Kim Nam-gil rumored to add one last film before enlistment
by javabeans
Having come into overwhelming mainstream popularity just as his mandatory military service approaches, Kim Nam-gil is trying to squeeze in as much work as he can before he has to take his acting hiatus. In addition to an upcoming drama series (SBS’s Bad Guy), rumors are currently swirling that Kim will also take on a mystery film project this year, to be directed by a top director.
While speculation about casting is common, in this case the film’s supporting actors and cast are corroborating that Kim’s casting is a fait accompli. It’s Kim’s side that is playing coy in denying the rumors; his management rep said, “He has a lot of inquiries coming in, but as of now nothing has been decided. He is focusing on his drama.”
Kim is busy working on Bad Guy, which is shooting in Jeju Island. Furthermore, as he has already once delayed his enlistment, it’s likely he will be enlisting as soon as Bad Guy wraps. While technically he could film both at the same time (as Lee Yo-won did in the latter days of Queen Seon-deok), that’s a demanding, if not impossible, proposition — particularly since drama shooting schedules are so grueling to begin with.
Despite his packed schedule, fans are clamoring for one last project, eager to see as much of Kim as they can before he leaves the spotlight for two years. It’s always tough to leave at the height of one’s fame, but it also makes one’s return that much more anticipated, particularly if Bad Guy turns out to be a strong project. (I am cautiously optimistic.)
Via Star News
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1 eclipse
April 14, 2010 at 9:03 AM
Please, let this rumour be true!!! I will be soo devastated to see him gone for two freaking years!
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2 RunLolaRun
April 14, 2010 at 9:29 AM
Whether he decides to do this movie or not, at least we still have 'Bad Guy' to look forward to no matter what. :-D
Not looking forward to his 2 year absence though. :-/
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3 korsarzman
April 14, 2010 at 9:31 AM
LOL the EYES!!
I always thought he would be successful, even from the bodyguard (Lovers) days...
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4 Auntiemame
April 14, 2010 at 10:18 AM
I don't care which name he is using now or how many times he changes his name.
He will always be San (from "Firebird") to me.
It's been a pleasure to watch his growth and development as an actor.
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5 carmz
April 14, 2010 at 10:44 AM
It's a bit like Gong Yoo, enlisting pretty much after Coffee Prince.
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6 mimi
April 14, 2010 at 10:56 AM
I wonder if you have to serve if you're a Korean citizen, but a resident of a another country. Do they make you come back?
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7 supah
April 14, 2010 at 11:37 AM
My heart just plummeted at the news!
Two whole years, without HIM is a long time already. Maybe I'll survive by replaying my favo scenes from QSD and highly likely Bad Guy, too.
Cannot, simply cannot wait for Bad Guy.
Love how glowy he looks in this pic, and the Bidam hair - niceness!
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8 paula253
April 14, 2010 at 1:17 PM
@mimi,
"I wonder if you have to serve if you’re a Korean citizen, but a resident of a another country. Do they make you come back?"
Yup! otherwise, it would be too easy to escape MS (military service) by moving somewhere else. ^^ Here's one loophole I didn't know about, leaving the country before you become eligible for MS (is it 18yo?), but that would not apply to many entertainers (well, maybe some of those idol bands hehe):
http://askakorean.blogspot.com/2009/03/military-service-series-part-i.html
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9 fionnula
April 14, 2010 at 1:18 PM
Ahh... it kind of drives me nuts how suddenly people have just started liking him. I first saw him in Lovers and loved him. He was such a cutie and I wished he had a bigger part.
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10 Javabeans
April 14, 2010 at 1:22 PM
^ If you're a Korean citizen living abroad and you're within that age range (20-ish and male), you're better off just not traveling to Korea! They WILL detain you at customs, true story.
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11 Auntiemame
April 14, 2010 at 2:46 PM
oops, I meant "Lover's", not "Firebird/Phoenix", in which he was 'San'.
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12 michelle
April 14, 2010 at 2:54 PM
Whether or not the rumors are true, we can't escape the horrible truth that he will be gone for two years. WHY?!
I've been curious about the effects this mandatory MS can have on a star's popularity. I know there are returns we've looked forward to (like Gong Yoo and Chun Jung Myung, recently), but are there cases where a star's been forgotten while on duty? Two years is a long time; it could happen.
The worst thing about this is: no more Bidam hair!!!
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13 paula253
April 14, 2010 at 3:20 PM
@fionnula, me too! you can say, "i loved him since he was lee han." ^^
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14 Pully
April 14, 2010 at 4:05 PM
Oh god, he gonna get THE bad hair cut.
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15 Ahjummoni
April 14, 2010 at 5:22 PM
Pully I love this haircut...and don't worry his hair grows fast ;)
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm96/javabeans122/event/2010/10a/bs10_kimnamgil1.jpg
this haircut is perfect for me(not exactly the Bidamish one )
When I saw his short hair in his 2006 movies I was shocked and I felt awkward: he was a sexy mother ****** but awkward
In Lovers his name was Tae San
and I don't like his hair from the latest press cons
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16 whatsupalisa
April 14, 2010 at 6:07 PM
Bad Guy looks super awesome and Kim Nam Gil is so fine! but its first four episodes overlap with Cinderella's Sister (because Bad Guy follows Prosecutor Princess)...
What a shame. I feel like it's harder to pick up viewers after four episodes but who knows? it might be the next Queen of Housewives (which had overlapping episodes with Boys Over Flowers but then eventually went up to 34%)
Too bad that as soon as he gains popularity, he has to go to the army... but hopefully his dramas and movies will do so well that even when he comes back, like Gong Yoo, he'll have a lot of projects waiting back for him
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17 belleza
April 14, 2010 at 8:12 PM
"he has to go to the army…"
That's okay. The Army of Bidam Lovers will await his return. Sigh.
You know, if Korea ever made their version of Ashes of Time, KNG is the guy to do it.
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18 Summer
April 15, 2010 at 11:26 AM
i'm really patience...but i'll still miss him T.T bad guy will pass quickly
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19 alexa
April 20, 2010 at 10:43 PM
even if KNG will be away for two years, we'll still be here for him waiting for his comeback, that's how we love oppa, goodluck to your military service, we love you here in the Philippines...
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20 eriane
June 26, 2010 at 6:33 AM
nice i realy do not have any question he does have a lot of fan
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21 eriane
June 26, 2010 at 6:34 AM
I will wait for him no matter how long would it take,hehehe...
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22 ah nee
July 27, 2010 at 2:15 PM
I will forever be waiting for Kim Nam Gil for his return in doing more movies and tv dramas....duty first!!! Good Luck!
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23 koreangirl
September 7, 2010 at 2:19 PM
i love you so much kim nam gil you are the sun of my life i will forever love you good luck for the army I LOVE YOU LOVE OF MY LIFE .....;;
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24 jesse
August 5, 2011 at 11:56 PM
hi my great guy.. i miss you so much with lee yo won... i hope the producers will come up with the decision for your comeback movie with lee yo won as your leading lady... you're really good together.. i love you
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