Gong Yoo talks about relationships, perspective on the world, and views on fatherhood as he graced Elle Korea's special edition.
In celebration of the publication's 30th anniversary, the Hallyu star joined fellow top stars, both from music and acting for the magazine's theme The Icons.
With Gong Yoo, viewers get to see more of BIGBANG's G-Dragon, BLACKPINK's Jennie, Lee Sung Kyung, Kim Go Eun, and Park Seo Joon.
During his interview with Elle Korea, Gong Yoo opened up about his thoughts on various topics whether it be career or personal views.
Gong Yoo on his 20 Years in the Industry
Before being one of Hallyu's top stars, Gong Yoo made his debut in 2001 after landing a supporting role in the youth drama "School 4."
Since then, he wowed viewers with his charm and superb acting, especially with the K-drama "Coffee Prince" with Yoon Eun Hye, "Goblin" with Kim Go Eun, and the blockbuster K-zombie film "Train to Busan."
Now that he has been in the industry for over 20 years, Gong Yoo says that he has reached the point where he is "flexible" with work.
Moreover, he also spoke about how he stayed focused amid the multiple projects lined up.
He admitted that he is the type of person "who finds it difficult to get started," adding that he can only begin things if he does "a lot of thinking" and that's where he becomes determined.
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Interestingly, his curiosity and persistence allowed him to get focused and immersed in his work.
The top star also mentioned that he also does this with relationships and getting to know people.
"I'm not the type to quickly get close to people, but once the door opens, that connection deepens," he said adding "If I feel like we'll match well together, and it seems fun, then I start to become curious."
Gong Yoo Talks About Fatherhood
One of the interesting topics Gong Yo openly talked about was fatherhood.
When asked about the experience he only felt through his characters, the actor said being a father.
Gong Yoo played various characters and one of which is playing someone else's father like in "Train to Busan" and "The Silent Sea."
With this, the actor said that it is the emotion he is "most curious about" adding that he "can't predict when my present self will come to experience such things."
Playing these types of roles has changed his perspective on raising a child.
For Gong Yoo, he said that during his early 30s, his reaction would be feeling ecstatic seeing a baby; however, he reached a certain age where he questioned himself if he could raise a child well.
"'Do I possess the talent to pull off the role of a father?'' and "Would giving birth to a child in these times even be good for them," he asked himself, adding that he is "bit more fearful and careful" about starting his own family.
