“Squid Game” star Lee Byung-hun’s Los Angeles home has been burglarized, part of a trend affecting wealthy neighborhoods. Fortunately he was not there, found out later. The break-in follows a similar incident experienced by Lena Waithe.
Last month, Lee and his wife, Lee Min-jung, welcomed their second child. Despite his busy schedule with “Squid Game 2,” Lee actively supported his wife during childbirth. The couple shared their pregnancy journey on Instagram.
Lee Byung-hun’s Los Angeles Home Robbed
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According to reports, the 53-year-old actor was lucky to be outside at the time and only found out about the break-in when team members checked his property, finding a “broken sliding glass door”.
At the time of writing, authorities are unsure of the stolen items and their value, and Byung-hun plans to assess any losses when he returns. The “Squid Game” star will work with the police to unravel the incident in the coming days.
People in law enforcement who talk to TMZ states that it appears that Byung-hun was not specifically targeted; instead, the break-in “appeared to be the work of one of the burglary crews that had been robbing wealthy neighborhoods.”
The incident follows a recent trend, with comedian Lena Waithe being the victim of a similar burglary a few weeks earlier. Thieves targeted her West Hollywood mansion, making off with about $200,000 worth of jewelry after breaking windows while she was away.
The discovery was made by a Waithe staff member the next day, who found the front door unlocked.
Lee Byung-hun And His Wife, Lee Min-jung, Welcome Second Child
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Last month, Lee Byung-hun and his wife, Lee Min-jung, announced the arrival of their second child.
In a statement, BH Entertainment, Byung-hun’s agency, said: “Both the mother and the newborn are in good health, and Lee (Byung-hun) is supporting his wife.”
The agency further revealed that despite the busy schedule of filming “Squid Game 2,” the internationally renowned actor actively supported his wife during the birth.
Byung-hun and Min-jung tied the knot in 2013 and welcomed their first son, Joon-hoo, in 2015. Last August, the couple announced their pregnancy and even shared the journey of their second pregnancy on Min-jung’s Instagram.
During his Best Actor acceptance speech at the 44th Blue Dragon Film Awards, Byung-hun shared his anticipation for their new addition, stating: “My second child will be born next month. We fondly called her Birdie as a pre-birth nickname. I would like to dedicate this honor to my wife, children, and Birdie, who will be watching from home.”
Lee Byung-hun Starring in ‘Concrete Utopia’
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In addition to his role in “Squid Game,” Byung-hun showcased his talents in the popular thriller drama “Concrete Utopia,” South Korea’s entry for the Oscars and the 2023 box office smash, with $28.9 million from 3.85 million admissions, per Diversity.
The film, based on the webtoon “Cheerful Outcast” by Kim Soong-young, depicts post-earthquake Seoul with the Hwanggoong Apartment complex as the only structure standing. Byung-hun’s character, Young-Tak, takes over temporarily, testing moral values in the midst of a crisis.
After its Korean release, “Concrete Utopia” screened at various international film festivals, including Toronto, Sitges and Fantastic Fest.
‘Concrete Utopia’ Receives Critical Praise
Diversity Owen Gleiberman described the film as a gripping drama, stating that “[‘Concrete Utopia’] puts his characters in desperate, terrifying, do-or-die situations and then refuses to tell the audience what to think of them.” He added: “It’s a blood-soaked drama about the will to survive that feels like ‘Earthquake’ crossed with ‘Lord of the Flies.’
Recognizing the growing interest in Asian entertainment, Jaehee Hong, SVP of content at Rakuten Viki, stated: “As the appetite for Asian entertainment continues to grow with US audiences, this is an important moment for Rakuten Viki as we look to raise the bar in offering the latest and greatest titles. attract the attention of fans.”
Lee Kyung Joon of 815 Pictures, the North American distributor, hailed “Concrete Utopia” as a prime example of “Korean cinema that balances artistry and cinematic entertainment.”
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