Gong Yoo

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Gong Yoo
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Born July 10, 1979 (1979-07-10) (age 28)

Gong Yoo (Hangul: 공유) is a South Korean actor and model. He started his career in showbiz with small parts in dramas and films. However his acting talent caught the attention of casting directors and audiences and he has become an actor to watch for. His latest role as Choi Han Kyul for the MBC romantic comedy The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince solidified his status as a leading man. The popularity of the drama made it one of Korea's most watched dramas of 2007.

Gong Yoo is reportedly dating "A Tale of Two Sisters" and "I'm a Cyborg, but It's OK " star Im Soo Jung. Both actors denied the issue.

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[edit] Profile

  • Screen Name: Gong Yoo (공유)
  • Birth Name: Gong Ji Cheol (공지철)
  • Birth Date: July 10, 1979
  • Western & Eastern Sign: Cancerian Sheep
  • Status: Single
  • Birth Place: South Korea
  • Height: 184 cm or 6'
  • Weight: 74 kg
  • Blood Type: A
  • Hobbies: Watching movies, playing basketball, and exercising
  • Expertise:English speaking, singing, basketball
  • Favorite Music: R&B and Hip-Hop
  • Family: One older sister,parents; he's the youngest in the family
  • Religion: Catholic
  • Military Service:

According to the Office of Military Manpower Administration, Gong, 28, will serve at a station in Uijeongbu-dong, Gyeonggi, starting Oct. 9. He will undergo the six weeks of bootcamp required for new conscripts.


The actor's conscription started on January this year.It is stated by sidusHQ that he will finish his service by 8th December 2009.

[edit] Appearances

[edit] TV Series

  • The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince (MBC, 2007)
  • One Fine Day (MBC, 2006)
  • Hello My Teacher (SBS, 2005)
  • Kim Sung-Joon Meets Lee Yoo-Jung (2003) Internet Drama
  • Screen (SBS, 2003)
  • 20 Years (SBS, 2003)
  • Hard Love (KBS, 2002)
  • When Ever (KBS, 2002)
  • School 4 (KBS, 2001)

[edit] Movies

[edit] Awards

  • Male Excellence Award (First Shop Of Coffee Prince), MBC Drama Awards 2007
  • Best Actor (Miniseries Category), MBC Actor Award, 2006
  • SBS New Rising Star Award (2003)

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