Masterful Screen Presences: A Tribute to Lee Byung-hun
BIFAN Honors Lee Byung-hun with a Special Actor Exhibition
Lee Byung-hun: A Global Cinematic Icon
The Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN) has announced that the focus of its annual special exhibition will be the illustrious Korean actor, Lee Byung-hun. Aptly titled ‘The Master: Lee Byung-hun’, this exhibition celebrates his versatile career across diverse genres.
A Cinematic Journey
Lee Byung-hun will grace BIFAN from July 4th to 13th, engaging with fans through screenings of his landmark films, a photography and memorabilia exhibit, press conferences, and more. His expected appearance on the opening red carpet is already generating buzz.
#### Featured Films
10 films spotlighting his career are included in this exhibition:
– Joint Security Area (2000)
– Bungee Jumping of Their Own (2001)
– A Bittersweet Life (2005)
– Once in a Summer (2006)
– I Saw the Devil (2010)
– Masquerade (2012)
– Inside Men (2015)
– The Fortress (2017)
– The Man Standing Next (2019)
– Concrete Utopia (2023)
Hollywood Presence
Apart from Korean cinema, Lee has also made his mark in Hollywood with performances in the G.I. Joe series and The Magnificent Seven. His recent resurgence with Squid Game further cements his global influence.
Awards and Recognition
Notably, Lee has received prestigious accolades such as the Order of Cultural Merit – Presidential Commendation and multiple awards across Korea’s leading ceremonies like the Grand Bell Awards and Blue Dragon Film Awards. Internationally, he was honored with the Chevalier of the French Order of Arts and Letters in 2006 and the Asia Pacific Screen Award for Best Actor in 2021.
BIFAN Programmer Jeong-yeop Lee commented, “Lee Byung-hun epitomizes the face of Korean cinema, bringing fresh narratives with each project. We anticipate vibrant participation in this unique exhibition.” BIFAN’s tradition of honoring contemporary leading figures in Korean cinema continues, having previously celebrated talents like Jeon Do-yeon, Jung Woo-sung, and more.
