Gong Yoo: Biography in Details
Who is Gong Yoo?
Gong Yoo is a South Korean actor as well as a singer. He is popular for showing acting in Coffee Prince (2007), Silenced (2011), Train to Busan (2016), etc.
Recently, he made heads turn by appearing in the series Squid Game. In this, he made a Special appearance that was loved by the viewers.
Moreover, he sang the “Because It’s You” track for a TV show named Big in 2012.
Gong Yoo- Age, Parents, Ethnicity, Education
His birthdate is 10 July 1979 and he was born in Busan, South Korea as Ji-Chul Gong. In Hangul, his name is written as 공유.
The name of his mother is Kim Eun Sook and his father is Gong Won.
Further, Gong’s ancestry is Asian, and as per her academics, he studied theatre at Kyung Hee University.
Gong Yoo- Professional Life, Career
Gong Yoo started his acting journey in the year 2001 and is still active. His first project was a film titled My Tutor Friend (2003).
He also played the amazing character of Seok-woo in 2016’s movie Train To Busan. His other movies are,
- A Man and A Woman (2016) as Ki-Hong
- Silenced (2011) as Kang In-Ho
- Like a Dragon (2007) as Park
- S Diary (2004) as Yu-In
- Spygirl (2004) as Choi Ko-Bong
Some of his other hit TV shows are,
- The Silent Sea (2021) as Han Yoon-Jae
- Coffee Prince (2007) as Choi Han-Gyul
- Biscuit Teacher and Star Candy (2005) as Park Tae-In
- Hard Love (2002)
- School 4 (2001-2002) as a guest appearance
Awards/Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
| 2003 | 11th SBS Drama Awards | New Star Award | Won |
| 2007 | 1st Mnet 20’s Choice Awards | Best Style | Won |
| 20011 | 32nd Blue Dragon Film Awards | Popular Star Award | Won |
| 2017 | 53rd Baeksang Arts Awards | Best Actor | Won |
| 2011 | 32nd Blue Dragon Film Awards | Best Leading Actor | Nominated |
| 2017 | 22nd Chunsa Film Art Awards | Best Actor | Nominated |
Gong Yoo- Net Worth, Salary
By the sources of 2021, Gong Yoo has an estimated net worth of around $7 million. However, his annual salary is under the rug.
Gong Yoo- Rumors, Controversy
This Train to Busan actor is keeping himself away from scandals as well as rumors.
Body Features- Height, Weight
Gong Yoo’s height is 6 ft and his body weight is 73kg.
In addition, he has dark brown eyes and hair in dark brown color.
Social Media
Gong Yoo is not officially available on social sites such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
But a fan page account of him on Twitter is followed by over 28k people.
Trivia/Facts
- As of 2022, he is 43 years old.
- His zodiac sign is Cancer.
- His agent company is Management SOOP.
- He is a gym freak and attends every day.
- He loves to play basketball and baseball.
- Previously, he worked as a Korean military radio DJ.
- As a pet, he owns two cats.
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Gong Yoo's Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|
| 2024 | July | Wednesday |
| 2025 | July | Thursday |
| 2026 | July | Friday |
| 2027 | July | Saturday |
| 2028 | July | Monday |
