About Gong Yoo: 
Gong Yoo is the stage name of Gong Ji Chul, a South Korean actor. The stage name is composed of his father’s last name “Gong”, and his mother’s last name “Yoo”. Born on July 10, 1979, Gong Yoo is a descendant of the Chinese philosopher, Confucius, coming from the Gokbu Gong Clan. Not much is known about Gong Yoo’s childhood. He studied theatre at Kyung Hee University and went on to become an actor almost immediately.
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It’s only natural that ardent fans would be interested in&nbsp;the actor’s life. Long-time fans understand the struggle, as Gong Yoo’s Instagram account is non-existent. The star remains elusive, having a near-zero social media presence, preferring a quieter life when away from acting. it is not easy to unravel information to do with Gong Yoo’s girlfriends or dating life, you would have to settle with getting&nbsp;Gong Yoo updates from his fan platforms, or agency.
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Gong Yoo Movies and TV Shows: 
After graduating from university, Gong Yoo debuted as a drama actor in 2004. Eventually, he landed his first leading role in 2005. However, it was not until “Coffee Prince” in 2007 that he rose to fame. Playing the male lead Choi Han Kyul, Coffee Prince solidified Gong Yoo’s status as a top artist and Hallyu star. In fact, his popularity showed little to no signs of waning an impressive 13 years after the drama aired.
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Gong Yoo has since starred in many popular films and television dramas. His popularity dipped in the years of his military service. However, Gong Yoo is one of the rare talents that have been able to achieve a second wave of popularity across two decades, particularly with Train To Busan, and Goblin. Through these mega-hit movies “Train to Busan” (2016), and kdramas like “Big” (2012) and “Goblin” (2016-2017), Gong Yoo’s net worth has certainly risen, as he is now one of the highest-paid actors in South Korea.
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Outside of acting, Gong Yoo generally has a pleasant outlook, being appointed a special representative of Korea’s United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), which was in conjunction with a celebration of the 24th year since the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) was implemented. Having traveled to many countries to raise awareness about children’s plight in less developed nationalism, Gong Yoo is an actor that puts emphasis on giving back to society.

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Min Gi Heon (Gong Yoo), a former South Korean intelligence agent struggling with migraines, is offered a chance at redemption by transporting Seo Bok (Park Bo Gum), the first human clone with extraordinary telekinetic powers and self-healing DNA. As various groups seek to capture Seo Bok for his potentially immortality-granting genetic secrets, terrorists mobilize to seize him. However, Seo Bok is fully aware of his own remarkable abilities and is prepared to defend himself against those who would exploit him. This is a 2021 South Korean science fiction film directed by Lee Yong Ju.

Seo Bok

"Coffee Prince", which made our hearts pit-a-pat in that summer is now back in 13 years! "Coffee Prince" became the most famous drama in Korea with 27.8 percent viewer ratings by delicately portraying the trouble and love the youth go through. The cast of the drama are now actors that represent Korea and they gather again to talk about those days. The cast and the director reunite at the cafe in Seogyo-dong and Buam-dong, the actual filming sites, and share the behind-the-scene stories vividly. We hope "My Dear Youth - Coffee Prince" would be a heartwarming gift for fans who still love and remember "Coffee Prince".

My Dear Youth - Coffee Prince

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Lee Dong Wook is an actor that boasts a broad fan base with his honesty and sincerity. He has secretly been dreaming to be a host of a talk show, and finally, his dream came true! It's time to check out his new charms as a show host. Comedian Jang Do Yeon is here to assist him with her great sense of humor, and moreover, Anchor Jo Jung Sik also joins him. In this show, Dong Wook invites celebrities from various fields and have in-depth and situational talks in different places that are related to the guests. Don't forget to check out this revolutionary and multi-dimensional talk show!

Because I Want to Talk

Ji Young (Jung Yu Mi), born in 1982, once dreamed of traveling the world and building a successful career in marketing. However, after marrying Dae Hyeon (Gong Yoo) and having their daughter, those aspirations were put on hold. While struggling with postpartum depression, Ji Young finds it difficult to reconcile her past dreams with her current reality as a stay-at-home mother, feeling stifled by the roles she's expected to play in society. However, everything changes when she suddenly takes on the personas of different important people in her life when she's stressed, such as her mother and late grandmother. Alarmed, Dae Hyeon urges Ji Young to seek treatment, as she's unaware of her new habit. Can Ji Young figure out what the root of her strange affliction is and regain her passion for life? This movie was based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Cho Nam Joo.

Kim Ji Young: Born 1982

Jeong Dae Hyeon

Betrayed by his king, Kim Shin (Gong Yoo), a decorated military general from the Goryeo Dynasty, was forced to watch his family die before him. Saved by the Almighty, yet condemned to an eternal life as a goblin, Kim Shin uses his supernatural abilities to save humans, including the mother of Ji Eun Tak (Kim Go Eun), an optimistic high school student with a strange connection to the supernatural. When Eun Tak is repeatedly drawn to him, Kim Shin wonders if she might be the one he has spent an eternity searching for, the only one who can set his soul free, the Goblin Bride. Written by Kim Eun Sook, this award-winning 2016 South Korean fantasy romance series was directed by Lee Eung Bok and Kwon Hyuk Chan.

Guardian: The Lonely and Great God

The Immortal Team

Fund manager Seok Woo (Gong Yoo) is a workaholic father who reluctantly agrees to take his daughter to Busan on the KTX train. As they board with other passengers, a sudden zombie outbreak transforms the high-speed train into a terrifying battleground for survival. When an infected passenger turns into a zombie, the infection spreads rapidly through the train, turning most passengers into flesh-eating monsters. Seok Woo must protect his daughter and work with the remaining survivors to navigate the zombie-infested train and landscape. With the military establishing a potential safe zone in Busan, the group fights desperately to avoid infection and reach safety. Their journey becomes a heart-pounding struggle against the zombie pandemic, testing their courage, resourcefulness, and will to survive. This is a 2016 South Korean horror-action film directed by Yeon Sang Ho.

Train to Busan

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Ji Dong Chul (Gong Yoo), a former top North Korean special forces agent, finds himself betrayed and hunted by his own government after being abandoned during a mission. Desperate to save his family, he discovers they have been sold as slaves to China. After learning that a former colleague is responsible for his wife and daughter's death, Dong Chul defects to South Korea, seeking revenge. Working as a chauffeur for a business executive, he becomes entangled in a dangerous situation when his employer is attacked by an assassin and passes him a pair of special glasses with a mission to recover top-secret materials. Now framed for murder and once again on the run, Dong Chul must fight to prove his innocence while evading those who want him dead. This is a 2013 South Korean action thriller film directed by Won Shin Yun.

The Suspect

The Suspected team

KBS02

This is a romantic fantasy story about Da Ran's fianc\u00E9 Yun Jae, who was working as a part-time high school teacher while preparing for the teacher employment exam, and Gyeong Jun, a student who transferred to the school where Da Ran works. The story begins as their souls are changed due to a car accident. As Yun Jae's condition worsens, Da Ran is in despair, unable to solve the complex problems she has faced. Their love is also on the verge of a breakup. What will happen to this childish adolescent?

Big Team

Kang Kyung Joon

Eun Chan is a licensed taekwondo instructor who parts time as a delivery woman. One day, she comes across a delivery order that leads her to Han Gyeol, an heir to a conglomerate. Her boyish appearance deceives everyone into thinking that she's a strong man with a petite figure. Han Gyeol, on the other hand, being relatively close to men leads his grandmother to think he's gay. Eun Chan and Han Gyeol's entanglement lead to them working in a cafe, which soon brews a different kind of love story. They face multiple problems along the way that bring themselves closer and their love stronger than ever. Alongside them would be Han Gyeol's cousin Han Sung and his ex Yoo Joo who happen to be dating as well. Their love triangles bring excitement as they test another level of friendship and family.

Coffee Prince

MBC, KOCOWA

Geon's main job is as a fraudster, and he is best at lying. He was nicknamed Yellow Gun because he lived as a bully in the back alley and had a fist as fast as a gun. Geon lost his parents and went to Australia. Geon felt terrible about his sister and had a hard time being separated from her. Ha Neul has been waiting for her brother Geon for 15 years, living as Park Hye Won in her newly adopted house. Her long-awaited brother showed up, but he doesn't seem to remember himself. A tangled love story between a brother and sister who are reversed by a complicated fate and two men and women who love them begins.

One Fine Day

SBS, KOCOWA

So Hyun's father was a famous movie director who passed away in a tragic accident. She is determined to follow in his footsteps and make a name for herself in the film industry. Despite the numerous hardships she is forced to endure, she somehow manages to pursue her dream with her head held up high. So Hyun gets a menial job working at a multiplex theater and meets new people who help her along the way. Jun Pyo is an assistant director and rising star in the film industry. By some coincidence, he ends up living in the same house as So Hyun. He discovers that she's the daughter of the director whom he greatly respected before his passing and finds himself developing feelings for her. So Hyun's childhood friend, Yu Ra, also works in the film industry. However, she begins to feel threatened by So Hyun whenever they cross paths. The relationships among these men and women are fraught with conflict and competition but also romance and a shared passion for films.

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