Gong Yoo’s upcoming army release

November 27th, 2009 // by javabeans

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.

Via OSEN

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92 Comments

  1. 1 glitzyglam - Nov 27, 2009 at 11:11 am

    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!

  2. 2 Carrie - Nov 27, 2009 at 11:13 am

    YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This makes me SO happy. I can’t wait to see what projects he does. But I’m just glad he’s done.

  3. 3 obivia - Nov 27, 2009 at 11:19 am

    SQUEEEEEEEE!!! I really missed him.

  4. 4 Z - Nov 27, 2009 at 11:19 am

    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?

  5. 5 prncssptri - Nov 27, 2009 at 11:19 am

    so happy!!!!!!!!! the MEN are coming back!! woohoooo!!! looking forward for his future project! can’t wait for ‘my’ Eric to come back too :P

  6. 6 crzycpl - Nov 27, 2009 at 11:22 am

    *screams with happiness*

    Yes, Gong Yoo is back! And just in time for my trip to Seoul. :) Looking forward to his first project back.

  7. 7 Liv - Nov 27, 2009 at 11:24 am

    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!

  8. 8 langdon813 - Nov 27, 2009 at 11:31 am

    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. :-D

  9. 9 vis - Nov 27, 2009 at 11:33 am

    OMG! Has it really been TWO years?! I can hardly believe it >_______< It's good news though~

  10. 10 Jae - Nov 27, 2009 at 11:33 am

    Yayy!!! I like him so much. Can’t wait to see him in a project.

  11. 11 Snikki - Nov 27, 2009 at 11:38 am

    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. :P

  12. 12 ockoala - Nov 27, 2009 at 11:43 am

    Cingdoc, Christmas came early for you! So excited he’s back in action on screen soon.

  13. 13 Biscuit - Nov 27, 2009 at 11:43 am

    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.

  14. 14 MEIKO**** ^-^ - Nov 27, 2009 at 11:46 am

    *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*

  15. 15 MEIKO**** ^-^ - Nov 27, 2009 at 11:57 am

    ADD:

    Hee! this made up my week of depression from missing work, thanksgiving, the YB Finale, and the shopping sales!!!

    Gong YOOOooooo!!!!!! ^-^

    Thanks JavaB!

  16. 16 Hannah - Nov 27, 2009 at 12:20 pm

    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!

  17. 17 Ninji - Nov 27, 2009 at 12:49 pm

    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

  18. 18 kaedejun - Nov 27, 2009 at 12:54 pm

    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

  19. 19 kaynn - Nov 27, 2009 at 1:04 pm

    GONG YOO’s BAAAACK! Baaaaack!! <3333
    Hmm, have to earn some money so me can book tickets for the 8th. Anyone generous wanna make a donation? :) I would appreciate it a lot. And so would Gong Yoo. I'm sure he would.

    Aah, can't wait for his next project. <3

  20. 20 kaynn - Nov 27, 2009 at 1:06 pm

    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 :D

    He'll probably be very fit when he comes back. Action and lots of bedscenes, please! XDD

  21. 21 Penn - Nov 27, 2009 at 1:07 pm

    Best news this weekend!!!

  22. 22 joicy - Nov 27, 2009 at 1:11 pm

    i love him !!!!!!!!!! welcome back !!!!!!!!

  23. 23 xoxo13 - Nov 27, 2009 at 1:15 pm

    CAN’T WAIT FOR MY GONG YOO OPPA TO COME BACK!!

  24. 24 jean - Nov 27, 2009 at 1:43 pm

    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!

  25. 25 Sumee - Nov 27, 2009 at 1:50 pm

    for once I am super excited..if something is YAB (GONE )..another good thing GOng Yoo is back…Yeh Yeh Yeh …

  26. 26 robotmatsuri - Nov 27, 2009 at 2:06 pm

    Yay, exciting news! I’m secretly wishing for a 3rd movie with KSA. ;x

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  28. 28 onemorepls - Nov 27, 2009 at 2:24 pm

    YAY!

  29. 29 gia - Nov 27, 2009 at 3:33 pm

    yeah, sexy gong yoo is back………….

  30. 30 Paula - Nov 27, 2009 at 3:50 pm

    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! :D <3

  31. 31 Joice - Nov 27, 2009 at 3:52 pm

    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.

  32. 32 nozomi05 - Nov 27, 2009 at 3:58 pm

    can’t wait to see him again. i really like him as an actor. he has such a charm that i find very appealing.

  33. 33 gingeranna - Nov 27, 2009 at 3:59 pm

    I’m sooooo happy! I thought he was going to be released in January! But sooner is better!!!

  34. 34 ami - Nov 27, 2009 at 4:07 pm

    Wait, only 1 year??? not even? I thought it was 2 years?!

  35. 35 skyeflakes - Nov 27, 2009 at 4:10 pm

    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=)

  36. 36 Z - Nov 27, 2009 at 4:45 pm

    Haha! I went and re-watched a bit of Coffee Prince after reading this, too!

  37. 37 Lisa - Nov 27, 2009 at 4:54 pm

    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

  38. 38 more - Nov 27, 2009 at 5:11 pm

    Gong yoo please dont pick something stupid :)

  39. 39 Syb - Nov 27, 2009 at 5:12 pm

    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!

  40. 40 meikisis - Nov 27, 2009 at 5:23 pm

    oh.. this news made my day!

    i cant wait to see him in a drama! yay!

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  42. 42 cingdoc - Nov 27, 2009 at 5:26 pm

    @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 ;)

  43. 43 bbm - Nov 27, 2009 at 5:50 pm

    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…

  44. 44 rissa - Nov 27, 2009 at 6:01 pm

    yay! so excited! thanks for the news!

  45. 45 Retta - Nov 27, 2009 at 6:24 pm

    Yay! Gong Yoo is a great Christmas present! smile

    Oh and His Hotness SOOO suits him….

  46. 46 connie - Nov 27, 2009 at 7:02 pm

    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…….

  47. 47 entertainer - Nov 27, 2009 at 7:44 pm

    oh one of those entertainers who became an entertainment soldier and now coming back to the k entertainment industry…. blehhhhhhh

  48. 48 wandergirl - Nov 27, 2009 at 7:44 pm

    Oh wow! Seems like it was not long ago when he left for army duty.

  49. 49 D - Nov 27, 2009 at 7:50 pm

    im glad he’s back (tho not a fan) cos his return sure cheer up a lot of folks here… :-)

  50. 50 Sucker for Seok - Nov 27, 2009 at 8:00 pm

    This piece of news totally made my day!!! Thanks JB

  51. 51 nixxochick - Nov 27, 2009 at 8:17 pm

    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 ^_^

  52. 52 AfricanAmericangurlz - Nov 27, 2009 at 8:19 pm

    ((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!!!!!!!! **

  53. 53 deannadsc - Nov 27, 2009 at 8:20 pm

    RAVE!!! RAVE!!! Yeah..our beloved Baby YOO is coming back…& we at Gong Yoo Lover Group has been counting down the days to his return!!!! Omooo, can’t believe it’s just 10 more days till Dec.8!!!
    GY’s stint in the army served him in good stead because he was able to mature & become more “grounded”…he has honed his physique into the best form ever, (since he looked kinda lanky in CP)…but now he’s ALL muscular & MORE MANLY!!! GY has even become a radio DJ on KFN radio & a VJ on KFN TV…w/c helped improve his hosting skills!!! What else is lacking? Nothing!!! GONG YOO is returning to us…just PERFECT !!!

  54. 54 starletbang - Nov 27, 2009 at 8:49 pm

    YES I’M SUPER EXCITED FOR BOTH HIM AND CHUN JUNG MYUNG!
    just when i was super sad that all the hot actors were leaving (jo in sung, lee dong wook, etc) some are coming back!

  55. 55 Abie Lee - Nov 27, 2009 at 9:08 pm

    Finally, some news about his return. It’s funny cause my husband was just updating me of this news last night. I personally think Hello Teacher (I think that’s what the drama was called) was his best work. I’m excited for him to start working again.

  56. 56 giddygirl108 - Nov 27, 2009 at 9:20 pm

    Can’t wait for Gong Yoo’s return! I absolutely loved him in Coffee Prince and he can take his sweet time finding another project since we all don’t want a flub from him :)

  57. 57 phiphi - Nov 27, 2009 at 9:32 pm

    He’s quite charming in Coffe Prince. Who would not fall for such a guy
    The more actors coming back the merrier….

    Next year will also be good as many more are coming back as well, including ‘my Eric Mun’

  58. 58 claudiapham - Nov 27, 2009 at 9:43 pm

    <33333 I CAN'T WAITT!

  59. 59 yvree - Nov 27, 2009 at 9:45 pm

    Oigosh! opppaaa!!! i hope there will be a sequel to coffee prince 1st hop!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE.!!!!

  60. 60 mawar - Nov 27, 2009 at 10:02 pm

    YAYY…………………………..!

    Sadness is missing (when YAB was ending) ’cause my lovely Gong Yoo will come back soon !!!!!!! <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

    I'm waiting for you honey……………………!

  61. 61 mawar - Nov 27, 2009 at 10:09 pm

    I Love You Gong Yoo Oppa…… *scream* <3 <3 <3 <3

    Can't wait for your next project…!!

  62. 62 Carol - Nov 27, 2009 at 10:38 pm

    I LOVE THIS MAN!!..I’M GOING TO MARRY HIM! <3 :)

  63. 63 cheanne - Nov 27, 2009 at 11:14 pm

    Im excited to see him again!!!! I so miss him!!!!

  64. 64 maria - Nov 27, 2009 at 11:31 pm

    what with the steady You’re beautiful crack that’s on here almost everyday (i’m in denial it’s ended, okay??? don’t ruin it lols) and now, this news??????

    HO HO HO MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    thanks, sarahbeans!

  65. 65 myron - Nov 27, 2009 at 11:57 pm

    I am so glad .. Gong Yoo welcome back honey..
    you have to fill the void now..since my jang Geun Suk left me :(

  66. 66 LOL-ed - Nov 28, 2009 at 12:42 am

    merry christmas to me!!!so happy!!
    I LOVE YOO!

    thanks JB.

  67. 67 aoun - Nov 28, 2009 at 1:30 am

    I was looking forward to his release news…and here it is. i am so happy! Whatever he decides to do, i wish him the best! can’t stop smiling…thanks for posting!!

  68. 68 Kristabelle - Nov 28, 2009 at 1:35 am

    JB thank you for the news. Yes!!! Gong Yoo is coming back. He’s my # 1 best actor. I started to like him too in Hello My Teacher. I’ve watched all his dramas and movies, but my obsession of him triggered in Coffee Prince. Now, because of YB, my #2 spot is reserved for JGS.

  69. 69 aeyc - Nov 28, 2009 at 2:06 am

    Weeeeee!!! I’m really waiting for this news. So happy that Goong Yoo will soon be out.

    The REAL ogle boys are back on the scene!!! Yippie!!!

  70. 70 Roxanne - Nov 28, 2009 at 3:25 am

    wow wow wow…im getting all mushy just thinking he’ll be out of MS…woohoott

  71. 71 nodame - Nov 28, 2009 at 4:23 am

    miss you………….uhuhuyyyyyy

  72. 72 graspthelove - Nov 28, 2009 at 4:36 am

    *big big smile!*

    Gong Yoo! Missed him a lot!!! With YAB and all, I’m kinda happy with the way things are wrapping up for 2009 ♥

  73. 73 Bee - Nov 28, 2009 at 4:39 am

    YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! nuf said :D

  74. 74 mean - Nov 28, 2009 at 5:05 am

    just cant wait…………….love him!!!!

  75. 75 Z - Nov 28, 2009 at 5:56 am

    You all shouldn’t be getting to excited to see Gong Yoo come back. It will just be a bigger disappointment when he MARRIES ME and I really don’t want to see anyone get hurt…

  76. 76 kpm1111 - Nov 28, 2009 at 6:16 am

    squeeeeeeeeeeee!!

    ohhhh yes! yes.. yes yes… (does a little coffee prince dance on theme song… :D .. )

    heheheh
    @Z, and all guys above :D ,,,
    hehehhe
    this is so sweeeeeeeeeet .. fightin over him in net…
    i feel like am back in my dorm fighting over who gets who… :D

    was waiting for some dramabeans news bout him since i saw last weeks post bout Chun Jung-myung…

    signing off with one last goofy smile
    …
    :D
    family giving puzzled looks..hehe
    :P

  77. 77 Fauvish - Nov 28, 2009 at 6:51 am

    공유 어빠, 보고싶어요!!!! CP was the first Kdrama I watched and soon after he went to the army.. I hope he doesn’t take too long taking on a new project, cos I’ve really really missed him!

  78. 78 rei - Nov 28, 2009 at 7:35 am

    welcome back oppa!i’ve been wating you for so long!

  79. 79 ghail10 - Nov 28, 2009 at 8:12 am

    my god, i miss him soooooo much!!!!!! hurry and come back to us already…

  80. 80 FonFinha - Nov 28, 2009 at 11:11 am

    can´t wait!!!!!can´t wait!!!!!!!i miss my Yoo!!!!!¨*¨:)HEHE!!!

  81. 81 Sofia - Nov 28, 2009 at 9:25 pm

    finally!…was counting down for his comeback…daily!

  82. 82 wawa - Nov 28, 2009 at 10:31 pm

    yeah~~~~ for the past 2 years, i’ve been repeating my Coffie Prince boxset and countdown on his military service to end… and it is now the day has come… missing Yoo oppa so much ;)

  83. 83 Porcelain - Nov 28, 2009 at 10:50 pm

    I can’t wait!!! Gong Yoo baby!!!

    I hope he take his times before commiting for his return project but yet not too long coz have already miss him for the past 22-23 months…

    Welcome back baby!

  84. 84 bleuzelle - Nov 29, 2009 at 6:23 pm

    YAY!!!! What about Jo Hyun Jae, dramabeans? When will he be released?

  85. 85 gongyoo lover - Nov 30, 2009 at 2:12 am

    wooo/…..cant wait…
    missin him so soo much…
    love ya oppa

  86. 86 aimai - Nov 30, 2009 at 2:15 am

    m gonna celebrate at december 8…….desperate to see him come back…
    he’s awesome…
    wanna c his drama & movies

  87. 87 Sixmormad - Dec 1, 2009 at 4:50 pm

    omg!! I’m so happy :P i’ve been waiting for this so long… love you gong yoo.

  88. 88 Toksa - Dec 2, 2009 at 4:23 am

    О, да!!! Скорей бы уже он вернулся!!! Ну он солодец! И корьеру успел сделать и в армии отслужить!!! Я пред ним преклоняюсь!!! Жду с нетерпением его новых работ=) интересно это теперь будут боевики или он все же останется таким же романтичным (o^_^)

  89. 89 Toksa - Dec 2, 2009 at 4:24 am

    ой опечатка, сорри! Он МОЛОДЕЦ!!!

  90. 90 mhay - Dec 3, 2009 at 3:52 am

    this is so great!@!!!!

  91. 91 jaqui - Dec 6, 2009 at 10:11 pm

    weeeee… i miss him so much!!!

  92. 92 Violet - Dec 7, 2009 at 6:58 am

    YAAAY! Gong Yoo is back!! :)

    To bleuzelle, Jo Hyun Jae will be release around June next year. just go to website http://jo-hyun-jae.com to get news about him. Yeah, i also miss Jo Hyun Jae action in his drama.

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