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Hyun Bin, one of South Korea’s most popular actors, charmed Filipino fans as he visited Manila for the first time—flashing his trademark bedimpled smile and the captivating manly looks of his most famous character, Captain Ri.

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Crash Landing in Manila: A Hyun Bin one-on-one with Rico Hizon

Francis Toral

ABS-CBN News

<p>It was an 8/8 special like no other. Hyun Bin, one of South Korea’s most popular actors, charmed Filipino fans as he visited Manila for the first time—flashing his trademark bedimpled smile and the captivating manly looks of his most famous character, Captain Ri.</p><p>In a sit-down interview with ABS-CBN’s Rico Hizon, Hyun Bin talked about his dream projects, an upcoming Disney+ series, and his fondness for his fans in the Philippines. </p><p>“I’m grateful for all the love and support they give me. In return, I would give it back to them by being a good actor with a lot of good projects as well,” he said.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1754678916086viber_image_2025-08-09_02-44-47-417.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>Hyun Bin has been on the radar of Filipino fans of Korean dramas after starring in the 2006 romantic comedy ‘My Name is Kim Sam-Soon,’ but his popularity soared in the Philippines with his 2019 K-drama megahit ‘Crash Landing on You’ (CLOY). It was one of the most-watched series in the Philippines and endeared him and his co-star Son Ye-Jin, now his wife, to Filipino fans.</p><p>For now, the actor is busy working on ‘Made in Korea,’ his upcoming series on Disney+. “Season 1 of ‘Made in Korea’ is coming out this December. I’m looking forward to Season 2, which I will be shooting this fall,” according to the 42-year-old star who looked dapper in his cream suit and white sneakers.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1754678958465viber_image_2025-08-09_02-44-46-359.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>Aside from CLOY, Hyun Bin has starred in several projects, including ‘My Name is Kim Sam-Soon,’ ‘Secret Garden,’ ‘Memories of Alhambra,’ and ‘Confidential Assignment.’ Known for his romantic lead roles, Hyun Bin says he still has a lot of dream roles and also wants to try other genres, saying, “I want to try comedy as well. I also want to try a movie about wars.”</p><p>Though just on a short visit to the Philippines, Hyun Bin says he wants to experience local culture and hospitality, and if time allows, go out, have a walk, and see nature.</p><p>For Hyun Bin, taking the time to enjoy every experience is advice he would give his younger self: “The situation you are in, the experience you are witnessing, you should enjoy while working. When I was starting as an actor, when I was younger, I did not have the luxury of time; I did not have time to enjoy. It’s really important to enjoy the surroundings and the experiences while working.”</p><p>Watch the full interview on the ABS-CBN News Youtube Channel.</p><div> </div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/B6oDNgp5XOE??si=FdFEksxTZP0xx-sW&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>Hyun Bin, one of South Korea’s most popular actors, charmed Filipino fans as he visited Manila for the first time—flashing his trademark bedimpled smile and the captivating manly looks of his most famous character, Captain Ri.</p>