Won Bin’s real name is Kim Do Jin, born in 1977, the youngest child in a poor family of five brothers in Jeongseon, Gangwon Province (South Korea).
In high school, the actor attended mechanical school, majoring in auto repair and electrical maintenance.
In 1995, when watching the movie `Terrorist` starring veteran actor Choi Min Soo, Won Bin had the idea of becoming an actor.
After that, Won Bin accidentally read the casting flyer. He asked his sister to choose the best outfit for him to take photos and submit the application to try his luck.
December 1995 was a memorable milestone in Won Bin’s life when he was asked by famous designer Andre Kim to be a model in a fashion show.
Also in the show, Won Bin’s elite appearance and confidence on the catwalk made a strong impression on Young Bum – President of Star J company. He was determined to train him to become a big star of the entertainment industry.
Won Bin is handsome in his first movie with Kim Hee Sun
In 1997, Won Bin first appeared on screen with a supporting role in the work `Propose`, co-starring with Kim Hee Sun.
Compared to the same generation of actors at the same time, amateurs have to work twice as hard.
The money earned through acting is carefully divided by Won Bin.
In 1999, Won Bin conquered the audience with the role of Kang Min in the series `Artistic Desire`.
* Video: Won Bin is romantic in the movie `Artistic Desire` (1999)
Won Bin in the movie `Artistic Desire` in 1999
At that time, Won Bin received countless love letters after his success.
`Artistic desire` was also the launching pad for Won Bin to be `tailored` by director Yoon Seok Ho for the role of Han Tae Suk in `Autumn in My Heart` in 2000. He immediately fell in love with Song Hye Kyo’s character.
* Video: Won Bin’s acting in `Autumn in My Heart` (2000)
Won Bin’s acting in ‘Autumn in My Heart’ in 2000
Thanks to the `Autumn in My Heart` effect, Won Bin received a series of advertising contracts, becoming an A-list star in the Korean entertainment industry.
For the past 15 years, Won Bin has not acted in dramas but switched completely to cinema.
Won Bin is also a private and modest star, he rarely participates in events and reality shows.
At the age of 40, Won Bin has a happy marriage with actress Lee Na Young.
* Video: The love and wedding journey of Won Bin – Lee Na Young
Short report about the love and wedding journey of Won Bin – Lee Na Young
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Thanh Cao