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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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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Watch: Gong Yoo, Kim Go Eun, Lee Dong Wook, And Yoo In Na Return To Iconic “Guardian: The Lonely And Great God” Filming Locations After 10 Years

It's been 10 years since the release of the hit drama "Guardian: The Lonely and Great God," and the stars of the show have come together to look back on the unforgettable memories that they shared while filming. Gong Yoo, Kim Go Eun, Lee Dong Wook, and Yoo In Na revisit meaningful places from the drama and take viewers behind the scenes, reminiscing on what it was like to shoot one of 2016's most beloved dramas. Expect laughter, tears, and everything in between as the actors take a trip down memory lane, play games, and prepare a party to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their show.

Guardian: The Lonely and Great God 10th Anniversary

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.

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.

Guardian: The Lonely and Great God

The Immortal Team

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

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Kang Kyung Joon (Shin Won Ho), a rebellious 18-year-old, and Seo Yoon Jae (Gong Yoo), a successful 30-year-old doctor, mysteriously swap bodies after a car accident. Yoon Jae, now trapped in Kyung Joon’s teenage body, must navigate high school life and hide his true identity, while his fiancée, Da Ran (Lee Min Jung), who also happens to be Kyung Joon’s teacher, struggles to understand her fiancé's sudden change in personality. As Da Ran helps Kyung Joon (in Yoon Jae’s body) adapt to his new life, Kyung Joon grapples with grown-up responsibilities and blossoming feelings for Da Ran. Can he find a way back to his original body, all while uncovering the secrets of Yoon Jae's past?

Big Team

Seo Yoon Jae

In desperate need of money, tomboy Go Eun Chan (Yoon Eun Hye) takes up an additional part-time job as a delivery worker to help make ends meet. Her job leads her to Choi Han Gyeol (Gong Yoo), a wealthy slacker who’s sick of his grandmother setting him up on blind dates. He’s been tasked to rebuild his family’s struggling coffee shop, and decides to hire attractive young men to boost sales. Mistaking Eun Chan for a boy, Han Gyeol decides to hire her as a cafe employee – and to pretend to be his gay lover to ward off unwanted blind dates. As Eun Chan juggles her secret identity and her new job, an undeniable connection blossoms between her and Han Gyeol, who struggles with his unexpected attraction to Eun Chan. Will love find a way to conquer all?