Gong Yoo and Kang Dong Won are not only two of the most handsome and famous Korean actors of today. These two are also close to each other, to the point that there are rumors they are both gay.
Fortunately, "TMI News" revealed the real connection between Gong Yoo and Kang Dong Won and no, they are not lovers. Aside from a close friendship, there is a deeper relation that binds them, which will make fans surprise.
Did you know these two are related to each other through their grandfathers? Their granddads are the best of friends.
So, from one generation to another, the famed K-drama stars have become close friends, too. In fact, they have been friends since they were only modeling, AllKpop noted.
Along with Jo In Sung, these three are the best of friends. The host also revealed Gong Yoo and Kang Dong Won have family ties.
Their grandfathers introduced their other grandchildren to each other and they ended up married. This makes them actual in-laws, making their bond even much stronger.
In addition, the real-life close bond they have has also transcended professionally, per Koreaboo. They even recommend each other to do different roles.
At one point, director Yeon Sang Ho revealed that Gong Yoo even recommended Kang Dong Won to do the "Train to Busan" sequel, "Peninsula." True enough, the 40-year-old star did the film in 2020 and it was a success.
Meanwhile, with their closeness, it cannot be helped that gay rumors surround them. At the time, nobody knew their relation to each other yet.
So, though it came as a surprise, it was quite expected in the industry they were in. In response, Gong Yoo got along with the false claims and even messaged Kang Dong Won sweetly.
The "Seobok" star called the "A Violent Prosecutor" actor "honey" and asked him what he was up to, though the latter's reply was not revealed. The show, then, ended by telling Gong Yoo's wish to work with Kang Dong Won someday, along with Jo In Sung.
Who would not want to see these three in a big movie or TV production? If this happens, it will surely be a huge hit that many will watch out for.
As of late, Gong Yoo is now busy completing his upcoming TV series "Squid Game" and "The Silent Sea" this 2021. Alternatively, Kang Dong Won has a new film coming up, with a tentative title "#tsunami," along with Moon Suk, and will be directed by Scott Mann.
