Updated Nov.25,2005 18:58 KST

Hyunbin to Become Esquire Hong Kong¡¯s Cover Boy
Hyunbin, the hero of this summer¡¯s hit drama ¡°My Name is Kim Sam-soon,¡± will be on the cover of a special edition of the Hong Kong version of Esquire magazine.

A source said Hyunbin will adorn the men¡¯s magazine¡¯s 17th anniversary issue and has finished shooting two different versions.

The issue will also feature an article introducing him as a Korean actor likely to conquer Asia and an interview about his daily life, the source said.

Hyunbin rose to stardom after appearing in two dramas -- ¡°Ireland¡± and ¡°My Name is Kim Sam-soon¡± -- and is currently shooting the movie ¡°A Millionaire¡¯s First Love¡± directed by Kim Tae-gyun. He will try to branch out Asia-wide next year.

(englishnews@chosun.com )