Kim Nam-joo Recalls Modeling Days Before Debut: "Was Cast at Namdaemun Market"

Actress Kim Nam-joo stirred nostalgia among viewers as she reminisced about her past as a fashion model before her acting debut.

On the SBS Life entertainment program 'The Queen of Insight, Kim Nam-joo', the star took a stroll through the Bukchon Hanok Village after a long time, expressing her admiration for the newly transformed area.

Displaying her keen eye for art and interior design, she became deeply engrossed in various ceramic pieces at a pottery exhibition held in Bukchon. She meticulously admired spherical vases, celadon trays, teacups shaped like petals and clouds, as well as lacquerware and urushi-coated items.

She shared her affection for the artworks, saying, "People naturally want to touch things like this."

The preview for the following week featured Kim Nam-joo visiting Namdaemun Market, capturing attention. The actress revealed a unique story about how her entertainment career began as a fashion model at Namdaemun Market.

She stated, "Coming to Namdaemun brings back old memories. I started as a fashion model here. As soon as I sat down, merchants approached me. They were looking for models, and I was chosen right away," a revelation that surprised everyone.

Kim Nam-joo officially kicked off her acting career in the 1994 MBC drama 'The Man in the Garden of Love', achieving immense popularity. Subsequently, she showcased a wide acting spectrum, from romantic comedies to genre dramas, through numerous hit works like 'My Husband Got a Family', 'Misty', and 'The Greatest Love'. She is also renowned for her exceptional fashion sense, often setting trends with the 'Kim Nam-joo style' in every project she appeared in.