Kim Tae-hee facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kim Tae-hee
Kim in 2023
Born	(1980-03-29) 29 March 1980 (age 45) Ulsan, South Korea
Education	Seoul National University (BDes in Fashion design)
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2000–present
Agent	Story J Company (Korea) Sweet Power (Japan)
Height	163 cm (5 ft 4 in)
Spouse(s)	Rain ​ (m. 2017)​
Children	2
Relatives	Lee Wan (brother) Lee Bo-mee (sister-in-law)
Korean name
Hangul	김태희
Hanja	金泰熙
RR	Gim Taehui
MR	Kim T'aehŭi
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Kim Tae-hee (Hangul: 김태희; born on March 29, 1980) is a famous actress from South Korea. Many people think she is one of the most beautiful actresses in the country. She is well-known for her roles in popular TV shows.

Some of her famous TV series include Stairway to Heaven (2003–2004), Love Story in Harvard (2004–2005), Iris (2009), My Princess (2011), Yong-pal (2015), and Hi Bye, Mama! (2020).

Kim Tae-hee is often mentioned with Song Hye-kyo and Jun Ji-hyun. They are called "The Troika" or "Tae-Hye-Ji."

Early Life and Education

Kim Tae-hee was born in Ulsan, South Korea, on March 29, 1980. Her father, Kim Yoo-moon, started a transportation company in 1984. Kim Tae-hee often helps with charities in Ulsan. These charities support young people and families in need.

She has an older sister, Kim Hee-won, and a younger brother, Lee Wan, who is also an actor. Kim Tae-hee went to Samshin Elementary School and Daehyun Middle School. She then attended Ulsan Girls' High School.

In 1999, Kim moved to Seoul to go to Seoul National University. This is a very respected university. While there, she led the SNU Women's Ski Club. She earned a degree in fashion design from SNU in 2005.

Acting Career Highlights

Starting Her Acting Journey (2001–2002)

In 2000, someone working in advertising saw Kim Tae-hee on the subway. They offered her a job as a model. She appeared in TV commercials and print ads. Her first acting role was a small part in the 2001 movie Last Present.

In 2002, she acted in a short film called Living in New Town. She also appeared in the sitcom Let's Go. In 2003, she was in Screen and A Problem at My Younger Brother's House.

Becoming a Star (2003–2006)

Kim Tae-hee became very famous in 2003. She played the role of an evil stepsister in the popular TV show Stairway to Heaven on SBS. After 2004, she started getting main roles in her projects.

These included the supernatural series Forbidden Love on KBS. She also starred in the campus romance Love Story in Harvard on SBS. Love Story in Harvard was very popular. It had a peak viewership of 20 percent. Kim won the Most Popular Actress award for it at the Baeksang Arts Awards. This show also made her popular in Japan.

Because of the success of Stairway to Heaven and Love Story in Harvard, Kim became a top choice for TV commercials. In 2008, she was named the best advertising model of the year. She was even called the "CF Queen." However, Kim wanted to be known more for her acting skills than just her looks.

She then tried acting in movies. She starred in the action fantasy The Restless (2006). She also appeared in the romantic comedy Venus and Mars (2007). These movies did not do very well at the box office.

Iris and International Fame (2009–2014)

In 2009, Kim returned to TV in the spy thriller Iris. She played an NIS agent. This show was one of the most expensive Korean dramas ever made. It was very successful, with about 30% of viewers watching it. Kim won her first acting award for this role.

Kim in September 2010

In January 2010, Kim joined Lua Entertainment. This company was started by her brother-in-law. That year, she also played a horse jockey in the sports film Grand Prix.

After Iris, she received good reviews for the romantic comedy My Princess (2011). In this show, Kim played a regular college student who finds out she is Korean royalty. Later that year, she starred in her first Japanese television drama. It was called Boku to Star no 99 Nichi. In this show, her character is a famous Korean star who falls in love with a Japanese bodyguard. The show was popular in Japan, making Kim a well-known name there.

In 2013, Kim starred in her first historical drama. It was called Jang Ok-jung, Living by Love. She played the famous royal concubine Hui-bin Jang. After this, she played another historical role. She was the wife of a famous Chinese calligrapher in the Chinese TV show Saint Wang Xizhi.

Recent Career Success (2015–Present)

Kim returned to Korean TV in 2015. She played an heiress who wakes up from a coma with the help of a doctor. This show was called Yong-pal. It had high ratings. Kim won a Top Excellence Acting award for her role.

Kim in February 2020

In 2020, Kim starred in the family drama series Hi Bye, Mama!. She also appeared in Lies Hidden in My Garden and had a cameo in Welcome to Samdal-ri in 2023.

Helping Others: Philanthropy

Kim Tae-hee is known for her kindness and generosity. In May 2022, she gave 200 million won to help people affected by the Uljin forest fire 2022. This fire caused a lot of damage in Uljin and Samcheok, South Korea.

On July 22, 2022, she also donated 1.1 million KF94 masks and face masks. These were given to the NGO G-Foundation to help those in need.

Personal Life

Marriage and Family

In September 2012, Kim Tae-hee began dating the South Korean singer and actor Rain. They got married on January 19, 2017.

On May 23, 2017, Kim's agency announced that she was expecting their first child. They now have two daughters. Their first daughter was born in October 2017, and their second in February 2019.

Religion

Kim Tae-hee is a practicing Catholic. In 2014, she was one of 30 Catholic celebrities who appeared in a music video. The video was for the song "Koinonia." It celebrated Pope Francis's visit to South Korea. This was the first time in 25 years that a pope had visited South Korea. Her baptismal name is Verda.

Filmography

Movies

Television Series

Music Videos

Awards and Recognitions

Kim Tae-hee has won many awards for her acting and popularity. Here are some of them:

• In 2003, she won the New Star Award at the SBS Drama Awards for Stairway to Heaven.
• In 2005, she won the Most Popular Actress award at the Baeksang Arts Awards for Love Story in Harvard.
• In 2007, she received the Popular Star Award at the Blue Dragon Film Awards for The Restless.
• In 2009, she won an Excellence Award at the KBS Drama Awards for her role in Iris. She also won the Best Couple Award with Lee Byung-hun for the same show.
• In 2015, she won the Top Excellence Award at the Korea Drama Awards for Yong-pal. She also won the Top Excellence Award at the SBS Drama Awards for Yong-pal, along with the Best Couple Award with Joo Won.

See also

In Spanish: Kim Tae-hee para niños