Hyun Bin and Lee Dong Wook left fans in awe with their stunning visuals, even in a simple, casual selfie.

On January 14th, a post titled "Shocking Hyun Bin and Lee Dong Wook Selfie" appeared online and quickly gained attention.

In the photo, Hyun Bin and Lee Dong Wook are seen surrounded by international fans, snapping a casual selfie together.

Due to the lens distortion, their faces appear a bit stretched out, but that didn’t stop their striking good looks from shining through.

Despite the unusual angle, the two actors became a hot topic online for their "effortless selfie." Fans couldn't help but gush over how even a distorted selfie couldn't hide their flawless faces.

Fans flooded the comments, saying things like, "If you’re gonna use your face like that, give it to me!" "Aren’t they wasting their looks?" "They’re handsome even when they mess up a selfie," "They still look amazing even in this shot," "Maybe they’re just so good-looking that the photo came out like this," and "This is peak Hyun Bin and Lee Dong Wook."

Earlier, Hyun Bin and Lee Dong Wook starred together in the film Harbin.

The photo is believed to have been taken at the world premiere of Harbin at the 49th Toronto International Film Festival Gala Presentations in September last year.

Meanwhile, Harbin dominated the weekend box office from January 10th to 12th, attracting over 308,000 viewers, and its total audience count has reached 4.18 million, according to the Korean Film Council.

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Director Kim Hyung Joo of The Match has finally shared his thoughts on Yoo Ah In’s involvement in a drug scandal, calling it a major disappointment, especially considering the actor’s role as the lead in the film.

On March 19th, the director attended a press screening and briefing for The Match at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. Alongside Kim, actors Lee Byung Hun, Ko Chang Seok, Hyun Bong Sik, Moon Jung Hee, and Jo Woo Jin were present to discuss the film.

The Match revolves around the legendary Go player Cho Hun Hyun (played by Lee Byung Hun), who, after a loss to his disciple, decides to challenge the top players again, driven by his competitive spirit. The movie is directed by Kim Hyung Joo.

Lee Byung Hun plays the iconic Go champion Cho Hun Hyun, while Yoo Ah In portrays his disciple, Lee Chang Ho.

During the event, Kim recalled the casting process, saying, "When we were casting, Lee Byung Hun was cast first. Just having him felt like we had the world, and then, getting Yoo Ah In as a bonus made me even happier."

Although filming wrapped up in 2021, Yoo Ah In's drug scandal led to the indefinite postponement of the film’s release. Now, nearly four years later, The Match is finally set to hit theaters on March 26th.

Reflecting on Yoo Ah In's scandal, Director Kim openly shared his frustration, calling it "irresponsible and disappointing" for the actor to make such a mistake as the lead.

He added, “Before being an actor, he made a mistake as a member of society and was punished, so I don’t think there’s much more to say.” Kim smiled bitterly as he spoke.

Describing the challenges he faced due to the scandal, Kim compared the experience to being trapped in "a hellish tunnel."

He said, "There was nothing I could do inside, so it was overwhelming. But now that we have the light of release, it feels like I can breathe. I’m deeply moved."

The director also shared that because Yoo Ah In was the lead actor, the film had to be released as it was, without editing. This has led some people to feel uneasy about watching the film, given the actor’s scandal.

When asked about this, Director Kim said, "Choosing and judging is up to the audience, so I can't force anything. But I hope they watch the movie as it is. I unintentionally got hurt before the release, so I hope people watch the movie warmly, as if applying ointment to a wound."

The Match will officially be released on March 26th.

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