Gong Yoo (공유)

Height: 184 cm
Hobbies: Watching movies, playing basketball, and exercising
The long-legged, tall actor, who is well-known for his easygoing manner, good looks, and fit body.
• Gong Yoo, also known as Gong Ji-cheol, was born in Busan, South Korea, as the second child and only son. His father attended Busan Sango, a baseball academy, and was a manager of the Lotte Giants from 1983 to 1985.
• He attended Dongin High School and graduated from Kyung Hee University's Department of Theater and Film with a B.A. degree.
• He started his show business career as a video jockey on Mnet in 2000 and debuted as an actor in the TV series School 4 in 2001.
• He landed his first lead role in SBS's Biscuit Teacher And Star Candy in 2005 and was followed by the romance melodrama One Fine Day in 2006.
• He cast in MBC's romantic comedy Coffee Prince, which became his breakout role, not only solidified his status as a leading man but also made him a hallyu star because of the popularity of the drama.
• He performed the theme song Second First Love (Du Bunjjae Cheotsarang) for the movie Finding Mr. Destiny.