Kim Nam-gil received “200 letters” on each anniversary during his school days
That actor is none other than Kim Nam-gil.
It was revealed that Kim Nam-gil was very popular during his school days.
In a behind-the-scenes segment of a past broadcast, details about Kim Nam-gil’s school days were revealed.
According to the broadcast, Kim Nam-gil was taller and had longer limbs than other friends when he was little.
He also loved comic books and would play wrestling with friends, being a true mischievous kid.
In addition, he was good at all kinds of sports, making him popular among his peers.
In high school, with his tall height, handsome looks and athletic skills, he drew attention from everyone, regardless of gender or age.
It was said that on special days like Christmas and Valentine’s Day, Kim Nam-gil received as many as 200 cards from female students.
Meanwhile, Kim Nam-gil revealed that his original dream was to major in Korean Language and Literature. He once said, “I really love writing. I used to write a lot as a kid.”
He shared that he decided to pursue acting after watching a performance of the play “King Lear”. He said, “Watching the passionate audience, I first thought about how I wanted to share that energy on stage and breathe together with the audience through acting.”
Source: Daum