Kim Nam Gil is a household name in the South Korean film industry, known for his outstanding performances in disaster film "Pandora," crime thriller "Memoir of a Murderer" and adventure film "The Pirates."

Get to know more about his philosophies, net worth, new projects and more!

Kim Nam Gil as an Actor

The "Through the Darkness" actor began his acting career on television with a minor role in the very first installment of KBS' "School" franchise.

After four years, his career skyrocketed as he appeared in the drama "Be Strong, Geum Soon!," "Goodbye Solo" and "Lovers," under the screen name Lee Han.

He received his breakthrough role as Bidam in the 2009 historical drama "Queen Seondeok," which was, at the time, the highest-rated television series that peaked over 40%.

Because of the drama, Kim Nam Gil became a household name, and his career flourished since then.

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In 2017, he led the comedy crime drama "The Fiery Priest," his most famous work up to this writing, where he portrayed the role of a hot-tempered priest. With his amazing performance, he received a nod as a Best Actor in the 55th Baeksang Arts Awards, and eight more awards including the Daesang (Grand Prize) at the 2019 SBS Drama Awards.

Kim Nam Gil also decorated the big screen with remarkable films "Portrait of a Beauty," "The Shameless," "Pandora" and indie films "Low Life," "No regret" and "Lovers Vanished," to name a few.

Publishing a Book and Founding an NGO

While his acting career is getting bigger and bigger, Kim Nam Gil published a memoir entitled "Way Back to the Road." It tells his life story, which contains self-taken photos.

Kim Nam Gil is also the founder and CEO of a non-government and non-profit organization, GilStory, which focuses on preserving the cultural heritage of South Korea, promoting art and raising special purpose relief funds.

In 2021, he launched GilStory ENT, a comprehensive company that mainly focuses on flm productions. He manages the company together with Han Jae Deok.

Kim Nam Gil Net Worth in 2022

Currently, the actor is preparing for his small screen comeback with fellow veterans Jin Sun Kyu and Kim So Jin in the new SBS TV legal crime drama "Through the Darkness," that is scheduled to air for the first time on Friday, January 14 on SBS TV.

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In 2022, Kim Nam Gil's net worth is estimated to be roughly about $1 - $5 million. With a slew of projects coming his way and his guaranteed amazing performance, the numbers are expected to double up in no time.

Apart from the new drama, Kim Nam Gil is also set to headline upcoming dramas "Island," "The Thief: The Sound of the Sword," "Guardian" and "Hunt."

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Written by Elijah Mully.