Actor Nam Da-reum is drawing attention as a "brainy and handsome" figure with a sense of historical awareness after scoring a perfect 100 on the Korean History Proficiency Test.
Nam Da-reum recently posted photos on his personal social media with the hashtags #한능검 #77회 #100점 #1급. In the released photos, it drew attention by showing a certificate and score details indicating that Nam Da-reum took the 77th Korean History Proficiency Test on the 20th and passed level 1 with a perfect score of 100.
The Korean History Proficiency Test is an exam administered by the National Institute of Korean History to assess understanding of and reasoning about Korean history. Levels are assigned according to scores, and Nam Da-reum not only met the level 1 advanced requirements but also achieved a perfect score of 100.
Among entertainers, comedian Seo Kyung-seok was the first to score 100 on the Korean History Proficiency Test last year. A graduate of Seoul National University, Seo Kyung-seok became the first entertainer to achieve a perfect score of 100 on the Korean History Proficiency Test after four attempts beginning in May 2024, drawing attention. On the back of that, he even published a Korean history workbook.
In this context, Nam Da-reum scored 100 on the Korean History Proficiency Test. Majoring in theater at Chung-Ang University, Nam Da-reum has also become one of the entertainers admired for combining notable historical awareness and intelligence.
Nam Da-reum debuted in 2009 as the child actor for Yoon Ji-hoo, played by Kim Hyun-joong, in the KBS drama drama 'Boys Over Flowers'. Afterwards, he drew attention as a promising child actor by portraying the young male leads or memorable supporting male child roles in numerous miniseries, including Lee Jong-suk in Pinocchio, Yoo Ah-in in Six Flying Dragons, Lee Jun-ho in Just Between Lovers, Jang Ki-yong in Come and Hug Me, and Kim Seon-ho in Start - Up.
In particular, he showed a steady performance portraying the young version of Song Joong-ki in last year's My Youth, depicting a character who endured a heartbreaking adolescence. His most recent work is the Netflix original series The Price of Confession, released last December.
Moreover, Nam Da-reum enlisted as an active-duty soldier in the army on Feb. 9, 2022, and completed his military service early. He completed basic training at the 27th Division Lee Gi-ja unit recruit training center in Hwacheon County, Gangwon Province, and finished his service with the Army's 22nd Infantry Division. As a result, expectations are growing for Nam Da-reum's path, who has steadily built his filmography and footprint since childhood.
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