Kim Nam Gil is a South Korean actor, producer, singer, and philanthropist,born in Godeok, Gangdong, Seoul. He is affiliated with Gilstory Entertainment (길스토리이엔티). Kim graduated from Seoul Goil Elementary School (서울고일초등학교), Godeok Middle School (고덕중학교), and Han Young High School (한영고등학교). He later earned a Bachelor's degree in Chinese Language from Cyber Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (사이버한국외국어대학교).

His interest in acting began in high school after watching a play of King Lear, but his parents opposed his career choice. To gain their approval, he enrolled in the Theater Department at Seoul Arts College (서울예술대학), though he was eventually expelled due to family circumstances. He later attended Myongji University (명지대학교), but feeling that the academic environment didn't suit his approach to acting, he dropped out to focus on theater. Kim worked part-time at the theater company And Then (그리고), initially handling stage management and small roles, which helped build his acting foundation.

In 2003, after being encouraged by a senior, he auditioned for a public talent search, passing MBC's 31st intake as the top candidate. He made his drama debut in the 1999 KBS 2 TV drama School (학교), and in 2005, began using the stage name Lee Han (이한) in Be Strong Geum Soon (굳세어라 금순아). He returned to his real name in 2008 after appearing in Public Enemy Returns (강철중: 공공의 적 1-1).

Kim fulfilled his military service as a public service worker from July 15, 2010, to July 14, 2012.

In addition to his acting career, Kim founded the cultural and arts NGO Gilstory (길스토리) in March 2012. The organization, registered as a non-profit in 2015, focuses on social contribution through cultural and arts campaigns. He serves as the head of the organization and collaborates with experts from various fields on pro bono projects.

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