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Gong Yoo Celebrates 20 Years in the Entertainment Industry

 

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BY Shai Collins Apr 13, 2021 03:02 AM EDT

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One of the Korean entertainment luminaries and pioneers of the Hallyu wave celebrates his 20 years in showbusiness. This being said, superstar Gong Yoo shared what it feels like to be in the spotlight for two decades.

In a recent interview, the "Coffee Prince" actor dropped some of his personal experiences while working as an actor in the industry and how he and the entertainment itself evolved through the years. 

Receiving a Bouquet of Flowers from His Crew is More Fulfilling than Getting an Award

Prominent actor Gong Yoo shared that he is celebrating his 20 years in showbiz, and 10 consecutive years of doing coffee advertisements. According to him, he is more inspired to work now that he has been in the industry for 20 years.

 

The 41-year-old actor is loved for his various works and characters portrayed, starting from his mega-hit movie "Train to Busan," to "The Suspect," and "A Man and A Woman," including his record-breaking and romantic-comedy dramas "Goblin," and "Coffee Prince."

Through these works, Gong Yoo received overwhelming love and support from domestic and international audiences. He started to appear in the KBS drama "School 4" in 2001, which marked his first year in the industry. 

 

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(Movie Review) 'Seobok' asks philosophical questions about life, death

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SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- The upcoming blockbuster "Seobok" is named after a sorcerer who sought an elixir of life in the ancient Qin Dynasty of China.

Director and writer Lee Young-joo, who returns to the big screen nine years after his hit romance drama "Architecture 101" (2012), portrays the human fear of death and the desire for immortality through a human clone that possesses the secrets to eternal life.

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Its beginning follows a common action movie plot. Ki-hun (Gong Yoo) is a retired agent but secretly assigned to move the first human clone, Seobok (Park Bo-gum), to a safe place.

The duo is tracked by a group of secret agents who try to destroy the human clone and Seoin, the company behind the confidential cloning project, that wants to use the human clone as the elixir of life and rule the human world.

But the journey of Ki-hun, who is suffering from a terminal illness and has only one year left to live, and Seobok, an offspring of a DNA modification who lives an eternal life, is not just a blood-splattered escape movie as expected but also a philosophical exploration.

They keep asking questions about the finite life and its ending that every human has to face but a human clone doesn't.

Ki-hun says it is painful to go through life filled with guilty feelings after betraying his colleague a few years ago. Nevertheless, he admits that he doesn't want to end his life here and finds a glimmer of hope that his fatal disease can be cured by Seobok.

Seobok, who knows he is trapped in the endless life, asks Ki-hun whether his entire life is painful and what the fear of death feels like. The clone says he hopes to be meaningful and worthwhile even in his unlimited time.

From this point, "Seobok" is not a typical sci-fi film that shows the creation and the dangerous use of human clones or power struggles over the secret project. It casts philosophical questions about the attitudes toward fear of death and desire for immortality.

The on-screen chemistry between South Korea's two heartthrobs of Gong Yoo and Park Bo-gum, their frequent jokes and humorous tones in dialogue lighten up the film's heavy atmosphere and figurative message.

Also, it has enough eye-catching attractions, including gun fights and car chase scenes, to convince people that the 16 billion-won (US$14.2 million) project is one of the most anticipated films in the yearlong pandemic era.

But the director seems to have lost the film's beauty as a sci-fi blockbuster or a rare Korean title on human cloning to indulge in the philosophical study of human fear of death and mortality.

"Seobok" will be released simultaneously in theaters and via streaming media Tving this Thursday.

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Don’t know when I will be able to watch the movie. Hopefully not in distant future. I checked out the TVING platform but given it is only serving the local Korean audience, I’m afraid there would not be English subtitles 

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Gong Yoo 's Elle cover wearing Chanel watch.

 

 

2 hours ago, inBinJinitrust said:

Don’t know when I will be able to watch the movie. Hopefully not in distant future. I checked out the TVING platform but given it is only serving the local Korean audience, I’m afraid there would not be English subtitles 

If you have vpn try the Philippine portals: VivaMax or Ktx.ph-- it will have English sub for sure.

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Gong Yoo on IU's palette to promote SEOBOK.

 

 

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(Yonhap Interview) Star actor Gong Yoo hopes his filmography can show who he is

SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- A-list actor Gong Yoo has built a splendid career on the big and small screens in recent years.

All his picks, like the zombie thriller "Train to Busan," the period action thriller "The Age of Shadows" and the fantasy romance TV series "Guardian: The Lonely and Great God," have been the talk of the town and made him one of the most bankable actors in the South Korean entertainment industry.

This time, about two years after his last silver screen project "Kim Ji-young: Born 1982" (2019), his choice was the science-fiction movie, "Seobok," a story about a human clone who possesses the secret to eternal life.

 

The 41-year old actor said "Seobok" is full of unanswerable questions about life and death from the beginning.

"Usually, I'm attracted by screenplays that stir my curiosity. I try to ask myself why the writer wants to tell this story," he said in a Zoom interview with Yonhap News Agency and other media on Tuesday.

"After reading 'Seobok,' on the other hand, I received a big question from the screenplay, which asked me why I want to live," he said. "It looked like an easy question, but I couldn't answer to it immediately. And I became curious about the project and the question, so I decided to do this project to respond to it."

In "Seobok," directed and written by Lee Yong-joo, who helmed the hit romance "Architecture 101" (2012), Gong takes the role of Ki-hun, a former agent suffering a fatal cerebral disease who is assigned to move the first human clone, Seobok (Park Bo-gum), to a safer place.

Ki-hun tries to wrap up the mission as soon as possible and treat the daunting disease, while Seobok who comes out of the laboratory for the first time is so interested in the outer world that he makes Ki-hun angry.

Despite the dire chase by secret forces trying to obtain the human clone, the two start interacting more often and openly and exchange questions about life and death.

Ki-hun tells Seobok about his yearslong struggle with the illness and painful memories after betraying his colleague. Immortal Seobok asks him why he wants to extend his life instead of putting an end here and getting out of the pain.

"On behalf of Ki-hun, he sees Seobok as a little brother and sympathizes with his deep agony over endless life," he said. "But for the audience, Seobok stands as a god, who casts harsh questions to a human and the human gives back weak, faulty answers."

Gong said Ki-hun represents a human who is eager to live longer and cannot be nonchalant about his projected death, no matter how difficult and painful his life is.

The actor lost some weight to portray the former agent who has long fought against the fatal disease.

"Ki-hun might have made all-out efforts to survive the fatal disease, like looking for all kinds of medicine and treatment," he said. "I think it's natural and instinctive for us to avoid the ending here but want to extend it."

Although he started the "Seobok" project by seeking an answer to the question about the value and the reason of life, Gong admitted that he needs more time to get closer to the right idea.

Still, he said "Seobok" will convey his efforts to reply to the profound question when looking back on his career some day in the future.

"I think an actor's filmography represents the direction and the course of the acting that an actor has pursued," he said. "I'm filling in my filmography to let people know who I am and how I see the world as an actor."

Meanwhile, "Seobok," one of the most anticipated blockbuster films in South Korea for its star-studded cast and fresh subject of human cloning, is on the verge of an unprecedented experiment for a new method of movie distribution after monthslong delays due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

It will be released simultaneously in theaters and via Tving, a local streaming service, this Thursday, becoming the first Korean title distributed by a major film company to take the two-track approach.

"The current life (in pandemic) is unusual but has become usual. Everybody is going through this tunnel," said the seasoned actor who made his silver screen debut with "My Tutor Friend" in 2003. "I'm pleased that one of my projects is open to public in theaters and via streaming at the same time. I think we are on the bus already."

 

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Gong Yoo shares how he initially rejected Seobok, his experience with junior actor Park Bo Gum & more

The upcoming film ‘Seobok’ is many fans' dreams come true as they get to see Gong Yoo and Park Bo Gum together. Know about its release date and Gong Yoo’s thoughts about the movie here.

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Everyone’s favourite Train To Busan actor Gong Yoo and Park Bo Gum starrer Seobok will now release on April 15 both in theatres and on TVing, CJ ENM’s OTT platform, according to an interview conducted by Newsen on April 13! While Park Bo Gum is currently serving in the military, Gong Yoo will be the only one taking part in the movie promotions. 

‘Seobok’ is a sci-fi film starring the two most loved male actors in the lead, which definitely created a large wave of fans eagerly waiting for it. Originally supposed to release in December 2020, the movie was delayed due to the pandemic but now will finally release! In the interview, the 41-year-old charming Gong Yoo talked about the movie, how it was working with Park Bo Gum and much more! Let’s dive into it.

 

The story of the film revolves around Ki Heon (Gong Yoo) being tasked with a final mission of ensuring the safe transportation and protection of the first human clone Seobok (Park Bo Gum). As the theme talks about life and death, Gong Yoo said that Seobok was more like a homework assignment for him. He said that Seobok is a movie that makes him think about a problem and participate in it, in order to try to solve it. He also revealed that he had first rejected the offer because he thought that the story was too big for him to convey. However, after talking in detail with director Lee Yong Joo, he finally was ready to play Ki Heon. 

 

Talking about his co-star Park Bo Gum, he explained he at first thought that Park Bo Gum would be no fun because he’s so upright and honest! He also added that the role he’s playing in the movie is of a different kind and will help him expand his spectrum of works he has been doing, after he comes back from the military. He even said that if Park Bo Gum was by his side, he would’ve been less nervous for the press conference, citing that he does feel alone promoting the movies. However, he did get an impromptu phone call from Bo Gum who sounded ecstatic when he heard the movie was finally releasing! 

 

He also talked about how this is the first time he is acting with a junior male actor, while revealing that he didn’t know Park Bo Gum was casted. He has majorly acted with senior actors so this was his first time leading with a junior male actor. People liked their chemistry on set and he hopes that it entertains the viewers too! 

 

On a different note altogether, Gong Yoo talked about his character’s swearing in the movie, adding that he wished he could swear more. He thought about how he had always been playing a nice guy, so he loved this refreshing change! 

 

When asked about his 20th year in the industry, he said that he wasn't keeping count. He found out about this after hearing from his fans! He added that many people have been nagging him to take care of his appearance with laser treatment in advance but he wants to stay fit and healthy without all of those as long as his joints allow him to. He did admit that he didn’t feel the same physically as before but he said he’ll exercise harder. 

 

Fans can watch the movie in theatres or on TVing from April 15 onwards. 

 

https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/gong-yoo-shares-how-he-initially-rejected-seobok-his-experience-junior-actor-park-bo-gum-more-697709

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9 hours ago, inBinJinitrust said:

Don’t know when I will be able to watch the movie. Hopefully not in distant future. I checked out the TVING platform but given it is only serving the local Korean audience, I’m afraid there would not be English subtitles 

 

Same! But I was surprised I got to see Josee and New Years Blues already (they were recently added on Viki to rent)  - who knows .. maybe we dont have to wait long..

 

So much Gong Yoo contents! And with chanel watch too! He was invited to the Chanel show last month but I wasnt sure if he attended lol.. - Maybe he did since his recent cover with Chanel watch. He was busy working and he doesn't have SNS (so we wouldn't get an update if he did lol)

 

The watch he is wearing in his recent interviews is also Chanel watch hehe. 

 

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[Herald Interview] Gong Yoo says ‘Seobok’ is thought-provoking film about purpose of life

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When actor Gong Yoo first read the script for his upcoming film “Seobok,” he felt like it was asking him a question.

“I felt like it was asking me ‘So, what is the purpose of your life?’,” Gong Yoo told local reporters during a joint media interview Tuesday via Zoom. “I could not give an answer to that question. This experience stunned and interested me.”

He explained that he decided to perform for “Seobok” because it was not only written for the sake of entertainment.

“Among the scripts that I received at the time, this was the one that made me feel the agony that the creator had gone through,” he added.

When asked whether he found the answer to the meaning of life after shooting the movie, the actor responded “No.”

“I took the role because I wanted to find the answer to the question, but I came to the conclusion that I cannot figure this out through a single film. I think I will have to search for the answer my entire life,” Gong Yoo said.

“Seobok” introduces Ki-hun (played by Gong Yoo) who is an ex-intelligence agent. He is diagnosed with cancer and finds out that he does not have much time left to live.

One day, Ki-hun receives his last mission from his ex-boss, director of the intelligence agency (played by Cho Woo-jin), to move Seo-bok (played by Park Bo-gum), the first-ever human clone that possesses the secret to eternal life, to a safe place. Through being part of this mission, Ki-hun gets a chance to cure his cancer through treatments created using Seo-bok.

From the beginning of the movie, Gong Yoo’s character Ki-hun does not hide his strong will to live longer.

“Ki-hun’s desire to live longer came to me as a natural feeling that all human beings have,” Gong Yoo said. “I believe that all human beings cannot stay calm when they face their own death.”

For a more in-depth understanding of his character, the actor also discussed a lot about Ki-hun’s background that is not explained in the movie or script with “Seobok” director Lee Yong-joo before the shooting started.

“The director and I talked about all the different medicines that Ki-hun must have taken to live. I imagine that he probably tried both western and eastern medicine.”
 

Gong Yoo also talked about how he tried to look at the character Seobok, which is played by co-star Park Bo-geum.

“Although Ki-hun saw Seobok’s special power, he still sees Seobok with the eyes of brother or uncle. I think that is why there is a scene where he casually asks him if he is hungry after a quarrel,” Gong Yoo said.

During the interview, he also shared his personal feelings about the character Seobok and the movie.

“In the audience watching the movie, Seobok seemed like God disguised as a child,” he said. Gong Yoo added that he felt like watching God keep on challenging Ki-hun by asking difficult questions.

Toward the end of the interview, the actor was asked what he would do if he got the chance to live forever, and his answer was to give it away to his parents.

“I have been busy working so I did not know that time has been passing by. One day I realized that they became old. ... It was my dad’s birthday a few days ago and (his age) really hit me,” he said.

“Seobok” hits local theaters and OTT platform Tving on Thursday.

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Gong Yoo says he doesn't understand why people harm and fight each other so much

 

Gong Yoo said he doesn't understand why people harm and fight with each other so much. 

 

On April 13th, the actor held an online interview for the upcoming sci-fi film 'Seobok'. In the film, Gong Yoo plays a character who unapologetically displays his desire and fear. When asked about his own desires, Gong Yoo replied, "I don't really understand why people harm and fight each other so much. I try to put myself into another person's shoes whenever I'm in such situations. But there are cases where I still can't understand the other (which could be entirely due to my lack of understanding so I'm a little cautious) and my personal desire is not to be the same person when I meet that type of person." 

 

By the same token, he commented about his personal fears, "From an actor's perspective, we mutually inflict pains on each other in a relationship naturally. So I believe a human being is the 'scariest' being. I'm afraid of getting hurt by people. And acting for the camera is always unnerving." 

 

Meanwhile, 'Seobok' hits theaters on April 15th KST. 

 

https://www.allkpop.com/article/2021/04/gong-yoo-says-he-doesnt-understand-why-people-harm-and-fight-each-other-so-much

 

 

 

 

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Netizens swoon over Gong Yoo as he adorns multiple covers for 'Elle' magazine

Netizens are reacting very positively and to the May edition of 'Elle Magazine.'

 

On April 14th, the magazine revealed the covers for their May edition featuring Gong Yoo. According to the fashion magazine, they captured candid moments where Gong Yoo was able to show off his natural charms.

 

As soon as the covers were revealed, netizens quickly shared them on various online communities and expressed how impressed they are with Gong Yoo's youthful looks. They commented, "Wow...." "I'm speechless," "He looks so young," "He looks like he's still in his 30s," "Gong Yoo wearing a sleeveless shirt is just perfect," and "I love his style."

In the interview with Elle magazine, Gong Yoo revealed that he had recently wrapped up filming for the Netflix Original series, 'The Sea of Tranquility.' He explained, "It's been less than a week or two since I finished filming. I still haven't gotten out of character from the drama."

 

 

When asked if the films and dramas affect his life, Gong Yoo replied by saying, "when I look at it objectively, I think the films that make me think deeply and contemplate are the movies that are dear to me. I want to project the character as naturally as possible. On top of that, I think the most natural way is to combine my characteristics and emotions with the character."

 

Meanwhile, 'Seobok' starring Gong Yoo will be premiering on April 15th in theaters and CJ's OTT service.

 

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Gong Yoo Net Worth 2021: Where Does the “Seobok” Star Spend His Millions

 

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BY Geca Wills Apr 14, 2021 05:11 AM EDT

Being the OG Oppa, there's no denying that Gong Yoo is among the brightest and talented South Korean actors whose name is also popular not just locally but also internationally.

Since his debut back in 2001 with the KBS2 drama "School 4" the 41-year-old actor has landed several notable shows, including his breakthrough performance in the 2007 "Coffe Prince" opposite Yoon Eun Hye and the popular fantasy drama "Goblin" where he portrayed the role of the mighty Kim Shin, who was once a general in Goryeo's military.

Aside from his remarkable dramas, Gong Yoo, whose real name is Gong Ji-Cheol, also starred in the critically acclaimed post-apocalyptic movie "Train to Busan" and "The Age of Shadows" alongside Song Kang Ho.

Now, there's no stopping the "Silent of the Sea" actor from appearing in memorable projects as he set to lead the highly anticipated sci-fi thriller movie "Seobok" together with the award-winning actor, Park Bo Gum.

 

With exactly 20 years in the industry, the A-lister has cemented his name in showbizness, making him earned the ninth spot among the highest-paid South Korean actors.

So how much exactly is Gong Yoo's net worth?

Gong Yoo's Net Worth

 

 

According to Nubiapage.com, Gong Yoo's net worth reportedly sits at a whopping $7 million.

He is next to singer-actor Lee Seung-gi, whose net worth is at $8 million, while his "Seobok" co-star fell short at $6 million.

In 2018, Channel Korea cited that the "Coffee Prince" star rakes about $65.000 per episode. Of course, the figures will be a lot higher now that the actor has an accolade of achievements and global recognition.

With his millions in hand, fans are wondering how the actor spends his cash.

READ MORE: Gong Yoo Celebrates 20 Years in the Entertainment Industry

Jaw-Dropping Cars

Back in 2016, the award-winning actor signed a high-profile deal with the multinational car manufacturer KIA.

At the time, it has been reported that Gong Yoo owned a K7 Hybrid or also known as Kia Cadenza. In a previous post, the luxury sedan's average list price is at $22,300.

In one of his press conferences, the actor mentioned that he was a proud owner of the Kia K7 since, because of its sleek design, it is also an environmentally friendly vehicle.

"I shot the commercial and drove the K7 Hybrid directly. I was satisfied with the excellent power performance and quiet ride even though it is a hybrid vehicle," he added.

Invested on Properties

Amid his fame and fortune, Gong Yoo also knew how to invest and spend his millions wisely.

In a report, the actor, who lives in Shin Dang Dong, has a vacation house which he described as his "healing villa."

The property costs around $537,000 and is located at luxurious Aewol-Up in Jeju Island, which boasts a popular sunset vantage point.

Moreover, this is also where the actor shot his Marie Claire cover in 2017, where he was dressed casually and was seen enjoying his simple life, which involves his new hobby, fishing.

 

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Written by Geca Wills

 

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@greenleaf thank you! I just finished watching the movie. Seemed surreal given it only premiered today!  Have you watched yet? @Noor90 you too? I have so much on my mind now that the movie finished but shall refrain from any spoiler for now xx
 

@ElectricHearts please try streaming from KTX.ph, it worked for me. Eng sub here was pretty good

 

 

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Gong Yoo for Elle Magazine May 2021 issue for Chanel J 12 Watch

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SEOBOK tops the theater box office on its first day despite being on RED alert. 45,0000  people in attendance and almost half a million earnings.

 

 

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I just watched Seobok and I LOVED IT!!!!. I do understand  why Gong Yoo said that people will either  dislike it or like it because of some  choices made in the end. But Seobok said something in the end the encapsulates what must be done.  Gong Yoo never disappoints.

 

 

 

 

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‘Seobok’ Starring Gong Yoo and Park Bo Gum Hits Number 1 Box Office During Its Premiere

 

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BY Geca Wills Apr 16, 2021 05:15 AM EDT

Gong Yoo and Park Bo Gum's movie "Seobok" debuts with impressive response from the public.

In a recent report, the thriller sci-fi film receives favorable reviews from the viewers as it hits the number one box office as cited by the integrated computer network for cinema admission rights of the Korea Film Promotion Commission.

Directed and written by Lee Yong-Ju, whose famous works include the 2012 blockbuster film "Architecture 101," "Seobok" premiere was initially slated in December 2020 but pushed through on April 15 due to the sudden rise of COVID-19 cases.

 

Based on the report, the much-awaited movie has amassed a 45,155 audience on its first day of simultaneous release and has ranked number one in cinemas, including Megabox and CGV, as well as the reservation site Yes24, Naver Movies, Interpark, and Daum Movies.

 

 

 

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SEOBOK tops Hong Kong box office

 

The new film "Seobok starring the two great male gods of South Korea, Kong Liu and Park Bo Gum, has been released simultaneously in Hong Kong and South Korea yesterday . The day before Hong Kong's birthday, it has been the first to have a priority show, and many movie fans are all cheering. And "Xu Fu" (Seobok)had good results in both Hong Kong and South Korea yesterday. As soon as it was released, it won the No. 1 box office and the single-day champion in Hong Kong. The box office received 374,000 and the cumulative box office has reached 700,000.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Piracy in Mainland China

As soon as "Xu Fu" was released in South Korea, it became the box office champion. On the premiere day, it attracted 45,155 spectators and 46,712 total attendees. In addition to being shown in theaters in South Korea, it was also published on OTT service TV TVing. However, on the mainland, netizens made pirated versions of simplified Chinese subtitles by themselves.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Gong Yoo Talks About How He Chooses Acting Projects, Reuniting With His Previous Co-Stars In His Film “Seobok,” And 

Gong Yoo recently participated in an interview to talk about his acting career and his new film “Seobok.”

“Seobok” is a sci-fi film about a former intelligence agent named Ki Heon (Gong Yoo) who, for the final mission of his life, is tasked with ensuring the safe transportation of mankind’s first human clone. Park Bo Gum stars as the titular clone Seobok, the target of many forces seeking to steal the clone for themselves.

First off, Gong Yoo talked about his unique filmography. He said, “Due to my filmography, I get asked questions about the difficult topics [of the movies I star in]. I realized that my acting projects are all something that made me think. I don’t know why I ended up choosing projects like this, but I want to appear in movies that make me think and wonder.”

He continued, “Originality is not the only absolute criterion. Although ‘Seobok’ is a movie about clones like the ones you see in Hollywood or foreign works, it’s a topic that has never been properly dealt with in the Korean commercial scene.”

Gong Yoo also discussed reuniting with Jo Woo Jin, Jang Young Nam, and Park Byung Eun in “Seobok.” Gong Yoo previously worked with Jo Woo Jin in “Goblin,” Jang Young Nam in “Finding Mr. Destiny,” and Park Byung Eun in “A Man and A Woman.”

The actor shared, “Park Byung Eun and I met before, and we starred in ‘A Man and a Woman’ together. Because of our shared interest in fishing, we got very close outside of work as well. We naturally teamed up for this movie, so it was very comfortable.”

He continued, “Jo Woo Jin is an actor I really like. It was too bad we couldn’t work together a lot in ‘Goblin,’ but I think he did a great job playing the center role in this movie.”

Then laughing, Gong Yoo said, “Jang Young Nam played my older sister in the movie ‘Finding Mr. Destiny,’ which was my comeback film after I discharged from the military. She’s very respectable, and she’s polite to her junior actors as well. She usually speaks informally to others, but she always uses honorifics with me and is shy around me. I think she’s even more awkward around me after watching ‘Goblin.'”

Gong Yoo also talked about how the release date of “Seobok” was pushed back because of COVID-19. He commented, “Rather than being upset, I thought it was something that I should just accept because it’s something everyone is going through. The movie was released a long time later. The press conference on April 12 felt different from the usual session of talking about the project. I felt less prepared. I’m happy that the movie is finally released, but I think I was a little burdened because it wasn’t released in time. The existence of this movie has already been known to many people, and it seems that expectations have increased because it wasn’t released. I was happy but honestly pressured because there might be a gap between the expectations and the direction the movie wants to go towards or the story the movie wants to talk about.”

“Seobok” was released on April 15 simultaneously in theaters and in CJ ENM’s OTT (over-the-top) streaming platform TVing.

 

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Gong Yoo Talks About The Difficulties Of Getting Out Of Character And His Approach As An Actor

The upcoming May issue of Elle Korea stars Gong Yoo on the cover!

In the interview following his photo shoot, Gong Yoo shared, “I recently wrapped up filming for the Netflix Original series ‘The Silent Sea.’ Typically, even after one or two weeks have passed after filming has ended, I still can’t believe it. I’m still in the process of getting out of my character.”

 

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Gong Yoo Talks About The Difficulties Of Getting Out Of Character And His Approach As An Actor

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The upcoming May issue of Elle Korea stars Gong Yoo on the cover!

In the interview following his photo shoot, Gong Yoo shared, “I recently wrapped up filming for the Netflix Original series ‘The Silent Sea.’ Typically, even after one or two weeks have passed after filming has ended, I still can’t believe it. I’m still in the process of getting out of my character.”

As Gong Yoo has portrayed a wide variety of roles over the course of his career, he was asked whether every project had an influence on his personal life. Gong Yoo responded, “In the perspective of the audience, the movies that make me think are the most precious. I want to naturally be projected onto the film or role.”

He continued, “From there, applying my tendencies and emotions is what I believe is the most natural way for actors to tell a story.”

 

On April 15, Gong Yoo’s film “Seobok” hit theatres and “The Silent Sea” will premiere later this year. You can check out Gong Yoo’s full photo shoot and interview with Elle Korea in their May issue.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1464450wpp/gong-yoo-talks-about-the-difficulties-of-getting-out-of-character-and-his-approach-as-an-actor

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Source: ParkBogum Group

 

The release "Seobok has revived the theater. The "Seobok Effect" is significant, attracting 77,710 viewers on the 17th, (Total of 153,603) This figure is far superior compared to last Saturday's No. 1 movie record of 23,481 viewers.

 

https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/241/0003109098?fbclid=IwAR2PiECowwxzma3CkGqcx6dZnvkN2qX9aP8pz_Qc9007HTVXTld1qzDsx5w

 

 

 

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[Official] Gong-dong X Park Bo-gum'Seobok', #1 box office hit on the first weekend of release.

 

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[Sports Chosun Reporter Jo Ji-young] The action fantasy science fiction film'Seobok' (director Lee Yong-joo, produced by STUDIO101·CJ Entertainment) showed off its box office power by ranking first in the box office in the first week of its release.

According to the Integrated Computing Network for Cinema Admissions by the Film Promotion Commission on the 19th,'Seobok' mobilized 16,3523 people for three days from the 16th to the 18th, ranking first in the box office. The cumulative number of audiences for'Seobok' was recorded at 21,233.

The first weekend score of'Seobok' is the highest release week score among Korean movies released this year, and it currently ranks first in the reservation rate on major sites such as Yes24, Interpark, and Naver Movies. Expect to expand.

The review poster, which was released together, attracted the attention of Gong, which gave the best emotional bromance with an unusual synergy in the play, and the appearance of Park Bo-gum. The appearance of Seobok (Park Bo-gum) stretching out evokes affliction and reminds us of the deep aftertaste in the movie.

Here, the heart-warming praise of the media and the general audience is contained, raising expectations for the beautiful and intense visuals that unfold on the screen as well as the calm comfort of the emotional bromance created by Park Bo-gum and their companion.

'Seobok' is a story about a story in which an intelligence officer, who was assigned the last task in his life to transfer mankind's first cloned man in top secret, walks in a special way amidst the pursuit of several forces aiming for cloned man, and gets caught up in an unexpected situation. Gong Gong, Bogum Park, Woojin Jo, Youngnam Jang, and Byeongeun Park appeared, and director Yongju Lee of'Introduction to Architecture' took the megaphone. On the 15th, it was simultaneously released at the theater and the OTT platform Teabing.