Kim Nam-gil

Kim Nam-gil is a South Korean actor, producer, director, singer, and philanthropist. He rose to fame with his breakthrough role as Bidam in the hit television period drama Queen Seondeok (2009). Known for his versatility, Kim has played leading roles in various genres, including the period drama Portrait of a Beauty (2008), adventure film The Pirates (2014), disaster blockbuster Pandora (2016), and crime thriller Memoir of a Murderer (2017). He gained further popularity through his role in the crime-comedy television drama The Fiery Priest (2019). Apart from his acting career, Kim is the founder and CEO of Gilstory, a non-profit organization focused on preserving cultural heritage and promoting arts. He was ranked 17th in Forbes' list of the top 40 most powerful stars in Korea in 2020. Recently, on February 3, 2021, Kim launched Gilstory ENT, a comprehensive entertainment company.