The "Love Story in Harvard" actress opened up about her marriage and family for the first time on a tvN talk show on 20/8. After her 2017 wedding to singer Bi Rain, she became pregnant with her first child during their honeymoon and subsequently paused her acting career. Tae Hee became a first-time mother at 37 and gave birth to her second child at 39.
For five years, Kim Tae Hee dedicated almost all of her time to caring for her young children and managing the household, leaving little time for herself. She revealed the significant pressure she experienced while raising her daughters, and only now, with her children older, does she feel a sense of relief.
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Tae Hee cries while talking about her feelings as a mother. Photo: tvN |
During challenging moments, Kim Tae Hee understood that "raising children is much more demanding than childbirth." She often pondered the future of her relationship with her daughters as they grew older. These reflections led her to a deeper understanding of her own mother's experiences and the realization that she hadn't always treated her well. In the program, she expressed, "Mom, I love you."
The actress recalled her first encounter with Rain, thinking, "Oh, he's a very hardworking and talented singer and actor." However, she didn't have romantic feelings for him at the time. Rain pursued Kim Tae Hee, always texting her first. He gave her small gifts, like a scented candle box that played music when opened.
On one occasion, Rain gifted Tae Hee a novel. Without time to read it, Kim Tae Hee set it aside. One day, feeling down, she opened the book and discovered a letter inside. Reading Rain's words, she laughed and, for the first time, initiated a text message to the singer.
As a top Korean star, Kim Tae Hee's beauty has always been a topic of interest. She expressed being most content with her appearance in her 30s. With age, she's become more critical of her looks. However, she's learning to embrace natural aging, viewing her laugh lines with positivity.
Kim Tae Hee rose to fame through dramas like "Stairway to Heaven", "Love Story in Harvard", and "Iris". This year, she garnered attention for her role in the American-produced television series "Butterfly", which premiered on 22/8.
Her husband, Rain, has been in the entertainment industry for 24 years, achieving success in both music and film. In 2003, he became a sensation across Asia with the drama "Full House", co-starring Song Hye Kyo. Rain was twice included in Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world, in 2006 and 2011.
On the YouTube show "Season B Season", Rain expressed his gratitude for meeting Tae Hee, describing her as kind, with a wonderful personality, and beautiful. According to tvN, the couple is among the wealthiest in Korean showbiz. In 2021, Rain purchased a building worth 92 billion won (approximately 80 million USD) in Seoul. The couple resides in a villa valued at around five billion won (4.4 million USD).
Nhu Anh (via tvN)
