Lee Byung Hun to attend 88th Academy Awards.

Actor Lee Byung Hun (46) has received an official invitation on 22nd February to attend the 88th Academy Awards event - the first ever Korean actor to receive one. The 88th Academy Awards will be held in Dolby Theater Hollywood on 28th February 2016. The grand event will be graced by many big celebrities and artists...hosted by comedian/actor Chris Rock.

Lee's agent BH Entertainment has mentioned that the actor has not received an award, it is merely an invitation for he will be presenting an award. It's definitely one of a kind and the first time a Korean actor gets to be invited to such a prestigious film awards in the US...Lee himself felt very honored.  

The Oscars boasts a world-recognized authority in that it adds to the meaning and activities so they have invited Lee to Hollywood. He has starred a few Hollywood movies including G.I Joe: The Rise of the Cobra, G.I Joe 2: The Retaliation, Red: The Legend, Terminator Genesis and upcoming movie Magnificent Seven. 

Lee Byung Hun also starred in the Korean films- Insider where it has attracted 9 million viewers in the cinemas over the past 3 weeks. Actors Kang Dong Wan (34) and Kim Woo Bin (26) will be starring in the new movie "Master" together with Lee. Lee has also signed up to film another new movie entitled "Single Rider" along with actress Gong Hyo Jin (36).

Looks like Lee has a whole lot of things to do this year...good luck to him!