Gong-yoo
The Recruiter who lures players into the deadly game.
Gong Yoo (Korean: 공유; born Gong Ji-cheol on July 10, 1979, in Busan, South Korea) is a South Korean actor known for his starring roles in the television series Coffee Prince (2007), Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016–2017), the Netflix series Squid Game (2021–2025), and the films Silenced (2011), The Suspect (2013), Train to Busan (2016), and The Age of Shadows (2016). He appeared as the Recruiter (a.k.a. the Salesman) in the first season of Squid Game, a role he reprised in the first episode of the second season in 2024. His brief appearance in the second season received positive reviews from fans on social media.
Quick Facts
- Birth name
- Gong Ji-cheol
- Born
- 10 July 1979
- Birthplace
- Busan, South Korea
- Occupation
- Actor
- Education
- Kyung Hee University
- Years active
- 2001–present
- Agent
- Management SOOP
Lore & Background
Gong Yoo's character in Squid Game is known as the Recruiter (a.k.a. the Salesman). He appears in the first season and reprised his role in the first episode of the second season in 2024.
Reader's Guide
Gong Yoo plays the Recruiter (a.k.a. the Salesman) in Squid Game. He appears in the first season and the first episode of the second season (2024). His role involves approaching potential contestants and offering them the opportunity to participate in the games. Fans have responded positively to his brief appearances, particularly in the second season.
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