Kim Nam Gil
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Kim Nam Gil
김남길
For a short time used name : 이한 / Lee Han (up until 2008)
Birthdate : 13 March 1981
Height : 184cm
Weight : 70kg
Star sign : Pisces
Education : Myeong Ji Cheon University 명지전문대학
Profession : Actor
Debut : 2003 (MBC's 31st Batch of Acting Talents: 공채 탤런트 31기)
Used to play on stage as a theatre actor.
15.07.2010 - 15.07.2012 - Military Service, Civil Service Agent.
Movies:
Lovers Vanished (2010) as: 수인
Tears of the Amazon (2010) - narrator
Handphone (2009) - cameo as: 장윤호
Miindo (2008) as: 강무
Public Enemy 3 (2008) as: 문수
Modern Boy (2008) as: 신스케
No Regret (2006) as: 송재민
Don't Look Back (2006) as: 석우
Low Life (2004) as: 임시검문 경찰
Television:
Shark - Sangeo (KBS2/2013)
Bad Guy - Nappeun Namja (SBS / 2010) as: 심건욱
The Great Queen Seondeok (MBC / 2009) as: 비담
Terroir (SBS/2008) - cameo
When Spring Comes (2007) as: 김준기
Several Questions That Make Us Happy (KBS2 / 2007): 2 - episodes drama as: 석주
Lovers | Yeonin (SBS / 2006) as: 태산
Good Bye, Solo (KBS2/2006) as: 유지안
Be Strong Geum Soon (MBC, 2005) : cameo
My Name is Kim Sam-Soon (MBC/ 2005) as: 노정완
Sweet Buns | 단팥빵 (MBC / 2004)
Stage plays:
2003 - 박무근 일가 - Bak Mugeun Family
2000 - 한 여름 밤의 꿈 - A Midsummer Night's Dream
Awards (some, because the I didn't include the movie awards, or nominations):
46th Baeksang Awards: Best Newcomer Award (Queen Seon Duk)
2009 MBC Drama Awards: Best Couple Award (with Lee Yo Won in Queen Seon Duk)
2009 MBC Drama Awards: Male Excellence Award (Queen Seon Duk)
Education: Myeong Ji Cheon University (he didn't finish it though)
Official Nate Website
Hancinema
Yes, he became so-called "household name" after Queen Seonduk, but he's been known for years.
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i like him, i first watched Kim Nam Gil in "Kim Sam Soon" but what made me paid attention to him was the movie "No Regret" he was amazing in it! later i watched "When Spring Comes" which was slow paced but one of my favorite dramas and Kim Nam Gil did a good job there too.
Thanks for posting these pictures!
Thanks for posting these pictures!
He was great in No Regrets. It was difficult movie though. But I love him from the moment I saw the movie, 4 years back.
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New pics found here:
http://travel.innolife.net/innoreport/l ... ai_id=6447
Site in Japanese, hope it won't be a problem, ne?
http://travel.innolife.net/innoreport/l ... ai_id=6447
Site in Japanese, hope it won't be a problem, ne?
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No Regret is actually one of the best movies I've seen from Korea. As you mentioned, there is an overwhelming loneliness in that movie. Actually it was the first thing I watched with KNG and I immediately fell in love with the way he portrayed his character. Very disturbing, yet brave movie though.
PS. to whoever started this thread, I think it's better to get rid "of Queen Seonduk" from the name. KNG is a name that speaks for itself for some time already, and I think everyone knows him. The title suggest he's known only for QSD.
PS. to whoever started this thread, I think it's better to get rid "of Queen Seonduk" from the name. KNG is a name that speaks for itself for some time already, and I think everyone knows him. The title suggest he's known only for QSD.
OK, I think everyone is aware he's going to the military this fall. But we are left with one drama, one movie and one "secret project", whatever it may be.
And since I love everything he has done, something for admirers of his... ekhemmm... no seriously....
Pictures (different, from 2008 till premiere of "Lovers Vanished":
Peggy:
"No Regrets" had made such an impact on critics. The director, movie and two main leads took a lot of praise, but the movie failed to gain any attention from the audience. In 2006 I included this movie in some movie festival I was co-hosting (Korean Movies panel), and everyone who saw that movie was shocked. But after it "Brokeback..." came out and it overshadowed it. In my opinion "No Regret" is far better than that, but...
KNG was advised not to take the part in this movie, in fear to destroy his career. And it almost did.
PS. How come everyone started to recognize him only after QSD?? Seriously.
And since I love everything he has done, something for admirers of his... ekhemmm... no seriously....
Pictures (different, from 2008 till premiere of "Lovers Vanished":
Peggy:
"No Regrets" had made such an impact on critics. The director, movie and two main leads took a lot of praise, but the movie failed to gain any attention from the audience. In 2006 I included this movie in some movie festival I was co-hosting (Korean Movies panel), and everyone who saw that movie was shocked. But after it "Brokeback..." came out and it overshadowed it. In my opinion "No Regret" is far better than that, but...
KNG was advised not to take the part in this movie, in fear to destroy his career. And it almost did.
PS. How come everyone started to recognize him only after QSD?? Seriously.
I like to conduct threads on my own...
On June 13 there was a fanmeeting with Ko Hyun Joong (Mishil), and KNG made an appearance^^
I made a cut to watch:
In case someone wants it
On June 13 there was a fanmeeting with Ko Hyun Joong (Mishil), and KNG made an appearance^^
I made a cut to watch:
In case someone wants it
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I decided to spam some here, right after I spammed somewhere else.
KNG is a Unicef ambassador, in January he went to South East Asia, and actually helped there.
It was featured in a program called "The World and I", and broadcasted on January 29th.
The program itself focuses on world problems, especially in so-called Third World, illiteracy, crime, human traffic, poverty, famine and so on. It raises awareness in people.
Hopefully.
On the other, happy note, pics from Baeksang entry (March):
KNG is a Unicef ambassador, in January he went to South East Asia, and actually helped there.
The program itself focuses on world problems, especially in so-called Third World, illiteracy, crime, human traffic, poverty, famine and so on. It raises awareness in people.
Hopefully.
On the other, happy note, pics from Baeksang entry (March):
Interview is able to download here on DA:
http://www.d-addicts.com/forum/viewtopic_86297.htm
Interview date: 2010-06-24
http://www.d-addicts.com/forum/viewtopic_86297.htm
Interview date: 2010-06-24
I think the drama QSD was a winner before KNG was called upon. It had a huge audience and then it began to get bogged down and a bit draggy. That is when they threw BIDAM into the mix from the top of that hill to save everybody. The fact that it was a handsome devil with flashing eyes and a brilliant smile effectively magnetised everyone. It's no wonder that KNG was the hero of the day and weeks to follow. It was a great bursting forth which any actor would hope for.
He does not really have to worry that he will forever be Bidam. His own personality is much too strong to be subdued by a role. It's just one peg on the wall to hang a hat.
After his military duty we shall see a more mature Nam Gil I think, and he will have more confidence than ever.
Peggy
He does not really have to worry that he will forever be Bidam. His own personality is much too strong to be subdued by a role. It's just one peg on the wall to hang a hat.
After his military duty we shall see a more mature Nam Gil I think, and he will have more confidence than ever.
Peggy
But he said recently that Bidam haunts him still, as a character. The director of Bad Guy told that he casted KNG just because of Bidam. Because no one could play complicated characters better. One second - an angel, and the next - pure evil.
He's too strong as an actor, I mean he played different characters (even such a prick in When Spring Comes), so I'm sure he will be even greater than he is now (after the military). And yes, QSD just went over 40% rating after 21st episode. I had my first heart attack during this series last year, hehe^^
He's too strong as an actor, I mean he played different characters (even such a prick in When Spring Comes), so I'm sure he will be even greater than he is now (after the military). And yes, QSD just went over 40% rating after 21st episode. I had my first heart attack during this series last year, hehe^^
I understand that he was impressed with his reception over BIDAM. But he will do that many more times once he gets back into his acting life. It's like playing Hamlet for the first time. Once is never enough and there is always a desire to improve.
Ethlenn. Please read your PM message. Don't dawdle dear Not sure of lasting quality.
Peg
Ethlenn. Please read your PM message. Don't dawdle dear Not sure of lasting quality.
Peg
He didn't expect for Bidam to be such a hit.
I have tons of interviews, and I can't find the one I'm looking for, dammit!! There was a nice interview when he said about improving his acting skills (because apparently they are in such need, you stupid Namgil nim!), and focusing on acting instead of looking. Hehe, but he actually puts his words in motion, not like some others, *cough*JKS*cough*
I have tons of interviews, and I can't find the one I'm looking for, dammit!! There was a nice interview when he said about improving his acting skills (because apparently they are in such need, you stupid Namgil nim!), and focusing on acting instead of looking. Hehe, but he actually puts his words in motion, not like some others, *cough*JKS*cough*
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this is sort of thread where the following fits in for some reason. I can imagine Nam gil being involved in this in some way.
http://www.google.com/#hl=en&source=hp& ... df8ad524ce
Cole Porter is my favourite lyricist and this is one song that takes a special singer to put it across. You can find the English lyrics but listen to Edith Piaf sing it and it's good. Lots of ways to listen to this on this link.
Peg
http://www.google.com/#hl=en&source=hp& ... df8ad524ce
Cole Porter is my favourite lyricist and this is one song that takes a special singer to put it across. You can find the English lyrics but listen to Edith Piaf sing it and it's good. Lots of ways to listen to this on this link.
Peg
Read about military enlistment in Korean
배우 김남길이 다음 달 15일 입대하라는 영장을 받은 것으로 알려졌다.
Actor Kim Nam Gil received a warrant to enlist on 15th next month (July)
The news is all over the place, so I guess here ends his hope for Fall (mine as well). I don't think he will be granted second extention to wrap up everything.
배우 김남길이 다음 달 15일 입대하라는 영장을 받은 것으로 알려졌다.
Actor Kim Nam Gil received a warrant to enlist on 15th next month (July)
The news is all over the place, so I guess here ends his hope for Fall (mine as well). I don't think he will be granted second extention to wrap up everything.
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Just pondering Ethlenn..
Do you think that Nam gil would be the butler who delivered the sad news about Miss Otis? Or would he be lying on the cold morgue slab after Miss Otis get revenge for his infidelity.
I can see him both ways, but I can clearly see him as the formerly rejected lover who is now the butler and beneficiary of all that the wealthy Miss Otis has left.
See the smile and the mustache so clearly.
Well there's a short scenario for a small MV...
Peg
Do you think that Nam gil would be the butler who delivered the sad news about Miss Otis? Or would he be lying on the cold morgue slab after Miss Otis get revenge for his infidelity.
I can see him both ways, but I can clearly see him as the formerly rejected lover who is now the butler and beneficiary of all that the wealthy Miss Otis has left.
See the smile and the mustache so clearly.
Well there's a short scenario for a small MV...
Peg
I see Namgil-nim as a butler in those lyrics.
But I didn't have the butler in mind, rather someone who stepped into a shadow. Someone who watches another person from afar.
I can even hear the voice.
And I'm not that romantic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxRORcVRxws
The video is of a really bad quality, but I just love this MV. It's just... I don't know, it suits him in a way.
Those lyrics made me want to watch "lovers" again. I barely managed to watch it, solely because of the henchman role he played, but delivered so many subtle emotions. He was that kind of person in this drama (like the one in those lyrics). Quiet, yet firm.
But I didn't have the butler in mind, rather someone who stepped into a shadow. Someone who watches another person from afar.
I can even hear the voice.
And I'm not that romantic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxRORcVRxws
The video is of a really bad quality, but I just love this MV. It's just... I don't know, it suits him in a way.
Those lyrics made me want to watch "lovers" again. I barely managed to watch it, solely because of the henchman role he played, but delivered so many subtle emotions. He was that kind of person in this drama (like the one in those lyrics). Quiet, yet firm.
Oh that is so sad. why does he fit so well into this type of incident in a story. He has that aura around him of longing for something or someone and you know he can't complete his wishes.
I hope he does not fall into the trap of never doing something that is lighter and fun. He has a devilish sense of humour and his eyes can really throw off sparks of laughter.
I wonder what he will be like after two years in the military. He is a man of substance and I think is going to have a way of keeping a strong thing going in his acting in the future. I can't see him doing other things yet.
Peg
I hope he does not fall into the trap of never doing something that is lighter and fun. He has a devilish sense of humour and his eyes can really throw off sparks of laughter.
I wonder what he will be like after two years in the military. He is a man of substance and I think is going to have a way of keeping a strong thing going in his acting in the future. I can't see him doing other things yet.
Peg
He said that he actually anticipates the military (I can't really find the interview to check it), and he hopes to learn from it, and be even more "manly man".
There is some strange aura around him, that is why, perhaps, he gets those roles. Something elusive, yet sometimes violent.
And about his sense of humor, he's actually a joker once they are not shooting the scene. He can light up every press conference.
I know he won't lose his talent, cause it's unlikely, he's too smart to change it into pieces. Plus, he's doing really good job in some other campaigns, like raising awareness in sexual crimes and violence, helping the underprivileged in so-called Third World.
But seeing him in interviews, there is a border he doesn't cross. If the question is too personal, he answers with joke. Or complete nonsense.
Man, I admire him to bits...
There is some strange aura around him, that is why, perhaps, he gets those roles. Something elusive, yet sometimes violent.
And about his sense of humor, he's actually a joker once they are not shooting the scene. He can light up every press conference.
I know he won't lose his talent, cause it's unlikely, he's too smart to change it into pieces. Plus, he's doing really good job in some other campaigns, like raising awareness in sexual crimes and violence, helping the underprivileged in so-called Third World.
But seeing him in interviews, there is a border he doesn't cross. If the question is too personal, he answers with joke. Or complete nonsense.
Man, I admire him to bits...
Yes...I hope I'll be able to stick around to see him in about three years when he will have done another drama or film. He is definitely a different actor with a definite persona of some mystery.
I admire any actor or performer who keeps his private life.. .private. That's one of the things I like about Kimura. He has never ever mentioned his family either his wife or children or his parents and brother. He is very protective in that regard.
It is very strange that since stepping into the Nam Gil arena I have been nudged into the most unlikely music places. He sends me back to old blues songs like 'St,James Infirmary Blues' and 'Frankie and Johnny'. Haven't thought of them for years but he would fit right in to that era.
I think it may be the mustache that is opening that door a little.... Something there is about this man.
Peg
I admire any actor or performer who keeps his private life.. .private. That's one of the things I like about Kimura. He has never ever mentioned his family either his wife or children or his parents and brother. He is very protective in that regard.
It is very strange that since stepping into the Nam Gil arena I have been nudged into the most unlikely music places. He sends me back to old blues songs like 'St,James Infirmary Blues' and 'Frankie and Johnny'. Haven't thought of them for years but he would fit right in to that era.
I think it may be the mustache that is opening that door a little.... Something there is about this man.
Peg
And other MV, maybe not that sad and twisted as the previous one, but somewhat nostalgic:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqGwjMB7 ... re=related
And another one, shot in a very unique technique:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmW7bUak ... re=related
This is what we were talking, Peggy, about actors in MV. A good actor can transform music video into a little gem (like the one you showed me, I was in shock).
He jokes on the film plan, but if he wants to concentrate, he hides.
Plus, when listening to "Nature boy", I had always his image from "No Regret", I don't know why.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqGwjMB7 ... re=related
And another one, shot in a very unique technique:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmW7bUak ... re=related
This is what we were talking, Peggy, about actors in MV. A good actor can transform music video into a little gem (like the one you showed me, I was in shock).
He jokes on the film plan, but if he wants to concentrate, he hides.
Plus, when listening to "Nature boy", I had always his image from "No Regret", I don't know why.
A well made MV is sometimes as good or better than a full length drama. It gives the imagination some space to fill out all the hollow places.
'Nature Boy' was always a great favourite for me. I remember when it first happened and the man who wrote it.....
Nat King Cole did it rather well.
I'm glad you were impressed with Mr. Flower. I think it is a true gem with all its facets.
For me it was even more special since I like Jisub and I love Osawa. He is another very private person and a marvellous actor.
Life is so good with all the generosity of all these things.
Peg
'Nature Boy' was always a great favourite for me. I remember when it first happened and the man who wrote it.....
Nat King Cole did it rather well.
I'm glad you were impressed with Mr. Flower. I think it is a true gem with all its facets.
For me it was even more special since I like Jisub and I love Osawa. He is another very private person and a marvellous actor.
Life is so good with all the generosity of all these things.
Peg
It's very clear that Nam Gil is like a treasure trove. He brings out all sorts of ideas and fanciful mysteries and the music he conjures up is truly amazing. He touches so many times and places. How would he know about Cole Porter writing that song for Bricktop?
Yet all I have to do is see his face of today and I am carried way back even sometimes before my own time.
He is a man for all seasons and time belongs to him.
Peg.
Yet all I have to do is see his face of today and I am carried way back even sometimes before my own time.
He is a man for all seasons and time belongs to him.
Peg.
Ethlenn..
http://takuya.blogs.allocine.fr/index.b ... meID=16585
this has nothing to do with Nam gil but I don't know where else to put it so that you would notice it.
It is an extensive site about Takuya Kimura and I think it is pretty accurate. Lots of different things on a few pages which you might like to dip into in a spare few minutes.
Do you ever have any minutes left spare by the way??
You may delete or put this elsewhere if you wish. I just want you to know about this person who has held me in thrall for so many years.
Peg
http://takuya.blogs.allocine.fr/index.b ... meID=16585
this has nothing to do with Nam gil but I don't know where else to put it so that you would notice it.
It is an extensive site about Takuya Kimura and I think it is pretty accurate. Lots of different things on a few pages which you might like to dip into in a spare few minutes.
Do you ever have any minutes left spare by the way??
You may delete or put this elsewhere if you wish. I just want you to know about this person who has held me in thrall for so many years.
Peg
Oh, no, my dear, I will check it for sure, summer vacations on the way, so I will have a lot of time to spare. I plan to make some MV with KNG (not personally, unfortunately), but I guess it will take some time, and I most likely do it in August, when I will be totally cut off from the internet.
I could write an endless essay on him. I haven't been that swept away by no one. He just crushed me with No Regret, and even with every small appearance in dramas and movies.
About your last sentence about KNG, if I ever wanted to quote it, I will give full credits to you, dear, because it's very beautiful. He looks sometimes goofy on the set, but usually, even with his bright smile, he projects some kind of veil. No matter how hard you try, you won't get through tht veil. That's my impression.
Plus, if you want to read some more, I put few interviews/videos (more to come) on my blog. I will also try to update everyone on KNG when he's in military.
Have you seen Tears of Amazon? It's a... OK, last year MBC (I guess, or KBS) made a series of 4 documentaries on Amazon River, people living there and nature. It was the greatest hit for TV last year. So they decided to make a full movie collecting all data. The narrator was chosen: Namgil-nim.
Even if you're not into Indians and big rivers, you can watch it. Perfectly made documentary, plus the voice^^
I could write an endless essay on him. I haven't been that swept away by no one. He just crushed me with No Regret, and even with every small appearance in dramas and movies.
About your last sentence about KNG, if I ever wanted to quote it, I will give full credits to you, dear, because it's very beautiful. He looks sometimes goofy on the set, but usually, even with his bright smile, he projects some kind of veil. No matter how hard you try, you won't get through tht veil. That's my impression.
Plus, if you want to read some more, I put few interviews/videos (more to come) on my blog. I will also try to update everyone on KNG when he's in military.
Have you seen Tears of Amazon? It's a... OK, last year MBC (I guess, or KBS) made a series of 4 documentaries on Amazon River, people living there and nature. It was the greatest hit for TV last year. So they decided to make a full movie collecting all data. The narrator was chosen: Namgil-nim.
Even if you're not into Indians and big rivers, you can watch it. Perfectly made documentary, plus the voice^^
Ethlenn
The heat from the fire sends the smoke upwards
Soon it will rest once again on the wind
There is a shadow in the sky
Will the bird sing.
Peg
The heat from the fire sends the smoke upwards
Soon it will rest once again on the wind
There is a shadow in the sky
Will the bird sing.
Peg
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Funny thing, Peggy, this is what everyone on the different movie sets (or dramas) says about him.
As I reacall he said this himself once, that he feels older than his age. And reading the interviews, or seeing the interviews, this was exactly my thought. He can be goofing around as he does, because without humor someone working under such a stress as he would go crazy, but as you said, deep down there is no humor at all.
Kim Jae Wook (he also is in Bad Guy) said about Namgil-nim:
He is just such a great actor to start with so when we went to shoot on location in Japan, I went to watch his shoots even if I had none. There are so many things to learn from him and we talk to each other a lot even while we're in shoot. But I can't quite seem to be able to figure him out -- he'll be serious one moment and be joking around the next -- so he's like a time bomb. Oh, but in a good way.
I don't know if you have seen Lovers Vanished (this movie is known under 4 different titles: After the Storm, Last Night, Lovers Vanished and The Day Before, Korean:폭풍전야)
Plot:
This was a stressful movie for him. And heavy movie, but shot in a very "airy" way, if you know what I'm trying to say.
As I reacall he said this himself once, that he feels older than his age. And reading the interviews, or seeing the interviews, this was exactly my thought. He can be goofing around as he does, because without humor someone working under such a stress as he would go crazy, but as you said, deep down there is no humor at all.
Kim Jae Wook (he also is in Bad Guy) said about Namgil-nim:
He is just such a great actor to start with so when we went to shoot on location in Japan, I went to watch his shoots even if I had none. There are so many things to learn from him and we talk to each other a lot even while we're in shoot. But I can't quite seem to be able to figure him out -- he'll be serious one moment and be joking around the next -- so he's like a time bomb. Oh, but in a good way.
I don't know if you have seen Lovers Vanished (this movie is known under 4 different titles: After the Storm, Last Night, Lovers Vanished and The Day Before, Korean:폭풍전야)
Have not seen that movie. I will look out for it even tho it sounds heavy. I have had this thought in my mind lately..that maybe it is a good thing he is going into the military for a break from acting. Sounds odd... but I think he is putting too much of himself into these difficult roles. Or maybe it's that too much is being taken out of him in some way. Serious actors always have something of themselves committed into a character and I do think that they must either lose a little of that which is their substance, or they add something foreign from the character. Either way it is a burden eventually.
The two year break may be something from which he will benefit.
Peg
The two year break may be something from which he will benefit.
Peg
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Subbing was sometimes awful, but overall not that bad as some other movies that are subbed. Few sentences were left not translated at all. I'm thinking about making subs for 2CD version, but I guess August will be soo busy for me with this and other projects.
So, few nice shots from Bad Guy:
"Kim Jae-wook says Kim Nam-gil "like a time bomb"
Plus few videos and interviews. Videos are not subbed, in Korean.
Edit, Peggy, we were here at the same time, amazing...
Hmm... elevator scene...
Plus few videos and interviews. Videos are not subbed, in Korean.
Edit, Peggy, we were here at the same time, amazing...
Hmm... elevator scene...
Oh my dear Ethlenn,
I don't think it will take you as long as you think. I am really on the Kim Nam Gil wavelength as you are, but it only took me from 'No Regret' and the last thing was the lightning bolt that was Bidam. Now that is not long. However with Kimura ..that goes back years,,,(15?)... but I must admit it was also a bolt from the blue amost immediately. I did not know about SMAP but I did know about Kimura from his acting alone. All the rest unfolded with time until I became totally besotted for awhile. His many talents were overwhelming. They still are. He has become honed in his approach to all the things he does. Including real life.
This is what is going to happen with Kim Nam Gil, and you will be more and more enfolded in his charm and ability, and everything he does will be a reward for your admiration.
Trust me.
Peg
I don't think it will take you as long as you think. I am really on the Kim Nam Gil wavelength as you are, but it only took me from 'No Regret' and the last thing was the lightning bolt that was Bidam. Now that is not long. However with Kimura ..that goes back years,,,(15?)... but I must admit it was also a bolt from the blue amost immediately. I did not know about SMAP but I did know about Kimura from his acting alone. All the rest unfolded with time until I became totally besotted for awhile. His many talents were overwhelming. They still are. He has become honed in his approach to all the things he does. Including real life.
This is what is going to happen with Kim Nam Gil, and you will be more and more enfolded in his charm and ability, and everything he does will be a reward for your admiration.
Trust me.
Peg
Ethlenn,
sorry about the deletion. I had it there over night but then decided it was too hot for the thread. I had you in a rather pleasant situation with Nam gil. He had knocked on your door to fix something that was broken in your house.
It did not get looked at or fixed. He became otherwise engaged.
It's all in the mind. but isn't everything???
Peg
sorry about the deletion. I had it there over night but then decided it was too hot for the thread. I had you in a rather pleasant situation with Nam gil. He had knocked on your door to fix something that was broken in your house.
It did not get looked at or fixed. He became otherwise engaged.
It's all in the mind. but isn't everything???
Peg
Not a thought...ever...?? shall use a grain of salt my dear. I respect your imagination.
I wonder if Nam gil feels joy when he is acting. I mean that he knows his lines and throws them away and just does the magic to make audiences believe he just spontaneouly thought of his words. that must be a birthgiving moment to a good actor.I wonder if he feels the joy of that whole feeling.
I think he will rebuld himself over the next couple of years.
I think of Jang Hyuck being that kind of actor. there aren't too many of them.
Peg
I wonder if Nam gil feels joy when he is acting. I mean that he knows his lines and throws them away and just does the magic to make audiences believe he just spontaneouly thought of his words. that must be a birthgiving moment to a good actor.I wonder if he feels the joy of that whole feeling.
I think he will rebuld himself over the next couple of years.
I think of Jang Hyuck being that kind of actor. there aren't too many of them.
Peg
I was thinking about it while watching Miindo some time ago, and then re-watching it.
He looked so natural in, i.e. the wrestling scene, I thought that it is imposible that it's just a act. Because I had the impression, that the camera is actually an intruder. It was like if I jumped in the scene and watched the whole conversation, his jump, his joy and his suffering at the end but it wasn't act.
The words, I know they are just lines, but he says them in such a way... They are born this very moment he speaks, like if it was coming from the deepest layers of his being.
So yes, I think he enjoys his work, and he puts his all into the part. Like in Lovers Vanished. I wasn't watching the movie, I was the witness of some unbearable suffering, and it's just accidentaly, Su In had his face and was speaking with his voice.
Jang Hyuk grown up after the military, he wasn't much of an actor before, I'm saying this although I like him. But now, what he did in Chuno... almost a masterpiece.
He looked so natural in, i.e. the wrestling scene, I thought that it is imposible that it's just a act. Because I had the impression, that the camera is actually an intruder. It was like if I jumped in the scene and watched the whole conversation, his jump, his joy and his suffering at the end but it wasn't act.
The words, I know they are just lines, but he says them in such a way... They are born this very moment he speaks, like if it was coming from the deepest layers of his being.
So yes, I think he enjoys his work, and he puts his all into the part. Like in Lovers Vanished. I wasn't watching the movie, I was the witness of some unbearable suffering, and it's just accidentaly, Su In had his face and was speaking with his voice.
Jang Hyuk grown up after the military, he wasn't much of an actor before, I'm saying this although I like him. But now, what he did in Chuno... almost a masterpiece.
I'm glad you think that about Nam Gil. I do believe he is one great actor who will only get stronger as he experiences more events in his life . It must inevitably appear in his playing characters in the future.
Re Jan Hyuck. I began to like him in the drama 'Thank You.'
This was not my most favourite story and there were a lot of awkward places. However I thought Jang was in great control of what could have been a nothing role. He was much mpre mature and watchable. No over the top stuff at all.
I agree that Chuno was a classic.
Peg
Re Jan Hyuck. I began to like him in the drama 'Thank You.'
This was not my most favourite story and there were a lot of awkward places. However I thought Jang was in great control of what could have been a nothing role. He was much mpre mature and watchable. No over the top stuff at all.
I agree that Chuno was a classic.
Peg
It is interesting that Kimura takes a script and goes home and reads it through once.
Then he begins marking it for his own lines. This he pulls it apart to find his role and how he sees it and how he will play it.
Then he goes through it all again until he knows his own part and all the lines for everyone else. He has the drama in his mind. This is usually how they approach his dramas. He does not have to worry about the words after all that and so he becomes the character and is easily becoming whatever he wants to be and as with Nam Gil ,you think he is spontaneous.
This last drama which has just finished .'.Moon Lovers'.. was totally different and the actors only received their scripts on a daily basis.. the results were not up to high standards. Not up to Kimura's standards either I would think.
Not sensible to treat fine actors this way. I would think they would want to give them time to know the whole story even if they were a little slow on the dialogue..but what do I know. These two actors need and deserve a fine director always.
Peg
Then he begins marking it for his own lines. This he pulls it apart to find his role and how he sees it and how he will play it.
Then he goes through it all again until he knows his own part and all the lines for everyone else. He has the drama in his mind. This is usually how they approach his dramas. He does not have to worry about the words after all that and so he becomes the character and is easily becoming whatever he wants to be and as with Nam Gil ,you think he is spontaneous.
This last drama which has just finished .'.Moon Lovers'.. was totally different and the actors only received their scripts on a daily basis.. the results were not up to high standards. Not up to Kimura's standards either I would think.
Not sensible to treat fine actors this way. I would think they would want to give them time to know the whole story even if they were a little slow on the dialogue..but what do I know. These two actors need and deserve a fine director always.
Peg
Namgil-nim does a lot of background preparations for the part. He reads a lot, he likes to think about the character's past, just to have the whole surrounding, not just here and now.He tries to predict how a character would react in certain situations. That is why all his characters come as natural. Because, in the moment of playing, it's not KNG as a person, but just a vessel that delivers the emotions of someone else.
He has a very rare gift. And this kind of gift just grows stronger with time.
He has a very rare gift. And this kind of gift just grows stronger with time.
Kim Namgil-nim appeared in the program called 세계와 나 W (The World And I) on July 2. The whole show was more or less on the sexual abuse of children. Really heavy one. As I mentioned Namgil-nim actually is a spokeperson for the organisations that fight with sexual violence. The other one he's involved in is about helping those in poverty (if I remember right).
I've been watching this show since last year, and I thought nothing can shock me. I was wrong. For those who want to know more on it. But I warn you, not for those with frail nerves.
Uploading both videos on my blog.
Update: the videos are up
I've been watching this show since last year, and I thought nothing can shock me. I was wrong. For those who want to know more on it. But I warn you, not for those with frail nerves.
Uploading both videos on my blog.
Update: the videos are up
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