Welcome back, Gong Yoo
by javabeans
Fans rejoice! Gong Yoo is finally out of the army.
The actor — who enlisted at the height of his popularity following 2007’s Coffee Prince — was discharged from his mandatory service on the morning of December 8. He gave a brief greeting to the press and fans who had come to the Department of Defense building to welcome him back to civilian life. Approximately 250 fans were in attendance, some flying all the way in from Japan, Taiwan, and Thailand.
Upon his discharge, he said, “I feel free and wonderful. I’d like to travel, and sleep. I also want to eat my mother’s food.” He added, “It was difficult physically, but I’ve made memories I won’t ever be able to forget. … The letters and presents that many fans continually sent me were a big support.”
Gong Yoo expressed his intention to enjoy a brief break while taking his time to pick his next project. A rep from his management company explained that he doesn’t have immediate activities planned, and wants to decide on his next role sometime next year. (Let’s hope earlier rather than later.)
Gong Yoo enlisted in active duty in January 2008, and was transferred to the Defense Media Agency after eight months. He served the remainder of his time in the public relations department as an entertainment soldier, where he acted as a DJ for the army radio station.
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1 langdon813
December 7, 2009 at 5:31 PM
Christmas did indeed come early this year! Definitely something worth rejoicing over! Since GY was already in the military when I discovered Kdramas, the time has passed much more quickly for me than for most of his fans, I'm sure.
Thanks JB! Love the pics, especially the one with the tongue. :-D
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2 Quackercrap
December 7, 2009 at 5:32 PM
Woo Hoooooo!!!
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3 Sm
December 7, 2009 at 5:35 PM
Finally he is back!!! Miss him. Hope he would pick up new project soon..
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4 emma
December 7, 2009 at 5:39 PM
YESSS
omg
i rewatched coffee prince every summer to relive the moments
WELCOME BACK can't wait tosee what you're going to do next gong yoo! <3
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5 Grace
December 7, 2009 at 5:40 PM
YEEEEY,, one of my favorites is back! I am so happy! Still cute!
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6 Syb
December 7, 2009 at 5:40 PM
YAY!!!!! I WAS WAITING THIS MOMENT SINCE HE ENLISTED!
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7 Yoorie
December 7, 2009 at 5:42 PM
OMG I have literally been counting the days! I'm so excited.
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8 Amber
December 7, 2009 at 5:44 PM
YESSSSSSSSSS.
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9 cingdoc
December 7, 2009 at 5:46 PM
Two words:
WELCOME HOME, BABE...ok, three words...too excited to think clearly ;)
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10 Nina
December 7, 2009 at 5:47 PM
my prince is back! thank for your comeback Yoo! ♥
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11
December 7, 2009 at 5:48 PM
He is finally back.... miss him , looking forward to his next project... SOOON
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12 wulanastasiaz
December 7, 2009 at 5:48 PM
thanks a lot for the report..
he looks so happy..
and i feel soooo happy to for him..
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13 Carol
December 7, 2009 at 5:51 PM
Yay my husband is baaaaaack!
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14 xiaoSxin
December 7, 2009 at 5:52 PM
woot!!! woot!! HE is BACK!!!! I think we can expect great things from him now that he is more "mature"...
I am excited to see his comeback project. I wonder who is the next one to get released??
2010 is becoming intriguing already.. I wonder what surprises it will bring us!
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15 robotmatsuri
December 7, 2009 at 5:54 PM
YAYYYYY! I love him, totally excited for what ever project he chooses to do. :D
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16 Alison
December 7, 2009 at 5:54 PM
i'm glad he's taking a little break before he jumps into his next project but let's hope he chooses a drama or a movie soon.
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17 amhrancas
December 7, 2009 at 5:56 PM
yea!! *flails*
I hope he enjoys his down time, and finds his way to a quality role. ^_^
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18 arielna
December 7, 2009 at 5:57 PM
yeay!!! welcome back my favoritest korean actor
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19 angle2mx
December 7, 2009 at 5:59 PM
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!! CAn't wait for his next project. Please don't pick an angsty drama. Something cheerful will do. Please. Gets down on knees and beg.
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20 Emily
December 7, 2009 at 6:02 PM
Is it even possible? I believe he came back even better looking!
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21 pabo ceo reom
December 7, 2009 at 6:02 PM
I wonder if he still has to dress in army gear when he does DJ-ing.....
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22 Pia
December 7, 2009 at 6:03 PM
He looks so happy!
Looking forward to seeing him in civilian attire....he was hot before....I bet he will even look hotter now, if that's possible.....( I hope I don't pass out when I see him and miss the chance to drool ...(-: )
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23 SmilingPasta05
December 7, 2009 at 6:05 PM
Wow! Ooooow!
I can't believe that this time is REALLY flies so fast! Thank goodness that my best
favorite actor Gong Yoo is FINALLY -- BACCKKKKK!! YYaaayyy! Welcome Back!!
ALL HAIL TO GONG YOO!
** ADD: Ooh, I can't wait to see him in a new project for any new dramas and movies either in next year (2010)!! **
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24 diane
December 7, 2009 at 6:08 PM
Oh boy it is an early Christmas! First Chun Jung- myung now Gong Yoo! Love the picture with the tongue!
Welcome home gentlemen!
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25 Diwata
December 7, 2009 at 6:15 PM
Alright, step aside little boys because MR. HOTNESS is passing through. wOOt, wOOt!
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26 iwasing
December 7, 2009 at 6:15 PM
OH MY Goat! his back time really fliesssss!
I hope he didn't get married like KWon did after his out I wish him great projects and Enjoy Freedom!!!get married in your 40's Promise!!!!!!!!
Let me know if you want to travel I'm ready 24/7 hehehe!!!!
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27 nixxochick
December 7, 2009 at 6:18 PM
i think he looks hotter than when he left :) i'm super excited and can't wait for his next project. now i'm just waiting for the shinhwa guys to come out, thank goodness eric comes out next year
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28 beamingstar
December 7, 2009 at 6:25 PM
Is he still with his girlfriend?Su Jung? I hope that he gets better one!
I hope he gets a brand new girlfriend hehehehe...........
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29 sucker for Seok
December 7, 2009 at 6:28 PM
Wow amazing pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so happy!!!!!!!!!!!!! You made my day again, JB!!! Thanks
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30 gallivanter
December 7, 2009 at 6:31 PM
Aw, he looks so happy!
I think this calls for a Coffee Prince re-watch!
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31 maria
December 7, 2009 at 6:31 PM
COFFEE PRINCE 2, PLEAAAASE!!!!!!!! :D :D :D eun hye hasn't made too many big steps after gong yoo left, either, so i think it would be nice for both of them to revisit their characters.. coffee prince the movie, anyone? :D
this is bittersweet though, coz my other favorite, Lee Dong Wook is still in service. HUHUHU :( but welcome back, CHOI HAN GYUL!! we missed you! :D
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32 chase555
December 7, 2009 at 6:32 PM
YAhoooooooooo! his back welcome back to party life!!!!!!
Let's Party!!!!!!!
I hope he gets around ahihihi!!!!!!
A movie would be a good one..and lots of TV appearance what about variety shows as a guest ofcourse........
waiting waiting waiting!!!!!!!!come out soon!
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33 yaaaaaaaaaaay
December 7, 2009 at 6:35 PM
man he's taaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaal!
can't wait for his comebacks!
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34 lovenyc52
December 7, 2009 at 6:35 PM
Oh Happy Day!! Welcome back Gong Yoo!!! How we've missed you so :)
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35
December 7, 2009 at 6:36 PM
ahhhhhhhhh!!!!! YESSSSSS :) :D :D :D
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36 skyeflakes
December 7, 2009 at 6:40 PM
I love it!!! Great news..He is such an awesome actor. I hope he gets his rest then get back to work so he can light up the screen again. He still such a cutie!!!!!
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37 bbm
December 7, 2009 at 6:45 PM
Finally!!!
I love his comment about wanting to eat his mother's food, LOL...
i hope after he take his brief break (and please let it be very, very brief), he will took on interesting roles... i missed seeing him on the screen...
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38 jinkzz
December 7, 2009 at 6:52 PM
So happy that GY is finally out of MS... now , eagerly waiting for his next project
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39 Retta
December 7, 2009 at 6:53 PM
OK........can I say it???
I must ..I must...
All I want for Christmas is Yoo!!! I so look forward to his next project!
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40 Mia
December 7, 2009 at 7:03 PM
So glad he is back. I'm very excited about his next project..
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41 YABaddict
December 7, 2009 at 7:05 PM
Yeah! Welcome back Gong Yoo, we missed you!
I hope he rests well and spends time with his mom and family, right on time for Christmas!
And then, can't wait to see him acting again! Wow, it seems 2 years went by really quick!
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42 ivanovie
December 7, 2009 at 7:10 PM
How time flies...Welcome back GY!
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43 Snikki
December 7, 2009 at 7:11 PM
My Gong Yoo!!!!!!!!!!!!
Got too excited; I suddenly have a headache! I wanna say so many things, but they're all tangled up in my brain. I even thought he was holding a bomb at first... geez, I'm not functioning right!
Uhmm... what to say... ok, I guess nothing. I'm (obviously) ineffably overjoyed! I'll just scroll back up and look at his pictures. :)
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44 mean
December 7, 2009 at 7:12 PM
Jumping for joy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG!
welcome back!
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45 kristabelle
December 7, 2009 at 7:18 PM
Yes!!!! My all time fave Korean actor is back. He looks hotttttt esp. the tongue picture .Welcome back our Coffee Prince Gong Yoo. Thanks JB.
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46 'cille
December 7, 2009 at 7:18 PM
gong yoo looks really good, it helps that he's wearing his army uniform in this pix. welcome back gong yoo! please get as much as rest as you can, catch up with your family and friends while deciding on your next project.
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47 Porcelain
December 7, 2009 at 7:26 PM
Welcome back baby!!!! Spazzing like crazy @ the pix of him sticking his tongue out... Boy is still sexy mischevious like that!!!
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48 lenrasoon
December 7, 2009 at 7:28 PM
i'm so happy!!! welcome back Gong Yoo ^^
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49 christine
December 7, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Welcome Back Gong Yoo!!!!!
Oh how i miss your cute facial expressions!!!! Can't wait to see you onscreen!!!!
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50 Sharon
December 7, 2009 at 7:33 PM
It's good that another good artist has come back! Looking forward to his next project.
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