Tale of the Nine Tailed (2020)

Original title

구미호뎐

Directed by

Zhao Tian Yi

Cast

Qi Shuo, Yang Xin Ke, Liu Wei, Qi Cai, Wang Fei Si

Genre

drama television series, fantasy television series, romance television series

Country

South Korea

Length

1 season, 16 episodes

Rated

TV-14

Rating

8.3 of 10 from 492 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A mythical nine-tailed fox, also known as a gumiho, works as a supernatural guardian in modern-day Seoul. He crosses paths with a determined television producer who becomes entangled in his ancient world. Their relationship uncovers secrets from his past and draws them into a dangerous conflict.

romanticmysteriousmythicalmelodramaticintensesuspensefulfantasy-infused

What happens

Tale of the Nine Tailed (Korean: 구미호뎐) is a 2020 South Korean television series starring Lee Dong-wook, Jo Bo-ah, and Kim Bum. It aired on tvN from October 7 to December 3, 2020, every Wednesday and Thursday at 22:30 (KST) with 16 episodes. On November 18, 2020, the series took a one-week break from airing to ensure better production for the remaining four episodes, and aired a behind-the-scene special titled Tale of the Nine Tailed: A 600 Year Legend (구미호뎐-600년의 전설; Gumihodyeon-600nyeonui jeonseol). From November 18 to December 4, it also aired a three-part spin-off titled Tale of the Nine Tailed: An Unfinished Story (구미호뎐: 못다한 이야기; Gumihodyeon: motdahan iyagi), centering around Lee Yeon's younger brother Lee Rang and his accomplice Ki Yu-ri. A second season, titled Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938 premiered on May 6, 2023 with Lee Dong-wook and Kim Bum reprising their roles and the female lead set to be portrayed by Kim So-yeon, as well as several new cast members like Ryu Kyung-soo. A South Korean animated series, titled Tale of the Nine Tailed Tiger: The Beginning of a Lotus (Korean: 구미호뎐: 연의 시작) will be released on TVING in 2024, the series is produced by Studio Bazooka. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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