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*Gong Yoo was actually born in Busan, an ironic coincidence considering his leading role in 2016's [[Wikipedia:Train to Busan|Train to Busan]].
 
*Gong Yoo was actually born in Busan, an ironic coincidence considering his leading role in 2016's [[Wikipedia:Train to Busan|Train to Busan]].
 
*Gong Yoo is not real his name, in fact his real name is Gong Ji Cheol, Yoo is his own mother's family name.
 
*Gong Yoo is not real his name, in fact his real name is Gong Ji Cheol, Yoo is his own mother's family name.
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*Gong Yoo is a well-known cat lover, his life revolves about his felines, and he is the proud owner of a pair of cats.
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*Gong Yoo does know and speaks a little a bit of English.
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*Gong Yoo apparently to his parents at least is a descendant of Confucius, for prove, Confucius in Chinese is as follows: is Kong Qiu (or even Kong Fu Zi) It is not far-fetched that Kong and Gong are one in the same.
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*Gong Yoo is even very good friends with another Confucius descendant actress Gong Hyo Jin.
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*While he was in the army Gong Yoo was ranked quite highly by his superiors.
 
*Gong Yoo went on a diet for three months to reduce his body fat. He learned the Russian martial art Systema for the film's fight scenes, and performed car chases, rock climbing and skydiving at the Han River without using stuntmen, for his role on 2013's film [[Wikipedia:The Suspect (2013 film)|The Suspect]].
 
*Gong Yoo went on a diet for three months to reduce his body fat. He learned the Russian martial art Systema for the film's fight scenes, and performed car chases, rock climbing and skydiving at the Han River without using stuntmen, for his role on 2013's film [[Wikipedia:The Suspect (2013 film)|The Suspect]].
 
*His 2016's film [[Wikipedia:Train to Busan|Train to Busan]] was the first Korean film of that year to break the audience record with over 10 million theatergoers.
 
*His 2016's film [[Wikipedia:Train to Busan|Train to Busan]] was the first Korean film of that year to break the audience record with over 10 million theatergoers.

Revision as of 19:20, 22 September 2018

Gong Yoo

Profile

  • Name: 공유 / Kong Yoo (Gong Yu)
  • Real name: 공지철 / Kong Ji Chul (Gong Ji Cheol)
  • Profession: Actor
  • Birthdate: 1979-Jul-10 (age 46)
  • Birthplace: South Korea
  • Height: 184cm
  • Weight: 74kg
  • Star sign: Cancer
  • Blood type: A
  • Talent agency: SOOP Management

TV Shows

TV Show Theme Songs

Music Video Appearances

Movies

Hosting Duties

Recognitions

  • 2017 Korea Advertisers Association Awards: Best Model Award
  • 2017 Brand of the Year Awards: Actor of The Year (Goblin)
  • 2017 53nd Baeksang Arts Awards: Best Actor (Goblin)
  • 2017 14th Seoul Creative Festival of Film Advertising: Model of the Year
  • 2016 Korea Film Actors Association Awards: Grand Prize A Man and a Woman
  • 2014 22nd Korea Culture and Entertainment Awards: Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Film The Suspect
  • 2011 32nd Blue Dragon Film Awards: Best Popular Star Award The Crucible
  • 2007 MBC Drama Awards: Favorite On-Screen Couple (with Yoon Eun Hye)
  • 2007 MBC Drama Awards: Most Popular Actor by Netizens
  • 2007 MBC Drama Awards: Excellence Acting Award for The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince
  • 2006 SBS Drama Awards: Special Award, Actor in a Miniseries for One Fine Day
  • 2003 SBS Drama Awards: New Rising Star Award

Trivia

  • He is very well known in the Korean entertainment industry to be rather private.
  • Gong Yoo thoughts on social media is that is "so scary," and he followed it up with "I think it's a tool that makes people lonelier. You feel insecurities you don't need to feel on social media." He doesn't have any social media account of his name, because of it.
  • Gong Yoo was actually born in Busan, an ironic coincidence considering his leading role in 2016's Train to Busan.
  • Gong Yoo is not real his name, in fact his real name is Gong Ji Cheol, Yoo is his own mother's family name.
  • Gong Yoo is a well-known cat lover, his life revolves about his felines, and he is the proud owner of a pair of cats.
  • Gong Yoo does know and speaks a little a bit of English.
  • Gong Yoo apparently to his parents at least is a descendant of Confucius, for prove, Confucius in Chinese is as follows: is Kong Qiu (or even Kong Fu Zi) It is not far-fetched that Kong and Gong are one in the same.
  • Gong Yoo is even very good friends with another Confucius descendant actress Gong Hyo Jin.
  • While he was in the army Gong Yoo was ranked quite highly by his superiors.
  • Gong Yoo went on a diet for three months to reduce his body fat. He learned the Russian martial art Systema for the film's fight scenes, and performed car chases, rock climbing and skydiving at the Han River without using stuntmen, for his role on 2013's film The Suspect.
  • His 2016's film Train to Busan was the first Korean film of that year to break the audience record with over 10 million theatergoers.
  • In the year 2013, he was appointed ambassador by the UNICEF.
  • He likes to chill by hearing music from the 70s, 80s, and 90s, right after having a drink.
  • Among Gong Yoo's favorite current musicians are G-Dragon and IU.
  • Gong Yoo also likes to hear what he considers are "old Korean music," from musicians such as Lee Seung Hwan, Lee Moon Se, and Yoo Jae Ha.
  • Among Gong Yoo's favorite current musicians are G-Dragon and IU.

External Links

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