Kim Tae Hee

Kim Tae Hee is a Korean actress. She became famous due to her acting appearances in various drama series such as Stairway to Heaven (2003), Iris (2009), My Princess (2011), Yong-pal (2015), and Hi Bye, Mama! (2020).

Career

Kim Tae Hee made her acting debut in 2001 with the movie Last Present. Shortly after that, she was involved in the short movie Living in New Town in 2002.

Her career took a steady pace from there and in 2003, she starred in the drama series Screen and A Problem at My Younger Brother’s House.

That very year, she experienced a breakthrough as an actress by joining the cast of the drama series Stairway to Heaven, which soon turned into a massive hit in South Korea.

Her successful acting pursuits in both drama series and movies led her to be chosen as one of the most sought after actresses for television advertisements.

In 2008, she was delegated to the CF Queen after Korea Broadcast Advertising Corporation picked her as the top commercial actress of the year.

Besides working on movies, drama series, and commercial films, she also modeled for several music videos, for example, Don’t Go Away (2004) by Park Yong Ha and Only (2003) by The Jun.

Profile

Real Name: Kim Tae Hee (김태희)
Stage Name: Kim Tae Hee (김태희)
Also Known as: Kim Tae Hui, Gim Tae hui
Nickname: Tae Hee (태희)
Birthday: March 29, 1980
Birthplace: Ulsan, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Nationality: South Korean
Religion: Catholicism
Profession: Actress
Education: Seoul National University (Fashion Design), Ulsan Girls’ High School, Samshin Elementary School
Hobby: Diving
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Instagram: @kimtaehee99
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Height, Weight & Physical Appearance

Height: 163 cm (5’6”)
Weight: 55 kg (133 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Hair color: Brown
Eye color: Brown
Body measurements: 33-23-34 (Bust -33, Waist -23, and Hips -34 inches)
Shoe size: 8.5 (US)
Dress Size: –

Family

Father: Kim Yoo Moon
Mother: –
Brother: Lee Wan
Sister: Kim Hee Won

Boyfriend & Dating History

Jeong Ji Hoon (Rain)

Kim Tae Hee and actor-singer Rain have been together for almost a decade. They got married in 2017, at Gahoedong Cathedral.

They have been happily living as husband and wife ever since. Their families’ children were born in 2017 and 2019.

Net Worth

Kim Tae Hee has an estimated net worth of $15 million to $20 million. She mainly earns from her career as an actress.

Real Estate

In 2019, Tae Hee bought a $2 million USD worth of a house in California where she spent time during her second pregnancy.

Plastic Surgery

There have been no official confirmations that Tae Hee did any surgery.

Facts

Tae Hee has a younger brother and an elder sister.
Her father, Kim Yoo Moon, was the founder and chairman of Hanguk Union Transportation Company in 1984.
Her brother, Lee Wan, is also an actor.
She spent most of her childhood in Ulsan, but then she moved to Seoul to study fashion design at Seoul National University in 1999.
Tae Hee joined the Women’s Ski Club at university.
She did a few volunteer work since she was a teenager like helping struggling people and broken families in her neighborhood.
Fans named her CF Queen because she has starred in a lot of commercial films.
Verda is her baptismal name.
She shares the same agency as her younger brother.
Tae Hee is friends with a fellow actress as well as beauty pageant queen Lee Honey.
Tae Hee took a temporary leave from the entertainment industry after getting married.
Her high school friends named her Headbanger.
She liked drawing as a kid.
Tae Hee once met her husband’s father at his café by coincidence.
She gets bored easily, especially when she is not working.
Tae Hee does not drink alcohol.
She likes to ride a bike or go to Namsan in Seoul in her spare time.
She does not put on makeup on a daily basis.
She was a tomboy when she was a kid, never wore skirts, and only wore pants.
Tae Hee liked to observe and pay attention to pretty, lady-like classmates during her days as an undergraduate.
Tae Hee used to be afraid of water because of a traumatic accident she experienced in the past.
She has a scuba-diving certificate.
Her ideal type is a good-looking and humorous man.

Movies

King of Book (2022), as Xi Xuan
Grand Prix (2010), as Seon Joo Hee
Iris: The Movie (2010), as Choi Seung Hee
Venus and Mars (2007), as Jin A
The Restless (2006), as So Hwa
Living in New Town (2002), as Ji Soo
Last Present (2001), as Young Park Jung Yeon

Drama Series

Lies Hidden In My Garden (ENA, Genie TV | 2023), as Moon Joo Ran
Hi Bye, Mama! (tvN | 2020), as Cha Yu Ri
Yong Pal (SBS | 2015), as Han Yeo Jin
Jang Ok Jung, Living by Love (SBS | 2013), as Jang Ok Jung
Boku to Star no 99 Nichi (Fuji TV | 2011), as Han Yoo Na
My Princess ( MBC | 2011), as Lee Seol
Iris (KBS2 | 2009), as Choi Seung Hee
Love Story in Harvard (SBS | 2004), as Lee Soo In
Forbidden Love (KBS2 | 2004), as Yoon Shi Yeon
A Problem at My Younger Brother’s House (SBS | 2003), as Park Soo Jin
Stairway to Heaven (SBS | 2003), as Han Yu Ri
Screen (SBS | 2003), as Kim So Hyun
Let’s Go (SBS | 2002), as self

TV Shows

Take Care of Me This Week (Naver TV Cast | 2022), as a guest
The Return of Superman (KBS2 | 2013), as a guest
Healing Camp (SBS | 2011), as a guest
Win Win (KBS | 2010), as a guest
Infinite Challenge (MBC | 2005), as a guest
Gag Concert (KBS2 | 1999), as a guest

Music Video Appearances

I Like You (2021) – Ciipher
Koinonia (2014) – Korean Catholic Celebrities
Don’t Go Away (2004) – Park Yong Ha
Only (2003) – The Jun
Letter (2002) – g.o.d

Awards

2015 8th Korea Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award (Actress) – Yong Pal
2015 SBS Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award (Actress in a Miniseries) – Yong Pal
2015 SBS Drama Awards – Best Couple Award – Yong Pal
2015 SBS Drama Awards – Top 10 Stars – Yong Pal
2013 Cosmo Beauty Awards – Asia Dream Star – Kim Tae Hee
2009 KBS Drama Awards – Excellence Award (Actress in a Mid-Length Drama) – Iris
2009 KBS Drama Awards – Best Couple Award – Iris
2007 – 43rd Paeksang Arts Awards – Most Popular Actress (Film) – The Restless
2007 3rd Pyeongtaek Film Festival – New Currents Movie Star (Best New Actress) – The Restless
2007 44th Grand Bell Awards – Overseas Popularity Award – The Restless
2007 28th Blue Dragon Film Awards – Popular Star Award – The Restless
2007 André Kim Best Star Awards – Female Star Award – Kim Tae Hee
2005 – 41st Paeksang Arts Awards – Most Popular Actress (TV) – Love Story in Harvard
2004 – 2nd Andre Kim Best Star Awards – Female Star Award – Stairway to Heaven
2004 KBS Drama Awards – Best New Actress – Forbidden Love
2004 SBS Drama Awards – Netizen Popularity Award – Love Story in Harvard
2004 SBS Drama Awards – Top 10 Stars – Love Story in Harvard
2003 SBS Drama Awards – New Star Award – Stairway to Heaven

Nominations

2015 4th APAN Star Awards – Top Excellence Award (Actress in a Miniseries) – Yong Pal
2013 SBS Drama Awards – Excellence Award (Actress in a Drama Special) – Jang Ok Jung, Living by Love
2011 – 6th Seoul International Drama Awards – Outstanding Korean Actress – My Princess
2011 MBC Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award (Actress in a Miniseries) – My Princess
2011 MBC Drama Awards – Popularity Award (Actress) – My Princess
2011 MBC Drama Awards – Best Couple Award – My Princess
2010 – 46th Paeksang Arts Awards – Best Actress (TV) – Iris
2010 3rd Korea Drama Awards – Best Actress – Iris
2009 – KBS Drama Awards Top Excellence Award (Actress) – Iris
2007 15th Chunsa Film Art Awards – Best New Actress – The Restless
2007 44th Grand Bell Awards – Best New Actress – The Restless
2007 28th Blue Dragon Film Awards – Best New Actress – The Restless
2007 6th Korean Film Awards – Best New Actress – The Restless
2004 SBS Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award (Actress) – Love Story in Harvard
2004 SBS Drama Awards – Excellence Award (Actress in Drama Special) – Love Story in Harvard

Quotes

“I think people are addicted to looking good in front of other people.”

“I think the most ordinary romance is showing your partner the way you are and leaving behind the things that we cannot understand.”

“I fear drama more than films. The amount of work and exhaustion are incomparable.”

“I enjoy shopping at local shops which I get to know by chance.”

“I always choose new dramas with a hope that all of my fans and viewers would be able to feel comforted while watching.”

“At first I thought the character Sun-young was a normal character, but later I realized that she is not after all. In some sense, she could be fierce.”

FAQs

Who is Kim Tae Hee?

She is a Korean actress.

Who is Kim Tae Hee’s real name?

Her real name is Kim Tae Hee (김태희).

What makes Kim Tae Hee famous?

She became famous due to her acting appearances in various drama series such as Stairway to Heaven (2003), Iris (2009), My Princess (2011), Yong-pal (2015), and Hi Bye, Mama! (2020).

Where is Kim Tae Hee from?

She was born in Ulsan, South Korea.

How old is Kim Tae Hee?

She was born in 1980, and she is 44 years old as of 2024.

When does Kim Tae Hee celebrate her birthday?

She celebrates on the 29th of every March.

How tall is Kim Tae Hee?

Her height is 5’6″ or 163 cm.

Who are Kim Tae Hee’s parents?

Her father’s name is Kim Yoo Moon, but her mother’s name is not known.

Is Kim Tae Hee married?

Yes, she is married to Rain. They tied the knot in 2017.

Who is Kim Tae Hee’s ex-boyfriend?

Her ex-boyfriend is not known.

How rich is Kim Tae Hee?

Her net worth is around $15 million to $20 million.

What is Kim Tae Hee’s nationality?

Her nationality is South Korean.

Kim Tae Hee is known for being one of the most beautiful actresses in South Korea. However, as can be seen from her past works, she is not just a pretty face but also talented.