Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1979-07-10
- Born Place: Busan, South Korea
Also Known As:
Gong Ji-chul, Гон Ю, 공유, Yoo Gong, 공지철, 孔侑, 孔劉, コン・ユ, Gong Yoo, Gong Yu, Kong Yoo, Kong Yu, 孔刘, 孔地哲, იაუ გონგი, กงยู, گونگ یو
Gong Yoo
Gong Yoo, born Gong Ji-cheol on July 10, 1979, in Busan, South Korea, is a highly celebrated and globally recognized South Korean actor. After graduating from Kyung Hee University with a B.A. degree in theater, he began his career in the entertainment industry in 2000 as a video jockey before making his acting debut in the TV series "School 4" in 2001. While initially taking on supporting roles, his breakthrough came with the romantic comedy drama "Coffee Prince" (2007), which not only solidified his status as a leading man but also established him as a prominent Hallyu star.Gong Yoo's career has been marked by a diverse range of roles across both film and television, showcasing his impressive acting range and ability to captivate audiences. He gained significant international recognition for his lead role as Seok-woo, a workaholic father, in the critically acclaimed and commercially successful zombie thriller "Train to Busan" (2016). The same year, he further cemented his global popularity with his iconic role as the titular character in the fantasy romance drama "Guardian: The Lonely and Great God" (also known as "Goblin," 2016-2017). Other notable film appearances include the impactful drama "Silenced" (2011), the action-packed "The Suspect" (2013), and the period thriller "The Age of Shadows" (2016). More recently, he made a memorable cameo in the globally phenomenon "Squid Game" (2021) and starred in the sci-fi series "The Silent Sea" (2021) and the film "Seobok" (2021). Gong Yoo has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including Best Actor at the Baeksang Arts Awards for "Guardian: The Lonely and Great God" and Best Supporting Actor at the Buil Film Awards for "Train to Busan," cementing his position as one of South Korea's most influential and beloved actors.
