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![[Drama Recommendation] Introducing My Favorite Drama 'Revenant,' a Horror Thriller Starring Kim Tae-ri + Posters/Stills](https://mblogthumb-phinf.pstatic.net/MjAyNTExMjJfMjAy/MDAxNzYzNzQxMDg0MDk5.WuIoyYu2ACe2wBDsoBKVhY9xZRTidCibsoXF2xJnqNAg.STjFcYF_G7RZGP4saef9RVjB-sU9eBOXmMCQnLr3Cmkg.JPEG/900%A3%DF648aa92b202ef14197522143%A3%ADp.jpg?type=w800)
The SBS drama 'Revenant,' starring Kim Tae-ri, has garnered significant attention for opening new horizons in the Korean occult mystery genre. A 12-episode series aired in 2023, it encompasses horror, thriller, mystery, and detective elements based on folklore, delving deeply into human desires that are often more terrifying than ghosts. The intricate script by Kim Eun-hee, combined with the direction of Lee Jung-rim and Kim Jae-hong, earned overwhelming praise from both the public and critics.
The drama begins when Gu San-young (Kim Tae-ri), a young woman preparing for her civil service exam, becomes possessed by an evil spirit after touching a red hair ribbon, a memento from her father. Yeom Hae-sang (Oh Jung-se), a folklore professor who can see ghosts, immediately recognizes the evil spirit possessing San-young as the one that killed his mother. The two pursue mysterious incidents, uncovering tragic truths behind a series of deaths by tracking folkloric clues such as sacred ropes, jade hairpins, and traditional Korean pots. The narrative intricately weaves together the tragedy born from human greed and the fierce struggle for survival of youth. Kim Tae-ri's masterful portrayal of both the weary San-young and the chilling evil spirit, switching between roles with mesmerizing intensity, drew admiration from viewers in every episode.
Bloggers commend 'Revenant' for constructing a psychological suspense of a different caliber by integrating human greed and materialism with folklore, rather than relying on gruesome visual effects. Kim Tae-ri's acting prowess culminated in her winning the 'Grand Prize' at the SBS Drama Awards, and it is analyzed that this work firmly established her per-episode drama fee in the 'hundred-million-won class.' The drama reveals the true name of the evil spirit and the tragic story behind the creation of a 'Taejagwi' (child ghost), concluding with San-young's resolute decision to extinguish the evil spirit herself, earning it praise as 'Kim Eun-hee's best ending.'
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