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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Min Gi Heon (Gong Yoo) is a former South Korean intelligence agent who suffers from crippling migraines. His life has gone off the rails since he left the service. But when he runs into his former boss at the agency, he is offered a rare chance at professional redemption. The task is not an easy one, however: He must help transport a man named Seo Bok (Park Bo Gum) to a new location.

Seo Bok is the first human clone. But he is also much more than that. He has remarkable telekinetic powers. And his DNA contains a plethora of secrets pertaining to self-healing. His cells could be adapted to create an injection that would allow a human to live forever. All this makes Seo Bok a priceless target – and groups hoping to make a fortune from his DNA start to hatch plans to capture him. Soon, terrorists begin to mobilize and make their move. But, little do they know, Seo Bok has grown aware of his own powers...and has no intention of going down without a fight!

“Seo Bok” is a 2021 South Korean movie that was 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\u2019s 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\u2019t forget to check out this revolutionary and multi-dimensional talk show!

Because I Want to Talk

Betrayed by the king he faithfully served, Kim Shin (Gong Yoo), a decorated military general from the Goryeo Dynasty, is forced to watch his family die before being transformed into a goblin by the higher powers. Cursed with the lonely burden of immortality, Kim Shin dedicates the rest of his long life to saving people with his supernatural abilities. Still, he wanders through his days searching for the prophesied Goblin bride. The bride is the only one who can pull out the sword piercing his body which will finally set his soul free to rest in peace in the afterlife.
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19 years ago, Kim Shin saved a woman from a life-threatening accident. From then on, the woman’s daughter Ji Eun Tak (Kim Go Eun) gained the ability to communicate with beings from the other side. Despite this, she grows up well and remains an optimistic high schooler who works a part-time job at a chicken restaurant. The restaurant’s owner, Sunny (Yoo In Na), finds herself falling in love with a grim reaper (Lee Dong Wook), who is also the goblin’s roommate.
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Unknowingly, the lives of these four individuals intertwine to reveal a fated story more complex than any character could have imagined. Will Kim Shin’s bride finally release him from his eternal misery?
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Also known as “the Lonely Shining God” or “Goblin”, Guardian: The Lonely and Great God is written by fan-favorite writer Kim Eun Sook, the pen behind other successful series like “Heirs” (2013) and “Descendants of the Sun” (2016).&nbsp;If you’re a fan of well-written romance stories with a twist, this Kdrama is a must-watch. The numerous awards, high ratings, and rave reviews received by this show speak for itself.&nbsp;

Guardian: The Lonely and Great God

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Fund manager Seok Woo (Gong Yoo) lives in Seoul and is separated from his wife.

His life is his work, and he spends relatively little time with his young daughter, who misses him very much.

She asks him to grant him a birthday wish – to take her to the seaside city of Busan. He agrees and decides to take her out for the day on the KTX, a high-speed express train that links some of South Korea’s biggest cities.

They board the train, along with a number of fellow passengers, including a young couple who are expecting a baby, a homeless man, and the members of a high school baseball team.

One more passenger also boards, just as the train is preparing to pull out of the station – a flesh-eating zombie!

The zombie bites and infects a member of the train’s crew, and together the two zombies run rampant on the KTX, turning a large number of the passengers into zombies, too.

Outside the train, things are even worse. A full-blown zombie pandemic is raging, and many cities fall to the flesh-eaters.

The South Korean military manages to establish a safe haven in Busan – so Seok Woo and the other non-zombie survivors must pool their wits if they are to escape the train without getting infected!

Can Seok Woo bring his daughter to safety?

“Train to Busan” is a 2016 horror-action movie directed by Yeon Sang Ho.

Train to Busan

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Once one of the top special forces agents in North Korea, Ji Dong Chul (Gong Yoo) never thought he’d see the day when he was betrayed and hunted by his own country. But when his government abandoned him in the middle of a mission, that’s exactly what happened. Suddenly forced to run for his life, Dong Chul has no choice but to abandon his position but he refuses to flee without his family. Desperate to find his wife and daughter before it’s too late, Dong Chul tracks them down, only to find they’ve been sold as slaves to China.

Following their trail to its bloody end, Dong Chul soon learns that one of his ex-colleagues is responsible for the death of his wife and daughter. Vowing revenge, Dong Chul defects to South Korea, the pursuit of his family’s killer, his only objective.

Settling into a life of anonymity, Dong Chul spends his days searching for his nemesis while he spends his nights working as the personal chauffeur of a business executive with ties to the North. When the chairman is attacked by an unknown assassin, he passes a pair of particularly special glasses on to Dong Chul, leaving his chauffeur with a mission to recover top-secret materials, with his dying breath. Now framed for murder and hunted once again, Dong Chul must find a way to prove his innocence or die trying.

A non-stop thrill ride, “The Suspect” is a 2013 action thriller film directed by Won Shin Yun.

The Suspect

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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?

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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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