Gong Yoo
Biography
Gong Yoo, born Gong Ji-chul on July 10, 1979, in Busan, South Korea, is a popular South Korean film and television actor. He began his career in show business as a VJ before debuting in school dramas and films. He earned starring roles in prime-time dramas such as Hello My Teacher and One Fine Day. His status as a drama leading man was solidified by his role as a cafe manager in the romantic comedy The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince, a popular drama that made him a regional star. After completing a two-year compulsory military service, he returned with the romantic comedy Finding Mr Destiny and the film Silenced, a project he spearheaded after reading the book based on real events.
Career overview
Gong Yoo, whose real name is Gong Ji-chul, is a South Korean film and television actor born in Busan, South Korea, on July 10, 1979. He began his career in show business as a video jockey before debuting in school dramas and films. He eventually secured starring roles in prime-time dramas such as Hello My Teacher and One Fine Day. His status as a drama leading man was solidified by his performance as a cafe manager who falls in love with a girl disguised as a man in the romantic comedy The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince. The popularity of this television series transformed him into a regional star.
Following a two-year compulsory military service, Gong Yoo made his entertainment comeback with the romantic comedy Finding Mr Destiny. He also spearheaded the film project Silenced after reading a book based on a real-life event. Throughout his acting career, he has accumulated numerous credits in film and television projects, establishing a prominent presence in the South Korean entertainment industry.
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45 titles- Guardian: The Lonely and Great God 10th Anniversary (2026) as Self
- Love Untangled (2025) as Cafe Owner
- Squid Game: Making Season 2 (2025) as Self
- The Trunk (2024) as Han Jeong-won
- Wonderland (2024) as Sung-jun
- Salon Drip (2023) as Self
- Just an Excuse (2022) as Self
- Squid Game (2021) as The Recruiter
- Squid Game (2021) as Recruiter
- The Game Caterers (2021) as Self
- The Silent Sea (2021) as Han Yun-jae
- Seobok (2021) as Ki-heon
- IU's Palette (2020) as Self - Guest
- My Dear Youth - Coffee Prince (2020) as Self
- Because I Want to Talk (2019) as Self
- Kim Ji-young: Born 1982 (2019) as Jung Dae-hyun
- You Quiz on the Block (2018) as Self
- Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016) as Goblin / Kim Shin
- Train to Busan (2016) as Seok-woo
- The Age of Shadows (2016) as Kim Woo-jin
- A Man and a Woman (2016) as Ki-hong
- Dating Agency: Cyrano (2013) as Magic man
- Dating Agency: Cyrano (2013) as Magician (cameo)
- The Suspect (2013) as Ji Dong-chul
- Baeksang Arts Awards (2012) as Self
- Akai ito no Onna (2012) as Jung Chul-geun
- Big (2012) as Seo Yoon-jae / Kang Kyung-joon
- Silenced (2011) as Kang In-ho
- Running Man (2010)
- Finding Mr. Destiny (2010) as Han Gi-joon
- You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook (2009) as Self
- Coffee Prince (2007) as Choi Han-kyul
- Yakuza: Like a Dragon (2007) as Park
- One Fine Day (2006) as Seo Gun
- Hello My Teacher (2005) as Park Tae In
- She's on Duty (2005) as Kang No-young
- S Diary (2004) as Yu In
- Spy Girl (2004) as Choi Ko-bong
- Mr. Gam’s Victory (2004) as Park Cheol-su
- Twenty Years Old (2003) as Joon
- Screen (2003) as Kim Jun-Pyo
- My Tutor Friend (2003) as Jong-soo
- 거침없는 사랑 (2002) as Suh Kyung-chul
- School 4 (2001) as Hwang Tae-young
- Tantara as Dong-gu
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Gong Yoo best known for?
Gong Yoo is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Guardian: The Lonely and Great God 10th Anniversary (2026), Love Untangled (2025), Squid Game: Making Season 2 (2025), Salon Drip (2023).
When and where was Gong Yoo born?
Gong Yoo was born on July 10, 1979 in Busan, South Korea.
How many credits does Gong Yoo have?
Gong Yoo has accumulated over 45 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2001 to 2026.
What is Gong Yoo's background in cinema and television?
Gong Yoo, born Gong Ji-chul on July 10, 1979, in Busan, South Korea, is a popular South Korean film and television actor. He began his career in show business as a VJ before debuting in school dramas and films. He earned starring roles in prime-time dramas such as Hello My Teacher and One Fine Day. His status as a dram...