“Hyun Bin, Won Bin, Kim Woo Bin — these are the names girls swoon over. The holy trinity.” This now-viral quote from Goblin has resurfaced online following Kim Woo Bin’s announcement that he married his long-time partner Shin Min Ah this December.
With that, the internet celebrated not only a love story 10 years in the making but also the symbolic completion of Korea’s legendary trio of “Bins” marrying the nation’s most admired actresses.
Here’s how the fairytale lines up:
- Won Bin, known for his mystique and minimal public appearances, married actress Lee Na Young, whose grace and intelligence continue to captivate.
- Hyun Bin, beloved for his roles in Crash Landing on You and Secret Garden, married co-star Son Ye Jin, forming one of Korea’s most admired power couples.
- Now, Kim Woo Bin is set to marry Shin Min Ah, his partner of a decade, who stood by him during his battle with nasopharyngeal cancer.
The announcement triggered a wave of nostalgia and admiration on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). A post humorously pointed out: “All three Bins married the most beautiful women in the industry. And none of them are actually named Bin.”
Indeed, their real names are:
- Won Bin: Kim Do Jin
- Hyun Bin: Kim Tae Pyung
- Kim Woo Bin: Kim Hyun Joong
Netizens dubbed them the “Three Fake Bins” (짭빈), joking that all three are actually surnamed Kim, making the group perhaps better suited as the “Three Great Kims.”
Fans reacted with a mix of awe and amusement:
- “Three top visuals, all tall (178 cm, 185 cm, 188 cm), talented, and respectful men marrying legendary beauties — perfection.”
- “This deserves a reality show — a ‘Three Bin Couples’ gathering hosted by Na PD!”
- “If you’re not at least this level of handsome and kind, don’t even think about dating a goddess.”
This wave of attention further spotlighted Kim Woo Bin and Shin Min Ah’s relationship. Since confirming their romance in 2015, they have remained steadfast. Their love endured through Woo Bin’s cancer diagnosis in 2017 and a two-year treatment hiatus. Fans watched in admiration as Shin Min Ah stayed by his side, and now, they celebrate the couple’s upcoming nuptials on December 20.
Korea’s “Three Great Bins” have completed their love stories — and for fans, it feels like watching a modern fairy tale come true.
Sources: ETtoday星光雲
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