Gong Yoo

Gong Yoo is a South Korean actor who has quickly become a household name. He started his career in showbiz as a VJ and subsequently debuted with parts in school dramas and films. After gaining starring roles in prime time dramas such as Hello My Teacher and One Fine Day, Gong Yoo solidified his status as a drama leading man with his role as a cafe manager in romantic comedy The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince. The popularity of the drama made him a regional star and he quickly gained international recognition with the drama becoming a hit in China and Taiwan. After serving the two-year compulsory military service, Gong Yoo made his comeback with romantic comedy Finding Mr Destiny and Silenced, a film project spearheaded by the actor himself. His post-military television comeback Big was not as well received, but he remained popular with Korean audience and brand sponsors. In 2016, Gong Yoo experienced a career resurgence with box office hits Train to Busan and Age of Shadows as well as one of the most-viewed Korean cable television dramas, Goblin. Gong Yoo is a versatile actor with a strong presence onscreen and is sure to continue making waves in the Korean entertainment industry.