Actress Kim Tae-hee is flaunting her outstanding class with her debut Hollywood work, 'Butterfly.'
Playing the character of Kim Eun-joo, the wife of former American intelligence agent David Chung, played by Daniel Dae Kim, in the Amazon Prime Video show, she is attracting attention for every Friday and Saturday airing on tvN.
The show has brought to the limelight her invaluable presence and great acting, making her a star at the center of the scene.
Kim Tae-hee topped the combined non-drama actor buzz TV-OTT category during the third week of August, according to Good Data Corporation FUNdex.
The company spokesperson stated, "Kim Tae-hee's appearance on a variety show to promote 'Butterfly' ranked first in domestic buzz, once again proving her power as a 'trustworthy actor.'"
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Her performance of a complicated character has been acclaimed by critics. According to one of them, "Kim Tae-hee goes beyond supporting roles or family members to perfectly portray the multifaceted character of Kim Eun-joo, a character brimming with maternal love, responsibility, and determination, with restrained emotional clarity."
In episode 4, Eun-joo is being stalked by the intelligence agency Caddis and escapes with her child.
Audience members stated that she left a lasting impression with her performance, embodying fear and maternal determination.
Another episode featured Eun-joo jeopardizing her life with her husband in order to go to her parents for help, finally deciding to stay with her family.
Industry sources further added, "In a genre dominated by thrillers and action, Kim Tae-hee's performance, which persuasively conveys the theme of family, becomes a device that adds depth to the narrative itself."
Her English acting has also been noticed. One critic noted, "Kim Tae-hee makes the drama complete. Fluent English acting is a bonus"
In spite of short screen time, her elegant emotional flow and realistic performance impressed. Her audience praised her tidy look, concise speech, and concise words, which she called the fruit of her seasoned career.
Her audience praised her tidy look, concise speech, and concise words, which she called the fruit of her seasoned career.
Her consistent pronunciation and execution of English lines went beyond technical expertise, contributing to the drama's emotional impact.
With her Hollywood debut success, Kim Tae-hee has cemented her international potential. All the episodes of 'Butterfly' are now out on Amazon Prime Video, while the last two installments will broadcast on tvN at 10:40 p.m. on September 5 and 6.
