Top star Kim Tae-hee expressed her confidence in her first thriller project. Regarding her starring drama, "The House with a Yard," which will premiere on the 19th on Genie TV, Kim Tae-hee stated, "If you attentively follow the characters' psychology from the first episode, you will be able to enjoy the drama." During the drama production press conference held at Stanford Hotel in Mapo-gu, Seoul, on that day, she mentioned the "characters' psychological changes" as a key point of observation and smiled, saying, "You can feel like you're watching a long movie."
"The House with a Yard" is a suspense thriller that unfolds when two women, who had lived completely different lives, meet due to a mysterious smell emanating from the backyard of a house. It is based on a novel of the same name, which was a bestseller. Particularly, the drama marks Kim Tae-hee's first foray into the thriller genre. Having started her acting career as a child actor playing a role in the movie "The Present" in 2001, Kim Tae-hee has now surpassed 20 years of acting experience. While she has portrayed various characters in different works, this is her first suspense thriller. "The House with a Yard" also marks Kim Tae-hee's return to the small screen after a three-year hiatus since the tvN drama "Hi Bye, Mama!" in 2020. Through "Hi Bye, Mama!," she took on her first role as a mother and showcased a different side of herself. In reality, she is also raising two children, which added a natural change to her acting, but Kim Tae-hee received praise for portraying a character who exudes maternal love in an endearing manner. As a result, there is considerable anticipation and interest from viewers for "The House with a Yard."
Kim Tae-hee mentioned that the reason for choosing "The House with a Yard" was the "script that made her heart beat." She said, "During my break, I read several scripts," and added, "I watched this work with a lot of immersion." She further remarked, "I started (acting) with a very excited feeling."