Gong Ji-Chul (better known as Gong Yoo) was born in Busan, Korea on July 10, 1979. His first lead role, however, came in ‘Hello My Teacher,’ the South Korean television series. Gong Yoo born July 10, 1979.He is a Popular South Korean actor. The actor is known for the movies Train to Busan (2016), Silenced (2011) and The Age of Shadows (2016). Gong Yoo graduated with a Bachelor's degree in theater at Kyung Hee University and worked as a model before entering show business as a video jockey with Mnet. Thereafter, Gong did a number of supporting roles in dramas and movies and also hosted the music program Music Camp in 2004. Gong Yoo graduated from Kyung Hee University with a B.A. He followed this by playing several supporting roles in movies and dramas. In 2000, he started his show business career as a video jockey on Mnet and debuted as an actor in the TV series School 4 in 2001. degree in theater. Gong Yoo started as a video jockey and the television series ‘School 4’ marked his acting debut.