On August 20, Kim Tae-hee made her long-awaited return to the variety circuit, appearing on episode 307 of tvN’s You Quiz on the Block. This marked the actress’s first talk show appearance in 15 years, and fans were eager to hear her thoughts on marriage, motherhood, and her 25-year acting career.
Host Yoo Jae-suk introduced Kim by saying, “Looking at her, you really wonder if God is fair,” setting a lighthearted yet admiring tone for the episode. Their reunion brought back memories of their past collaboration on the variety show Infinite Challenge.
Kim Tae-hee, now a mother of two daughters, shared candid stories about parenting that moved the studio. She revealed, “I’ve gone through a kind of midlife puberty (sasibchungi). Being a mom helped me understand my own parents more deeply.” She also became emotional while recounting the daily joys and struggles of raising her children, earning sympathy and praise from viewers.
The actress also spoke of how both her daughters resemble her and her husband, Rain, leading to lively family moments. She opened up about their relationship, including never-before-shared details about their courtship and the “flirting moment” that led her to fall for him, describing it as the one thing that disarmed her emotionally.
Looking back on her journey from being street-cast in college to becoming one of Korea’s most celebrated actresses, Kim reflected on iconic roles in Stairway to Heaven, Love Story in Harvard, and her Hollywood debut in the upcoming series Butterfly. She surprised many by revealing that she had been personally approached by the show’s writer for the role.
She also addressed popular myths and rumors in a fun “Truth or Lie” segment, including stories about her school days, her brother Lee Wan acting as her bodyguard, and her time at Seoul National University.
Besides Kim Tae-hee, the episode featured Professor Ahn Woo-kyung of Yale University, known for his wildly popular psychology lecture Thinking, and Shin Woo-hyun, Korea’s first-ever Formula 3 race car driver. Both guests shared their compelling life stories, adding educational and motivational layers to the episode.
The episode aired on tvN on August 20 at 8:45 PM KST, and is now available for replay on major streaming platforms in Korea.
Sources: nate
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