Actor Gong Yoo Shares Pictures Of His “First Child”

Actor Gong Yoo gave fans a heartwarming look at his beloved “first child.”

On August 5, the actor shared a photo on his Instagram Story with the caption, “My firstborn has been through a lot. Hang in there just a little longer.”

The picture showed an adorable cat making a cute expression. While some may have expected Gong Yoo to be talking about a family member, the actor was actually referring to his pet cat, whom he has affectionately called his “first child” before.

His sweet message quickly caught fans’ attention, with many touched by how much love he has for his cat.

Gong Yoo is also preparing to meet fans across Asia later this year. His 2026 Gong Yoo Asia Fan Meeting Tour, The Long Take, will begin on October 4 in Yokohama, then continue to Bangkok, Jakarta, Macau, Manila, and Seoul.

The upcoming tour marks the first fan meeting tour in Asia of his career. It will look back on both Gong Yoo’s journey as an actor as well as his life beyond the spotlight, while creating new memories with fans along the way.

In addition to the fan meeting tour, Gong Yoo is also set to return to screens this year as the lead character, Dong Gu, in the upcoming Netflix series Slowly, Intensely.