Actor's spotlight: Gong Yoo

Gong Yoo is a famous South Korean actor known for his roles on hit television shows and films such as Coffee Prince(2007) and Big (2012). He was born and raised in Busan, South Korea and began to appear on television in his early twenties. His career skyrocketed when he appeared on Coffee Prince in the role of Choi Han-Kyul and made him a household name in South Korea. It also boosted his popularity abroad. After completing that role, he served his mandatory 1 year stint in the South Korean military. He most recently appeared on a television show called Big, but he has also completed some film projects such as Silenced (2011) and Finding Mr. Destiny(2010). He is currently completing his Masters degree at Kyung Hee University, which is also the same institution that granted him his Bachelors degree.