Kim Tae Hee’s Hollywood debut is already making waves—not just for her acting, but for her confident English skills.
On August 5 (local time), actress Kim Tae Hee attended the Butterfly world premiere at Regal Union Square in New York City. The Amazon Prime Video spy thriller is adapted from the graphic novel of the same name.
During the red carpet event, a media reporter asked why audiences should watch Butterfly. Without hesitation, Kim Tae Hee replied in fluent English:
“It has really great and huge real action scenes and a touching story about family bond. I believe the audiences will find it really interesting and entertaining.”
The series follows David Jung (played by Daniel Dae Kim), a mysterious former U.S. intelligence operative, and Rebecca (Reina Hardesty), a current agent sent to kill him, as they engage in a tense game of cat-and-mouse.
In her role as Kim Eun Joo, Kim Tae Hee takes on her first fully English-speaking performance. This marks a significant milestone for the actress, expanding her acting range since her debut.
Kim Tae Hee is praised not only for her beauty and talent but also for her remarkable academic record. During middle school, she achieved perfect scores in every subject for three consecutive years, leaving even her teachers in awe. One former teacher once said on Star The Secret (MBC every1), “Her focus in class was so intense it worried me. In my entire career, I’ve never seen a student as flawless as Kim Tae Hee.”
Her hard work paid off when she was admitted to Seoul National University through a special admissions program, reserved for students with top CSAT scores — usually within the top 1–1.5%. Although her exact score remains undisclosed, it is believed she ranked among Korea’s highest achievers. As a student of the nation’s most prestigious university, it’s no surprise Kim Tae Hee is also highly proficient in foreign languages.
Butterfly is set to stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, bringing Kim Tae Hee’s performance to a global audience. For fans, the premiere not only introduced a thrilling new series but also a new chapter in Kim Tae Hee’s career—one that proves she can captivate on an international stage.
Sources: Netizenbuzz
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