Kim Nam-gil on His Role as Lee Yoon in Netflix’s ‘Thieves’
September 26, 2023 17:11
The Leader of Thieves: Kim Nam-gil’s Transformation as Lee Yoon
“Practice shooting the rifle without missing a day.”
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The interview with Kim Nam-gil ended with the actor’s astonishing realization that time had flown by. Sitting in a cafe in Seoul on the 26th, he effortlessly brought levity to the conversation, a stark contrast to his character Lee Yoon in Netflix’s recently released series ‘Thieves’. Humorously acknowledging the disparity between his real-life personality and the role he portrayed, Kim Nam-gil admitted, “It was a challenging role for me.”
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Lee Yoon, a haunted and solitary character, was once a Japanese soldier from Nobi. Despite his commendable military successes, he became burdened with guilt after participating in the massacre of innocent civilians during a major campaign in South Korea. Leaving everything behind, he embarked on a journey to Gando, seeking forgiveness from the bereaved families. However, he stumbled upon yet another tragedy—an entire Korean village being pillaged by magical thieves. Determined to no longer be a victim, Lee Yoon forms a gang of thieves to protect the Koreans living in Gando.
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Kim Nam-gil earnestly shared, “I aimed to infuse emotion into every action.” Discussing a crucial scene in episode 1 where Lee Yoon single-handedly confronts and annihilates the group of magical thieves, the actor revealed, “We filmed it using the one-take technique, capturing the desperation and intensity of Lee Yoon’s emotions.” He further explained his decision to eschew split cuts in favor of conveying Lee Yoon’s internal struggle as he ventures alone into the midst of danger, contemplating his own mortality. Kim Nam-gil masterfully combined anger, rage, and doubt to bring his character to life.
‘Thieves’ is renowned for its breathtaking action sequences, wherein Kim Nam-gil effortlessly performs stunts with antique firearms like revolvers and Winchester rifles. Notably, his skillful execution of the “cocking spin,” a signature move where he rotates the rifle once to reload, captivates viewers.
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Kim Nam-gil shared a lighthearted anecdote, revealing that the Winchester rifle he used weighed nearly 15 kg. Playfully, he quipped, “I became so accustomed to handling the rifle that I would turn it around as soon as I woke up and before I went to bed. I even drove my mother crazy with it at home.” Not underestimating the weight of the revolver either, Kim Nam-gil cautioned that it easily shook when held with one hand and could strain the wrist if forcefully cocked. To prepare for the role, he dedicated two to three months of daily practice with the firearms. Overcoming his fear of horses, stemming from a previous injury on a historical drama set, the actor formed a bond with the animals through frequent interactions and even affectionate gestures like kissing them, ultimately regarding them as gentle companions.
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Hailing from his debut in the KBS 2 TV drama ‘School’, Kim Nam-gil skyrocketed to fame with his iconic role as Bidam in the drama ‘Queen Seondeok’. Since then, he has continued to showcase his versatile acting prowess in plays like ‘Bad Guy’, ‘Shark’, ‘The Fiery Priest’, ‘Readers of the Heart of Evil’, and ‘Ireland’, as well as in films including ‘Pirates: Bandits Who Went to Sea’, ‘The Shameless’, ‘Pandora’, and ‘Memories of a Murderer’. Kim Nam-gil attributes his strength as an actor to his ability to seamlessly blend into any role, stating, “Whether I’m dressed as a beggar or a king, I embody the character completely. Sometimes, people even struggle to recognize me in public. Initially, I saw this lack of distinctive features as a disadvantage, but I soon realized its undeniable versatility.”
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The role of Lee Yoon, the leader of a band of thieves in the Netflix original series ‘Thieves’
“Practice shooting the rifle without missing a day.”
Actor Kim Nam-gil
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(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Oh Myeong-eon = “Time’s up already? It’s 53 minutes long. It’s fine. With 7 minutes left, I can speak for a few thousand more words.”
As the interview, which lasted about an hour, ended, Kim Nam-gil checked the time, was surprised, and continued to slyly answer reporters who were preparing to ask closing questions, saying, “It right.”
The way he lightens the mood with a friendly attitude and playful answers is completely different from Lee Yoon, who played in the Netflix original series ‘The Thief’, which was released on the 22nd.
Kim Nam-gil, who sat across from each other at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul on the 26th, joked, “My character and personality are completely opposite,” and “I had a hard time acting .”
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Lee Yoon, who lives in a dark and lonely atmosphere, was a Japanese soldier from Nobi. Although he was recognized for his outstanding achievements in the military, he suffered from guilt after contributing to the massacre of innocent civilians during a major subjugation campaign in South Korea.
Lee Yoon left everything and left for Gando, intending to ask for forgiveness from the bereaved family upon his death, but there he witnesses another tragedy of a Korean village being plundered by magic thieves. Lee Yoon, who vowed not to run away and be robbed anymore, forms a gang of thieves and, as its leader, protects the Koreans who live in Gando as their home.
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Kim Nam-gil emphasized, “I tried to put emotion into the action.”
He talked about the scene in episode 1 where he alone visits a group of magic thieves and destroys them, and said, “We filmed it using the one take technique (filmed in one cut) to capturing Lee Yoon’s desperate emotions.”
“Split cuts make it easier to film and edit. But I wanted to emphasize Lee Yoon’s feelings as he went to the magic thieves alone, thinking about dying. I combined anger, rage and doubt into the act.”
In any case, the biggest attraction of ‘The Thief’ is its spectacular action. The main character, Kim Nam-gil, freely performed action scenes using an old-fashioned revolver and a Winchester rifle. In particular, the natural ‘cocking spin’, which means rotating the rifle once to load it, catches the eye.
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Kim Nam-gil explained, “The Winchester rifle weighed almost 15 kg.”
He burst out laughing, saying, “In order to treat the rifle as if it were my body, I turned the gun when I opened my eyes, and before I closed them,” and “At home, I turned the rifle around so much. that my mother beat me for making me dizzy.”
“The revolver is also heavier than you think. If you hold it with one hand, it will shake. If you try to turn it with force, your wrist will go out immediately. In order getting used to it, I turned the gun one by one. day for 2-3 months before filming. (laughs)”
Kim Nam-gil, who suffered severe trauma after falling off a horse and being injured while filming a historical drama, to the point where he began to feel nauseous even when he was near a horse, overcame the trauma for work this.
He shared his secret to overcoming them, saying, “I walked up to the horses holding carrots, greeted them often, talked to them, and eventually even kissed them. As we slowly built a relationship, I thought the horses were like soft and light children.”
Actor Kim Nam-gil
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Kim Nam-gil, who first appeared in the KBS 2 TV drama ‘School’, rose to fame with his role as Bidam in the drama ‘Queen Seondeok’.
After that, the plays ‘Bad Guy’, ‘Shark’, ‘The Fiery Priest’, ‘Readers of the Heart of Evil’, ‘Ireland’, and the films ‘Pirates: Bandits Who Went to Sea’, ‘The Shameless’, ‘Pandora’, and ‘Memories of a Murderer’.’ and has shown a diverse spectrum of acting.
Kim Nam-gil said, “My strength as an actor is that I don’t have any big features.”
“If you dress me in a beggar’s clothes, I look like a beggar, and if you dress me in a king’s clothes, I look like a king. When I go out, people often don’t identify me. At first, the fact that I had no unique characteristics felt like a handicap. No matter what I did, I would be printed.
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