Who is Gong Yoo (Korean Drama Actor)
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Gong Yoo (Gong Ji Cheol) Biography, Photos, Films and Videos
You know K-drama actor Gong Yoo best as the cocky yet lovable Choi Han Kyul in the TV series The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince but did you know that he is a DJ as well? That's right. He was a DJ for G.yoo20 at the Radio Broadcast section of the Korean Defense Media Agency from November 2008-November 2009. Not only that, he also served as a VJ for 'Best Music' at the Agency's Television Broadcast section which aired in Korea and on the Internet from December 2008 to July 2009.
Gong Yoo also finished a term with the Korean Forces which lasted from January 14, 2008 and ended on December 8, 2009.
Watch Gong Yoo videos, see photos, and learn more about this versatile and handsome Korean actor right here.
Gong Yoo photo courtesy of the 2008 Gong Yoo calendar
Gong Yoo Biography & Filmography
The hard facts about this popular Korean drama actor.
Screen Name: Gong Yoo
Birth Name: Gong Ji Cheol (Kong Ji Chul)
Birth Date: July 10, 1979
Birth Place: South Korea
Education: Kyung Hee University
Family: One older sister and parents (Gong Yoo is the youngest in his family)
Religion: Catholic
Talent agency: SidusHQ
TV Series
* The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince (MBC, 2007)
* One Fine Day (MBC, 2006)
* Hello My Teacher aka Biscuit Teacher & Star Candy (SBS, 2005)
* Kim Sung-Joon Meets Lee Yoo-Jung (2003) Internet Drama
* Screen (SBS, 2003)
* Flying Saucer (MBC, 2003)
* 20 Years (SBS, 2003)
* Hard Love (KBS, 2002)
* When Ever (KBS, 2002)
* School 4 (KBS, 2001)
Movies
* Finding Kim Jong Wook (2010)
* Ryu Ga Gotoku (2007)
* She's On Duty (2005)
* S Diary (2004)
* Superstar Mr. Gam / Mr. Gam's Victory (2004)
* Spy Girl (2004)
* My Tutor Friend (2003)
Awards
* 2003 SBS Drama Awards: New Rising Star Award
Source: Gong Yoo Facebook group
Watch a trailer for "The 1st Shop of the Coffee Prince"
A fun romantic comedy Korean TV series starring Gong Yoo and Yoon Eun Hye
The 1st Shop of the Coffee Prince is the first K-drama I saw Gong Yoo in and I loved it. The story revolves around a young, hard-working girl (Eun Chan, played by Yoon Eun Hye) who is often mistaken for a boy because of her short hair and tomboyish ways, and a playboy, rich heir (Han Kyul, played by Gong Yoo) to a food corporation who is tasked to run a coffee place and thus prove his worth in the family business by his sick, ailing grandmother. Watch a trailer for the series below.
Gong Yoo is in Coffee Prince!
Learn more about the 1st Shop of the Coffee Prince
If you liked the trailer I showed you above, you can learn more about it in detail via the following fan pages for the K-drama series. The next page is a site devoted to the real coffee shop, the Coffee Prince Cafe in Seoul that served as the filming location for the series. The other page is where you can download Coffee Prince official and unofficial soundtracks. Please feel free to pay them a visit.
What are people saying about Gong Yoo?
Gong Yoo news and updates from bloggers everywhere.
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- Gong Yoo Becomes "Old Man" To Teenager miss A's Suzy
- On May 29, during the press conference for the new KBS drama 'Big,' Suzy was asked "What do you call Gong Yoo outside of filming?" She replied, "I haven't called him yet,? and when one reporter said "Call him something right now,? and she said "I'll ...
- Gong Yoo's Fans Deliver Meals to ′Big′ Cast and Staff
- By Lee, InKyung | CJ E&M enewsWorld ? 15 hours ago Gong Yoo got a 'big' present from his fans to help him with his first small screen comeback in five years. On May 24, Gong Yoo's official fanclub YOO&I prepared a special meal of samgyetang (medicinal ...
- 'Big' Gong Yoo, Lee Min Jung and Suzy - Expected to be Explosive Success!
- Many people attended the ceremony including the director, all the staff, Gong Yoo, Lee Min Jung, Bae Suzy, Jang Hee Jin, Baek Sung Hyun, Shin Won Ho, Ahn Suk Hwan, Yoon Hae Young, Choi Ran and etc. When it was time for a still staff to go up to pray, ...
- Gong Yoo, Lee Min Jung, Suzy Attend Good Luck Ceremony for 'Big'
- In addition the drama's director, all of the staff and actors including Gong Yoo, Lee Min Jung Suzy, Jang Hee Jin, Choi Ran and others attended to wish for success and safety. In particular, Gong Yoo was said to have taken an active role as he would go ...
Watch Gong Yoo in the first episode of "Biscuit Teacher and Star Candy"
A South Korean TV series from 2005, also known as "Hello My Teacher"
Bori (Gong Hyo Jin) was legendary in high school for being a troublemaker and for getting into fights...until she gets expelled. She eventually gets a job as a substitute teacher at her old high school where she meets her old teacher Ji Hyeon-woo (Kim Da Hyun), whom she had a crush on for years. Meanwhile, a troublemaker in her class, Tae-in (Gong Yoo) keeps getting her into trouble. Tae-in is a smart and an athletic student who dislikes Bo-ri for her headstrong personality. As his relationship with his teacher turns for the worse, he gradually becomes attracted to her through a series of complicated events.
You can watch the rest of the episodes via the Gong Yoo video channel on Veoh.
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Watch Gong Yoo in "S Diary"
A South Korean movie from 2004
S Diary is a 2004 South Korean romantic comedy film about a woman who looks back on her past lovers to learn more about why their relationships failed and then plots to take revenge on them.
Brief summary: On a dreary day Jini (Kim Sun-a) gets dumped by her boyfriend, saying he wasn't really serious about her. Jini suddenly wonders if her past three lovers were also only after her favors. As a result, she checks back on her previous boyfriends including Ku-hyeon (Lee hyun-woo), an advocate of strong religious beliefs, macho college lover Jeong-seok (Kim Su-ro) and the inexperienced Yoo-in (Gong Yoo) who makes a living as wandering artist. Will Jini's emotional journey be rewarded with sincere answers from her old admirers? Watch the movie right here.
Information derived from Wikipedia
Watch Gong Yoo in the following K-drama series and movies
See the Korean drama actor in action and find out why he is as popular as he is now.
Gong Yoo in TV Commercials
Watch the following commercials that feature the South Korean actor
Gong Yoo has appeared in quite a number of commercials in Korea already. You can watch some of them right here!
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Watch clips of his interviews and behind the scenes videos
Like any popular celebrity, Gong Yoo has had his share of interviews and TV features. The following is a compilation of TV appearances and other cool, behind-the-scene videos featuring the good-looking South Korean actor.
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Give a shout out to Gong Yoo.
Tell him why you love him!
Alternatively, you can tell me what you think of this fan page for Gong Yoo too. (;
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j.real
Apr 22, 2012 @ 8:35 pm | delete
- He will be back in the dramaland :)) Gong Yoo confirmed to be the male lead in the upcoming Hong Sisters' drama, BIG :D
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j.real
Apr 22, 2012 @ 8:35 pm | delete
- He will be back in the dramaland :)) Gong Yoo confirmed to be the male lead in the upcoming Hong Sisters' drama, BIG :D
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snmdss
Apr 21, 2012 @ 6:55 am | delete
- Hie Gong Yoo, i think I am really obsessed with your handsome looks and I am very concerned with pple who say that you are older for YEH were as there are some born as far as 1973...worry not age is just but a number still handsome and competitive with those hottie looks of yours..yo a just gorgeous
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alexala
Apr 8, 2012 @ 6:26 pm | delete
- i think he's just a HOTTIE! i've been following the work he has made and wow he's perfect at all! he's very good actor, very very handsome, like a sex symbol i think! ahhh i just love him that's all! :D
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snmdss
Mar 14, 2012 @ 5:03 am | delete
- Oh thanx, I agree with the fan who has just sent this one, pliz gong yoo and yoon eun hye give us another one, your chemistry is great, may be real....When are you going to act together again..very curious...this 2012..hit the iron while still hot man.....
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The 1st Shop of the Coffee Prince
The Korean Drama Series that made Gong Yoo a huge star.
Korean TV Series ~ Coffee Prince ~ New Korean Drama (2007)
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Coffee Prince is a charming and romantic South Korean love drama from 2007. If you're looking to start a K-drama collection, start with this one. You won't regret it!
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