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• In 1991, won a national television talent competition held by KBS in South Korea, which led to his acting debut on the country's television series Asphalt My Hometown.
• Was a very popular actor in South Korea who appeared in numerous films and television shows for nearly 20 years before making his Hollywood debut in GI Joe: The Rise of the Cobra in 2009.
• Has modeled for the designer Karl Lagerfeld in both fashion shows and print ads.
• Was named a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF.
• Attended the launch of the Unite for Children, Unite Against AIDS campaign for UNICEF in South Korea in 2006.
• Delivered a message of hope to victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan in 2011 at the request of the Japan Committee for UNICEF.
• In 2012, became one of the first two Koreans to leave his hand and foot prints outside Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood alongside fellow actor Ahn Sung-Ki.
• Won the award for Best Foreign Actor at the 9th Huading Awards in Hong Kong.
• Became the first Korean person to present at the Academy Awards in 2016.
• Is the founder of BHNC, a fashion line that specializes in hats, scarves and other accessories.