Kim Tae-ri on a Mediterranean yacht, releasing a pictorial capturing her unrivaled aura
Actress Kim Tae-ri has released a pictorial shot on a Mediterranean yacht, exuding an unrivaled aura. We take a look back at her solid filmography and OST activities built since her debut.
Kim Tae-ri's Presence Revealed Against the Backdrop of the Blue Mediterranean Sea
Actress Kim Tae-ri has released a pictorial set against the backdrop of the blue Mediterranean Sea. The photos, released on July 4, capture Kim Tae-ri posing on a yacht in what appears to be the Mediterranean Sea.
Wearing a black top paired with shorts, Kim Tae-ri gazed into the camera while leaning against the yacht's railing. She emphasized the pictorial concept by including her reflection in the railing. Against a background where the yacht deck, waves, and sky blend together, Kim Tae-ri showcased a natural hairstyle and neat makeup. The photos feature text for a fashion magazine cover.
Having started her acting career in a university drama club, Kim Tae-ri debuted in the commercial film industry after being cast in the film 'The Handmaiden' through various stage plays. She recalls 'The Handmaiden' as a crucial starting point in her acting career and the work that led her to her first step.
Having made a name for herself since the mid-2010s, Kim Tae-ri has demonstrated her acting skills across various genres and period pieces, moving between films and dramas. She has built an extensive filmography by taking on diverse characters, from youth narratives to period dramas.
From a Rising Star Sweeping Rookie Awards to a Top-Tier Actress
Kim Tae-ri's progress in 2016 is proven by her award history. She swept multiple awards, including the Best New Actress award at the 16th Director's Cut Awards, the Best New Actress award at the 25th Buil Film Awards, and the Best New Actor award from the Busan Film Critics Association.
Acclaim continued overseas as well. In 2017, she won the Best New Actor award at the Asia Film Awards and the Best Entertainer award (Actor category) at the Asia Artist Awards. In 2018, she received a commendation from the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism at the Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards.
Entering the 2020s, Kim Tae-ri established herself as a top-tier actress in the TV and drama fields. In 2022, she received the Best Actress and Popularity awards in the TV category, and in 2023, she won the Grand Prize (Daesang). In 2024, she consecutively won the Best Actress award at the Korea Broadcasting Awards and the Grand Prize at the APAN Star Awards. In 2025, she received the Best Actress (Drama) award, the Best Actress award in the broadcasting category, and a commendation from the Prime Minister at the Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards.
OST Activities Proving Her Musical Talent
Kim Tae-ri has also stood out in her OST work. She participated in 'Song of the End of the Century' for the film 'The Handmaiden' and sang 'The Hidden Path' for the film '1987'. She also showcased her vocals through 'With', OST Part 7 of the drama 'Twenty-Five Twenty-One'.
In recent years, she has steadily continued musical activities connected to her projects. For the 'Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born' OST, she participated in several songs including 'Tears of Mokpo', 'Youth of Mokpo', and 'Shall We Go'. In the OST 'Life goes on' for 'Needed on This Star', she added her voice alongside actors Hong Kyung and 1 of 1. She also sang 'apple scent', OST Part 1 of 'After School Teacher Tae-ri', released on March 1, 2026.
Meanwhile, through materials released on May 20, Kim Tae-ri shared scenes from a dress fitting held ahead of her attendance at the Cannes International Film Festival. At the time, she released photos of herself wearing a white sleeveless dress while being styled by stylists.
