Gong Yoo, 1979
Actors · July 10, 1979
Gong Yoo
★ HOW OLD IS GONG YOO?
Gong Yoo is 47 years old, born July 10, 1979 in South Korea · Cancer.
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★ LEDE
About
Gong Yoo became a South Korean household name through prestige TV—Coffee Prince (2007), Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016–2017), and Netflix's Squid Game (2021–2025)—plus films like Train to Busan (2016). Born July 10, 1979, he blends emotional depth with genre versatility. Cancer energy: introspective, loyal to complex character work.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Gong Ji-cheol, professionally known as Gong Yoo, anchored South Korean television and cinema across three decades. His breakout role in Coffee Prince (2007) established him as a romantic lead; Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016–2017) proved his range in supernatural drama, earning him international recognition. Train to Busan (2016) cemented his film credentials in genre work, while The Suspect (2013) and The Age of Shadows (2016) showcased dramatic intensity. Most recently, Squid Game (2021–2025) made him a global streaming phenomenon. Born in South Korea on July 10, 1979, Gong works as an actor—a profession demanding emotional authenticity and sustained character research across TV and film formats. His life-path number 7 suggests introspection and investigative depth, traits visible in his choice of morally complex roles. As a Cancer, he gravitates toward protective, emotionally intelligent characters.
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Trivia
- Coffee Prince (2007) launched him into stardom as a male lead in a rom-com that redefined K-drama chemistry.
- Squid Game made him one of the most-watched actors globally on Netflix, spanning 2021–2025.
- Train to Busan (2016) proved he could anchor a high-stakes survival thriller alongside his dramatic TV work.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Seeker
Analytical and private. Gong Yoo release rarely but deeply, and tend to reward fans with unusual artistic depth rather than constant output.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 7 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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- Nicola PeltzPig · 1995
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
CHALLENGING
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Tian Xiwei
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Gong Yoo?
- Gong Yoo is 47 years old (born July 10, 1979).
- When is Gong Yoo's birthday?
- Gong Yoo was born on July 10, 1979.
- What is Gong Yoo's zodiac sign?
- Gong Yoo is a Cancer, born July 10, 1979.
- What is Gong Yoo's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Gong Yoo was born in 1979, the year of the Earth Goat.
- Where is Gong Yoo from?
- Gong Yoo is from South Korea.
- What does Gong Yoo do?
- Gong Yoo is a actor.
- Is Gong Yoo still alive?
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