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In 2019, K-drama fans worldwide fell in love with the story of Captain Ri and Yoon Se-ri in the phenomenal Korean drama series Crash Landing on You.

Today, its lead star, Hyun Bin, who gave life to the role of Captain Ri, continues to soar in the movie and television industry, thanks to his commitment to deliver top-tier acting in series and films to fans worldwide.

But how exactly did Crash Landing On You affect Hyun Bin's career?

Before Crash Landing On You stole the hearts of K-drama fans worldwide, Hyun Bin had been a household name in Korea for his roles in My Lovely Sam Soon, Secret Garden, and Memories of the Alhambra, among others, but the Korean star admitted that the phenomenal 2019 series opened more opportunities for his career.

In an exclusive interview with GMANetwork.com, Hyun Bin shared: “I don't know if I can say it has completely changed my life, but through the OTT platform Netflix, I was able to showcase my project, meet global fans, and receive so much love and support from them. This opened the door to many more opportunities.”

He added, “Through this project and the character I played, I was also able to connect and communicate with fans worldwide. This is truly a blessing for me, and I hope it leads to even more opportunities like this in the future.”

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After Crash Landing on You ended in 2020, Hyun Bin was met with back-to-back-to-back brand endorsements, guestings, and projects, including the 2024 movie Harbin.

According to reports, it surpassed 3M views in 9 days, and Hyun Bin is beyond honored to be part of such a historic and meaningful project.

“This movie tells the painful history of Korea, and I had the honor of portraying a real-life figure, Doctor Ahn Jung-geun, one of Korea's national heroes. The pressure was immense,” Hyuun Bin told GMANetwork.

Although pressured, the Korean actor was determined to deliver top-tier acting through the film. “For me personally, it was a tough challenge, but at the same time, I felt a deep responsibility to ensure the film would turn out well. The story speaks of the sacrifices made by the people, who truly gave their hearts and lives for their country. To depict even a fragment of this history, I had to put my whole heart into every scene.”

Hyun Bin's dedication to his art did not go unnoticed; today, millions of fans adore his works and have been avid supporters of his projects, including those from the Philippines, which he met in a special fan meeting event on August 8, 2025.

“After this interview, I'll be meeting the fans, and I'm really looking forward to it. I already knew there were many Filipino fans here in the Philippines, but now that I'm actually here, I'll get to see them in person, meet them face-to-face, and connect with them directly,” Hyun Bin told GMANetwork.com.

“Right now, I'm truly excited and happy,” he said, a few hours before the fan meet.

He even looked up a few Tagalog words like “Mahal kita” and “Salamat po,” with the latter being memorable to him because the intonation is “really adorable.”

With the overflowing support of his Filipino fans, Hyun Bin promises to come back as a better actor and to have more projects in the future.

“I always repeat thank you because I'm truly grateful for the overwhelming love and support they give,” said Hyun Bin. “I will do my best to keep improving as an actor, and with future projects, I hope to create even more special moments with the fans.”

This 2025, aside from being the newest face of Solaire Resort, Hyun Bin is ready for his upcoming television series Made in Korea. The actor also revealed that he is preparing for the filming of its sequel, Made in Korea 2.

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