Calm and Not Ambitious, Here are 7 Extraordinary Facts About Gong Yoo in Pursuing His Career

Kapanlagi.com - Gong Yoo is one of the famous Korean actors internationally. He is not only famous in Asia but also in Europe and America. The dramas played by Gong Yoo always attract the audience's interest in every aspect, making him famous until now.

Currently, Gong Yoo is celebrating his 41st birthday, and of course, at his mature age, he has achieved many accomplishments. Gong Yoo is one of the actors who is careful in pursuing his career until now. And of course, there are some interesting facts about Gong Yoo that you must know.

What are those facts? Reported from various sources, here are 7 interesting facts about handsome ahjussi Gong Yoo that are fresh and still relevant today. Let's check it out.

1. Very Private Celebrities

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Gong Yoo's fans must know that this ahjussi is one of the most private celebrities in South Korea. No romantic stories, scandals, or even his address are ever heard. And of course, this has become a big curiosity for fans and the media.

But on one occasion, Gong Yoo always expressed that being private is a choice he wants. Gong Yoo has a thought that he must separate his personal life as Gong Ji Cheol, an ordinary person, and Gong Yoo, a famous actor. Gong Yoo said in an interview with CNN Talk Asia the reason why he chooses to be private.

"As an actor, I meet many people all the time. And this is a job that makes people think about my character in dramas. However, on the other hand, this job also makes many people prejudiced against me. In my opinion, these prejudices are the scariest. It's as if many people are 'judging' my personal life or image. And this will affect the character I will play in other films. That's why I try not to show too much of my personal life," he revealed.

2. Coming from a Wealthy Family

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Born in Busan, it turns out Gong Yoo comes from a quite wealthy family in Busan. Not too much information can be obtained, but Gong Yoo has one sister. The name Gong Yoo comes from Gong, which is the surname of his father, and Yoo is the surname of his mother before marriage.

Being born into a wealthy family, it's no wonder that he is currently one of the actors who lives a simple life without giving a luxurious impression. Gong Yoo prioritizes academic achievements and work achievements in his life.

3. Does Not Have Social Media Accounts

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This may already be known by Gong Yoo's fans. Yup! Since the beginning of his career until now, Gong Yoo does not have any social media accounts. Once again, this is for the sake of his privacy and Gong Yoo's unique way of thinking. So he chooses not to use any social media accounts to greet his fans.

Gong Yoo said that he has his own way of greeting his fans, which is through his work in films and dramas. Gong Yoo also does not worry about losing popularity because he believes that his fans will always love him and wait for him through the works he provides.

4. Relaxed in Career Journey

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Being at the peak of his career after starring in the drama COFFEE PRINCE in 2007, made him famous not only in South Korea but also internationally. But unlike other actors, after the COFFEE PRICE drama ended, Gong Yoo decided to join the mandatory military service in 2008.

Gong Yoo shared that during military service, he met many people who were not from the entertainment industry. They gave him a lot of input about what they thought. The input varied, such as input for Gong Yoo as an ordinary person, or input for him as an actor.

Gong Yoo also said that he never regretted leaving the entertainment industry and serving in the military, even though he was at the peak of his career at that time. Wow, he's really optimistic and relaxed, this ahjussi.

5. Be Careful in Choosing Drama

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Not only relaxed in pursuing his career with his thoughts, Gong Yoo is also very careful in choosing a drama project. Yup! since the beginning of his career in 2001 until now, Gong Yoo is known for being very selective and careful in determining which film or drama project he will play in.

That's why from 2001 until now, Gong Yoo only has 11 dramas and 13 feature films. But wait, the dramas and feature films he chooses are not ordinary. He doesn't choose based on what kind of character, but he prefers stories that he finds interesting.

Like the feature film SILENCED in 2011, this film received more attention not only in Korea but also worldwide. The film SILENCED tells the story of how Gong Yoo discovered many deaf and speech-impaired children experiencing sexual violence at school. Because of this film, the Korean government finally reopened cases of human rights violations against disabled people in South Korea.

In addition, Gong Yoo is also recognized by the Korean community for playing a role in addressing human rights issues. Of course, the film SILENCED is one of Gong Yoo's successful films. And there are many other successful films that have earned Gong Yoo awards not only in Korea but also internationally.

6. Polite and Humble

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After achieving remarkable success, it turns out that Gong Yoo is someone who is humble and very polite. In the feature film SILENCED, Gong Yoo gives his response about Korean society that has made him a significant influence in addressing human rights issues.

And at that time, Gong Yoo said that he was just playing a role that happened to be right. He also said that the significant change that occurred was not because of him, but because of the extraordinary public reaction.

7. Smart and Free from Scandals

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In addition to success in acting, Gong Yoo is also successful in the field of education. It is no longer a secret that Gong Yoo is a graduate of Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Kyunghee University in Seoul, South Korea. Kyunghee University is one of the best universities in South Korea and is a private university.

Just to enter Kyunghee University, one must go through a very rigorous application process, so that less than 10% of applicants are selected to enter each year. For his Bachelor's degree, Gong Yoo majored in Theater and Film Department, and for his Master's degree, he majored in Art Fusion Design. Gong Yoo also said that education is one of his life priorities.

In addition to education, Gong Yoo is also one of the Korean actors who is free from any kind of scandal. He has maintained a good reputation from the beginning of his career until now, making him one of the pride celebrities of South Korea.

Those are the 7 remarkable facts about Gong Yoo, who is currently 41 years old. With mature thinking and outstanding achievements, it is understandable that Gong Yoo remains successful and loved by many fans until now, not only in Korea but also internationally.

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