In a preview released on April 6 for the tvN variety show Take the block quizKim Nam Gil revealed behind-the-scenes details of his grueling fan meeting experience.
He said, “The day after the fan meeting, I slept all day without even eating, so my mother said she thought I was dead,” adding jokingly, “It was the first time I even fell asleep during the after-party.” The actor admitted that the long event completely drained his energy.
Kim Nam Gil held his 2026 “GIL” fan meeting on March 28 at KBS Arena. The event lasted approximately 5 hours and 12 minutes. During the fan meeting, he even surprised fans by declaring his singing debut and performing his new song “Running To You” live.
When Kim Nam Gil confessed that he dreams of climbing the music charts and said: “It should at least get into the Top 10 to say something,” host Yoo Jae Suk responded, “These days, even getting into the Top 100 is difficult,” drawing laughter.
Kim Nam Gil continued with more funny stories, saying: “My mother heard the song and scoffed.” He also shared that his bodyguard commented, “It seems like you have a lot to say in the lyrics – they are very dense.”
Towards the end of the preview, Kim Nam Gil showed his talkative side by asking: “Is the recording finished yet? It seems to have finished faster than last time,” adding to the carefree atmosphere.
Meanwhile, Kim Nam Gil had already made headlines last year for holding a 5 hour and 40 minute fan meeting, also sparking jokes that “Kidnapping fans” due to its length. This year it proved its reputation once again by hosting another marathon fan event lasting over five hours.
Sources: Nate
