Lee Byung-hun to appear on CNN

Korean actor Lee Byung-hun is set to appear on CNN's Talk Asia to promote his new film "I Come with the Rain", according to a press release on Wednesday.

The actor will talk about various topics, including his latest work, his status as a Korean actor and philosophy in acting, film importer K&Entertainment said in the statement.

The interview will take place during the Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF) period, where "Rain" will be shown in the Gala Presentation category. The festival will take place in Pusan from October 8 thru October 16.

Lee has appeared in numerous Korean dramas and films, including hit TV series "All In" and director Park Chan-wook's 2000 film "Joint Security Area".

He will also star in the upcoming much-hyped TV series "IRIS", co-starring actress Kim Tae-hee and T.O.P. of idol group Big Bang, set to air on KBS2 TV starting October 14.

The 39-year-old actor debuted in Hollywood this year with a supporting role in "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra" alongside Channing Tatum and Sienna Miller.

"Rain", an action thriller also starring Josh Hartnett and Takuya Kimura, will be released October 15 in Korea.

Reporter : Lynn Kim lynn2878@asiae.co.kr
Editor : Jessica Kim jesskim@asiae.co.kr