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.