Kim Namgil Profile and Facts

Kim Namgil Profile and Facts

Kim Namgil (김남길) is a South Korean actor, producer, and singer under Gilstory ENT. He made his acting debut in 1999 and officially debuted as a singer on March 26, 2026, with the single “Running to You”.

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Fandom Name: Yedeura
Fandom Name Meaning: Yedeura (얘들아) means “Hey, guys!” or “You guys!” in Korean. It was chosen by a fan vote at his 2026 “G.I.L” fan meeting.

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Birth Name: Kim Namgil (김남길)
Birthday: March 13, 1980
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey
Height: 184 cm (6’0″)
Weight: 68-70 kg (149-154 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
MBTI Type: ENFJ
Nationality: South Korean

Kim Namgil Facts:
– He was born in Seoul, South Korea.
– Family: Dad, mom, and a younger brother
– He has a cat named TamTam.
– He attended Cyber Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (Department of Chinese Language / Bachelor’s degree).
– Nicknames: Daenggil, Namdiri, Gilnam, Kim Quoka, CEO Kim
– He previously used the stage name Lee Han before switching to his real name, Kim Namgil.
– He enjoys riding his motorcycles in his free time, including both fast and classic bikes (GQ, Korea interview 2024).
– His favorite foods are ramyeon, ramen, fried chicken, and natto. He generally prefers Korean cuisine.
– He dislikes dakbal (chicken feet).
– He also has a hearty appetite and can eat a lot.
– Kim Namgil is known for his talkative and candid personality.
– He often takes the lead in conversations, even when meeting people for the first time.
– Kim Namgil made headlines for his extraordinary 5 hours and 10 minutes fan meeting in Seoul on March 2, 2025, as part of his Road to Gil tour (iMBC). Originally planned to be much shorter, the event became a fun & popular topic among fans and in interviews.
– He enjoys playing soccer, playing on his PlayStation 5, reading books, and playing the piano at home (Cosmopolitan Korea interview).
– He enjoys listening to music and likes singing karaoke to relieve stress (Cosmopolitan Korea interview).
– He enjoys winter and particularly the unique charm of the sea during the colder months.
– Kim Namgil founded GILSTORY, a nonprofit cultural arts organization that uses art and culture to promote social awareness and support underprivileged communities.
– He also established GILSTORY ENT, an entertainment company that manages artists and produces content.
– He describes himself as frugal and thinks carefully before buying things for himself, although he is more generous when treating others.
– Kim Namgil gained widespread recognition for playing Bidam in the historical drama Queen Seondeok (2009).
– He won best new actor at the 2010 Baeksang Arts Award for his performance in Queen Seondeok.
– He starred in the film Shameless (2015) and got invited to the Un Certain Regard section of the Cannes Film Festival.
– Kim Namgil has won the Daesang (Grand Prize) at the SBS Drama Awards twice, in 2019 for The Fiery Priest and in 2022 for Through the Darkness.
– Kim Namgil enlisted for his mandatory military service on July 15, 2010, and was discharged on July 14, 2012.

Kim Namgil Drama Series
Akmong | 2027 Kim Tae-i
Mad Concrete Dreams | 2026 Kim Gyeon [Ep. 1, 9] (Guest role)
Trigger | 2025 Lee Do
Karma | 2025 Yun Jeong-min (Support role)
The Fiery Priest Season 2 | 2024 Kim Hae-il / Michael
Song of the Bandits | 2023 Lee Yun
Island Part 2 | 2022 Van
Island | 2020 Van
Through the Darkness | 2022 Song Ha-yeong
One the Woman | 2021 Kim Hae-il / Michael [Ep. 1] (Guest role)
The Fiery Priest | 2019 Kim Hae-il / Michael
Live Up to Your Name | 2017 Dr. Heo Im
Don’t Look Back: The Legend of Orpheus | 2013 Yoshimra Jun / Kim Joon / Han Yi-soo
Bad Boy | 2010 Kim Geon-uk
Personal Taste | 2010 Man sitting in cafe [Ep. 11] (Guest role)
The Great Queen Seondeok | 2009 Bi-dam
When Spring Comes | 2007 Kim Jun-gi
Lovers | 2006 Tae-san (Support role)
Goodbye, Solo | 2006 Yoo Ji-an
My Lovely Sam Soon | 2005 Kim Byeong-tae (Support role)
The Fifth Republic | Park Ji-min [Ep. 3] (Guest role)
Be Strong Geum Soon | 2005 No Jeong-wan (Support role)
Sweet Buns | 2004 Hong Hye-jan’s fiancée (Guest role)

Kim Namgil Awards
2024 SBS Drama Awards | Top Excellence Award, Actor in Seasonal Drama (“The Fiery Priest 2)
2023 Brand Customer Loyalty Awards | Best Actor – OTT (“Island”)
2022 SBS Drama Awards | Grand Prize [Daesang] (“Through the Darkness”)
2021 Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival | Silver Raven Award (“The Closet”)
2020 Korean PD Awards | Performer Awards (Actor category) (“The Fiery Priest”)
>2019 Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards | Best Actor (“The Fiery Priest”)
>2019 Grimae Awards | Best Actor (“The Fiery Priest”)
>2019 Korean Broadcasters Association Awards | Best Actor (“The Fiery Priest”)
>2019 SBS Drama Awards | Grand Prize [Daesang] (“The Fiery Priest”)
>2019 Seoul International Drama Awards | Outstanding Korean Actor (“The Fiery Priest”)
2014 Asian Film Awards Special Awards | Asian Rising Star
2010 Baeksang Arts Awards | Best New Actor – TV (“Queen Seondeok”)
>2009 Korean Culture and Entertainment Awards | Best New Actor (“Modern Boy”)
>2009 MBC Drama Awards | Excellence Award, Actor (“Queen Seondeok”)
>2009 MBC Drama Awards| Best Couple Award (“Queen Seondeok”)
>2009 Style Icon Awards | New TV Icon

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For reference on MBTI types:
E = Extroverted, I = Introverted
N = Intuitive, S = Observant
T = Thinking, F = Feeling
P = Perceiving, J = Judging

Note 2: Source for MBTI, height, weight, etc.: NamuWiki

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