Yoo Hae Jin: The monster that broke all the rules of the screen, the only one who stole Kim Hye Soo's heart

Yoo Hae Jin is a special case of the Korean screen. He does not have a splendid appearance like the "dream" actors, but is the male lead of a series of blockbuster movies.

Can't study art because... too ugly and poor

Yoo Hae Jin was born in 1970 in a poor family. From a young age, he realized his love for art and often went to the back door of the cultural center near his house to see the play "Pagoda".

Touched by the performances full of art and humanity, Yoo Hae Jin nurtured his dream of becoming an actor. When confessing his dream to his family, Yoo Hae Jin's parents advised his son to give up his dream of attending an art high school because the family was too poor.

Undeterred when her parents refused to send her to an art school, Yoo Hae Jin chose to nurture her dreams and hone her knowledge by applying for a job as a runner for the troupe. Behind the scenes, the 52-year-old star used to do everything, from fetching water, carrying props to carrying dresses for actors...

Believing in himself and the experience accumulated during his time working as an employee at the troupe, Yoo Hae Jin applied for the university entrance exam with a major in acting. However, he was repeatedly failed because of his different appearance.

Once again, the Intimate Strangers actor did not give up. He decided to change direction to study fashion design, as long as he was admitted to a professional art environment. While studying at university, Yoo Hae Jin spent more time cultivating acting in troupes and side classes than majoring in design.

When preparing to graduate from college, a "god-given" opportunity came to Yoo Hae Jin. Seoul Institute of the Arts opens a special selection for university graduates. Selection criteria are based only on scores, not on appearance. Thanks to the above contest, for the first time in his life, Yoo Hae Jin was majored in acting.

In 1997, the Korean actor had his first role on the screen in the movie Blackjack. After that, he continued to appear in The Spy, Attack The Gas Station, Public Enemy, Jail Breakers... All in supporting roles.

From The King And Clown (2005) with Lee Jun Ki, Yoo Hae Jin began to build his own reputation and value in the movie world. He specializes in taking on supporting roles, but they are all love characters with inner depth, hidden corners of life and require actors to have skillful role-playing skills.

"Monster" breaks all screen rules

Yoo Hae Jin's career "specializing in supporting roles" stepped to the top with a series of works such as Small Town Rivals, Jeon Woo Chi: The Taoist Wizard, Moss, The Unjust, The Pirates, The Classified File, Minority Opinion, Veteran. .. In 10 years, from 2006-2016, he received 11 Outstanding Supporting Actor awards at prestigious awards ceremonies such as Blue Dragon, Baeksang Awards, Grand Bell Awards, Korean Film Awards...

Works featuring Yoo Hae Jin are not only appreciated for their professional quality, but also achieved respectable box office sales. In the top 15 highest-grossing films in Korean history, Yoo Hae Jin appeared in two works, Veteran and A Taxi Driver. The actor's other films also continuously achieved positive sales, attracting several million moviegoers to theaters.

Obviously Yoo Hae Jin has no advantage in appearance, even the audience and the media have given him the nickname "screen monster" because of his less eye-catching appearance. But his diverse role-playing skills make him a top choice for directors.

The star surname Yu can transform into all kinds of roles, from the main to the villain, from the humorous satire to the devious scheme, from the righteous hero to the devious thief. Modern or historical, no type of movie can make it difficult for Yoo Hae Jin.

Korean media commented that Yoo Hae Jin broke the usual standards that always haunt the audience's mind that movie actors must have a "heart-stopping" handsome appearance. He convinces viewers with his rare charm. Yoo Hae Jin's charm sometimes overshadowed the main actor, "stealing" the aura of the screen that should have belonged to handsome, gorgeous stars.

Yoo Hae Jin is considered the living definition of "screen stealer" - a phrase referring to those who do not play the main role but still attract the audience's attention. He ushered in an era when supporting actors had a "price" and were as powerful as any lead role.

The only person who "steals" the heart of "sexy queen"

Not only is Yoo Hae Jin a "screen thief", Yoo Hae Jin is also famous for being the only person to "steal" the heart of the most sexy star on the Korean screen - Kim Hye Soo.

In 25 years of pursuing acting, both Kim Hye Soo and Yoo Hae Jin have only publicly dated once. The two first met in 2001 in the movie Kick The Moon. Five years later, the star pair once again collaborated in Tazza: The High Rollers. From here, Yoo Hae Jin and Kim Hye Soo became closer, often sharing joys and sorrows in life.

The dating suspicion between Kim Hye Soo and Yoo Hae Jin began to arise in 2008, but at that time, the two stars kept silent before the media's inquiries. The couple's affection was made public on the first day of 2010, through Dispatch's series of proof photos.

Being selected to be the "open bowl" star couple on January 1 of Dispatch has proved the position in showbiz as well as the influence of Yoo Hae Jin as well as Kim Hye Soo. Immediately, their love story made the Korean media "waste of paper and ink", the audience also called the two stars "beauties and monsters".

Talking about Kim Hye Soo's love, the manager said that the actress found a lot in common both in terms of lifestyle and interests in Yoo Hae Jin. She loves his cheerful, funny but no less emotional, warm personality. "They love each other deeply. The affection is built on the sincerity and respect that the two have for each other," Kim Hye Soo's manager replied to the media in 2010.

However, sincere love did not overcome the storm of public opinion. The star couple announced their separation in 2011. Before "everyone went their separate ways", Yoo Hae Jin constantly encountered criticism and criticism for dating one of the sexiest beauties in the entertainment industry. Netizens do not accept the difference in appearance and position in showbiz of the two.

After breaking up with Yoo Hae Jin, Kim Hye Soo once admitted that she was hurt and scared to find a new love. A source close to the 50-year-old star revealed that Yoo Hae Jin is the most ideal man in her heart. He is serious but still funny, sincere, straightforward and genuinely cares for her.

In an interview with a Korean newspaper, Kim Hye Soo once said, "I can forgive a man of bad form, but I can never forgive a man of bad character." From the actress's affirmation, the audience realized how much she loved and trusted Yoo Hae Jin's personality. Currently, after many years of separation, "beautiful people" and "monsters" are still good friends, still cherishing each other as ever.

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