Sad News, Gong Yoo's Father Dies

Gong Yoo (Instagram @management_soop)

JAKARTA - Sad news came from actor Gong Yoo. The agency shared the news that Gong Yoo's father had passed away.

Gong Yoo's father died on February 5, said the agency, Management SOOP today, Wednesday, February 7.

Reportedly, Gong Yoo's father died of illness and passed away at the age of 78. The family was there when his father died.

Currently, the father is buried at the Asan Hospital funeral home in Seoul. Gong Yoo and his family are at the place to take care of the procession.

In addition, the funeral of the father will be held on Thursday, February 8. The funeral is planned to be held behind closed doors and is only attended by family and closest relatives.

Actor Gong Yoo debuted through School 4 drama in 2001. Slowly, he became an actor who starred in a series of hit dramas.

This year, Gong Yoo is confirmed to return to the second season of the Squid Game series which is scheduled to be released. He will also star in a romance series titled The Trunk with Seo Hyun Jin.