Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1980-03-13
- Born Place: Seoul, South Korea
Also Known As:
Lee Han, Kim NamGil, 김남길, NamGil Kim, 이한, Kim Nam-kil, 金南佶, کیم نام-گیل
Kim Nam-gil
Kim Nam-gil is a highly acclaimed South Korean actor, producer, director, singer, and philanthropist. Born on March 13, 1980, he is celebrated for his versatility and ability to balance commercial projects with more artistic roles. His career began in 1999 with a minor role in the drama School 1, and he gained significant recognition after his breakthrough performance as Bidam in the hit period drama Queen Seondeok (2009). This role made him a household name and earned him several awards.He has since built a robust filmography with notable leading roles in both films and television. Some of his most well-known films include the adventure film The Pirates (2014), the disaster blockbuster Pandora (2016), and the crime thriller Memoir of a Murderer (2017). On television, he is renowned for his performances in dramas like Live Up to Your Name (2017) and the comedy crime series The Fiery Priest (2019), for which he won the Grand Prize (Daesang) at the SBS Drama Awards. He has also received a second Daesang for his role in the 2022 crime thriller Through the Darkness.Beyond acting, Kim Nam-gil is also the founder and CEO of Gilstory ENT, a comprehensive entertainment company, and the non-profit organization Gilstory, which focuses on cultural preservation and promoting the arts. His recent projects include the 2023 Netflix series Song of the Bandits and the 2025 film Nocturnal, where he plays the role of the novelist Kang Ho-ryeong.
