Gong Yoo

Gong Yoo, An Actor Crossing Between Screen and Television

Mastering a wide range from warm romance to weighty genre films, he has established himself as a representative actor of Korea. Carrying a solid weight within his gentle demeanor, he maintains persuasiveness in both melodrama and thriller genres. In 2026, he will reunite with director Lee Yoon-jung for Slowly, Strongly.

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From an Icon of Youth

He gained widespread popularity and became an icon of youth with 'Coffee Prince'. This work also marked the beginning of his connection with director Lee Yoon-jung. He received broad affection for his youthful character, which possessed both freshness and seriousness.

Goblin, the Syndrome-Causing Drama

He achieved syndrome-level popularity by playing the lonely yet affectionate Goblin in tvN's 'Goblin'. With this work, which marked the pinnacle of fantasy melodrama, he once again reached his prime and became imprinted as an actor who crosses between melodrama and fantasy.

Weight on the Screen

He drew 10 million viewers with the movie 'Train to Busan', portraying a father's struggle amidst disaster, and expanded his acting range with genre-agnostic choices in works such as 'The Age of Shadows', 'Seobok', and 'Trunk'. He is a rare actor who possesses both the tenderness of romance and the gravitas of genre films.

Dong-gu in Slowly, Strongly

In Slowly, Strongly, he plays 'Dong-gu', who grew up with Min-ja since childhood and enters the music industry. He reunites after a long time with director Lee Yoon-jung of 'Coffee Prince', which brought him to stardom, and works with Song Hye-kyo for the first time.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are his representative works? 'Coffee Prince', 'Goblin', 'Train to Busan', etc.
• Is he reuniting with director Lee Yoon-jung? Yes, it's a reunion after 'Coffee Prince'.
• What is his role in Slowly, Strongly? He is 'Dong-gu', who enters the music industry.

See Also

You can find more about Song Hye-kyo, Cha Seung-won from the same work, screenwriter Noh Hee-kyung, and director Lee Yoon-jung. More works continue in Drama.

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