Kim Tae-ri excels as a gifted singer in Disney+'s K-drama Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born where despite having a narrative with some compelling ideas the show falters in execution.
The premise revolves around an aspiring singer dealing with hardships while chasing her music dreams. Kim Tae-ri truly brings this character to life and puts her heart and soul into the portrayal.
The talented cast members complement her, handling difficult emotional scenes with finesse. Their collective efforts manage to elevate the story and make up for its shortcomings in storytelling.
While having some captivating concepts the show sometimes suffers from gaps in plot developments. However those parts are redeemed thanks to mesmerizing performances. Kim's depiction of struggle between love of her profession and brutal truths of her surroundings stand out.
With this combination the K-drama ends up moving audiences even where its creators might have fallen short of fully delivering a conclusive tale. Overall though viewers receive ample reason to applaud.
Besides singing Kim is well-known for her spectacular performances when it comes to romance or drama. With Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born however the performer steps into the music industry showcasing not just powerful dramatic skills but talents one could never really grasp unless following career more thoroughly.
Kim's impressive K-drama performances mean many people are anticipating the celebrity growth. Indeed her new drama leaves hopes high for dramatic singing performances in future films and a newfound respect for musical endeavors.