Actor Kim Nam Gil once again proves his quality as a top Korean star through his role as Lee Do in the series "Trigger."
The series successfully entered Netflix's Global Top 10 list for non-English series in 45 countries, including France, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore.
Furthermore, "Trigger" also ranked second globally for the week of July 28th to August 3rd, indicating an overwhelming response from international audiences.
"Trigger," which was released on July 25th, tells the suspenseful story of the proliferation of illegal firearms in South Korea, a country known for its strict gun regulations.
In this critical situation, two men emerge, each wielding a gun for their own reasons.
Kim Nam Gil plays Lee Do, a former police officer who returns to the service of justice.
The combination of physical action and deep emotion makes this character feel cold yet sharp, like a winter that's calm on the surface, but fraught with danger.
One of the main strengths of Trigger lies in Kim Nam Gil's effortless delivery of action.
He conveys that his actions aren't for show, but for protection. "Lee Do doesn't attack to win, but defends to protect," he says.
His action style is efficient and controlled, making the scenes feel realistic yet tense. It's no wonder netizens called the action "as cold as winter."
Trigger's popularity was also bolstered by its fresh storyline: "What would happen if half the Korean population could use guns, and illegal weapons began to spread?" This premise was deemed unique by international media.
TIME magazine even praised the different approaches between Korea and Western countries regarding firearms, making Trigger feel more meaningful and more than just another action spectacle.
Rotten Tomatoes even gave it a perfect 100% score from critics.
With this global success, Kim Nam Gil has once again demonstrated his abilities as an actor who is not only a skilled actor but also able to bring a difficult story to world-class viewing.
The series "Trigger" is currently airing on Netflix and is proof that calm, cool, and controlled acting can create a tremendous impact on international audiences. /Source: NAVER, Sport Kyunghyang
