The Korea Herald/Asia News Network
Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011
SEOUL - Korean heartthrob Hyun Bin has contributed to a book on his daily life in the marines, according to reports.
In the book titled "I am a Marine," Hyun is one of the eight writers who portrayed their lives as marines and talked about how their duties have changed them.
The book is drawing public attention, particularly from Hyun's fans, as it includes some photos depicting Hyun as a brave marine.
The actor, famous for his recent appearance in hit television drama "Secret Garden," joined the Marines in March for his mandatory military service.
The 29-year-old currently serves in the 6th Marine Brigade on Baengnyeong Island, an island near the North-South border.
"I want to find the unknown part of me (while serving the military), the one that is neither the actor Hyun Bin, nor Kim Tae-pyeong, a faithful human being who repeatedly ask himself 'is this your best? Are you sure?'" writes Hyun in the book.
Kim Tae-pyeong is Hyun's real name.
The book will hit selves on Aug. 8 nationwide. The book is on presale at Yes24, a major online bookseller here.
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