D-day has finally arrived for Binnie fangirls the world over. Hyun Bin, now back to being extraordinary Mr. Kim Tae Pyung, enlisted in the marines yesterday to serve his country for a two year mandatory service. My hats off to you sir – for being so unbelievably amazing in real life that I both weep and cheer for the prospect of not seeing you for two years.
During the enlistment ceremony, Binnie took off his hat to show his newly shorn locks, he cried when he said his goodbyes, and then he got on his knees and did the most honorable bow to his fans and loves ones in Korean culture (the one you give your elders at funerals!). I simply have no words for him other than this – make this MS the best two years of your life, Binnie, and everything you want to accomplish, because we’ll be here waiting for you.
Seeing how sincere Binnie is towards this next challenge and opportunity in his life, as opposed to having a reluctant attitude about taking a break at a career high to go serve in the military with ordinary folks, I cannot help but smile when I send him off in my mind. I’ll miss your smile, Binnie, but I’ll miss your talent, heart, and introspective soul even more.
Oh man, seeing his crew cut and knowing he’s gone for two years makes me want to rewatch Friends Our Legend, his best acting performance to date. Binnie entering MS is like seeing Dong Soo (his character in FOL) leaving for a stint on a fishing ship – poignant and wistful.
[Credit: all pictures from the respective news agencies as identified]
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i totally agree that FOL was his best acting performance to date. I mean, he was amazing in Secret Garden too (whacked character) but FOL definitely touched me more than SG ever did (but he was a world-class jerk in SG so maybe that's why...)
i'll miss you too Binnie!
(Koala, thanks for the news :D)
im gonna miss you!
I have not seen FOL! I will. (I'm kind of new to the K-drama scene, about a year). I miss Hyun Bin's presence in the drama world already.
Seeing Binnie tearing up also made me cry!!! We'll surely MISS him!!!! Take care & see you in 21 months......
He really is an amazing person. It shines through, regardless of what he does. Thanks, ockoala!
P.S. Still on the look out for links to FOL subs that work.
Thank you for the great pic's! Take care Sir - come back healthy and whole.
How fans showed their love to HB in sending him off will be the same when he is welcomed back. HBin, be assured your fans will wait for you and to choose to be a marine is really commendable!
TaePyeong-ah, you promised us to be back in 21 months a better man, I promised you I'll also be a better me by then. :) *waving goodbye*
*sniff*
Awww, the group shot with them walking away and other guy holding paper baggy made me think of kids going off to their first day of school. And dear, he's a head taller than everyone else.
Also....group shot where everyone seems to be yelling/singing(?) there is a rather handsome guy off to the right. Easily distracted, that I am.
LOL, LULY!!! kekekek you're refering the only guy who wasn't shouting/singing? and you're so right that it looks like we're sending off kids to their first day of school... Binnie looking back is a bit sad, like he's a bit scared and doesn't want to go with... or at least a bit hesitant.
and yes, he's soooooo tall!!!!
Binnie: you'll surely be missed! wishing you the best!!!
Hwaitingggg
You know me. Spacey and distracted. :P Yeah, the one NOT yelling.
It's the holding hands, too. And lookin' back, "what if nobody likes me, mommy?"
er.. why are these 20 something young men holding hands ? reminds me of when i was 6 years old and started formal schooling. We had to hold hands with our 'partner' arranged according to height, and walk everywhere as a class in twos.