Gong Myung

Biography

Gong Myung, born Kim Dong-hyun (김동현), is a South Korean actor and former singer. He first gained attention as a member of the actor group 5urprise and later established a successful acting career in television and film. He is known for roles in dramas such as Be Melodramatic and Lovers of the Red Sky, as well as the blockbuster film Extreme Job.

Early Life and Background

Gong Myung was born on May 26, 1994, in South Korea. His birth name is Kim Dong-hyun. He has a younger brother, Kim Dong-young (Doyoung), who is a member of the K-pop boy group NCT.

He developed an interest in acting at a young age and later entered professional training before making his entertainment debut.

Career

Debut and 5urprise Activities (2013–2016)

Gong Myung debuted in 2013 through the web series After School: Lucky or Not, alongside members of the actor group 5urprise, which was created by Fantagio as the first Korean group composed primarily of actors.

In 2016, he also appeared on the reality program We Got Married, which increased his popularity with the public.

Rising Popularity (2017–2020)

In 2017, Gong Myung expanded his acting career with leading and major supporting roles. He starred in the KBS drama special The Happy Loner and appeared in popular dramas such as:

• The Bride of Habaek (2017)
• Revolutionary Love (2017)

He achieved major recognition in 2019 with the action-comedy film Extreme Job, where he played detective Jae-hoon. The film became a massive box-office success, surpassing 10 million viewers in South Korea and earning him several Best New Actor nominations and awards.

That same year, he also appeared in the historical film Homme Fatale and the drama Be Melodramatic, further expanding his reputation as a versatile actor.

In 2020, Gong Myung signed with Saram Entertainment after leaving Fantagio.

Established Actor and Recent Work (2021–Present)

In 2021, Gong starred in the fantasy historical drama Lovers of the Red Sky, portraying Grand Prince Yangmyeong, a cultured prince skilled in art and poetry.

He later appeared in major film and television productions including:

• Hansan: Rising Dragon (2022)
• Killing Romance (2023)
• Citizen of a Kind (2024)

In 2025, he starred as the male lead in the romantic fantasy drama Way Back Love, marking one of his major recent projects.

He also appeared in the Netflix action noir series Mercy for None (2025) and the film Love Untangled (2025).

Military Service

Gong Myung enlisted for mandatory military service on December 14, 2021, and completed his service in June 2023.

Filmography

Television Series

• Drinking Solo (2016)
• The Bride of Habaek (2017)
• Revolutionary Love (2017)
• Be Melodramatic (2019)
• Lovers of the Red Sky (2021)
• Way Back Love (2025)
• Second Shot at Love (2025)
• Mercy for None (2025)

Film

• Extreme Job (2019)
• Homme Fatale (2019)
• Hansan: Rising Dragon (2022)
• Killing Romance (2023)
• Citizen of a Kind (2024)
• Love Untangled (2025)