Happy birthday Gong Yoo, K-drama’s golden boy
We identify five reasons the star became an idol
If there is one Korean zombie movie that stays in your head, it will probably be Train to Busan – the one that has gained global attention and stars the lovable Gong Yoo who celebrates his birthday today. There are numerous reasons for an actor to rise to stardom, and 39-year-old Gong boasts nearly all of those attributes.
1. His almighty role in Goblin has gone viral
Gong starred as the male lead in the supernatural drama Goblin. The story is based on the Korean folklore about dokkaebi, a spiritual being with extraordinary powers that interacts with humans. In the series, Gong, the goblin, who is around 1,000 years old, uses his exceptional powers to help and shelter a girl. Heroic.
2. His beautiful role in the thriller movie Train to Busan
Starting out as a selfish and divorced workaholic father who does not know how to take care of his young daughter, Gong evolves into a loving, caring and selfless father who fights zombies to protect his daughter and others. A true role model. The movie is considered a stand-out zombie film internationally which we think has a beautiful plot.
3. He is the game changer when it comes to child protection law in South Korea