Actor Kim Nam-gil captivated Jeon Hyun-moo and Jun with his mischievous charm, which stood in stark contrast to his usual charismatic image.
On the 11th broadcast of MBN’s ‘This Is Hyunmoo Road’, Jeon Hyun-moo and Jun set off on a trip with special guest Kim Nam-gil.
Jeon Hyun-moo introduced Kim Nam-gil, noting that the guest had arrived. Known for his strong presence in various works, Kim transformed into a free-spirited traveler to show a different side of himself.
In particular, Jun showed some tension at the appearance of his senior actor. The two had previously built a connection through a commercial shoot. Jun recalled, “Actually, we shot a commercial together. It’s been too long. It was back in 2010.” Reconnecting after 16 years, the two broke the awkwardness by sorting out their titles, and Jun comfortably began calling Kim ‘hyung’.
Later, the trio visited a space where they could appreciate Renaissance-era art. They enjoyed a warm atmosphere while touring a museum that recreated the Scrovegni Chapel in Italy. When an explanation of Giotto di Bondone’s masterpiece came up, Jeon Hyun-moo thought of the drama ‘The Fiery Priest’, in which Kim Nam-gil starred. Jeon joked, “You’re a real fiery priest,” bringing laughter through the unexpected connection.
Above all, what caught attention was the unexpected chemistry among the three. Although Jun initially found Kim Nam-gil intimidating, he quickly fell for Kim’s easygoing personality as time passed. Jun expressed satisfaction, saying, “We get along much better than I thought. Personally, I hope Nam-gil hyung becomes a fixed cast member.” Jeon Hyun-moo also acknowledged their special chemistry, stating, “You could say they match about 80 percent.”>
Jun confessed his initial thoughts upon meeting Kim, saying, “We’ve only known each other for a day. He is such a huge senior in acting, so it was intimidating.” He added, “He has a charismatic image usually, but he’s like a neighborhood older brother. It’s fascinating because it broke my expectations. He’s a completely different person.” Jun opened his heart to Kim’s unexpected charm—prankish and friendly in person despite his intense onscreen charisma.
Previously making headlines for his deep affection for fans during a 5-hour and 40-minute fan meeting in Japan, Kim Nam-gil displayed his unique sociability and witty talk on this trip as well. The unexpected charms of Kim Nam-gil, which caused Jeon Hyun-moo and Jun to propose a fixed cast spot after just a single day, brought plenty of laughter.
