Kim Tae Ri’s Creepy Transformation In ‘Revenant’ Receives Attention
The occult drama "Revenant" starring Kim Tae Ri and Oh Jung Se received great reviews on its debut week, much to the team's delight.
Kim Tae Ri, who challenged herself with the new genre, is also stirring huge buzz in the Hallyu scene with her eerie transformation.
Kim Tae Ri Steals Spotlight With 'Revenant' Performance
SBS TV's horror series "Revenant," starring Kim Tae Ri and Oh Jung Se, successfully debuts with impressive scores and great feedback from the public.
The work is a breath of fresh air among viewers who have been offered a wide array of romance comedy series in the previous months.
"Revenant" is an occult drama that tells the story of a young woman who gets possessed by the devil due to an incident and a folklore professor who stops at nothing to save her.
Kim Tae Ri, who proved her undeniable appeal as an actress through "Twenty Five, Twenty One" and "Alien," takes on her first two-character role as Goo San Young in the series.
She is a simple girl who becomes a vessel for evil spirits to roam in the realm of the living. Kim Tae Ri received massive attention with her flawless performance in the first week of broadcast.
The actress' creepy transformation after being possessed without her knowing left a huge impact on the audiences. She also embodied Goo San Young's anxiety and abnormal behaviors with ease, flaunting her immersive skills and acting.
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In addition, her scene with a voodoo doll left a lingering impression on the viewers with her spine-chilling moment as she scratches its face with a knife while sporting an evil-looking smile.
Tension is amplified especially when she regains consciousness, giving the viewers a glimpse of her hard work for her two-character role. In addition, Kim Tae Ri's synergy with seasoned actor Oh Jung Se also received thumbs up from the public.
'Revenant' Unlocks Drama Goals In First Week
The occult series managed to receive impressive scores during its premiere, besting other Friday and Saturday dramas.
"Revenant" scored a nationwide rating of 10% for two consecutive episodes and even peaked at 14% across cable channels. It secured the No. 1 spot among other dramas.
The SBS drama successfully fulfilled their first goal of scoring double digit ratings. To recall, the cast and crew hoped to score high ratings during its press conference.
In addition, the production unit couldn't hide their excitement. They express their gratitude to the viewers who anticipated the arrival of the work.
Moreover, the cast and crew ask the audience to keep on watching until the end as "Revenant" will dish out more excitingly eerie stories from then on. Catch new episodes of "Revenant" every Friday and Saturday at 10:00 p.m. KST on SBS.
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Written by Elijah Mully.
