'Trigger' star Kim Nam-gil commented on his strong image of righteousness, saying, "I also act cowardly and hide depending on the situation."
On the morning of the 29th, an interview was held with Kim Nam-gil, the lead actor of the Netflix series 'Trigger,' at a cafe in Seogyeok-dong.
'Trigger' depicts the story of two men who take up arms for their own reasons amid the delivery of illegal firearms of unknown origin and continuous gun incidents in Korea. It is an action thriller featuring a concept where firearms are delivered through everyday deliveries in a country where guns are illegal.
Kim Nam-gil portrays Lee Do, a police officer who takes up arms again to uphold justice and save someone. Having previously served as a military sniper, he is someone who understands the dual nature of firearms better than anyone, working hard to disarm the public as illegal firearm incidents occur. After quickly presenting a new project following the end of SBS's 'The Fiery Priest 2' at the end of last year, he is set to launch a new Netflix series two years after 'Robbers: The Sound of a Sword' in 2023.
Kim Nam-gil said, "I think this is a basic value that people consider in their lives rather than grandly discussing justice," adding, "In certain situations, I too can act cowardly and hide. I might think, 'It seems I shouldn't step up here.' (laughs) My fundamental tendency feels that I should represent the weak or society, and my character expands from that perspective. I unexpectedly find myself playing a righteous character, but I think it would be different if I were to portray a villain," he laughed.
He continued, "For instance, if I have a guest appearance in a friendship role, I don't want to blur the focus of the narrative. Depending on the role, it can be significant or minor, and I believe it's right to adapt my acting accordingly. This isn't because I'm particularly righteous; during the process of making the work, it's said, 'I believe in this even if it kills me,' which isn't always the case. That's a good aspect. My thoughts are gradually changing," he revealed.
He mentioned, "Lee Do in 'Trigger' can escape at any moment. I came here wanting to put down the gun feeling disillusioned, even though Korea is a country where we can protect this without firearms, it feels like I might lose my mental state." He confessed, "If I were to get a villain role next, I think I could do it well. I can really depict what cowardice is," drawing laughter.
Meanwhile, 'Trigger' was released globally in over 190 countries on Netflix on the 25th.
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