"Lies Hidden in My Garden" Kim Tae Hee Impresses with Subtle Emotional Acting

Actress Kim Tae Hee has shed the "acting controversy" label that followed her since her debut by showcasing subtle emotional acting in her first thriller; the original Genie TV drama Lies Hidden in My Garden.

The new series marks Kim Tae Hee's return to the small screen after three years since Hi Bye, Mama! The distinguishing factor from her previous works will be the thriller genre. In the drama, Kim Tae Hee portrays Moon Joo Ran, the wife of the director of a children's hospital who begins to suspect her husband, Park Jae Ho (played by Kim Sung Oh), as a potential murderer after catching a whiff of foul odor in their backyard.

In the series, Kim Tae Hee expresses various emotions, such as unease, confusion, and suspicion towards her husband, with nuanced facial expressions and subtle emotions, effectively captivating the viewers' engagement.

In the drama's second episode, which aired on the 20th, Kim Tae Hee depicted Joo Ran's complex and subtle state of mind as she discovered a pale finger standing tall in the backyard and subsequently captured a glimpse of her suspicious husband.

Kim Tae Hee's acting skillfully portrays Joo Ran's elegant demeanor as the wife of the hospital director, her anxious and bewildered gaze, and the scene of her digging the ground with a shovel displaying her diverse range of psychological state. Viewers have responded with enthusiastic applause for Kim Tae Hee's performance.
Debuted in 2000, Kim Tae Hee gained attention as a rising star, not only for her outstanding beauty but also for being a graduate of Seoul National University. She starred in prominent roles in dramas such as SBS's Stairway to Heaven (2003), KBS2's Nine Tailed Fox (2004), and SBS's Love Story in Harvard (2004). However, her acting received harsh criticism from the public for being awkward and lacking immersion in works like the film The Restless (2006) and KBS2's IRIS (2009).

A turning point in Kim Tae Hee's acting career came after her marriage to singer and actor Rain (Jung Ji Hoon) in 2017. Taking a five-year hiatus for childbirth and parenting became a decisive factor. Experiencing significant changes in life and entering her 40s, Kim Tae Hee's acting skills matured further. Starting with her comeback drama after a five-year break, tvN's Hi Bye, Mama! (2020), she managed to quell the controversy surrounding her acting skills.

However, while the role of a mother with a daughter at that time suited Kim Tae Hee's circumstances, Lies Hidden in My Garden requires a more complex and intricate psychological portrayal due to its thriller nature. Kim Tae Hee captivates attention with her controlled emotional intensity and transformed appearance.

With Kim Tae Hee stepping out of the shadow of "acting controversy," the question arises as to whether she will embrace the title of "thriller queen," attracts considerable attention.

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