Gong Yoo

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"Gong Yoo" (Hangul: 공유) is a South Korean actor and model. He started his career in showbiz with small parts in dramas and films. However his acting talent caught the attention of casting directors and audiences and he has become an actor to watch for. His latest role as Choi Han Kyul for the MBC romantic comedy The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince solidified his status as a leading man. The popularity of the drama made it one of Korea's most watched dramas of 2007.

Starting from 14^th of January in 2008 Gong Yoo has to serve his time for two years [cite web|url=http://yummycelebrities.com/2008/01/16/gong-yoo-joins-army/|title=Gong Yoo joins army|publisher=yummycelebrities|date=08-01-16] as it is the duty for every male Korean, celebrity or not.

Profile

*Screen Name: Gong Yoo (공유)
*Birth Name: Gong Ji Cheol (공지철)
*Birth Date: July 10, 1979
*Western & Eastern Sign: Cancerian Sheep
*Status: Single
*Birth Place: South Korea
*Height: 184 cm or 6'
*Weight: 74 kg
*Blood Type: A
*Hobbies: Watching movies, playing basketball, and exercising
*Expertise:English speaking, singing, basketball
*Favorite Music: R&B and Hip-Hop
*Family: One older sister,parents; he's the youngest in the family
*Religion: Catholic
*Talent agency: SidusHQ
*Military Service:

The actor's conscription started on January 14, 2008.It is stated by sidusHQ that he will finish his service by 8th December 2009.

Appearances

TV Series

*The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince (MBC, 2007)
*One Fine Day (MBC, 2006)
*Hello My Teacher (SBS, 2005)
*Kim Sung-Joon Meets Lee Yoo-Jung (2003) Internet Drama
*Screen (SBS, 2003)
*20 Years (SBS, 2003)
*Hard Love (KBS, 2002)
*When Ever (KBS, 2002)
*School 4 (KBS, 2001)

Movies

*She's On Duty (2005)
*S Diary [http://www.hancinema.net/korean_movie_S_Diary.php] (2004)
*Superstar Mr. Gam / Mr. Gam's Victory [http://www.hancinema.net/korean_movie_Superstar_Mr_p__Gam.php] (2004)
*Spy Girl (2004)
*My Tutor Friend (2003)

Awards

*Male Excellence Award (First Shop Of Coffee Prince), MBC Drama Awards 2007
*Best Actor (Miniseries Category), MBC Actor Award, 2006
*SBS New Rising Star Award (2003)

External links

* [http://www.sidushq.com/star/gyoo/ sidusHQ]
* [http://www.hancinema.net/korean_Gong_Yoo.php HanCinema: Gong Yoo]
* [http://wiki.d-addicts.com/Gong_Yoo Wiki.D-Addicts]
* [http://epg.epg.co.kr/star/profile/index.asp?actor_id=6878/ Epg.co.kr]
* [http://blog.sina.com.tw/gongyooptt/ Most updated News] zh-tw

References

* [http://www.hancinema.net/korean_movie_She__s_on_Duty.php/ HanCinema: She's On Duty]
* [http://www.hancinema.net/korean_movie_S_Diary.php/ HanCinema: S Diary]
* [http://www.hancinema.net/korean_movie_Superstar_Mr_p__Gam.php/ HanCinema: Superstar Mr. Gam]
* [http://www.hancinema.net/korean_movie_Spy_Girl.php/ HanCinema: Spy Girl]
* [http://www.hancinema.net/korean_movie_My_Tutor_Friend.php HanCinema: My Tutor Friend]