Exclusive: Kim Tae-hee Talks On How She Tackled Language Challenges In Butterfly And Bonded With Daniel Dae Kim
In an exclusive interview, Kim Tae-hee opened up about her Hollywood debut, and more!
Kim Tae-hee, one of the most loved Korean actors, is back on our screens and this time it’s with a Hollywood series called Butterfly. Starring alongside Daniel Dae Kim, Reina Hardesty, Piper Perabo, Park Hae-soo, and others, the show premieres on August 13, 2025 and will be available on Amazon Prime Video. With Kim Tae-hee making her much-awaited comeback, we sat down with her for an interview about her first major English-language project and working with co-star Daniel Dae Kim. So, read on to know all about it!
Kim Tae-hee Opens Up On Hollywood Debut And Working with Daniel Dae Kim
1. Butterfly is your first major project in an English-language series. So, was it more difficult to express emotions and play your character?
A. Since my first language is not English, and neither is my character Eunju’s, I just focused on the emotions she was feeling in each moment rather than worrying too much about my pronunciation or intonation.” Language was a challenge, as Butterfly marks her first major role in English but she focused on the emotions and pulled off her role brilliantly.
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2. Since Daniel Dae Kim is the actor and also a producer, were there any creative conflicts between the two of you on set? Or was it easier to work with him due to his dual role?
A. “Daniel, as the lead of the series and the producer, was on top of every minuscule detail and every cast and crew member, and I was so moved by that. I thought that attention to detail and his sensitivity were so amazing. Honestly, Daniel was absolutely essential. Without him, none of this could have happened.” Working with Daniel Dae Kim, who stars as the lead and serves as a producer, was a highlight for her.
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For the unversed, Kim Tae-hee has starred in Hi Bye, Mama!, Stairway to Heaven, and more and made her acting debut with the 2001 melodrama Last Present.
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First Published: August 11, 2025 8:10 PM
