Kim Tae Hee * 김태희 * 金泰希 * キムテヒ

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*** "Hi Bye, Mama!" marks four years since its release on February 22. One of the standout aspects of the series is its lack of traditional villains. Moreover, Hi Bye, Mama! tackles existential themes such as the fear of death and the longing for closure. The ghosts' inability to let go and the characters' struggles with saying goodbye is the reality that goodbyes are often painful and messy.  

 

 

 

 

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*** On March 2nd, Korean-American actor Daniel Dae Kim posted a photo on his Instagram account with the caption, “Welcome to ‘Butterfly’. I’m glad Kim Tae-hee is here”. Kim Tae-hee met with him ahead of her Hollywood entrance with the drama “Butterfly” The photo shows him sitting next to Kim Tae-hee and actor-director Masahiro Sakurai. The three of them were smiling while eating together. The new series “Butterfly” will be produced by Amazon Prime Video in Hollywood. Kim Tae-hee’s character in “Butterfly” has not been revealed, but she will act using English throughout this drama.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

source : https://news.nate.com/view/20240302n09705

 

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Quick Poll: Evil Ladies of Kdramas

Vote for your favorite Female Villains in Kdramas 

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The Best Dispatch-Revealed Celebrity Couples Of All Time, Ranked

Some of these celebrities have broken up while others are still going strong.

 

“Couple reveals” has become synonymous with the Korean news outlet Dispatch. Dispatch has a long history of announcing celebrity couples on New Year’s Day, but also throughout the year. Some of these lovebirds are still together, while others have broken up, but who is the best Dispatch-revealed couple ever? You voted. These are the top 10 results:

 

 

5. Rain and Kim Tae Hee

Unlike most couples on this list, Rain and Kim Tae Hee are still together. They have been married for seven years. With 4% of the vote (150 votes), they earned the 5th spot.

 

 

 

 

 

source : https://www.koreaboo.com/news/nct-mark-viral-honest-reaction-fan-young-age/

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Best Korean Films About Horses

 

When we talk about horse movies, we can safely say that this isn't a very saturated niche. There aren't many horse racing movies being produced, at least not compared to other themes, like superheroes.

 

But if we add an additional filter and include only Korean movies about horses, the selection becomes even more narrow.

 

It's safe to say that there are only a few movies that are actually made around horses. However, many others include horse elements, that might not be the main subject of the movie but are still enough to fuel your equestrian passion.

 

So, whether you are a seasonal horse racing bettor, someone who loves horses, or someone who appreciates human's most loyal companions, these are some of the Korean movies that might be worth the watch.

Horse Culture in Korea

Most people don't know but horses are actually well embedded in Korea's history and way of life. Korea has the Jeju horse, which is a breed native to Jeju Island, and it is a horse with incredible stamina, endurance, and ability to thrive in the island's harsh conditions without horseshoes.

 

Even nowadays, this breed is used for racing and riding, which showcases their shift from traditional roles to farm and draft horses.

 

Horse riding has been a crucial aspect of Korean culture for thousands of years. The roots go back to the Koguryo period ( BC 277 - AD 668), where horsemanship was really important when selecting talents.

 

Today, this tradition is kept alive with a renewed enthusiasm for horse riding sweeping across the country, demonstrated through the establishment of riding clubs and the annual national amateur riders' competition.

 

South Korea also has a decent horse racing culture with many horse races across the year. While it might not be as popular as the 2024 Kentucky Derby picks in the USA, there is still plenty of horse racing action in the country.

Korean Horse Movies

So, since Korea has a rich history with horses, this means that we can find a lot of equestrian movies, right? - Wrong.

 

The selection is limited, but let's go through some of them that contain the most horse elements.

 

 

 

"Grand Prix"

 

This is probably one of the rare movies that focuses on horse racing in Korea. And one of the rare movies to feature a female rider as the main star.

The plot of "Grand Prix" revolves around a girl's quest to become Korea's first notable female rider. Seo  Joo-hee has a breakdown with her favorite horse during a race and must overcome her emotions to return to the track and fight for her ambition. There is also a romance in the plot with a male jockey named Woo-Seok.

 

The Korean Racing Authority (KRA) is backing the film, which is a wise decision for Korean horse racing. This is not only good for the sport but for the entire horse culture in Korea.

 

The movie features beautiful and really talented actors, which makes it the perfect watch for the younger generations.

 

This is a good thing since youngsters need to carry the horse passion into the future.

 

 

 

 

 

source : https://www.hancinema.net/best-korean-films-about-horses-175679.html

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*** On April 3rd, Kim Mi Kyung posted a photo along with the caption, “Happy belated birthday to Taehui. Our time always flies twice as fast. Good friends regardless of age.”  In the photo, Kim Mi Kyung is smiling and posing with a cake alongside Kim Tae Hee and colleagues. Kim Tae Hee celebrated her birthday on March 29th of last month. Heartwarming friendship is evident. In an interview last January, Kim Mi Kyung mentioned about Kim Tae Hee, saying, “She has a straightforwardness and simplicity that doesn’t seem like a top star.”  

 

 

 

 

 

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/C5RGPO7rcGq/?hl=en

 

 

 

 

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*** Belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Kim Tae Hee!      

 

 

 

 

 

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*** On April 19, Kim Ji Hoon’s agency announced that Kim Ji Hoon is set to join Amazon Prime’s upcoming series “Butterfly” alongside Kim Tae Hee and Park Hae Soo! Comprising six episodes, the series is set in Korea. Kim Tae Hee's role has yet to be revealed. Wait & see..........  This is also a good watch because of Kim Ji Hoon. 

 

 

 

 

source : https://m.entertain.naver.com/now/article/311/0001716480

 

 

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Kim Ji Hoon Joins Kim Tae Hee And Park Hae Soo In Upcoming American Series "Butterfly"

 

 

Kim Ji Hoon is set to join Amazon Prime’s upcoming series “Butterfly” alongside Kim Tae Hee and Park Hae Soo!

 

On April 19, Kim Ji Hoon’s agency Big Picture ENT announced, “Kim Ji Hoon has been confirmed to appear in the new Amazon Prime series ‘Butterfly.'”

 

Based on the graphic novel of the same name, “Butterfly” tells the story of David Jung (Daniel Dae Kim), a mysterious former U.S. intelligence agent whose life is shattered by a choice he makes and who is caught up in the past, chasing and being chased by the current agent Rebecca, who has been ordered to kill him.

 

The spy thriller series will also be produced by Daniel Dae Kim.

 

Comprising six episodes, the series is set in Korea. Earlier in January, it was confirmed that Kim Tae Hee and Park Hae Soo would be part of the cast. However, the specific roles they will portray have yet to be revealed.

 

Stay tuned for more updates!

 

 

 

credit : soompi news

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*** On April 18, RAIN uploaded a new episode of his YouTube show 'Season B Season', featuring actors Kim Moo Yul and Park Ji-hwan from the upcoming movie 'The Roundup: Punishment'. Here, he shared how he feels when he sees his children. In the episode, RAIN also revealed that he and Kim Moo Yul attended the same high school. "We were 17 when we first met. I think this is the first time in 25 years that we are doing something together.", RAIN recalled, and added that they went out as a dance duo on a talent show in their first year of school and won first place. When RAIN asked the guests about their plans for this year, Kim Moo Yul said he was planning to take a short break. "I happened to have been busy with projects for a while, so I'm going to take a short break and have plenty of good times with my little one.", Kim Moo Yul, who recently welcomed his first child with his wife, actress Yoon Seung Ah, explained; "That's so sweet.", RAIN expressed. He also commented referring to his 2-daughters, "Sometimes, I'm completely amazed. It's like, 'How can this child be mine?', or, 'I already have kids?'." He also shared that he is attending his child's sports day in school on May 1, which delighted his long-time friend. As Kim Moo Yul excitedly asked what kind of games would be there on the sports day, RAIN answered, "I'm not sure yet, but I'm participating in a race.", which made his friend laugh out loud. Kim Moo Yul teasingly said, "As far as I remember, RAIN is not a good runner. He had an impressive level of strength but was terrible at something like ball games." "Let's wait and see until your child becomes a 10-year-old as well. You'll be older than I am now at that point!", RAIN playfully retorted.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

source : (SBS Star)