Who is Kim Tae-ri? Everything You Need to Know

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Height: 5'5" (165 cm), 5'5" Females

City: Seoul, South Korea

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education: Kyung Hee University (2008–2012)

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What are some popular movies starring Kim Tae-ri?

Some popular movies starring Kim Tae-ri include "The Handmaiden," "Little Forest," and "Mr. Sunshine."
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Is Kim Tae-ri fluent in any languages other than Korean?

Yes, Kim Tae-ri is known to be fluent in English.
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Has Kim Tae-ri ever won any acting awards?

Yes, Kim Tae-ri won the Best New Actress award at the 37th Blue Dragon Film Awards for her role in "The Handmaiden."
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What are some interesting facts about Kim Tae-ri?

Kim Tae-ri studied drama at the Korea National University of Arts before pursuing acting professionally.
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Does Kim Tae-ri have any upcoming projects?

Kim Tae-ri is set to star in the upcoming drama series "Twenty Five Twenty One."

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Childhood & Early Life

Kim was born on April 24, 1990, in Seoul, South Korea. She studied Journalism and Mass Communication at Kyung Hee University in Yongin, Seoul.

After completing her college education, she decided to become an actress. Her parents were supportive of her decision to pursue acting. Kim had to take up a number of jobs before she could finally pursue her acting career. She worked at a number of cafes, KFC, and for a local daily as well.

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Early Career

She started working in the entertainment industry as a model. She was seen in TV commercials for different brands. In 2010, she made her film debut in a short film titled ‘Citizen Zombie.’

She then made an appearance in a music video called ‘Spring Is Coming’ by Tafka Buddha. She went on to make appearances in more such music videos by artists like Bitnara Yang and Number Nine.

In 2013, she made her theatre debut in ‘Spoonface Steinberg,’ which was written by British playwright, Lee Hall. ‘Spoonface Steinberg’ was first aired on BBC as a monologue in 1997, but due to its popularity, it was later performed on stage.

She appeared in three short films, namely ‘Who Is It?’, ‘Lock Out’ and ‘Moon Young’ in 2015.

Career

In 2016, Kim beat around 1500 candidates at an audition to grab the role of Sook-hee, in Park Chan-wook’s movie ‘The Handmaiden.’

‘The Handmaiden’ is an erotic psychological thriller, adapted from Sarah Waters' novel, ‘Fingersmith.’ The movie was appreciated by the critics, and it was a commercial hit too.

‘The Handmaiden’ competed at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival for the prestigious Palme d’Or award. A few controversial scenes featuring Sook-hee (played by Kim) and Lady Hideko (played by Kim Min-hee), became the topic of discussion at the film festival.

Kim received applauds, awards and recognition for her acting skills. By delivering a mind-blowing performance in the movie, she proved that she was the best choice for the role.

Riding high on the success of ‘The Handmaiden,’ Kim went on to appear in a cameo role in the hit American TV series, ‘Entourage’ in 2016.

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She then appeared in a historical film titled ‘1987: When the Day Comes.’ The movie was based on South Korean politics and ‘June Democracy Movement’ in particular. The movie was released in 2017, and it became a box office success.

She was then roped into play an important role in ‘Little Forest,’ which is based on the famous manga series.

In 2018, she signed to play the lead role in ‘Mr. Sunshine,’ a South Korean TV series. The story of the series revolves around a soldier, who returns to his homeland after several years. Upon returning, he falls in love with an aristocrat’s daughter, played by Kim.

Awards & Achievements

Kim won a number of awards for her role in ‘The Handmaiden.’ She was also nominated for a couple of prestigious awards.

In 2016, she won the ‘Best New Actress’ award at various events, such as 16th Director's Cut Awards, 25th Buil Film Awards and the 17th Busan Film Critics’ Awards.

In 2017, she won the ‘Best Newcomer’ award at a couple of events. In the same year, she was nominated for ‘Best New Actress’ at Baeksang Arts Awards and at Chunsa Film Art Awards.

Facts About Kim Tae-ri

Kim Tae-ri is an accomplished actress who made her acting debut in the critically acclaimed film "The Handmaiden" directed by Park Chan-wook.

In addition to her acting talent, Kim Tae-ri is known for her stylish fashion sense and has been featured in numerous fashion magazines and events.

Kim Tae-ri is also a talented painter and enjoys expressing herself through art in her free time.

Despite her busy schedule as an actress, Kim Tae-ri is passionate about environmental conservation and actively promotes eco-friendly practices.

Kim Tae-ri is fluent in multiple languages, including English and Japanese, which has helped her connect with a global audience.

Kim Tae-ri Biography

You wanted to know

What are some popular movies starring Kim Tae-ri?

Is Kim Tae-ri fluent in any languages other than Korean?

Has Kim Tae-ri ever won any acting awards?

What are some interesting facts about Kim Tae-ri?

Does Kim Tae-ri have any upcoming projects?