Occupation
Actor • Screenwriter
Date of Birth
12 March 1978
Biography
Namkoong Min is a renowned South Korean actor, director, and screenwriter born on March 12, 1978, in Seoul. He gained initial recognition with the neo-noir film A Dirty Carnival (2006) and has since delivered acclaimed performances in television dramas such as Remember: War of the Son (2015–2016), Beautiful Gong Shim (2016), Good Manager (2017), Hot Stove League (2019–2020), and My Dearest (2023). Known for his versatile acting skills, Namkoong has earned multiple prestigious awards, including the Grand Prize (Daesang) at the SBS Drama Awards for Hot Stove League in 2020, and again at the MBC Drama Awards for The Veil in 2021 and My Dearest in 2023. His career spans over two decades, marked by a wide range of roles from villainous characters to leading protagonists, showcasing his depth and adaptability as an actor.
