[HanCinema's News] CNN Indonesia Apologizes for Using Hyun Bin's Image in Report on North Korea
By William Schwartz | Published on
CNN Indonesia recently issued an apology in relation to a computer graphic used in a report on North Korean leader Kim Jong-eun on April 21st. The graphic features Hyun Bin wearing a North Korean military uniform.
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The persons responsible for the report did not appear to realize that Hyun Bin was a South Korean actor, and that he was in costume in his role on the recent popular drama "Crash Landing on You". The picture was most likely sourced from the Internet to avoid licensing fees, with the persons involved not realizing its origin.
Written by William Schwartz
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"Crash Landing on You" is directed by Lee Jeong-hyo, written by Park Ji-eun, and features Hyun Bin, Son Ye-jin, Seo Ji-hye, Kim Jung-hyun, Kim Sun-young, Kim Jung-nan. Broadcasting information in Korea: 2019/12/14~2020/02/16, Sat, Sun 21:00 on tvN.
William Schwartz
Staff writer. Has been writing articles for HanCinema since 2012, having lived in South Korea from 2011 to 2021. He is currently located in the Portland metropolitan area. William Schwartz can be contacted via william@hancinema.net, and is open to requests for content in future articles.