Hyun Bin, who became a father, runs 'the point men'

Actor Hyun Bin, who became a father, is working hard in his new year. Following the release of the movie 'Negotiation' (director Lim Soon-rye), he is concentrating on filming the movie 'Harbin' (young director Woo Min-ho) and is constantly concentrating on building up his filmography.

'Negotiation', which is confirmed to be released on the 18th, depicts the negotiation operation between diplomat Jae-ho Jeong (Hwang Jung-min) and local National Intelligence Service agent Park Dae-sik (Hyun Bin) who went to Afghanistan to rescue Koreans who were taken hostage by the Taliban in the worst kidnapping incident.

'Negotiation' was filmed on location in Jordan during the COVID-19 period. It is said that the 'Negotiation' production team listed several countries as candidates to find a location similar to Afghanistan, and succeeded in finding a location through several rounds of hunting. Hyun Bin ignited his fighting spirit by acting in the hot desert heat of over 40 degrees. In particular, Hyun Bin, who plays this character, broke away from his clean and sharp image and attracted attention with his bronzed skin and beard-bearded appearance.

In this 'Negotiation', Hyun Bin worked with actor Hwang Jung-min, with whom he has a close relationship. At a recent production briefing, Hyun Bin revealed that Hwang Jung-min's role played a significant role in deciding to appear in 'Negotiation'. Hyun Bin said about Hwang Jung-min, "I was excited to be able to create something through the character in one work," and "It was a really great stimulus to me."

In addition, Hyun Bin attracted attention by telling an anecdote about how Hwang Jung-min, who only eats Korean food three times a day, cooked Korean food himself. During the location filming in Jordan, Hwang Jung-min prepared the table with his own hands, making cucumber kimchi and pickled vegetables, earning him the nickname ‘Home-cooked teacher Hwang.’ Regarding this, Hyun Bin said, "He cooked quite a bit. When we went to the dorm after filming, he was already cooking. When it was time for dinner, he called me. If we tried to clean up after eating together, he just sent everything. I do it. That's why Hwang Jung-min, Hwang Jung-min." “It’s more than one,” he joked.

Hyun Bin literally went through hardships with Hwang Jung-min and completed the 'negotiation'. Expectations are high to see what kind of chemistry will be created as they work together in the suffocating heat of the desert, which exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, and share a meal at the dorm. The completed 'Negotiation' is about to be released on the screen, and Hyun Bin will work hard to promote 'Negotiation' by completing the given promotional schedule.

In addition, Hyun Bin is also focusing on filming the movie 'Harbin' (directed by Woo Min-ho), which began on November 20th last year. Filming is taking place between Mongolia, Latvia, and Korea. Ahead of the start, Hyun Bin pledged, "After deciding to participate in the work, I went to the Ahn Jung-geun Memorial Hall alone. At that time, I felt a deep heaviness and trembling in my heart. I will do my best with the great actors and staff."

Currently, the story of Dr. Ahn Jung-geun is seeking audiences through the musical film 'Hero' (directed by Yoon Je-kyun), and Hyun Bin is also playing the role of Ahn Jung-geun. Expectations are high to see what kind of Ahn Jung-geun Hyun Bin will portray.

Hyun Bin, who transformed into an agent of the National Intelligence Service in 'Negotiations' and doctor Ahn Jung-geun in 'Harbin', is working hard even in the year of Gyemyo. He is keeping his words, “I think I need to do my job well in order to show that I am a great father.”

Choi Ji-ye, Ten Asia Reporter wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr