South Korean actress Kim Tae Hee shared that she first turned down singer-actor Rain’s romantic overtures, yet later “gave in” to his determination and considerate actions.
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Actress Kim Tae Hee from South Korea (R) with her spouse, musician Rain. Image sourced from Instagram/bihee_vietnamfans |
Expressing for the first time regarding her marriage and kids in a video broadcasted on
tvN
On Tuesday, Kim revealed their romantic tale. When questioned, “When did you consider marrying Rain?” she contemplated their path as a couple prior to getting married.
The celebrities initially came across each other in 2012. Rain later confessed that he felt attracted to Kim from the very moment he saw her. Once he got her mobile number, he rang her up to ask her out for dinner, yet she refused, stating, “There isn’t any point in us having lunch together.” Kim also explicitly mentioned to Rain that he wasn’t her kind of person.
The rejection ignited Rain’s sense of competition. “What’s happening? I’m a good person, not so terrible,” he remembered thinking back then. Shortly afterward, Rain started his required military duty. A year later, during a break, he messaged Kim and managed to invite her out for dinner.
Throughout their dating period, Rain expressed his emotions several times but was first rejected. Kim, who is two years older than him, feared he could be playful.
Nevertheless, Rain’s truthfulness and genuine nature ultimately convinced her. Kim remembered that during the initial stages of their relationship, Rain used to present her with little presents “in a way that didn’t make anyone feel obligated.” Every time she was exhausted or feeling low, these actions brought a smile to her face, helping her build a stronger connection with him.
The pair tied the knot in 2017 and currently have two daughters, who are eight and six years old. Kim shared that their kids look like both of them.
“Our older daughter has the top half of her face like me and the bottom half like him, while the youngest is the opposite,” she said. “It’s both funny and touching.”
After getting married, Kim has restricted her professional activities to concentrate on family life, participating in just four projects during the last eight years. In contrast, Rain has maintained an energetic career in both music and television. This year, Kim gained recognition for her role in the U.S.-made TV series “Butterfly,” which debuted on August 22.
According to
tvN
, the couple is
among the wealthiest
Within South Korea’s entertainment sector. In 2021, Rain acquired a property valued at 92 billion won (US$65.8 million) in Seoul, whereas the pair resides in a mansion estimated to be approximately 5 billion won.
At age 45, Kim is regarded as one of South Korea’s top beauties, recognized for her performances in “Stairway to Heaven,” “Love Story in Harvard,” “Iris,” “Yong-pal,” and “Hi Bye, Mama!”
Rain, whose real name is Jung Ji Hoon, turned 43 this year. He made his debut in 1998 and became well-known globally in 2003 through the television drama “Full House,” where he co-starred with Song Hye Kyo. He has been featured on Time magazine’s list of the 100 most influential individuals worldwide, both in 2006 and 2011.
