At the 2024 Baeksang Arts Awards held on Tuesday (7/5/2024), Nam Goong Min clinched the Best Actor (TV) award. He earned this accolade for his portrayal of Lee Jang Hyun in the 2023 drama My Dearest.
Apart from My Dearest, Nam Goong Min has showcased his talent in diverse roles across various dramas. Curious about these captivating shows starring the 2024 Baeksang Arts Awards’ best actor? Dive into the article below.
1. Doctor Prisoner (2019)
Nam Goong Min in the drama Doctor Prisoner (doc. KBS/Doctor Prisoner)In Doctor Prisoner, Nam Goong Min takes on the role of Na Yi Je, a brilliant and compassionate surgeon working in a university hospital’s urgent care center. However, Yi Je’s life takes a turn when his medical license is abruptly suspended due to a hospital director’s actions. Expelled from his workplace, Yi Je reinvents himself as the head of a prison clinic, aiming to seek revenge on those who wronged him.
2. Hot Stove League (2020)
Nam Goong Min in the drama Hot Stove League (doc. SBS/Hot Stove League)Awarded Best Drama at the 2020 Baeksang Arts Awards, Hot Stove League follows The Dreams, a struggling South Korean baseball team, and their quest for success. Baek Seung Soo (Nam Goong Min) steps into the role of general manager, leading the team alongside the resilient Lee Se Young. Together, they strive to transform The Dreams from underdogs to champions.
3. Awaken (2020)
Nam Goong Min in the drama Awaken (doc. TvN/Awaken)Set in the mystery and thriller genre, Awaken delves into a series of murders connected to a haunting incident from 28 years prior. Nam Gong Min stars as Do Jung Woo, a renowned detective leading a special task force alongside the dedicated Gong Hye Won. Together, they unravel the tangled web of secrets behind the chilling crimes.
4. The Veil (2021)
Nam Goong Min in the drama The Veil (doc. MBC/The Veil)The Veil marks a special project commemorating MBC television station’s 60th anniversary. In this espionage thriller, Nam Goong Min portrays Han Ji Hyuk, an elite agent seeking vengeance against a traitor who tarnished his name. With a backdrop of intricate political intrigue, Ji Hyuk navigates the shadowy world of espionage to uncover the truth.
5. One Dollar Lawyer (2022)
Nam Goong Min in the drama One Dollar Lawyer (doc. SBS/One Dollar Lawyer)Centered around legal battles, One Dollar Lawyer chronicles the unconventional journey of lawyer Cheon Ji Hoon (Nam Goong Min). Despite his eccentric appearance and minimal fees, Ji Hoon proves to be a formidable opponent against wealthy clients and their high-priced lawyers. Alongside assistant prosecutor Baek Ma Ri, Ji Hoon tackles complex cases that challenge the status quo.
From medical dramas to thrillers and legal sagas, Nam Goong Min’s versatile performances continue to captivate audiences across different genres.
