Gong Yoo

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Biography

Gong Yoo, real name Gong Ji Cheol, is a prominent South Korean actor born on 10 July 1979 in Busan, South Korea. Throughout his career, he has left an indelible mark on Korean entertainment. Here are some interesting facts about him:

  1. Studies: Gong Yoo is not only talented, but also well educated. He studied film and theatre at Gyeonghee University.

  2. Attractive model: Although he is famous for his roles in doramas and films, he began his career on the fashion catwalks. His sculpted physique caught the attention of producers, and his acting debut was in the series School 4.

  3. Real name: His real name is Gong Ji Cheol, and he also has an affectionate nickname: “little head”, which translates as Kkongdaegari or sodu.

  4. Personality: Born under the sign of Cancer, you are an emotional, loyal and emotional person. You have great intuition and seek to feel secure.

  5. Skills and hobbies: He enjoys playing basketball, watching movies, speaking English and keeping fit. He is also a great lover of food and coffee.

  6. UNICEF Representative: His popularity led him to become UNICEF’s Special Representative for Korea.

  7. Career: Since his debut in School 4, he has played roles in dramas, films and music videos. Coffee Prince, Goblin and Train to Busan are some of his best known works.

Gong Yoo has won hearts with his appeal and talent, and his legacy in the entertainment industry continues to grow.

Awards

Gong Yoo, the talented South Korean actor, has received several awards throughout his career. Here are some of the highlights:

  1. Brand of the Year Awards 2017: He won the Actor of the Year award for his role in Guardian: The Lonely and Great God.
  2. Chunsa Film Art Awards 2014: He was nominated for Best Actor for his performance in The Suspect.
  3. DramaFever Awards 2017:He took home the Best Actor award for his role in Guardian: The Lonely and Great God. In addition, he was part of the Best Couple alongside Kim Go-eun in the same series.

Gong Yoo has demonstrated his versatility and talent over the years, leaving an indelible mark on the Korean entertainment industry.

Best Kdramas

Gong Yoo, the charismatic South Korean actor, has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. Here are some of the TV series he has appeared in:

  1. The Sea of Silence: In this sci-fi series, Gong Yoo plays “Han Yoon Jae”, who embarks on a journey to the moon in search of unknown substances in an apocalyptic world without food and water.

  2. Squid Game: In this thrilling adventure drama, Gong Yoo shares the screen with Lee Jung Jae and Park Hae Soo. The characters must survive a deadly game called “The Squid Challenge” to win a billion won.

  3. Goblin (Guardian: The Lonely and Great God): Gong Yoo plays the general “Kim Shin”, condemned to immortality after a betrayal. In the present day, he searches for the girl “Ji Eun Tak”, who can break his curse.

  4. Coffee Prince (The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince): In this charming romance drama, Gong Yoo is “Cho Han Kyul”, an heir who hires “Go Eun Chan” (played by Yoo Eun Hye) as one of the “waiters” at his coffee shop.

  5. Big: Gong Yoo also stars in “Big”, where his character experiences a body swap with an 18-year-old boy.

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