Gang violence accusations made on set of ‘Iris’

Kang Byung-gyu, who has been accused of instigating violence on the set of “Iris,” voluntarily appeared at the Mapo-ku wide area investigation branch on the afternoon of Dec. 21.

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Big Bang’s TOP dies . . . in ‘Iris’

The KBS2 spy drama “Iris” has featured the deaths of main characters one by one as the 20-episode series has approached its conclusion. In the 19th episode on December 16, Vic (T.O.P), the killer working for the terrorist group “Iris,” was killed by Kim Hyun-jun (Lee Byung-hun).

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Lee’s High Salary (한글번역)

Actor Lee Byung-hun is being paid 100 million won per episode for his starring role in “Iris,” a smash-hit drama now being broadcast on KBS2-TV.

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Quartet of dramas revamps fall line-up

The latest fall line-up adds fuel to this season’s ratings race. KBS’ “IRIS” – an espionage thriller of cinematic proportions – stands out from the crowd. Backed by an all-star cast, three scriptwriters and two directors, the much-talked-about series promises to live up to its hype and nab top notch ratings when it starts its [...]

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Heartthrob trio takes Busan by storm

BUSAN ― An international trio of heartthrobs ― Hollywood’s Josh Hartnett, South Korea’s Lee Byung-hun and Japan’s Takyua Kimura ― stormed through Asia’s largest film festival this weekend.

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Lee Byung-hun to appear on CNN’s ‘Talk Asia’

Korean actor Lee Byung-hun will appear on CNN’s “Talk Asia,” according to movie distributor K& Entertainment. The distributor said that the interview request was made by CNN.

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Stars to attend Busan Film Festival

The red carpet is ready to be unrolled for the opening tonight of the 14th Pusan (Busan) International Film Festival (PIFF).

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‘Iris’ promises action, A-listers and eye candy

War, crime, action, a love triangle and good-looking actors. “Iris,” the upcoming espionage TV drama, seems to have all the makings of an entertaining show. Indeed, the program has been generating plenty of hype since the unveiling of its A-list cast and blockbuster scale.

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Supporting Roles Stealing Spotlight

Supporting actors appearing in local dramas have begun unleashing their charms, and more viewers are starting to recognize their presence. MBC’s hit drama “The Great Queen Seondeok” boasts a lineup of interesting characters surrounding the main character, Deok-man, played by Lee Yo-won, who later becomes the first queen in Korea’s history.

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‘G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra’ presscon in Seoul

Smoke and flames put a bit of sizzle into the “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra” press conference yesterday at the Shilla Hotel in Seoul. Background music blared. Flames shot up on screen. Clouds of smoke wafted up. “G.I. Joe” stars Lee Byung-hun, Channing Tatum and Sienna Miller – flanked by “G.I. Joe” director Stephen [...]

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[PHOTOS and TRAILER] ‘G.I. Joe’ cast in Seoul to promote movie

The cast of the upcoming Hollywood movie “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra” arrived at Gimpo International Airport in Seoul today as part of their promotional tour for the movie. 

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Lee Byung-hun is most wanted in Japan

Lee Byung-hun was selected as the most wanted boyfriend in Japan, topping a list that includes stars from several countries.

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Watch out for ‘Iris’

The cast of the big-budget Korean drama “Iris” held a press conference today in Seoul. The cast is headed by Lee Byung Hun, Kim Tae Hee, Jung Joon Ho, Kim So Yeon, Kim Seung Woo, Big Bang”s T.O.P and Yoo Min.

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