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Can’t get enough of ‘Twenty-Five Twenty-One’ actress Kim Tae-ri? Here are some of her best works

By Hannah Mallorca Published Mar 28, 2022 8:28 pm

Kim Tae-ri has always been praised for her acting prowess in South Korea, and the youth drama Twenty-Five Twenty-One has set her flying further into stardom. 

Tae-ri stole the hearts of K-drama fans with her portrayal of headstrong teen fencer Na Hee-do in the coming-of-age series. The young fencing prodigy transfers to the school of gold medalist Ko Yu-rim (Bona) to develop her skills and be closer to her idol. Even if Tae-ri is already 31 years old in real life, she managed to charm viewers with her acting skills. 

If you’re in love with Kim Tae-ri as much as we are, allow us to list down some of her finest works that are worth the binge-watch. 

The Handmaiden (2016)

Tae-ri made a mind-blowing debut with the 2016 erotic LGBT thriller The Handmaiden alongside veteran actors Kim Min-hee, Ha Jung-woo, and Cho Jin-woong. The actress portrayed the reluctant pickpocket Nam Sook-hee who was hired as the maid of Japanese heiress Lady Hideko (Kim Min-hee) until they eventually fall in love. 

Aside from the lesbian romance and bold storytelling, the film was also noted for reportedly casting Tae-ri out of 1,500 actors who auditioned for the role.

Mr. Sunshine (2018)

The actress made her small-screen debut with the historical series Mr. Sunshine as the leading lady of Lee Byung-hun from G.I. Joe and Squid Game

Tae-ri starred as Joseon noblewoman Go Ae-shin whose parents were killed in Japan when she was still a baby. While it’s surprising for the actress to be 20 years younger than her leading man, her acting prowess made a strong impression on viewers. She was eventually nominated for Best Actress in numerous award shows in South Korea.

1987: When the Day Comes (2017)

It seems like Tae-ri has a soft spot for historical works since she also starred as one of the leads in the political film 1987: When the Day Comes. The film is based on a true story as it portrays the events that led to the June Democracy Movement in South Korea.

Tae-ri revealed during the film’s press conference that she interviewed her uncle and people who lived during the democracy movement to know more about her country’s history and prepare for her character. She even visited the mother of the late student activist Lee Han-yeol to pay her respects.

Little Forest (2018)

Tae-ri channeled her sentimental side with the 2018 coming-of-age film Little Forest, which was based on the Japanese manga of the same name. The story revolves around Song Hye-won (Kim Tae-ri) who returns to her childhood home after failing to fulfill her dreams in the city. 

Tae-ri received critical acclaim for her portrayal and was even nominated for Best Actress at the Blue Dragon Film Awards which is known as South Korea’s Academy Awards.