Welcome back, Gong Yoo

141 December 7, 2009

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.

Via Star News, Asiae

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51 yubikiri

December 7, 2009 at 7:36 PM

my favorite coffee prince is back :P

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52 kpm1111

December 7, 2009 at 7:45 PM

yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
give me minute...
breathe .. in ..... out........ in ........ out.....
nope....

heart still racing!!!
eyes still popping out...
jaw still dropping..
goofy smile still on face...
mind doing a "yes yes yes" dance...

squeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!
kdramas and jb site has turned me into such a fangirl :D.... he he
:D....

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53 sugaranne

December 7, 2009 at 7:48 PM

Welcome back GY! We missed you.

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54

December 7, 2009 at 7:54 PM

yey!!!early christmas gift!!!

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55 giddygirl108

December 7, 2009 at 7:56 PM

Welcome back, Gong Yoo! I thought these two years would pass so slowly but phew! they were quite fast! Glad to see him so happy in the pictures :)

Here's hoping he chooses a project for a date in the near future!!!!

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56 tuesdhei

December 7, 2009 at 7:56 PM

OTTEOKAE!!!! BABY YOO IS BACK! WAHOO!!! WOOT! WOOT! WOOT! Thanks JB for sharing!

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57 ebihara maria

December 7, 2009 at 8:04 PM

YIPPPIIEEE GONG YOO FINALLY BACK!!!... Can't wait his new project.. Hope it's a new drama..

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58 Chocolatetree

December 7, 2009 at 8:07 PM

**VERY EXCITED**

I'm so glad he's back!!! :) Seriously, he's my favourite. ^^

Can't wait to see whatever project he has next!

...preferably a new drama!

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59 cheanne

December 7, 2009 at 8:12 PM

Wow!!! This is great news.....I really missed him.......Welcome back to civilian world!!!! Hope to see you soon in TV or in Movies......

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60 linz

December 7, 2009 at 8:28 PM

YAY!!!! welcome back gong yoo! he is such a great actor....i can't wait for his next project :)

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61 prncssptri

December 7, 2009 at 8:30 PM

YESSS!!!!! welcome back Gong Yoo! we'll wait for your next project :D :D

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62 aidualcpham

December 7, 2009 at 8:37 PM

AHHH! WELCOME BACK! <3333 love you!

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63 deannadsc

December 7, 2009 at 8:43 PM

...OMG!!! I think I'm gonna faint w/ EXCITEMENT!!! my baby YOO is BACK at LAST!!! 2 years of missing & longing has come to pass!!!
I soooo LOVE that picture w/ his tongue in cheek!!! He's my one & only original KActor "crush"( or is it LOVE, already!!!) ....looking like HOTTER THAN EVER!!! I'm sure ALL the GY fans clubs are AGOG w/ activities to coincide w/ GY's return!!! most especially the Gong Yoo Lover Group!!!
WELCOME BACK...BABY YOO!!! WE LOVE YOO!!!!

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64 raindrop

December 7, 2009 at 8:45 PM

**SCREAM*** Sexy hotties from coffee prince is back!!!!
Miss you a lot and Welcome BACK!!

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65 Carrie

December 7, 2009 at 8:57 PM

That is happiness. Right there. Gong YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO so glad you're back. YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <3

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66 Elena

December 7, 2009 at 8:58 PM

oh, he is one of my favs. looks like he's put on some pounds there - what 'll change quick. he sure looks happy.

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67 sweetaddiction

December 7, 2009 at 9:00 PM

wow, I can still remember liking him after watching Coffee Prince and One Fine Day, and thought I should have watched him earlier because he just enlisted, meaning I will have to wait a long time to see him in another drama. Time went by fast!! Welcome back! I can't wait to see what you plan to do next. Maybe I can get over my YAB withdrawal?! :P

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68 coco

December 7, 2009 at 9:07 PM

Welcome back GY! He got me hooked on kdramas and then enlisted, 2yrs seemed like it would be forever but has passed quickly. Now he's back I can't wait to see him on screen again.

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69 Made in UAE

December 7, 2009 at 9:47 PM

OMG ... Finally he is out .. I miss him a lot ^^

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70 eneria143

December 7, 2009 at 9:48 PM

omo.....wow....finally he came out....can't wait for his new drama...hope he will work with eun hye.... crossing my fingers...

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71 rockee

December 7, 2009 at 9:49 PM

Welcome back Gong Yooshi! Oppa! Hehe. Has it been 2 yrs already since he left? Time really does fly, well when ur not aware of it. But I did notice, like many of you, that he's gain some weight (maybe it's the suit) and looks handsome as ever. Can't wait for his next project!

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72 Natasha

December 7, 2009 at 9:53 PM

I thought he was holding a bomb at first ><.

But Yay, he's back :D

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73 Eri

December 7, 2009 at 9:58 PM

YEY! He's here!!!

I spent my day yesterday watching COFFEE PRINCE dvds!

Glad he's back!

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74 Angela

December 7, 2009 at 10:00 PM

Yay!! 2 of my 3 have returned . . . now I just have to sit back and wait for them to give me back my Jae Hee!! ^_^

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75 le meera

December 8, 2009 at 12:17 AM

OMG YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

BRING BACK THOSE CHOCOLATE ABS!

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76 DeCaf

December 8, 2009 at 12:24 AM

woohoo!!! can't wait to see him on screen again :)
he looks hotter !!

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77 glitzyglam

December 8, 2009 at 12:31 AM

been only back for a day now and he's already making my heart melt with that cute little pose with his tongue out! KEKEKEE<333

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78 aeyc

December 8, 2009 at 12:40 AM

OMG!!!

HOTNESS IS BACK!!!!!!!!!!!! *fan girl scream*

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79 y2b

December 8, 2009 at 12:56 AM

YES
YES
YES
wooooooooooelcome back GY!

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80 yvree

December 8, 2009 at 1:01 AM

hwaiting gong yoo oppa!!!!!! COFFEE PRINCE 2 PLEASE???????????? saranghaeyo!

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81 The Traveler

December 8, 2009 at 1:12 AM

wow...has it been two years already? Glad to have him back...I bet the fans are going crazy :D

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82 Chiaki

December 8, 2009 at 1:42 AM

Ihieyy...really miss him..can't wait to see his new project..hope as soon as posible..iloveyoufull kkkk

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83 Carla

December 8, 2009 at 1:47 AM

awww..my yoo is back..so happy..can't wait for his next project!

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84 Mel

December 8, 2009 at 2:30 AM

OMO O TO KE O??
I CANT BELIEVE HE IS BACK!! IT ALL HAPPENED SO QUICK! GONG YOO SARANGHAMNIDA! <3<3

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85 Mei

December 8, 2009 at 3:43 AM

I have been waiting for this day! <3

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86 drama4mama

December 8, 2009 at 3:45 AM

Best news ever!! I'm so excited!! That tongue picture did me in.

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87 Rainey

December 8, 2009 at 3:56 AM

Ecstatic is too mild a word!

Yay! Gong Yoo has returned.
Now not only waiting for a new project but a great one.

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88 heejung

December 8, 2009 at 4:03 AM

cute as ever~ i can't wait to see what nice new muscles he got from service... ^^

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89 kdrama-newbie

December 8, 2009 at 4:13 AM

yayness! totally made my day :) *double click, save* tongue pic (hawtness to the core)...cant wait for his next project, wwweee! :)

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90 Gabriela

December 8, 2009 at 4:59 AM

Welcome back....your HOTNESS! It's time to show the young actors how to kiss on screen...*drools*

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91 blyssxoxo

December 8, 2009 at 5:56 AM

Welcome back GY!

Can't wait for his next drama! ^-^

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92 Ying

December 8, 2009 at 7:13 AM

I'm happy that Yoo come back. Waiting for your next ..series na~

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93 purty.sunshine

December 8, 2009 at 8:01 AM

Yey! I'm so happy!!! Always great news when an actor gets released!

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94 Anatisha

December 8, 2009 at 8:01 AM

I cant believe it happen two years ago since, he enlisted... but wow

Yes Christmas is indeed around the corner!!!

Welcome back oppa!!!! we missed you a lot.

Also, yes the tongue photo is the best.

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95 dia

December 8, 2009 at 8:10 AM

wooooo....ooooo...ooo
m so happy..it made my day...waitin 4 so long for this moment..
welcome back......luv ya....
take a good rest...

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96 Marj

December 8, 2009 at 8:59 AM

Ahhhh, YAY :)
I've recently finished watching Coffee Prince (for like the hundredth time) and I missed him so much. Can't wait for his next project, but I do hope he gets his well earned rest. You did well oppa - hope to see you on the screen soon!