Kim Nam Gil is a South Korean actor, producer and singer. Born on March 13, 1981, he made his acting debut in the 1999 television drama “School 1.” Early in his career, the actor went by the stage name Lee Han. But it was his role in the 2009 television drama “The Great Queen Seon Deok” that made Kim Nam Gil a breakout star. His recent credits also include the 2013 hit television drama “Shark” and the 2017 film “One Day.” The talented star also has published two photobooks, Into the Wild (2010) and Way Back to the Road (2012), and is the founder and CEO of Gilstory, a non-profit organization that works to preserve cultural heritage and promote the arts.

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After noticing gaps in investigation methods for catching particularly heinous criminals, quiet, perceptive criminal behavioral analyst Song Ha Young (Kim Nam Gil) decides to explore the world of criminal profiling – a field previously untouched in South Korean policing. Alongside his supportive boss Young Soo (Jin Seon Kyu), Ha Young utilizes his newfound knowledge to delve into the darkest corners of the human psyche in the hopes of catching serial murderers. Ha Young must navigate skeptical law enforcement officers and the limits of his own mind as he strives to bring justice to the victims and prevent more lost life. This drama was inspired by the memoir “Those Who Read the Minds of Evil” by Kwon Il Yong and Ko Na Mu, which tells the true story of South Korea’s first criminal profiler.

Through the Darkness

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When veteran police detective In Ho (Song Kang Ho) learns of terrorism threats against an upcoming flight, he launches an urgent investigation. Despite his efforts, he can only watch helplessly as Korean flight 501 departs Incheon Airport for Hawaii. Aboard the plane, bioterrorist Jin Seok (Yim Si Wan) releases a deadly virus, causing passengers to fall ill rapidly. Former pilot Jae Hyuk (Lee Byung Hun) steps in to help the struggling crew, becoming an unexpected hero while trying to protect his daughter. On the ground, Transport Minister Sook Hee (Jeon Do Yeon) collaborates with Detective In Ho to establish a counterterrorism task force, racing against time to prevent further catastrophe. As the virus spreads and panic escalates, the fate of the passengers hangs in the balance. This is an intense high-stakes thriller that explores the potential devastation of a mid-air biological attack. "Emergency Declaration" is a 2021 South Korean disaster-action film directed by Han Jae Rim.

Emergency Declaration

Mi Young (Uhm Jung Hwa), a hardworking kkwabaegi shop owner, and her husband Seok Hwan (Park Sung Woong) are thrilled when he wins an all-expenses-paid trip to Hawaii. Their excitement quickly turns to terror when their flight is hijacked by terrorists. Refusing to let their first international vacation end in disaster, the ordinary couple transforms into unexpected heroes, determined to save their fellow passengers. Despite being just a donut shop owner and computer repairman, Mi Young and Seok Hwan use their wits and courage to fight back against the dangerous hijackers. This is a 2020 South Korean action comedy film directed by Lee Chul Ha.

Okay Madam

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When hot-headed Catholic priest Kim Hae Il (Kim Nam Gil) is transferred to a quiet neighborhood, he expects peace. Instead, he finds himself embroiled in a tangled web of corruption and murder after a beloved senior priest dies under suspicious circumstances. Surprisingly Father Kim is uniquely qualified to uncover the mystery behind the priest’s passing – due to his previous career as a special forces agent. Teaming up with a bumbling detective, Gu Dae Yeong (Kim Sung Kyun), and a feisty prosecutor, Park Kyeong Seon (Lee Ha Nee), Father Kim unleashes his fiery temper and unconventional methods to expose the truth and bring justice to the downtrodden.

The Fiery Priest

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In the early days of the Joseon Dynasty, a crucial royal seal from the Ming Emperor is swallowed by a giant whale, sparking a high-stakes treasure hunt. Jang Sa Jung (Kim Nam Gil), a mountain bandit leader, and Yeo Wol (Son Ye Jin), a fierce pirate captain, both set out to retrieve the valuable artifact. As they compete to claim the generous reward, their rival groups navigate treacherous waters and intense competition. Their pursuit of the royal seal becomes a thrilling race against time and each other, with each side determined to be the first to recover the treasure from the whale's belly. This is a 2014 South Korean adventure film directed by Lee Seok Hoon.

The Pirates

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There has been a prophecy throughout the Silla era that the royal blood won't have male descendants once twins are born in the royal family. When the twin daughters, Cheonmyeong and Deokman, are born, King Jinpyeong hides Deokman away from Silla and makes her live in the Taklamakan Desert in China, making it impossible for Mishil to trace her. Deokman starts to wonder about her origin and birth, so she disguises herself as a man and enters Silla. Princess Cheonmyeong believes Deokman is a man, so she has Deokman be a member of Hwarang. At Hwarang, Deokman meets Yusin, who contributes to the unification of the three countries afterward, and cooperates with him to drag Mishil down. Amidst the conflict with Mishil, Deokman's identity as a princess of Silla is revealed. When Deokman escapes to live, she meets Bidam, the son Mishil has abandoned. Deokman joins hands with Yusin and Bidam to topple Mishil. Check out if Deokman succeeds in becoming a clever leader to rebuild Silla.

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