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Kim Tae-ri's starring role in the tvN drama 'Jeongnyeon' garnered significant attention for its unique theme of female gukgeuk in the 1950s and the dedicated performances of its cast. The drama portrays the journey of Yoon Jeong-nyeon (Kim Tae-ri), a vocal prodigy from Mokpo who sells fish, as she joins the 'Mae Ran' female gukgeuk troupe and grows into a top gukgeuk actress. It concluded successfully with a peak viewership rating of 16.5%.
Based on a Naver webtoon by Seo Yi-rae and Namon, the series was a collaboration between director Jung Ji-in of 'The Red Sleeve' and writer Choi Hyo-bi of 'A Time Called You'. Actors including Kim Tae-ri, Shin Ye-eun, Ra Mi-ran, and Jung Eun-chae showcased their strong acting skills by directly performing pansori, dance, and male roles, enhancing the drama's quality. The 12-episode series involved a production budget of 33.6 billion won.
Bloggers commend 'Jeongnyeon' for bringing the forgotten genre of female gukgeuk back into the spotlight, delivering profound emotion and excitement to viewers. They particularly highlight Kim Tae-ri's ability to transform into different characters in each project, noting that she created another iconic role through 'Jeongnyeon'. The entire series is currently available for streaming on TVING and Disney+.
