Kim Nam-gil Discusses His Epic 5-Hour Fan Meeting on 'Salon Drip 2'

Actor Kim Nam-gil opened up about his legendary '5-hour fan meeting' on the YouTube channel 'Salon Drip 2' on the 15th, where he appeared alongside fellow actor Kim Young-kwang.

During the show, host Jang Do-yeon remarked on the contrasting personalities of the two actors, even in the waiting room. Kim Nam-gil, known for his chatty nature, mentioned, "There were PDs from variety shows I've worked on." Meanwhile, Kim Young-kwang, who felt a sense of solitude in the crowd, admitted, "Meeting new people is challenging," revealing his introverted side.

Jang Do-yeon brought up Kim Nam-gil's infamous '310-minute fan meeting,' confirming the story. Kim Nam-gil humorously recalled, "Joo Ji-hoon told me, 'If you're going to talk that much with so many people, at least feed them.' So next time, I thought about ordering lunch boxes and giving an intermission."

Kim Nam-gil noted, "Fans come knowing it's going to be long." However, a social media post from parents waiting outside the venue for their children, jokingly asking, 'You didn't kidnap our daughter, did you?' sparked laughter.

He also shared his disappointment, "Usually, after a performance, fans chant for an encore, but this time, they rushed out as soon as it ended. I heard through my in-ear monitor, 'The fans are leaving.'"

Meanwhile, Kim Young-kwang shared his connection with Kim Nam-gil, saying, "We met through mutual acquaintances. It was around the time I was working on the movie 'The Shameless,' and I wanted to meet him." Jang Do-yeon expressed surprise at the introverted Kim Young-kwang meeting someone new. Kim Nam-gil reminisced, "Even then, I was the one doing all the talking."

Kim Nam-gil, whose real-life persona differs from his on-screen characters, expressed his desire to explore various genres, saying, "I used to be drawn to genre films, but now I want to try everything." Kim Young-kwang, who has recently appeared in many genre films, confessed, "I wasn't talkative to begin with, but doing genre films for a long time has made me even quieter."

During filming, Kim Young-kwang was asked to check his microphone, as his voice was not being picked up as well as Kim Nam-gil's. Jang Do-yeon revealed, "The director was surprised because there was nothing wrong with the microphone," adding a humorous touch to the story.

Reported by Kim Eun-jung, TenAsia. Contact: eun@tenasia.co.kr