Gong Yoo
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| Gong Yoo | |
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 Gong Yoo in LG Optimus Q advertisement |
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| Born | Gong Ji-chul (공지철) July 10, 1979 Busan, South Korea[1] |
| Alma mater | Kyung Hee University (BFA)[1] |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Agent | SOOP Entertainment |
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 1⁄2 in)[1] |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism[1] |
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| SOOP Entertainment | |
Gong Yoo (Hangul: 공유) is a South Korean actor.
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[edit] Profile
Gong Yoo graduated with B.A. degree and is still working on his M.A. degree in performing arts at Kyung Hee University. He started his career in showbiz with small parts in dramas and films. He first lead role was in Hello My Teacher in 2005. His acting talent caught the attention of casting directors and audiences and he has become an actor to watch. His role as Choi Han-Kyul in 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, and made Gong Yoo a hallyu star. He had a fan meeting in Japan after he finished military service in 2010.[2]
The actor finished his mandatory service in the Korean Armed Forces, which started on January 14, 2008 and ended on December 8, 2009.
He served as a DJ for G.yoo20 at the Radio Broadcast section of the Korean Defense Media Agency[3] from November 3, 2008 to November 8, 2009 which aired 20:00-22:00 in Korea and Internet daily. He also served as a VJ for 'Best Music' at the Agency's Television Broadcast section which aired every Thursday 11:00-12:00 in Korea and the Internet from December 2, 2008 to July 16, 2009.
[edit] Filmography
[edit] Actor
| Year | Film/TV Series | Role | Notes |
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| 2001 | School 4 [1] | Hwang Tae-Young | 48 episodes KBS |
| 2002 | When Ever [2] | Park Chun-Ho | 29 episodesKBS |
| Hard Love [3] | Seo Kyung-Kyul | 19 episodesKBS | |
| 2003 | 20 Years [4] | Seo Joon | 40 episodes SBS |
| Screen [5] | Kim Joon-Pyo | 18 episodes SBS | |
| My Room, Your Room [6] | Internet Drama | ||
| My Tutor Friend | Jong-Soo | ||
| 2004 | Spy Girl | Choi Ko-Bong | |
| Superstar Mr. Gam / Mr. Gam's Victory [7] | |||
| S Diary[8] | Yoo-In | ||
| 2005 | Hello My Teacher | Park Tae-In | 16 episodes SBS |
| She's on Duty | Kang No-Young | ||
| 2006 | One Fine Day [9] | Seo Gun | 16 episodes MBC |
| 2007 | Ryu Ga Gotoku[10] | Park Chul | Film adaptation of video game Ryu Ga Gotoku |
| The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince | Choi Han-Kyul | 17 episodes MBC | |
| 2010 | Finding Mr. Destiny [11] | Han Gi-Joon | Film adaptation of musical |
| 2011 | Silenced [12] | Kang In-Ho | Film adaptation of Gong Ji-Young's novel |
[edit] Broadcast
| Year | Program | Role | Notes |
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| 2008~2009 (during enlistment) |
Best Music [13] | MC | episodes 155~186 KFN |
| G.yoo20 [14] | DJ | 371 episodes KFN |
[edit] Awards
- Popularity Award, 32nd Blue Dragon Film Awards 2011
- 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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