~ me to YOO ~

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.

Gong Yoo is reportedly dating “A Tale of Two Sisters” and “I’m a Cyborg, but It’s OK ” star Im Soo Jung. Both actors denied the issue.

Real Name: 공지철 / 孔志哲 / Gong Ji Cheol
Stage Name: 공유 / 孔侑 / Gong Yoo (father’s last name Gong and mother’s last name Ryu aka Yoo)
Nickname: Dinosaur Head, Small head (apparently when he was younger his head and body are not proportional)
Date of birth: 10-July-1979
Place of birth: South Korea
Horoscope: Cancer, Sheep
Height: 184cm
Weight: 74kg
Blood type: A
Marital Status: Single
Religion: Catholic (but currently not attending church)
Family Members: Dad, Mom, Older sister (he is the cute baby of the house)
Hobbies: Playing Basketball, Exercising(Gym), Watching Movie and Singing, pestering/joking around with his manager
Education: NakMin Elementary School, Nae Sung Middle School, Dong In High School, Kyung Hee University (Theater Major), Kyung Hee University Post Graduate School (Performing Art)
Motto: Let’s not play a losing game or Always play to win
Profession: Actor
Turning point: 2001 as a VJ on MNet
Debut: 2001 KBS School 4
Talent agency: SidusHQ
Fan Club: YOO & I

Additional Profile
Specialty: basketball, singing, being clumsy
Ideal partner: Pure innocent, but sexy woman (truthfully the ‘feel’ chemistry is important)
Favorite Actors: Oh Ji Ho, Lee Byung Hun, Choi Min Suk, Yoo Oh Sung, etc..
Favorite Musicians: CB MASS, Kim Bum Soo, etc (I love R&B and Hip Hop)
I like this kind of person: One who laughs alot. One who tells me the truth. True councel and advice.
I don’t like this kind of person: One who complains alot. One who is inconsiderate.
My best point Strength: truthfully recognizing my small/weak mind/heart
My weakness: It is having a small mind or weak heart…, indecisiveness, <—(due to weakness for affection), pessimistic

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 [1] (2004)
• Superstar Mr. Gam / Mr. Gam’s Victory [2] (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)

Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gong_yoo, http://soompi.com & http://hancinema.net