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Comprehensive chronicle of Gong Yoo's journey to global stardom
Comprehensive chronicle of Gong Yoo's journey to global stardom
Gong Yoo ranked fourth (1.8% favorability) in a Korean actor popularity poll by the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange, showcasing his global Hallyu appeal. The survey measured foreign sentiment toward Korean cultural content.
Gong Yoo ranked fourth in a global poll of favorite Korean actors with a 1.8% favorability rating, highlighting his enduring popularity in the hallyu wave.
Gong Yoo won Best Actor at the 2016 DramaFever Awards for 'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God', voted by 3.2 million fans. Announced in April 2017, the win boosted his global recognition and showcased the drama's popularity among North American audiences.
Gong Yoo won the best actor award at the fifth DramaFever Awards for his role in 'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God,' as voted by 3.2 million users, cementing his reputation as a top actor.
Gong Yoo won best actor at the fifth DramaFever Awards, highlighting the international success of 'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God' among North American audiences on the popular streaming platform.
Gong Yoo's 'Train to Busan' won Best Director and Special Effects at the 49th Sitges Film Festival, solidifying its success and his star power. The thriller's acclaim further cements his status as a top South Korean actor.
"Train to Busan," starring Gong Yoo, won best director and special effects at Sitges Film Festival, boosting his reputation as a top South Korean actor.
Gong Yoo stars in Netflix's new series 'The Trunk', released December 1, 2023, playing a troubled music producer navigating love and trauma. This marks his latest collaboration with Netflix after 'The Silent Sea' and 'Squid Game', further showcasing his versatile acting range.
Gong Yoo stars in Netflix's upcoming Korean series 'The Trunk' as a troubled music producer navigating love, trauma, and marriage, following his roles in 'The Silent Sea' and 'Squid Game'.
'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God' dominated the CPI for four straight weeks, with its finale smashing records at 20.5% viewership—surpassing 'Reply 1988'. Starring Gong Yoo, the drama consistently drew high ratings, peaking at 12.7%, cementing its cultural impact.
"Goblin" maintained its top spot on the CPI for four straight weeks, showcasing Gong Yoo's enduring appeal and the drama's influence, as measured by media buzz and online engagement.
The finale of 'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God' broke records with a 20.5% viewership rating, surpassing 'Reply 1988' and cementing Gong Yoo's role in one of cable TV's most successful dramas.
"Gong Yoo's drama 'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God' topped the CPI chart this week, achieving high viewership ratings of up to 12.7%."
"Train to Busan," starring Gong Yoo, took second place at the Chilean box office in late November 2023, marking the first official release of a South Korean film in the country. The film's success highlights Gong Yoo's global appeal and the growing potential for Korean cinema in Chile.
"Train to Busan," starring Gong Yoo, became the first South Korean film officially released in Chile, where it ranked second at the box office in late November, showcasing its global success, Gong Yoo's international appeal, and South Korean cinema's expanding reach in Chile.
Gong Yoo plays Dae-hyeon in 'Kim Ji-young, Born 1982', hitting theaters on October 23, 2023. The role highlights his versatility in tackling diverse characters.
The film 'Kim Ji-young, Born 1982', starring Gong Yoo, is set to release in local theaters.
Gong Yoo shines in Netflix's sci-fi hit 'The Silent Sea', which premiered December 24, 2021, and dominated global charts with 47.8 million viewing hours in its first week. The series became the most-watched non-English show on Netflix, reinforcing Gong Yoo's international star power.
Gong Yoo's highly anticipated sci-fi series 'The Silent Sea' marks his return to Netflix following past successes.
Gong Yoo stars in Netflix's new sci-fi series 'The Silent Sea,' his first lead role since 'Squid Game,' marking his return to a major project; the series premiered on December 24, 2021, quickly topping Netflix's charts and drawing global attention following previous Korean hits.
"The Silent Sea" broke records on Netflix with 47.8 million viewing hours in its debut week, topping charts in six countries and showcasing Gong Yoo's enduring star power and the series' global success.
'The Silent Sea' became Netflix's most-watched non-English TV show, boosting Gong Yoo's global fame and surpassing hits like 'The Queen of Flow: Season 2' and 'Money Heist: Part 5.'
Gong Yoo's hit film 'Train to Busan' was sold to China but remains unreleased due to the country's restrictions on Korean cultural exports. The delay underscores ongoing tensions impacting Korean entertainment in the Chinese market.
"Gong Yoo's film 'Train to Busan' remains unreleased in China due to restrictions on Korean cultural exports, reflecting broader tensions impacting Korean entertainment in the Chinese market."
Gong Yoo returned to sci-fi in 'Seobok', a 2021 hit that became Korea’s second most-watched film that year, drawing 385,000 viewers. His compelling performance and the film’s philosophical themes sparked widespread discussion, reinforcing his star power. The movie also thrived on streaming platform Tving after its theatrical run.
Gong Yoo stars in the sci-fi film 'Seobok,' marking his high-profile return to a leading role. The film became 2021's second most-viewed Korean film after a highly anticipated release due to its unique premise and star power, achieving strong box office success.
"Gong Yoo's performance in 'Seobok' drew over 210,000 viewers, showcasing his enduring popularity and sparking discussions about the film's philosophical themes."
Gong Yoo's film 'Seobok' drew 385,000 viewers in theaters and continued to perform well on Tving post-release.
Gong Yoo's sci-fi film 'Seobok' debuted in theaters and on Tving in April 2021, drawing strong digital viewership despite a weak box office performance (385,000 attendees). While the hybrid release underperformed in cinemas, it topped Tving’s charts for two weeks and boosted the platform’s subscriptions, proving Gong Yoo’s enduring star power during the pandemic.
Gong Yoo's film 'Seobok,' delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, is now set for release in 2021.
"Gong Yoo and Park Bo-gum's sci-fi film 'Seobok' is tentatively set for release, marking Gong Yoo's return to a major project, though COVID-19 may delay it."
Gong Yoo's upcoming film 'Seobok,' a groundbreaking Korean commercial cinema project on human cloning and mortality, features intense action and strong chemistry with Park Bo-gum.
The COVID-19 pandemic caused an indefinite postponement of Gong Yoo's highly anticipated blockbuster 'Seobok' without a new release date.
Gong Yoo's sci-fi action film 'Seobok', delayed by COVID-19, will debut simultaneously in theaters and on Tving, marking Korea's first major dual-release strategy adapted for the pandemic, which Gong Yoo praised as innovative and potentially boosting pandemic-hit cinema attendance.
Gong Yoo's hybrid-released film 'Seobok' topped Tving's charts for two weeks, highlighting his blockbuster appeal during the pandemic, though it underperformed at the box office, drawing only 385,000 attendees in 18 days, leading to industry caution.
Gong Yoo joins the cast of 'Wonderland', director Kim Tae-yong’s first film in nine years, as filming resumes amid eased COVID-19 restrictions. The fantasy project adds another standout role to his versatile career.
Gong Yoo joins Kim Tae-yong's star-studded fantasy film 'Wonderland', marking both the director's return after nine years and the actor's continued career expansion.
Gong Yoo joined Tang Wei in filming Kim Tae-yong's fantasy film 'Wonderland' as pandemic restrictions eased, marking his return to a major production.
Gong Yoo stars alongside Jung Yu-mi in the feminist film 'Kim Ji-young, Born in 1982', reinforcing his reputation as a versatile actor who chooses meaningful projects. The film sparked discussions on gender equality in South Korea, while his upcoming role in 'Seobok' keeps fans eagerly awaiting his next move.
Gong Yoo starred with Jung Yu-mi in the feminist film adaptation 'Kim Ji-young, Born in 1982' in 2019, enhancing his reputation as a versatile actor by choosing challenging and resonant projects that sparked discussions on gender equality in South Korea, marking his last film before 'Seobok'.
The hit drama 'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God', starring Gong Yoo, ended on January 21, 2017, with a record-breaking 20.5% viewership—the first cable show to do so. Its massive success propelled Gong Yoo to global stardom and cemented his status as a top Hallyu star.
Gong Yoo returns to TV dramas, starring as an immortal goblin in the highly anticipated fantasy series 'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God' (commonly known as 'Goblin'), premiering on tvN on December 2, 2016, with 16 episodes airing Fridays and Saturdays, solidifying his status as a versatile leading actor in Korean entertainment.
'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God' topped the CPI chart for the second straight week, driven by Gong Yoo's standout performance and its compelling storyline and production quality.
Gong Yoo's starring role in the highly popular drama 'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God' has reinforced his status as a top actor, following its chart-topping success and strong viewership.
"Gong Yoo's starring role as the goblin kept 'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God' at the top of the CPI chart by December 11, showcasing his enduring star power."
'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God' topped the TV popularity chart this week, surpassing 'Hwarang.'
Gong Yoo's TV series 'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God' hit a record 12.9% viewership by its sixth episode, solidifying his cable TV success after his film career, following a five-year casting process to secure him for the role.
Gong Yoo's starring role in the hit drama 'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God' broke cable TV records and elevated his stardom, raising anticipation for his future projects.
Gong Yoo's hit drama 'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God' dominated 2017 as the year's most successful series, boosting his popularity in Gallup Korea's poll.
'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God' topped the TV popularity chart for the week.
Gong Yoo's drama 'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God' concluded with its final episode, topping the CPI chart and achieving record cable viewership, cementing his Hallyu stardom and showcasing his acclaimed performance as the immortal protagonist.
The final episode of 'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God,' starring Gong Yoo, set a record with 20.5% viewership, making it the first cable show to surpass 20% and cementing Gong Yoo's leading actor status. His acclaimed performance boosted his popularity, leading to promotional activities like fan meetings after the show ended.
'The Age of Shadows' (2016), starring Gong Yoo, captivated 7.5 million domestic viewers and gained global acclaim with screenings at Venice and Toronto film festivals. Gong Yoo’s standout performance as an independence fighter solidified his reputation as a versatile actor.
Gong Yoo's film 'The Age of Shadows' achieved major success by surpassing 7 million viewers and gaining international recognition at film festivals.
"The Age of Shadows," starring Gong Yoo as an independence fighter, gained critical acclaim, screened at major international festivals, and attracted 7.5 million domestic viewers.
Gong Yoo delivered a standout performance as a resistance leader in 'The Age of Shadows', Warner Bros.' first Korean production, which became a box office hit with over 7 million viewers. The film dominated the Chuseok holiday, broke records, and earned international acclaim with screenings at Venice and Toronto, cementing Gong Yoo's status as a top Korean actor. Its success continued with a North American release, expanding his global reach.
"The Age of Shadows," starring Gong Yoo as a resistance leader, showcased his range in Warner Bros.' first Korean-produced historical thriller.
Gong Yoo starred as resistance leader Kim Woo-jin in the South Korean historical film 'The Age of Shadows', which opened in local theaters on September 7, 2016, and became highly successful with over 7 million viewers, solidifying his reputation as a top actor.
"The Age of Shadows," starring Gong Yoo, dominated the box office, attracting over 1.6 million viewers by its first weekend and surpassing 2 million by its fifth day.
"The Age of Shadows" became a box office hit by surpassing 2 million attendees three days faster than other major Chuseok releases, highlighting both the film's and Gong Yoo's popularity.
Gong Yoo's film dominated the Chuseok holiday box office, drawing 3.37 million viewers and surpassing 6 million total, maintaining its top ranking.
"Gong Yoo's role in 'The Age of Shadows,' which drew over 4 million viewers, reinforced his leading actor status in South Korea, as confirmed by Warner Brothers Entertainment."
"The Age of Shadows," starring Gong Yoo, quickly attracted over 6 million viewers, boosted by nearly 860,000 on a single Friday, showcasing its box office success and Gong Yoo's enduring appeal.
Gong Yoo's film 'The Age of Shadows', a box office hit in South Korea, expands his international reach with a North American premiere in over 40 cities, gaining press attention and showcasing its global appeal after success in South Korea and festivals.
Gong Yoo's 'Train to Busan' premiered on July 20, 2016, breaking South Korea's one-day attendance record with 1.28 million viewers and surpassing 10 million admissions by August 7—his first such milestone in 15 years. The Cannes-acclaimed hit became the year's highest-grossing film and the 11th most-viewed in Korean cinema history, cementing Gong Yoo's star power. Despite being dethroned by 'Operation Chromite' on July 29, its record run solidified its status as a cultural phenomenon.
"Gong Yoo's 'Train to Busan' gained record-breaking success after its Cannes premiere, cementing his status as a top South Korean actor."
"Train to Busan" broke South Korea's one-day attendance record with 1,280,944 viewers, showcasing Gong Yoo's starring role in a major box office hit.
"Gong Yoo's hit zombie film 'Train to Busan' was surpassed at the box office by 'Operation Chromite' but remained highly successful, nearing 10 million viewers."
"Train to Busan" became the year's first film to surpass 10 million viewers, marking Gong Yoo's career milestone and solidifying his leading actor status in South Korea, which he humbly acknowledged.
"Train to Busan," starring Gong Yoo, became South Korea's 11th most-viewed film with 11,007,065 viewers, cementing his status in a critically and commercially successful project, as reported by the Korean Film Council on August 18, 2016.
In 2016, Gong Yoo starred in the blockbuster 'Train to Busan' and 'The Age of Shadows', both praised for their social commentary and premiering at Cannes. The films, especially 'Train to Busan'—which drew over 10 million viewers—catapulted him to A-list stardom in Korea and internationally. His red carpet appearance at Cannes and the film’s record-breaking opening day cemented his status as a leading actor.
Gong Yoo reunited with Jung Yu-mi in the hit zombie film 'Train to Busan' (2016), which was praised for its social commentary and further solidified his reputation for selecting impactful projects.
"Train to Busan's Cannes premiere in the 'Midnight Screenings' category showcased Gong Yoo's international appeal and the film's global potential, heightening domestic anticipation."
In May 2016, Gong Yoo attended the Cannes Film Festival premiere of 'Train to Busan' (part of the Midnight Screenings), expressing gratitude for the film's international recognition, which boosted his international profile, and the film later won awards at Sitges.
Gong Yoo's starring roles in 'Train To Busan' and 'The Age of Shadows' cemented his A-list status in South Korea, boosting his popularity and generating heightened interest in his future projects.
Gong Yoo's film 'Train to Busan' earned a five-minute standing ovation at Cannes, enhancing his global profile and receiving praise from festival director Thierry Fremaux.
The Korean film 'Train to Busan', starring Gong Yoo, became a major hit with over 10 million viewers, elevating his status as a top thriller actor.
Pre-screenings of 'Train to Busan' drew 558,000 viewers by July 17, 2016, boosting early hype and reinforcing Gong Yoo's star power.
"Pre-screenings of 'Train to Busan' generated strong audience interest, hinting at its record-breaking success upon official release."
"Train to Busan," starring Gong Yoo, premiered in Korean theaters on July 20, 2016 after its Cannes debut, breaking South Korea's opening day record with 858,659 viewers and marking a career milestone as Korea's first commercial zombie film, cementing his status as a top actor.
Gong Yoo wrapped up filming 'Secret Agent' in Seoul on March 31, 2016, after five months of shooting. The period drama, featuring him as the group leader, was slated for release later that year.
Gong Yoo completed his five-month role as a group leader in the period drama 'Secret Agent,' filmed in Seoul and set for a 2016 release.
Gong Yoo and Jeon Do-yeon starred in the 2016 melodrama 'A Man and A Woman', which premiered on February 25 but underperformed at the box office, selling only 200,000 tickets. Despite the star power, the film's weak reception highlighted the declining popularity of melodramas in Korean cinema.
Gong Yoo's melodrama film 'A Man and A Woman,' co-starring Jeon Do-yeon, is set for release later in 2015, adding to his diverse acting portfolio.
Gong Yoo returns to melodrama in 'A Man and A Woman', showcasing his versatility while exploring complex emotional themes.
Gong Yoo and Jeon Do-yeon's 2016 melodrama 'A Man and A Woman' underperformed at the box office, reflecting the genre's declining appeal in Korean cinema despite starring popular actors.
Gong Yoo starred as the immortal goblin in the 2016 hit drama 'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God', a modern take on Korean folklore. His standout performance drove the show's record-breaking success and solidified his status as a top Korean actor.
Gong Yoo's portrayal of the immortal goblin in the hit drama 'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God' cemented his status as a leading actor in the industry.
Gong Yoo and Jung Yu-mi first teamed up in the 2011 film 'Silenced', showcasing their strong chemistry. Their performances helped drive the film’s critical acclaim.
Gong Yoo co-starred with Jung Yu-mi in the film 'Silenced', marking their first collaboration.
Gong Yoo launched his acting career in 2003 with 'My Tutor Friend', paving the way for his acclaimed performances in film and TV. His debut marked the start of a thriving on-screen journey.
Gong Yoo's acting career, launched by his debut in 'My Tutor Friend', led to acclaimed performances in 'Train to Busan' and 'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God'.
Gong Yoo launched his career as a model in 1999 before seamlessly shifting to acting. His early success in modeling set the stage for his rise as a celebrated actor.
Gong Yoo began as a model before transitioning into a successful acting career, becoming a highly sought-after star in films and series.