5 Lesser-Known Facts Shedding Light On Korean Actor Kim Tae Ri's Journey To Stardom

In the dazzling world of South Korean cinema, certain stars shine brighter than others, captivating audiences with their talent and charisma. Among them is Kim Tae-ri, whose meteoric rise to fame was achieved because of her exceptional performances and captivating screen presence. While many may be familiar with her on-screen talent, there exists a wealth of lesser-known facts that add depth and intrigue to her persona.

From her humble beginnings to her multiple talents and passions, take a look into the lesser-known about Kim Tae-ri's life which reveals her captivating narrative that underscores her status as one of South Korea's most talented stars:

1. Kim Tae-ri Wanted To Become A News Anchor

Kim Tae-ri initially pursued a career path in television journalism, enrolling at Kyung Hee University to study journalism and communications with the goal of becoming a news anchor. However, her journey took an unexpected turn when she became involved in a theatre club at the same university. This experience ignited a passion for acting within her, steering her towards a different dream and leading her to fall in love with acting.

2. Kim Tae-ri Has Worked Behind The Scenes Before Entering Into Acting

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Before transitioning into acting in broadcast media in 2011, Kim Tae-ri joined the Iru Theatre Troupe where she initially worked behind the scenes as part of the lights and sounds team. Her journey began backstage, but she soon found herself cast in plays like Spoonface Steinberg and Pansy just a year later.

Apart from this, she worked part-time at a cafe, convenience store and she even made hamburgers

3. Kim Tae-ri Is Quite Introvert

In one of her VLIVE, she shared with her fans that she has no intention of revealing her MBTI as it is not fixed. In November 2021, she revealed that she took the test multiple times and consistently received different results. “It’s not fixed, so if I said in an interview that I’m [a certain type], I would just be considered as that type of person. I think that would make me uncomfortable," she stated.

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4. Kim Tae-ri Took Fencing Classes For Her Role In ‘Twenty-Five Twenty-One’

Kim Tae-ri consistently embodies strong characters with authenticity on screen. All the K-drama fans love her for the kind of versatile character she plays be it ‘Twenty-Five Twenty-One’ or ‘Revenant’. For her role of Na Hee-do, a fencing athlete in the beloved Korean drama ‘Twenty-Five Twenty-One’, she dedicated three months to intensive fencing training.

A Soompi report mentioned that Kim Tae Ri stated, “About five or six months before we began filming the drama, I received lessons from a gold medalist. Fencing is a cool sport that also makes you miserable. Since I do everything with my heart and soul like Hee Do, I spent five months laughing and crying because of fencing.”

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5. Kim Tae-ri Has A Audio Book

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Not everyone is aware that actor Kim Tae-ri also has an audio book that she started during the COVID pandemic. During the early days of the pandemic, she introduced ‘Kim Tae Ri’s Recovery Book’, an audiobook featuring clips of classic literature read by Tae Ri herself. In an interview with Vogue Korea, she stated, “Once in a theatre production, I played a character who was visually impaired. During that time, I volunteered at community centres for the visually impaired recording myself reading. It was a good memory and something I've always wanted to do. Just when I was thinking that it was something I'd be able to do consistently, I was given this opportunity.”

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