On April 7, the National Intelligence Service (NIS) of South Korea announced that Hyun Bin has been appointed as an honorary counterintelligence agent. The actor will participate with the intelligence agency in activities to raise public awareness about the concept and importance of counterintelligence activities.
Counterintelligence is activities aimed at detecting, preventing and responding to foreign intelligence campaigns that may threaten national security and interests.
Previously, Hyun Bin played a NIS agent trying to rescue a kidnapped Korean hostage in the movie "The Point Men" in 2023 and received much attention. Through this new honorary role, he is expected to continue to contribute to helping the public better understand counter-intelligence.
A NIS official said: "The importance of counter-intelligence is increasing amid concerns about leaks of advanced technology and defense industry secrets. We will strive to meet public expectations along with Hyun Bin.
Hyun Bin (real name Kim Tae Pyung) was born in 1982, is an A-list actor in the Korean entertainment industry. He is famous for his solid acting career, diverse roles from cinema to television.
Hyun Bin's outstanding works include "My Name Is Kim Sam Soon", "Secret Garden", "Unwilling Partner", "Destination Talk", "Landing You", "Harbin"...
In addition to his reputation on screen, Hyun Bin's marriage to actress Son Ye Jin is also always the focus of media attention.
The two dated after collaborating in the movie "Hạ cánh nơi anh" (2019), then married in March 2022 and welcomed their first son in November of the same year.
Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin became the most powerful couple in Korean showbiz.
In 2025, the two will make their mark on the big screen. Hyun Bin plays the main role in the movie "Harbin" (Harbin), Son Ye Jin plays the main role in director Park Chan Wook's movie "No other choice".
At the Blue Dragon 2025 film awards ceremony, Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin were honored as Best Actor/Actress.
