Lee Byung-hun quotes

Lee Byung-hun is a renowned South Korean actor known for his versatility in film and television. International audiences recognize his work in movies such as "Joint Security Area," "I Saw the Devil," and "G.I. Joe." He has received critical acclaim and multiple awards for his outstanding performances. Here are 11 of his quotes:

I lead a very active lifestyle. When I am not working, I enjoy snowboarding in winter. I golf and swim in the summer months. However, trying to find the time to exercise when I am traveling is quite a challenge. I find myself working out at hotel gyms quite regularly - just so that I can keep up with my training. (Lee Byung-hun)
I do not want to name any individual names, but I felt like when I was working in Hollywood, there were some fellow colleagues of mine who didn't even look me in the eyes because I was Asian. View quote
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When I was a young kid, my father was a big fan of Hollywood movies. He would make me watch movies with him, and he would explain the story and characters to me. View quote
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In Korea, I do different kinds of genres. So, like that, I would like to do a lot of good acting films. View quote
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Having - and keeping to - a regular exercise routine is crucial. And forget about those extreme diets - they aren't healthy. View quote
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Actors always want to play the villain role at least once in their life. View quote
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Just like other ordinary people, I want to have a happy family. View quote
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For 'The Rise of Cobra,' I was dieting more and using protein powder to help supplement my meals. For 'Retaliation,' however, I opted for more natural protein. I had a chicken breast and broccoli meal about five times every day. I also drank plenty of water and made sure I got enough rest. View quote
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I had no idea what it took to be an actor. Then all of a sudden I found myself cast in a TV drama. The director was very harsh with me. One time, he told me this would be my first and last acting job. I seriously thought that acting was not the right career for me. View quote
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The more I act, the harder it gets, since I feel like I still have so much to learn. Whenever I embark on a new project, it always feels like the first time. If it were easy to me and I felt like I knew everything, my acting might have been different. I think the feeling of 'newness' keeps me on my toes and concentrated. View quote
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My dream role would be to play a Korean hero in a Hollywood superhero movie. (Lee Byung-hun)