Actor Kim Nam Gil Successfully Debuts as Singer at First Music Festival

Actor Kim Nam Gil recently appeared on stage at the 'KB Joy Olpark Festival 2026', introducing himself as 'rookie singer Kim Nam Gil'. Having officially debuted as a singer in March with the single 'Going to You', he made his first festival appearance approximately six months later, performing five songs live for 30 minutes, marking a successful start to his music career.

Kim Nam Gil performed cover songs such as Nell's 'Time Walking on Memory', Jung Joon Il's 'Hug Me', and DAY6's 'Be a Page', along with his debut single, all with a full band session. During 'Hug Me', he walked out to an extended stage to interact with the audience, and received encore requests after his performance. His stage name as a singer is 'K.N.G', and his debut song features a refreshing rock sound.

Bloggers are finding it refreshing to see veteran actor Kim Nam Gil challenge himself as a rookie singer in a new field. They note that it was not just an event performance, but a full 30-minute live concert as an official singer, giving positive reviews for his musical capabilities and passion. His continued activities as both an actor and a singer are highly anticipated.