Actress Kim Nam-joo‘s pictorial, celebrating her 30th debut anniversary this year, has been released.

In this pictorial, Kim Nam-joo showed off a classic and elegant style with high jewelry. She caught people’s attention with her uniquely captivating gaze and showed off her urban and chic charm.

After the pictorial shoot, Kim Nam-joo shared her thoughts on her acting career in an interview with ‘Singles’. When asked what was on her mind the most as she celebrated her 30th debut anniversary, she said, “I didn‘t even know that this was my 30th debut anniversary, but I’m so grateful for all the support. Not only Singles, but also my family, staff, and fans, there are so many people who have helped and loved me, but in some ways, I think I was a bit harsh on myself.”

She also said, “I was just busy running hard, so I didn‘t know how to love and encourage myself. I’m reflecting on that a bit. I will get older in the future, but I will work harder to love myself more and live while expressing gratitude to the people around me,” she said, expressing her gratitude.

I asked her if she had ever experienced a slump. Kim Nam-joo experienced a slump again after the movies she starred in after “Model” were not so good. Then, the drama she was offered was MBC’s “That Woman’s House.” I remember being really happy because Cha In-pyo, who was the most popular actor at the time, was my co-star. It was a work that gave me a chance to get back on my feet as the drama gained national popularity. The so-called “wind hair” hairstyle also became a big topic of conversation (laughs),” she said, cheerfully reminiscing about the time that had passed.

Kim Nam-joo has shown acting that has become even more profound in her recent works, “Misty” and “Wonderful World.” Regarding this, “Misty” is the work that I had the most difficulty with. For the first time, I had to create a character that I didn‘t have, a character that didn’t exist in me. I could barely eat for four months. I just thought to myself, ‘I can’t live like this ever again,‘” she said.

She continued, “When I first heard that it’s hard for actors to get out of characters, I didn‘t really understand, but I realized it then. I couldn’t let them go for months, and in some ways, I didn‘t want to let them go,” showing that she is still sincere about acting.

Lastly, I asked actress Kim Nam-joo if she had any regrets over the past 30 years, and Kim Nam-joo replied, “I feel a little sorry for only running forward with the thought that I had to achieve my goal. If I could go back, I think I would do the same thing, to be honest.”

Kim Nam-joo’s pictorial can be found in the October issue of Singles and on the website.


Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com reporter jhj@donga.com