Kim Nam Gil is in talks to star in the upcoming SBS crime thriller drama 'Those Who Read Hearts of Evil'.

On May 4, the actor's label Gilstory ENT stated, "It's true Kim Nam Gil received an offer to star in the new drama 'Those Who Read Hearts of Evil', but nothing is confirmed. Kim Nam Gil has been receiving offers for a lot of productions as his next project after confirming his appearance on 'Island', and 'Those Who Read Hearts of Evil' is one scenario he's reviewing."

If cast, Kim Nam Gil will be playing the role of a criminal profiler in the drama based on the book of the same name. 'Those Who Read Hearts of Evil' will follow the story of South Korea's first criminal profiler Kwon Il Yong, who hunts down serial killers.

The drama is expected to premiere in October.