Profile and Facts on Won Bin: One of the Famous Heartthrobs of South Korea
Introduction (more than 50 words)
Won Bin is mostly known as a outstanding South Korean actor; however, he is also a famous male model.
Won Bin’s acting career started with his debut in the drama film “Propose”.
After his little success with the supporting role in this drama, Won Bin decided to improve his acting skills and entered Baekje Arts College for acting classes.
Every actor needs to put efforts to meet his fans’ expectations, and Won Bin did not disappoint them. / 77 words
Born Place & Nationality & Born name & Stories as a child (more than 150 words)
The actor is from Jeongseon County, which is a part of Gangwon Province in South Korea.
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Even as an adult, Won Bin preserves his love for sports activities such as soccer, athletics and taekwondo.
His success at learning taekwondo earned him a black belt in this Korean martial art.
Although his character can be described as shy and taciturn, Won Bin was popular among girls at school.
Won Bin wanted to be a car mechanic, since he was rather interested in car racing.
Therefore, he graduated from a mechanical high school, not knowing what the future had in store for him. / 177 words
Education
As a young boy, Won Bin dreamed of becoming a car racer.
That is why Won Bin graduated from the Chuncheon Mechanical & Technical High School in pursuit of his dreams.
At the start of his acting career, Won Bin took acting classes at Baekje Arts College.
Later on, the famous actor attended classes at the Graduate School of Arts in Yong-In University.
In 2005, Won Bin graduated from the Yong-In University. / 72 words
Family
Won Bin has one brother and three sisters.
He is younger than his siblings.
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Soon after Won Bin was hired by a cable television station, one of Korean talent agencies signed a contract with him.
Won Bin became one of the most popular Korean and Asian actors for his role in “Autumn in My Heart” in 2000.
Moreover, Won Bin became internationally popular by playing the role of a sensitive younger brother in “Taegukgi” in 2004.
The movie became a best-seller in South Korea, and Won Bin gained an incredible popularity among the international audience even.
Won Bin had to take a break from his acting career to fulfill his military duty in November 2005.
Though the length of the mandatory military service in South Korea equals to 21 to 36 months, Won Bin was discharged in June 2006.
The actor had a ruptured knee ligament and needed to undertake a surgery.
Won Bin continued his career after a rehabilitation program.
“Mother” was the next movie where Won Bin appeared; it was finished in 2009 and represented at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival.
His following project, “The Man from Nowhere”, turned out to be his next big success released in the USA and Canada.
The movie received positive feedbacks and earned $43 059 790 in the