Gong Yoo FAST FACTS
Name: Gong Yoo- Hangul: 공유
- Birth Name: Kong Ji-Chul (공지철)
- Birthdate: July 10, 1979
- Birthplace: South Korea
- Height: 184cm.
- Blood Type: A
- Instagram: gongyoo_official
- Stage Name: Gong Yoo
- Date of Birth: July 10, 1979
- Nationality: South Korean
- Occupation: Actor, Model
- Debut: 2001
- Notable Works: Goblin, Train to Busan, Coffee Prince
- Agency: Management SOOP
Gong Yoo Mini Bio
Born as Gong Jicheol in Busan, South Korea. Gong Yoo enlisted into the military on January 14, year 2008, & was discharged on December 8, year 2009. In the year 2005, he landed his first lead role in SBS’s Hello My Teacher opposite Gong Hyo-jin.
On 7, 14, year 2008, Gong Yoo enlisted for the mandatory service, which ended on 12, 8, year 2009. He did 8 months of frontline active service in Cheorwon & was transferred to the Defense Media Agency, where he served in the public relations department & hosted as a DJ for the army radio station. He was discharged in December year 2009.
Upon its release on 9, 22, year 2011, the film sparked public outrage. This led to a reopening of the investigations into the incidents on which the Film & Novel are based. Public demand for legislative reform reached the National Assembly, where a revised bill to target sex crimes against minors & the disabled, dubbed the Dogani Bill after the Korean title of the film, was profitably passed in late October year 2011.
On July 7, year 2014, Gong Yoo was named as an ambassador for the National Tax Service alongside actress Ha Ji-won. Gong Yoo experienced a new high in his career with consecutive hit works in The year 2016. His first film in The Year 2016 was the melodrama A Man & a Woman alongside critically acclaimed actress Jeon Do-yeon. On 10, 2018, Gong was cast in two films. In Lee Yong-ju’s action thriller film Seo Bok, Gong will play a former intelligence agent who is caught up in the chase of catching the first human clone to uncover the secret to eternal life.
Gong Yoo Timeline
1979
Gong Yoo is Born
On July 10, year 1979, Gong Yoo was born in Busan, South Korea.
2000
Debut as an Actor
Gong Yoo makes his acting debut in the movie “Biscuit Teacher and Star Candy”.
2006
Breakthrough Role
Gong Yoo stars in the top hit movie “The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince” which is considered to be his breakthrough role.
2008
Lead Role in Hit Drama Series
Gong Yoo stars as the lead character in the drama series “Big”.
2009
Military Service
Gong Yoo begins his two-year mandatory military service.
2014
Lead Role in Train to Busan
Gong Yoo stars as the main character in the blockbuster zombie movie “Train to Busan”.
2017
Lead Role in Goblin
Gong Yoo plays the lead role in the hit Korean drama series “Goblin”.
5 Interesting Facts about Gong Yoo
1. Attended Seoul Institute of the Arts
Gong Yoo attended the prestigious Seoul Institute of the graduated with a degree in Theater.
2. Military Service
Gong Yoo was required to serve 2 years of military service as part of his country’s mandatory conscription law. He served as a public service worker from the year 2003 to 2005.
3. First Lead Role
Gong Yoo’s first lead role was in the year 2003 film “Bachelor’s Vegetable Store”. He won numerous awards for his performance, including Best New Actor at the Grand Bell Awards.
4. Hosted Popular TV Show
Gong Yoo hosted a popular South Korean variety show, “Running Man” from year 2008 to 2010.
5. Starred in International Films
Gong Yoo has starred in several international films, including “Train to Busan”, “Silenced, and “The Age of Shadows”.
Movies
- Wonderland (Year 2024) – Sung-Joon
- Seobok (Year 2021) – Min Ki Hun
- Kim Ji-Young: Born 1982 | 82nyeonsaeng Kimjiyoung (Year 2019) – Jung Dae-Hyun
- The Age of Shadows | Miljung (Year 2016) – Kim Woo-Jin
- Train To Busan | Busanhaeng (Year 2016) – Seok-Woo
- A Man and A Woman | Namgwa Yeo (Year 2016) – Ki-Hong
- The Suspect | Yonguija (Year 2013) – Ji Dong-Cheol (North Korean spy)
- Silenced | Dokani (Year 2011) – Kang In-Ho
- Finding Mr. Destiny | Kim Jong-Ok Chatgi (Year 2010) – Han Ki-Hoon
- Like a Dragon | Ryu ga gotoku: gekijo-ban (Year 2007) – Park
- She’s on Duty | Jambokgeunmu (Year 2005) – Kang No-Young
- S Diary | Eseu Daieori (Year 2004) – Yu-In
- Mr. Gam’s Victory | Superstar Gam Sa-Yong (Year 2004) – Park Cheol-Su
- My Tutor Friend | Donggabnaegi Gwawoehagi (Year 2003) – Jong-Soo
Drama Series
- The Trunk (Netflix / Year 2024) – Jung-Won
- Squid Game S2 | Ojingeo Game Season 2 (Netflix / TBA) – suit man
- The Silent Sea | Goyoui Bada (Netflix /Year 2021) – Captain Han Yun-Jae
- Squid Game | Ojingeo Game
- Guardian: The Lonely and Great God | Dokkaebi (tvN / Year 2016-2017) – Kim Shin (Dokkaebi)
- Dating Agency: Cyrano | Yeonaejojakdan: Shirano (tvN / Year 2013)
- Big (KBS2 / Year 2012) – Yoon-Jae’s body+Gyung-Joon’s spirit / Seo Yoon-Jae
- Coffee Prince | Kapi Peurinseu 1hojeom (MBC / Year 2007) – Choi Han-Gyul
- One Fine Day | Eoneu Meotjinnal (MBC /Year 2006) – Seo Keon
- Biscuit Teacher and Star Candy
- Screen (SBS / Year 2003)
- Hard Love | Keojimeobneun Sarang (KBS / Year 2002)
- School 4 | Hakgyo 4 (KBS /Year 2001-2002) – guest appearance
Awards
- Best Actor (“Guardian: The Lonely and Great God”) – Year 2017 (53rd) BaekSang Arts Awards – May 3, Year 2017
- Popularity Award – Year 2011 (32nd) Blue Dragon Film Awards – November 25, 2011
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