Caught Vacationing in Rome with a Male Friend: Gong Yoo’s Sexual Orientation Sparks Heated Debate

Korean drama "Guardian: The Lonely and Great God" actor Gong Yoo was recently invited to Italy to attend the "24th Florence Korea Film Festival", sharing photos of his travels on social media.

Recently, a netizen spotted Gong Yoo with a man at Rome’s Spanish Steps, with Gong Yoo keeping his hand on the man's shoulder as they walked together, appearing very affectionate. This has sparked heated online discussions, with many comments centering on Gong Yoo's sexual orientation. Some noted that the man's gait looked somewhat like that of a gay man, and believed Gong Yoo’s shoulder-holding gesture with the same sex hinted at an unusual relationship. One comment even read: “Maybe students act like this with friends, but it's rare for men in their forties!” However, other netizens pointed out that the man is reportedly Gong Yoo's assistant and is already married.

The 46-year-old Gong Yoo has always been single. Since his debut, he's been rumored to be dating female co-stars such as Im Soo-jung, Yoon Eun-hye, Kim Go-eun, and Jung Yu-mi, but has kept his love life extremely private. Early in his career, Gong Yoo revealed in an interview that he had dated three girlfriends before entering show business, all of whom were petite and gentle women. He even once invited one of his exes to appear on a variety show.

Source: oncc