Kim Tae-ri

Kim Tae-ri: Possessing a Unique Aura and Solid Acting Skills

Kim Tae-ri is an actress with a unique presence in the Korean film industry. Since her debut in the 2016 film ‘The Handmaiden’, where she left a strong impression, she has become a leading actress in Chungmuro, showcasing a wide acting spectrum in various works. What is the charm of this actress who builds her own domain through a mysterious atmosphere, solid acting skills, and constant challenges? Let’s take a closer look at Kim Tae-ri’s acting career and the secrets to her popularity.

1. Who is Kim Tae-ri?

Kim Tae-ri became interested in acting while participating in a college theater club and decided to pursue a career as an actress. After debuting in a The Body Shop CF in 2014, she rose to fame as a rising star in Chungmuro with her unconventional performance as Sook-hee in Park Chan-wook’s 2016 film ‘The Handmaiden’.

2. Analyzing the secrets to Kim Tae-ri’s popularity

Kim Tae-ri has grown into a beloved actress through her mysterious atmosphere, solid acting skills, and spirit of constant challenge.

• Unique aura: Kim Tae-ri has a charm that captivates audiences with her big eyes and delicate facial expressions. She creates her own unique aura by digesting a variety of atmospheres, both innocent and intense.
• Solid acting skills: Kim Tae-ri has been praised by both critics and audiences for her outstanding acting skills since her debut work ‘The Handmaiden’. Her acting, which shows both delicate emotional expression and explosive energy, greatly contributes to enhancing the completeness of her works.
• Constant challenge: Kim Tae-ri constantly attempts to transform her acting by challenging herself with various genres and characters. Her willingness to challenge her limits by digesting a wide spectrum, from historical dramas to science fiction films, sets an example for many people.

3. Kim Tae-ri’s representative works

• The Handmaiden (2016): The film that propelled Kim Tae-ri to stardom. Set in Korea under Japanese colonial rule in the 1930s, the film tells the story of a noble lady Hideko (Kim Min-hee), a con man Count (Ha Jung-woo) who covets her wealth, and a pickpocket girl Sook-hee (Kim Tae-ri) hired by the Count.
• Mr. Sunshine (2018): A drama that depicts the story of a young boy who boarded a warship during the Shinmiyangyo (U.S. expedition to Korea in 1871), ended up in the United States, and returned to Joseon as a U.S. soldier. Kim Tae-ri played the role of Go Ae-shin, a noblewoman and member of the Righteous Army, and showed passionate performance.
• Space Sweepers (2021): Korea’s first space science fiction blockbuster film, set in 2092, tells the story of the crew of the space junk collector ship The Victory who discover a humanoid robot known as Dorothy, a weapon of mass destruction, and get involved in a dangerous deal. Kim Tae-ri played the role of Captain Jang Hyun-sook of The Victory and showed charismatic acting.

4. Kim Tae-ri’s future path

With the success of ‘Space Sweepers’, a sequel has been confirmed, and Kim Tae-ri is expected to reprise her role as ‘Captain Jang’. She is also currently reviewing various offers for her next project, carefully considering her next move. Kim Tae-ri continues to broaden her acting spectrum by constantly challenging herself with new characters and genres. It is highly anticipated to see what kind of works she will meet the audience with in the future.