Name: Coffee Prince
Genre: Romantic Comedy, Drama
Released: 2007-07-02
Rating: 9.5
Cast: Lee Sun Gyun, Chae Jung An, Gong Yoo, Yoon Eun Hye, Kim Jae Wook

Lee Sun Gyun is a popular South Korean actor. Born on March 2, 1975, he began his career in musical theater and struggled in minor television roles for many years. After he acted in a one-act drama, he met TV director Lee Yoon Jung, who later cast him in her series “Coffee Prince” in 2007. The role helped him launch his career and gain mainstream popularity. He went on to star in many popular television dramas, including “Triple” (2009), “Pasta” (2010), “Golden Time” (2012), “Miss Korea” (2013) and “My Wife Is Having an Affair This Week” (2016). His leading role in the film “Paju” garnered him the Best Actor award at the 11th Las Palmas de Gran Canaria International Film Festival in Spain in 2010. Lee Sun Gyun married actress Jeon Hye Jin in 2009 and they have two sons.

Lee Sun Gyun

Chae Jung An is the stage name of Jang Jung An, a South Korean actress and singer. Born on September 9, 1977, she made her acting debut in the 1996 television drama “Thee Guys and Three Girls.” She also released three music albums starting in 1998. Chae Jung An went on to star in many popular films and television dramas, including “Queen of Reversals” (2010), “When a Man Loves” (2013), “The Prime Minister Is Dating” (2013), “A New Leaf” (2014), “Yong Pal” (2015) and “Entertainer” (2016).

Chae Jung An

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.

Gong Yoo

Yoon Eun Hye is a popular South Korean actress, director, singer and model. Born on October 3, 1984, she debuted as a part of the girl group Baby V.O.X in 1999 at the age of 15 before leaving the group in 2005 to focus more on acting. She made her acting debut in the 2002 film “Emergency 19.” She is best known for her starring roles in the popular television dramas “Princess Hours” (2006), “Coffee Prince” (2007), “Lie to Me” (2011), “Marry Him If You Dare” (2013) and “Love Alert” (2018).

Yoon Eun Hye

Kim Jae Wook is a popular South Korean actor and model. He was on April 2, 1983, in Korea but moved to Japan with family soon thereafter.

Kim Jae Wook returned to Korea when he was 7 years old and started modeling at the age of 17. He made his acting debut in the 2002 drama “Ruler of Your Own World” but focused on modeling for the next five years. He returned to acting in “Coffee Prince” (2007) and also has starred in “Marry Me, Mary” (2010), “Who Are You?” (2013), “Inspiring Generation” (2014), “Voice” (2017) and “Degree of Love” (2017).

In 2011, Kim Jae Wook co-authored a book called Top Model with four other models about beauty, makeup and style.

Kim Jae Wook

Kim Chang Wan is a South Korean musician and actor who was born in Seoul, South Korea on February 22, 1954. He graduated from the prestigious Seoul National University in 1975 and in 1977 debuted as one of the founding members of the rock group Sanulrim. He later went on to make his acting debut in the 1985 drama series “Song of the Sea.” He has since gone on to appear in scores of movie and drama titles, including the recent series “One Spring Night” (2019) and “Find Me in Your Memory” (2020).

Kim Chang Wan

Kim Dong Wook is a South Korean actor. Born on July 29, 1983, he began his career in student short films and other minor film roles before making his official debut in the 2004 film “A Crimson Mark.” But it was his role in the hit 2007 television drama “Coffee Prince” that catapulted him to fame. He went on to star in the popular 2009 sports film “Take Off” and many other popular roles in film, musical theater and television, including “Dandelion Family” (2010), “Maids” (2015) and “Riders: Catch Tomorrow” (2015).

Kim Dong Wook

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.

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