Kim Tae Ri Breaks Down In Tears In Intense Rain Scene On 'Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born'

tvN’s “Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born” teases an emotionally charged episode, and the tension is off the charts! This drama, adapted from a popular webtoon, unfolds in the 1950s, right after the Korean War, and tells the story of Jeong Nyeon, a vocal talent played by Kim Tae Ri . Her biggest dream? To become a celebrated traditional theater actor.

The previous episode left fans breathless. Jeong Nyeon fell victim to Hye Rang’s cunning scheme, losing her voice just before a pivotal audition. Pushing herself through the pain, she struggled to finish but ended up coughing up blood and collapsing dramatically on stage. It was a haunting sight that left viewers with a sense of dread.

The new stills of Jeong Nyeon hit hard. We see her crushed by a doctor’s devastating news: she must give up singing. Stunned and overwhelmed, she collapses on the street, sobbing as if her world has truly shattered. The scene paints her grief vividly, with Jeong Nyeon clutching her throat under the relentless rain. Her anguish is palpable, a testament to how much she cherished singing—and just how deep her devastation runs now that her dreams are slipping away.

Will Jeong Nyeon’s journey end in tragedy, or can she find a way to defy the odds? Tune in to the next episode on November 9 at 9:20 p.m. KST to find out.

Spotlight on Kim Tae Ri

Kim Tae Ri, the star breathing life into Jeong Nyeon, has a story as impressive as her on-screen characters. Born on April 24, 1990, she kickstarted her career in theater and modeling. In 2016, she made waves with her film debut in The Handmaiden, a role she snagged from 1,500 other hopefuls. Her performance earned her several Best New Actress awards. Kim Tae Ri’s portfolio also boasts Little Forest and the widely acclaimed drama Mr. Sunshine.

Kim Tae Ri’s return to the small screen in Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born proves yet again why she’s one of South Korea’s most captivating talents.


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