Here’s Why Kim Nam Gil Perfectly Fits the Role of Van in ‘Island’
Kim Nam Gil shows an amazing characterization in his new action-horror K-drama "Island." As the series continues to be popular abroad, here are proofs of why the veteran actor is perfect to portray Van.
Kim Nam Gil Perfectly Digests Complicated Character of Van
In TVING's new series "Island," Kim Nam Gil plays the character of half human and half monster. In its first two episodes, he showed off his dark persona and tsundere charm by playing a rebel who has endured thousands of years alone to counter the evil that attacked the island of Jeju.
He raised the tension of the play from the beginning with his charismatic eyes and fantastic acting.
Van, who had protected Jeju for a long time, overpowered the demons with his weapon, Geumgangjeo.
In particular, "The Fiery Priest" lead star completed the complicated inner side of his role, with detailed emotional acting.
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Kim Nam Gil expressed the character in three dimensions, revealing the tragic fate of the story and the dark hero-like aspect of having to face the demons alone for thousands of years.
The 2022 SBS Drama Awards Daesang recipient showed off his flawless transformation as a human and as a monster.
Apart from that, the celebrity also establishes great chemistry with co-star Lee Da Hee, who plays the role of Won Mi Ho, a chaebol heiress sent to the island of Tamra as a punishment for her action.
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These are just some of the reasons Kim Nam Gil perfectly fits the character of Van. His return to the small screen following "Through the Darkness" received massive support from viewers in Korea and abroad.
Catch the upcoming amazing adventure of Kim Nam Gil, Lee Da Hee, and Cha Eun Woo in the forthcoming episode broadcast of "Island."
The drama airs every Friday on TVING.
'Island' Marks Successful Premiere By Topping in 22 Countries
In just two days after its release, "Island" ranked 10th in 22 countries in the category of "Amazon Prime TOP TV Show," according to Flix Patrol.
Despite its genre, the drama interestingly attracted attention by entering the Top 10 for the first time in Korean content.
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