Kim Tae Ri’s impeccable hanbok styling has captivated audiences across her period dramas, from her breakout role in Mr. Sunshine to the current series Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born. Here’s a look at her most iconic hanbok appearances, showcasing her range and elegance in these traditional Korean garments.
Mr. Sunshine
In her first lead TV role as Go Ae Shin in Mr. Sunshine, Kim Tae Ri took on the character of a noble lady, mesmerizing viewers with her grace. Each episode highlighted her in luxurious silk hanboks with elaborate accessories befitting her high-born status. As her character embraced a mission to defend her country, her outfits transformed, trading opulence for more practical attire—even a masculine topknot and men’s hanbok—to complete her transition from aristocratic young lady to fierce patriot.
Alienoid
Kim’s role as Yian in the movie Alienoid saw her navigate the late Goryeo Dynasty, blending tradition with a unique, time-travel twist. To conceal her identity, she donned the versatile gat (traditional hat) and men’s hanbok worn by warriors, perfectly suiting the physical demands of her character. Her dynamic action scenes paired with flowing hanbok fabric were a visual feast, adding vibrancy to her role in the sci-fi epic.
Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born
Set in post-war Korea during the 1950s, Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born offers a fusion of Western and Korean styles as modernization began to influence fashion. Playing Yoon Jeong Nyeon, a young woman arriving from Mokpo with dreams of the stage, Kim Tae Ri reflects the era’s changing tastes with both traditional and hybrid hanboks. From her seaside-inspired checkered hanbok top, capturing her rustic origins, to strikingly elegant stage outfits, she brings youthful energy and depth to each scene.
With each role, Kim Tae Ri has redefined hanbok styling in modern period dramas. Her participation in Korea’s “Hanbok and Hallyu Collaborative Content Development Project” reflects her commitment to sharing hanbok’s beauty with global audiences, making her an ambassador of Korean traditional attire in pop culture.
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