

April 29, 2013 at 6:32 AM

Awah....babababaaahhoooo.....that would be great for him to have experience with his first-time sageuk! I hope that he will get a new drama project someday if he is ready, of course. We'll see what happens, hm. ;)

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18 Annie

April 29, 2013 at 6:50 AM

For actors, movies >>>>> dramas; he's trying to join the big leagues so I hope it works out for him.

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19 dulcedeleche

April 29, 2013 at 7:05 AM

uhhh since he's a king does that mean NO MANE OF GLORY???????

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20 S2K

April 29, 2013 at 8:14 AM

It's so funny you posted this cause I was just wondering last night if he had any projects coming up! Will have to re-watch Kim Sam-Soon and Secret Garden to get my fix for now.

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21 snow_white

April 29, 2013 at 8:19 AM

A drama please....

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22 browncoat_78

April 29, 2013 at 8:30 AM

AWESOME - Hyun Bin has finally picked a new project and is doing his first sageuk! Yeah!

NOT SO AWESOME - It's a movie, which means it will be forever before I can see it and when I do, getting a good quality copy with subs will be impossible.

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23 jensredshoes

April 29, 2013 at 9:32 AM

Really good news, (even if it'll take forever). But THANK YOU for the picture, I have a new wallpaper!!! Sigh. :)

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24 Jess

April 29, 2013 at 9:34 AM

Oh he is going to play one fine king.

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25 Ilikemangos

April 29, 2013 at 10:15 AM

K2H director? Okay well this project is definitely going to be on my to watch list. Ill be expecting a gorgeous gorgeous show. One of my favorite loves was really the vision the director had for k2h -- beautiful cinematography, beautiful ost, just all around beautiful feel.
I will be waiting hyun bin!

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26 Kiara

April 29, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Is Bin like a cooler last name in Korea?. Both Won Bin and Hyun Bin's real family name is Kim.

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lily

April 29, 2013 at 4:02 PM

lol technically "bin" is their first name. Korean names put their last name first, so "Won" and "Hyun" are their respective last names

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Kiara

April 29, 2013 at 7:13 PM

Oh right lol. I kind of like their real names.

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27 Momopeach

April 29, 2013 at 11:46 AM

I never really watch movies, and have little interest in sageuks, but I may check it out for him.

If it were me, I probably would make my comeback slowly, like doing little things to get used to it all again. He's probably itching to act again though.

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28 eleanor

April 29, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Yay that he has finalized things! :/ that we have to wait until 2014...why so long?! I am totally with you there that he could pop out a drama before then. *sighs*

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29 kdramalover

April 29, 2013 at 12:23 PM

If there is a love line for him so can it be Ha ji won?!!!

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rearwindow

April 29, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Great minds. :)

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30 a_diva

April 29, 2013 at 12:34 PM

*doing a happy dance*

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31 rearwindow

April 29, 2013 at 12:43 PM

With the director of Damo and TK2H? Does this mean we could get another Hyun Bin-Ha Ji Won pairing? *DIES*

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32 yoz

April 29, 2013 at 1:25 PM

ackk i love hyun bin! hope he stars in a drama soon though (:

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33 shopgirl

April 29, 2013 at 1:27 PM

I do not have a word to describe this. At least this news have cured half of my thirsty-over-hyun bin-syndrome

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34 thameryst

April 29, 2013 at 4:00 PM

Hey fellow Binnie lovers! Check out my new blog for some pics of Hyun Bin. You can't believe how excited I am for this new project, eeeep!!!!!

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thameryst

April 29, 2013 at 4:01 PM

of course I forgot to include the link. Silly me :)
http://girlcarbonated.blogspot.com/

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35 lily

April 29, 2013 at 4:01 PM

hmm he might have some great drama hits but hyunbin has kind of struggled to make the transition to the big screen. maybe this will finally be his breakthrough?

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thameryst

April 29, 2013 at 4:02 PM

I sure hope so!!!

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36 aicaramba

April 29, 2013 at 4:17 PM

2014?! What a long wait! but good news nonetheless.
Is the long wait so he could grow a real mane of glory? He'll probably mostly be in a top knot, but let's hope we get broody mane of glory scenes. hahahaha

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37 Barbara Starks

April 29, 2013 at 4:30 PM

Damm Binnie is "Pretty"....just sayin

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38 Ennayra

April 29, 2013 at 6:22 PM

I hope he pops out a drama before 2014 too!

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39 Valerie Gudorf

April 29, 2013 at 6:34 PM

Omo, Omo, (fans herself!). I have been trawling the interwebs daily for news of HB's first major post-Army project. This Nuna has been in serious Binnie withdrawl. Good thing I have my boxed DVD copy of Secret Garden for when the drought feels especially unbearable. But a movie that won't even premier before 2014? Torture. Especially for us North Americans who can't just walk into a theater to view it. How long it will take before it's available on Blue Ray with subtitles, I can only guess. Bummer... I don't normally go for sageuks, but I'll certainly watch this one when/if it becomes available.

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40 Missy

April 29, 2013 at 6:57 PM

Please please please drama please

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41 Dee Dee

April 29, 2013 at 7:18 PM

This news really made my day! I can't wait for Hyun Bin's comeback.

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42 pinny

April 29, 2013 at 9:51 PM

Yaaaay! I've been looking on all the k drama news websites for months now hoping to find out what his next project would be! I'm just worried that his army abs will have melted by 2014!! Pleeeeease do a drama first!!

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43 whatsthescenario

April 29, 2013 at 10:28 PM

I can't wait!!!!!!

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44 zepthee

April 29, 2013 at 10:38 PM

is that his new look? finally he comes back ;D either drama or movie, i love both as long as he is in it. yet i dont think he looks good in sageuk appearance (considering his look as extra in secret garden LOL), hope the production team has prepared outfit that suits hyunbin best and hope it will get so popular like his previous track suit. he is totally a (fashion) icon!