Squid Game actor Gong Yoo's father dies and the funeral will take place on February 8

Gong Yoo, known for his roles in Squid Game, mourns the death of his father, who passed away on February 5. The cause of death has not been announced at this time.

Squid Game actor Gong Yoo's father dies at the age of 78

Actor Gong Yoo, known for his role in the Netflix show Squid game lost his father. The news was shared by Yoo's agency Management SOOP. According to Naver News, Yoo's father was 78 years old and passed away on February 5, 2024. The actor is currently mourning the loss. Furthermore, the remains of the actor's father are kept in the funeral hall of Asan Hospital in Seoul, South Korea. Gong Yoo and his family are reportedly taking part in mourning rituals ahead of the funeral procession scheduled for February 8.

According to the Allkpop report, the actor's father's final ritual will take place at 5:20 AM KST on Thursday. After this, the funeral will take place at the Sian Family Memorial Park in the presence of his relatives. As soon as news of Yoo's father's death hit online, fans began expressing their condolences. Fans began expressing their grief on social media. While one wrote: 'May he rest in peace. I hope Gong Yoo and his family remain strong in this moment of grief.” Another said: “Oh no!! I hope he and his family are doing well,” said another fan. Someone also said: “Omg how strange that I rewatched Coffee Prince today RIP.”

Who is Gong Yoo?

Born on July 10, 1979, Yoo is a fixture in South Korean entertainment, captivating audiences with his rocking performances on both television and cinema. In 2001, Gong Yoo made his acting debut with KBS drama School 4 and later rose to fame with the popular K-drama Coffee Prince.

Since then, the actor has never returned. He did several hit shows such as Big, Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, Squid Game and The Silent Sea. He continued to star in globally acclaimed films such as Seo Bok, Train to Busan and Kim Ji Young: Born 1982. His upcoming projects include The Trunk and a special appearance in Netflix's upcoming science fiction film, Wonderland.