Actor Kim Nam Gil has personally stated his position on concerns about appearing in the new drama ‘True Education’.

On the 7th, news broke that Kim Nam Gil was considering appearing in the drama ‘True Education’. ‘True Education’, which has an original webtoon of the same name, has been embroiled in controversies over racial discrimination and sexism. Accordingly, the mere fact that Kim Nam Gil will appear in it has raised concerns among netizens.

Regarding this, Kim Nam Gil stated on his Instagram story on the 8th, “‘True Education’ is true that I received an offer from the company, but I need to review it myself first and then I need to have time to politely convey my intentions to the people who made the offer, whether I reject it or accept it. But right now, I don‘t have the time or energy to think about anything other than ‘The Fiery Priest”.“

He continued, ”As you’ve waited for and loved ‘The Fiery Priest’ for a long time, my fellow actors and production staff are all doing our best in the final stages of filming to repay your expectations,“ and added, ”Please trust me and I hope you‘ll laugh a lot with ’The Fiery Priest‘ every weekend this winter, stay healthy, and be happy.“

‘The Fiery Priest 2’, starring Kim Nam-gil, will premiere today (the 8th) at 10 p.m.


[The following is Kim Nam-gil’s full text]

Hello. This is Kim Nam-gil.

Today is a happy day to meet you again as Father Kim Hae-il of ‘The Fiery Priest.’

I heard that many fans were worried because of the casting article for another production yesterday.

It is true that I received an offer for ‘True Education’ from the company, but I need to review it myself first and politely convey my thoughts to those who made the offer, whether it is a rejection or an acceptance. Right now, I don‘t have the time or energy to think about anything other than ‘The Fiery Priest’.

As you have waited for and loved ‘The Fiery Priest’ for a long time, my fellow actors and the production team are all doing their best in the final stages of filming to repay your expectations.

I am always doing my best so that the fans who have loved all of my works will not be disappointed.

Please trust me and I hope you will laugh a lot with ‘The Fiery Priest’ every weekend this winter, stay healthy, and be happy.

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