Nam Goong Min

Nam Goong Min is a South korean actor, director, and screenwriter.

He is best known for his leading roles in various drama series such as Remember (2015–2016), Beautiful Gong Shim (2016), Good Manager (2017), Hot Stove League (2019–2020), and My Dearest (2023).

Career

Nam Goong Min began his career in the entertainment industry in 2001. For his debut, he got a role in the film Bungee Jumping of Their Own.

He would also make an appearance a year later in the film Bad Guy.

In 2002, this actor starred in a sitcom called Dae Bak Family. For his appearance in the sitcom, he got some recognition from the public. This led to more roles and opportunities for him.

In the following years, Min would appear in many more TV series and single act dramas. Some of them are Pearl Necklace (2003), Rose Fence (2003), and After Lover (2004).

In 2011, the man from Seoul gain massive attention from the public. He got a chance to star in the drama Listen to My Heart.

His popularity from the drama would open up many more roles and opportunities for him to take.

However, Min has grown arrogant and decided to only take leading roles. This forced him to take a break for around two years.

In 2015, this actor eventually returned with a new mindset. He scored a role The Girl Who Sees Smells.

His performance as a serial killer in the drama helped his career back on track. Once again, he was climbing toward stardom.

Following this success, Min continued to take various roles. He was widely praised for his performances in Remember: War of the Son (2015–2016) and Beautiful Gong Shim (2016).

He also got his breakout in 2017 for his role in Good Manager.

Profile

Real Name: Nam Goong Min / Nam Koong Min (남궁민)
Stage Name: Nam Goong Min
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Birthday: March 12, 1978
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Nationality: Korean
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Profession: Actor
Education: Chung-Ang University
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Instagram: @min_namkoong
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Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance

Height: 179 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 65 kg (143 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
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Family

Father: Nam Goong Hwon
Mother: –
Brother: Nam Goong Yoon
Sister: –

Girlfriend & Dating History

Jin Ah Reum

The actor has been dating Jin Ah Reum, a South Korean model, since around the end of 2015. The couple met at Light My Fire (2016) filming set where she was casted and he worked as the director.

In September 2022, the pair announced that they would be married in the following month. They held a private wedding ceremony in October 7 that year in Hotel Shilla, Seoul.

Net Worth

It is estimated that the actor has accumulated $1 million to $5 million of net worth, according to multiple sources.

He earns his income primarily by working as an actor in the South Korean entertainment industry.

Plastic Surgery

There is no known information on whether he/she has undergone any cosmetic surgery.

Facts

Nam Goong Min is signed under 935 Entertainment.
When starting out in 2004, he got a nickname of Little Yong Joon.
He can speak Korean and English.
His degree is in Mechanical Engineering.
He made an appearance in the Cheer Up music video by Hong Jinyoung.
He was also on Hyomin of T-Ara’s music video for Sketch.
Fans often said that Nam Goong Min is like an older version of Jaemin from NCT.
He has a warm smile.
He can also change his smile into a menacing one easily.
The man from Seoul is actually a very cute and sweet person.
He was in reality show We Got Married with Hong Jinyoung being his partner.
He is the director of short film Light My Fire.
Min was the host for Singing Battle episode 1-21.
He’s also involved in the production of Hot Service: A Cruel Hairdresser.
He likes playing the role of villains in films and dramas.
This Pisces man is a very detailed person.
He is in relationship with model Jin Ahreum since February 2016.
He calls Ahreum Baby, while his girlfriend calls him Honey.
His ideal type is an ordinary person who is easy-going and simple. He like someone who can restrain me.

Movies

Part-Time Spy (2017), as Min Suk
Beautiful Sunday (2007), as Min Woo
A Dirty Carnival (2006), as Min Ho
Bad Guy (2001), as Hyun Su
Bungee Jumping of Their Own (2001), as Kim Chul Sung

Drama Series

My Dearest Part 2 (MBC | 2023), as Lee Jang Hyun
My Dearest (MBC | 2023), as Lee Jang Hyun
Taxi Driver 2 (SBS | 2023), as Cheon Ji Hun (ep.9)
One Dollar Lawyer (SBS | 2022), as Cheon Ji Hun
The Veil (MBC | 2021), as Han Ji Hyuk
Awaken (tvN | 2020), as Do Jung Woo
Hot Stove League (SBS | 2019-2020), as Baek Seung Soo
Doctor Prisoner (KBS2 | 2019), as Na Yi Je
The Undateables (SBS | 2018), as Hoon Nam
Falsify (SBS | 2017), as Han Moo Young
Man to Man (JTBC, Netflix | 2017), as actor (ep.10)
Good Manager (KBS2 | 2017), as Kim Sung Ryong
Doctors (SBS | 2016), as father of two sick sons (ep.13-15)
Beautiful Gong Shim (SBS | 2016), as Ahn Dan Tae
Remember: War of Son (SBS | 2015-2016), as Nam Gyoo Man
A Girl Who Sees Smells (SBS | 2015), as Kwon Jae Hee
My Secret Hotel (tvN | 2014), as Jo Sung Gyeom
12 Years Promise (JTBC | 2014), as Yoo Joon Soo
In Need of Romance 3 (tvN | 2014), as Kang Tae Yoon
Unemployment Benefit Romance (E Channel | 2013), as Kim Jong Dae
Hur Jun, the Original Story (MBC | 2013), as Yoo Do Ji
Cheongdamdong Alice (SBS | 2012-2013), as So In Chan
Can You Hear My Heart (MBC | 2011), as Jang Joon Ha
Becoming a Billionaire (KBS2 | 2010)
One Fine Day (MBC | 2006), as Kang Dong Ha
War of Roses (KBS2 | 2005), as Ph.D Ji
My Big Family (SBS | 2002)

TV Shows

My Little Old Boy (SBS ⏐ 2021), as himself (special host)
I-Land (Mnet ⏐ 2021), as himself (main storyteller)
Singing Battle (KBS2 ⏐ 2016–2017), as himself (host)
Saturday Night Live Korea (tvN ⏐ 2016), as himself (host)
We Got Married Season 4 (MBC ⏐ 2014), as himself (cast member)
Music Bank (KBS ⏐ 2004–2005), as himself (host)

Music Video Appearances

Sketch (2016) – Hyomin
Cheer Up (2014) – Hong Jin Young
The Thing That I Forget You (2006) – Lee Jung Bong
작년, 오늘 (2002) – Cool
백설공주를 사랑한 난장이 (2002) – Cool

Awards

2022 SBS Drama Awards – Best Actor Selected by Directors – One Dollar Lawyer
2021 MBC Drama Awards – Grand Prize – The Veil
2020 SBS Drama Awards – Grand Prize – Hot Stove League
2017 KBS Drama Awards – Best Actor – Good Manager
2017 KBS Drama Awards – Best Couple Award – Good Manager
2017 SBS Drama Awards – Best Actor (Monday & Tuesday drama) – Falsify
2016 SBS Drama Awards – Best Actor (romantic comedy) – Beautiful Gong Shim
2016 SBS Drama Awards – Ten Star Award – Remember
2016 APAN Star Awards – Excellent Actor (mini series) – Remember
2015 SBS Drama Awards – Special Actor (mini series) – A Girl Who Sees Smells

Quotes

“It’s true that everyone has different standards when they evaluate if an actor is good or bad at acting but being a main lead does not necessarily equate to good acting abilities.”

“After ‘Can You Hear My Heart,’ I decided I wanted to take on only lead roles in dramas and so I turned down any offers for roles as a sub-lead. Because of that, I ended up not being able to work for two years. I think that luck and fate play a significant role in every actor’s career.”

“Before, I used to only look for cool roles that I thought I could pull off well; however, I now look at the project as a whole when choosing a drama. As long as there’s a good director and good writer, it’s a pleasure as an actor to take on any role the project requires.”

“In the past, I used to write in a notebook. Now I write long, detailed notes on my phone. Even for my most recent drama, I had a lot of notes.”

“I think about how to express things so that it feels real and not like ‘acting.’ If I can immerse myself in those feelings, it comes naturally, but there are cases when I can’t. That’s why I keep a record of my physical and emotional condition.”

“Playing villain roles can make it difficult to maintain the balance of personal relationships between actors. When I enter a scene, until the moment the director yells ‘cut,’ I don’t think of myself as ‘Namgoong Min’ at all.”

Pics of Nam Goong Min

1. Min looks classy in black suit

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2. Love his cute happy smile

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3. His side profile is amazing

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4. He looks extra handsome in all-white outfit

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5. Min really suits softer colors

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FAQs

Who is Nam Goong Min?

He is a South korean actor, director, and screenwriter.

Who is Nam Goong Min’s real name?

His real name is Nam Goong Min / Nam Koong Min (남궁민).

What makes Nam Goong Min famous?

He’s famous because of his leading roles in various drama series such as Remember (2015–2016), Beautiful Gong Shim (2016), Good Manager (2017), Hot Stove League (2019–2020), and My Dearest (2023).