Kim Tae-ri has taken the audience by storm with her stunning performance in Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born. Delivering beautiful performances in K-dramas year after year, the star is set for yet another banger with her latest show. This time, she plays the role of a young talented singer with a dream of becoming a lead in a theatre.
While Kim Tae-ri has awed the audience with her latest drama, she has also put up numerous captivating performances in films. And let me tell you, her movies are just as intriguing as her Kdramas so there is no way we are missing out on talking about them. With this, we bring to you 6 films starring Kim Tae-ri that you need to watch!
Let’s begin.
6 Movies of Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born Actor Kim Tae-ri
Alienoid
Bringing one of her best performances next to some of the industry’s big names, Kim Tae-ri absolutely owned her character in this film. She shines in her character while owning the action scenes and putting together a stunning performance in the film. She really is a highlight of this film as she highlights the intensity of her character.
Alienoid revolves around a time door that appears between the past and present. In one place, while aliens appear on Earth, elsewhere there are Taoists who are looking for a sword. The door connects these two times and chaos soon erupts.
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The Handmaiden
Another hit character played by the actor, she plays another central character with a depth like no other. Kim Tae-ri really stunned us with this one as she plays an intriguing yet simple character whose life takes unexpected turns. As she plays the role of a handmaiden who is caught in unconventional emotions, she sets into a whirlpool which is not easy to escape.
The Handmaiden tells the story of a pickpocket who is taken in by a count and sent as the handmaiden to a Japanese heiress to seduce the lady and have her elope with him. However, things take a turn when everything goes well except for emotions that bud between the lady and her handmaiden.
Space Sweepers
With an intriguing story of her own, Captain Jang has been one of the stars intriguing characters ever played. While she may not be the central character, she surely had her moments that we can not get over. This film revolved around many characters with an interesting setting and she managed to shine through it all.
Space Sweepers tells the story of a team of junk collectors who travel across endless space looking for sellable garbage. However, when they come across a humanoid robot Dorothy, things take on an intense turn as they set on an adventure.
Little Forest
Bringing one of her most relaxing performances, this is a film that is perfect for when you need a break. As the character leaves behind her city life and takes a moment to just relax, we are taken on a soothing journey with her character Song Hye-won, who will take you on a culinary journey with beautiful views.
Little Forest tells the story of a young woman who moves to the countryside to heal her emotional wounds while reconnecting with her long-lost friends.
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Moon Young
Playing another character with an LGBTQ+ relationship, the actor brings another beautiful performance and this time as a mute girl. She captures our hearts with her intense emotions and beautiful expressions that not only win the hearts of another girl but also anyone who watches the film.
Moon Young tells the story of a young mute girl who captures the faces of people she meets on her camcorder. One day she is caught filming another girl who is saying her goodbyes to her boyfriend with tears in her eyes. This begins a journey of the two who soon form an unexpected relationship.
1987: When the Day Comes
Finally, we have one of the actor’s most realistic characters as this is from a film based on a true story. Playing the role of a young girl, Kim Tae-ri shows her journey from being a naive girl to someone with a newfound determination that makes her join an intense political movement. This is a character that is beautifully portrayed by the star and is as real as it can get.
1987 When the Day Comes tells the story of the June Democratic Uprising in Korea which was triggered by the death of a student protestor. The story highlights the role of multiple characters during this time and how the events of the year took place.
Which of these films are you watching next? Let us know in the comments below!
Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born is streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
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