Another upcoming army release! Get ready to welcome back Coffee Prince actor Gong Yoo — while fellow actor Chun Jung-myung was released today, Gong Yoo will be discharged on December 8. Both enlisted at the height of their popularity last year, and the fan love is still going strong as they prepare for the their returns.
Gong Yoo enlisted on January 2, 2008, when he was still riding high from the high praise he received for his role in Coffee Prince. While he’d had lead roles before, that was the one that garnered him a solid reputation as a strong actor. Already he is being targeted with “love calls” (calls of interest for possible projects) for his comeback project from as diverse genres as romantic comedies and thrillers.
As we have seen time and time again, there’s always a high level of interest in the first projects taken on by returning actors. Some jump right back into the fray, while others like Won Bin and Go Soo have taken their time. We’ll have to see if Gong Yoo falls into the former category or the latter.
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OMGAHHH I got so happy when I saw this picture of his beautiful face & then read the post! Ahhh, I’m so excited (:
Definitely going to look forward to this future projects!
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This makes me SO happy. I can’t wait to see what projects he does. But I’m just glad he’s done.
SQUEEEEEEEE!!! I really missed him.
So excited! My Soulmate is coming back! Now, to book a ticket to Souel for December 8. Quick, how do you say “We were meant to be together.” in Korean?
so happy!!!!!!!!! the MEN are coming back!! woohoooo!!! looking forward for his future project! can’t wait for ‘my’ Eric to come back too
*screams with happiness*
Yes, Gong Yoo is back! And just in time for my trip to Seoul.
Looking forward to his first project back.
After everything I ate yesterday, I thought I was never going to move again, but this snapped me right out of my post-Thanksgiving food coma! YAY my honey’s coming back!
Man, it’s like Christmas every day around here! I hope he gets right back to work (selfish)! I love his face. The rest ain’t too shabby. either.
OMG! Has it really been TWO years?! I can hardly believe it >_______< It's good news though~
Yayy!!! I like him so much. Can’t wait to see him in a project.
Gaaaahhhh!!!!!!! So so excited!!!! I initially typed my name in all caps, then realized, what am I doing?!? Oh Gong Yoo, you definitely definitely tickle the cockles of my heart!!!
I don’t feel so sad about YAB ending anymore, I am so looking forward to MY Gong Yoo!!!
I wish I could target him with a “love call”, too… for a totally different reason.
Cingdoc, Christmas came early for you! So excited he’s back in action on screen soon.
It felt like yesterday when the news came of him leaving for the army. Wow. Time flies fast.
Gong Yoo~~ <3
Can't wait to see him again.
*suddenly sat up straight on the bed, where i have been laying for 3 days with the piggy flu*
OMG!!!! he is coming back!!! yyaayyy!!!!
shoot! hope my fever wont go up again now! lol!!!
oh my my Gong Yoooooo……..
and i was doing a K-marathon last night and watched “she’s on duty” where Gong Yoo was sooo hot doing that action scene…not to mention the kissing scene!!! *drooling*
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Hee! this made up my week of depression from missing work, thanksgiving, the YB Finale, and the shopping sales!!!
Gong YOOOooooo!!!!!! ^-^
Thanks JavaB!
You just made my day. I absolutely ADORE GongYoo ever since I watched 건빵선생 과 별사탕 for the first time and I’ve missed him so much since he’s been away. His return will make up for the recent departure of Kim RaeWon since I’m still missing him like crazy.
Thanks JavaBeans!
Yay. That’s really awesome to hear. Looking forward to see him act again. We’ve all been waiting a while now. Not every actor is quite as charming as Gong Yoo. :3
YAYYYYY!
now let’s hope he chooses his next project wisely – and he doesn’t do something off-kilter like yoon eun hye (who seems to only succeed in magazine fashion ads…!?)
i so freakin’ can’t wait to see His Hotness – maybe an action movie/drama!? =D
GONG YOO’s BAAAACK! Baaaaack!! <3333
I would appreciate it a lot. And so would Gong Yoo. I'm sure he would.
Hmm, have to earn some money so me can book tickets for the 8th. Anyone generous wanna make a donation?
Aah, can't wait for his next project. <3
GONG YOO’S BAAAACK! He’s baaaaack!!! <3
Hmm, now I have to earn some money to be able to book tickets for the 8th.
Any generous rich person here who want to donate? It would be for a good cause!!
What better cause then uniting me and his highness
He'll probably be very fit when he comes back. Action and lots of bedscenes, please! XDD
Best news this weekend!!!
i love him !!!!!!!!!! welcome back !!!!!!!!
CAN’T WAIT FOR MY GONG YOO OPPA TO COME BACK!!
ahh!!… yes.. yes…
shaking and crying…
i’ve miss him so much… kyaa…
jumping up and down… dancing around… yo-hoo!!….
love it… i’ll wait for his comeback …. yes!
for once I am super excited..if something is YAB (GONE )..another good thing GOng Yoo is back…Yeh Yeh Yeh …
Yay, exciting news! I’m secretly wishing for a 3rd movie with KSA. ;x
YAY!
yeah, sexy gong yoo is back………….
Oh wow, it’s been 2 years already?!?!?! Coffee Prince was my intro to KDramas and I fell in love with Gong Yoo right from the start! So so so excited to see what else he does!
<3
Finaly, I saw news about Gong Yoo again in here. Thank’s javabeans for your translation… See you soon, oppa!! I hope next project be interest.
can’t wait to see him again. i really like him as an actor. he has such a charm that i find very appealing.
I’m sooooo happy! I thought he was going to be released in January! But sooner is better!!!
Wait, only 1 year??? not even? I thought it was 2 years?!
Can’t wait for him to start working. This news made me rewatch some episodes of Coffee Prince. Goodness gracious..He is just super hot!!!!! Love him and can’t hardly wait to see him again. Thanks JavaBeans=)
Haha! I went and re-watched a bit of Coffee Prince after reading this, too!
Been waiting for this! I lovelove Coffee Prince, but I liked him the best in Biscuit Teacher, omg he is so amazingly adorable in that one!
Seriously, if any of you haven’t seen “Biscuit Teacher and Star Candy” aka “Hello My Teacher,” watch ittttttttttt
Gong yoo please dont pick something stupid
yay!!!! the other day I was thinking…Gong Yoo is almost done there also! Hope he get a role in a drama soon!
I loved him in Coffee Prince and One Fine Day…LOVED HIM!
oh.. this news made my day!
i cant wait to see him in a drama! yay!
@langdon
Hey, I’m citing a “Samsooki” here, GONG YOO IS MINE , he he….
@ockoala
I see that you’re the nice one here…just because I’m at work here, @langdon went drooling on my man. You don’t see me do that to her LMK
YAYYYY!!!! after the crashing down of YB high… soon we’ll have Gong Yoo back in action…
i hope he could return to work soon…
yay! so excited! thanks for the news!
Yay! Gong Yoo is a great Christmas present! smile
Oh and His Hotness SOOO suits him….
I am so looking forward to reading this…
Finally…
I hope he’ll do a good one again…
I hope it’s part 2 of CP…
Please…….
oh one of those entertainers who became an entertainment soldier and now coming back to the k entertainment industry…. blehhhhhhh
Oh wow! Seems like it was not long ago when he left for army duty.
im glad he’s back (tho not a fan) cos his return sure cheer up a lot of folks here…
This piece of news totally made my day!!! Thanks JB
i don’t think there’s enough OMG’s and YAY’s so here go mine…Omg! yay! now i just have to wait for Eric ^_^
((GOGGLES))
OH…………MY………..GOOSSSHHH!
I AM REALLY HAPPY FOR MY BEST FAVORITE ACTOR GONG YOO WILL BE FINALLY BACK IN SOUTH KOREA, whhoooo!!! (wild dances)
Ohh……I wish I could go to South Korea and seeing all of Korean actors and actoresses in there! Ooooh, I agrreee with everybody — I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE HIM IN A NEW PROJECT IN A SCENE SOOOON!!!!! (squeals) (beams)
** FIGHTING!!!!!!!! **