ABOUT

Gong Yoo 공유 is a Korean male singer, actor, and model in South Korea. Gong Yoo started his show business career as a video jockey on Mnet in 2000 and debuted as an actor in the TV series "School 4" in 2001. Thereafter, Gong Yoo did a number of supporting roles in dramas and movies and also hosted the music program "Music Camp" in 2004.


PROFILE

  • Name: 공유 / Kong Yoo (Gong Yu)
  • Real name: 공지철 / Kong Ji Chul (Gong Ji Cheol)
  • Birthday: 1979-Jul-10 
  • Birthplace: Busan, South Korea
  • Height: 184 cm
  • Weight: 74 kg
  • Star sign: Cancer
  • Chinese zodiac: Goat
  • Blood type: A
  • Family: Father, mother and older sister
  • Education: Kyung Hee University
  • Profession: Actor, model and singer
  • Talent agency: SOOP Management

TRIVIA

-He graduated with B.A. theater degree at Kyung Hee University.

-Gong Yoo was then cast in MBC romantic comedy "Coffee Prince", which became his breakout role. The popularity of the drama not only solidified his status as a leading man but also made him a Hallyu star.

-Gong Yoo then enlisted the mandatory service on January 14, 2008, which ended on December 8, 2009. He did 8 months of frontline active service in Cheorwon and was transferred to the Defense Media Agency, where he served in the public relations department and hosted as a DJ for the army radio station.

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