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The career of Won Bin, an A-list Korean star who has not taken part in any film or drama for nearly 20 years

The journey to stardom of this cult actor is a huge inspiration to many audiences.

Recently, Sohu has re-shared a series of images of a Korean actor, a “country guy” with a spectacular journey to become one of the most prominent actors in the Korean entertainment industry.

Won Bin
Won Bin, the “countryman” who became an A-list star 

Before becoming the most prestigious A-list star in the entertainment industry, Won Bin had a rather difficult starting point in regard to his background. The actor was brought up in a normal family with his mother being a farmer and his father being a rock quarrier. The actor himself in the early years of his life was a carefree young man who liked to go out and travel everywhere. He used to work in an auto factory with no intention of acting in his mind.

Won Bin began to develop a passion for acting when he accidentally saw the movie Terrorist on TV. One day, he found a casting flyer for the Jae Il TV station and applied for the job with a set of photos taken… on the wall of a friend’s house. Thanks to his tall, handsome, and stylish appearance, Won Bin was recruited into the station. At this time, he was still working at the auto factory while studying acting.

Won Bin
Won Bin in his 20s

In 1995, Won Bin was suddenly invited to model at Andre Kim’s fashion show.  Here, he caught the eye of Young Bum – President of Star J and from then on, his career of becoming a professional actor began.

In 2000, Won Bin caused a fever all over Asia with the blockbuster ‘Autumn in My Heart’ – the Korean drama with the highest rating of all time. This drama was the stepping stone for Won Bin to become an A-list star with a series of million-won advertising contracts. He was also ranked in the Top 4 most prominent Korean actors at that time thanks to his talent, eye-catching appearance, and a huge fortune.

Won Bin
Won Bin
Won Bin

It has been 20 years since the last time Won Bin took part in a Korean drama or film (his last work was the short film Friends in 2002). However, Won Bin’s reputation has never declined in the past 20 years and is still as solid as its first days. It is the journey to achieve the dream of a 17-year-old “country guy” named Kim Do Jin, who is now the top male celebrity of the Korean entertainment industry in his 40s.

Won Bin
Won Bin
Won Bin
Won Bin is still the “king of advertising” at the age of 40

Source: K14

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