Gong Yoo
Gong Yoo is a handsome South Korean actor. He is famous for his role as Kim Shin in the tvN fantasy drama series Guardian: The Lonely and Great God released in 2016. For the role in the tvN fantasy drama series Guardian: The Lonely and Great God released in 2016, he won Baeksang Arts Awards in Best Actor (TV) for Guardian in 2017. He also earned a Blue Dragon Film Award nominated for Best Leading Actor in 2020.
Yoo's Net Worth
As of 2026, Yoo's net worth is estimated at $10 Million.
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| Net Worth(2026) | $10 Million |
Yoo's Biography
Yoo was born on 10 July 1979, in Busan, South Korea. Yoo is an Actor by Profession. Yoo's zodiac sign is Cancer.
As of 2026, Yoo's age is 47 years.
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| BIOGRAPHY/WIKI | |
| Name | Gong Ji-cheol (Stage Name: Gong Yoo) |
| Nickname(s) | Kkong |
| Date Of Birth | 10 July 1979 |
| Age(as of 2026) | 47 years |
| Birth Place | Busan, South Korea |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Religion | Catholic |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Current Residence | Seoul, South Korea |
| Home Town | Busan, South Korea |
| Profession | Actor |
Yoo's Physical Stats
Yoo's height is 1.84m and his weight is 74kg. Yoo's eye colour is Dark Brown and his hair colour is Black.
Yoo's measurements are 41-31-38 inches.
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| PHYSICAL STATS & MORE | |
| Height | in centimeters- 184 cm in meters- 1.84 m in feet inches- 6’ 0” |
| Weight | In Kg- 74 Kg In Pounds-163 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Body Shape | Athletic |
| Body Measurement | 41-31-38 |
| Chest Size | in centimeters- 104 cm in inches- 41” |
| Waist Size | in centimeters- 79 cm in inches- 31” |
| Biceps Size | in centimeters- 38 cm in inches- 15” |
(Note: Hips size replaced with Biceps size as it is more relevant for male physical stats)
Yoo's Family
His family details are mostly kept private. His father's name is Gong Won and his mother's name is Yoo Myung-joo.
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| FAMILY | |
| Father | Gong Won |
| Mother | Yoo Myung-joo |
| Sister | Gong Eun-jung |
| Brother | NA |
Yoo's Wife, Children & Affairs
Yoo is unmarried and currently single.
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| WIFE, CHILDREN & GIRLFRIEND | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Wife | NA |
| Son | NA |
| Daughter | NA |
| Girlfriend | NA |
Yoo's Education
Yoo took his schooling at Dongin High School, and went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater from Kyung Hee University. Yoo won Baeksang Arts Awards in Best Actor (TV) for Guardian: The Lonely and Great God in 2017. He was also nominated for Blue Dragon Film Awards in 2020.
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| EDUCATION | |
| School | Dongin High School |
| College | Kyung Hee University |
| Educational Qualifications | BA Degree in Theater |
Yoo's Awards
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| Awards And Achievements | (Year-Award-Category) |
| 2017-Baeksang Arts Awards-Best Actor (TV) for Guardian: The Lonely and Great God-Won | |
| 2020-Blue Dragon Film Awards-Best Leading Actor for Kim Ji-young: Born 1982-Nominated |
Yoo's Car & Bike Collection
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| Car | Audi and Kia |
| Bike | Not Known |
Yoo's Social Media Links
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| Click Here | |
| Click Here | |
| Tik-Tok | Click Here |
Yoo's Debut & Filmography
Yoo is returning with the new season of Squid Game to make a splash in the hearts of his fans.
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| Debut | Film: 2003-My Tutor Friend as Lee Jong-sooTelevision: 2001-School 4 as Hwang Tae-young |
| Filmography | 2007-Coffee Prince as Choi Han-kyul-Main role 2016-Train to Busan as Seok-woo 2016-Guardian: The Lonely and Great God as Kim Shin 2021-The Silent Sea as Han Yoon-jae 2024-Squid Game Season 2 as The Salesman |
Yoo's Favorite Things
He is an avid fan of basketball and loves spending time staying fit.
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| FAVORITE THINGS | |
| Actor | Not Known |
| Actress | Not Known |
| Food | Korean BBQ, Seafood |
| Destination | Hawaii |
| Colour | Black |
| Sport | Basketball |
| Hobbies | Fitness, Watching Movies, Fishing |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
His stage name 'Gong Yoo' is actually a combination of his father's last name (Gong) and his mother's last name (Yoo).
He started his career as a video jockey (VJ) on Mnet in 2000.
He completed his mandatory military service in South Korea from 2008 to 2009, serving in the frontline active duty.
Because of the massive success of Train to Busan and Goblin in the same year, 2016 is often called the "Year of Gong Yoo" by his fans.
He is an active philanthropist and was appointed as a special representative for UNICEF Korea in 2013.
He prefers to keep a very low profile and stays away from the public eye when he is not shooting.