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Tale of the Nine Tailed (구미호뎐; Gumihodyeon) is a South Korean television drama starring Lee Dong Wook, Jo Bo Ah, Kim Bum, and Kim Yong Ji. It premiered on tvN on October 7, 2020, and airs every Wednesday and Thursday at 22:50 KST.
Synopsis[]
History is littered with the tales of the nine-tailed fox, a legendary creature who seduces the innocent in order to satisfy their craving for human flesh. Though there are few in this modern age who believe in the ghost stories of the past, there are some, like Nam Ji Ah (Jo Bo Ah), who are convinced the legends of old are full of more facts than fiction. Determined to prove to the world that the monsters that lurk in urban myths and ancient legends are, in fact, real, Ji Ah has plied her talent as a television producer to create a show that does just that. With an iron will and nerves of steel, Ji Ah hunts down the weird, unusual, and sometimes dangerous subject matter to showcase on her program.
During one such pursuit, Ji Ah comes across Lee Yeon (Lee Dong Wook), an irresistibly handsome and incredibly intelligent man who is so well put together that he seems too good to be true. Convinced there's more to this man than meets the eye, Ji Ah keeps a close watch on him, but the more she observes him, the more convinced she becomes that he's just like every other man in the world, cold and heartless. If only she knew the truth!
A nine-tailed fox who has only recently settled in the city, Lee Yeon has wrecked more than a little havoc since his arrival, as he has a penchant for cleansing human spirits. Fully aware that Ji Ah is tracking him, he does little to arouse her suspicion; but when his blood-thirsty step-brother, Lee Rang (Kim Bum) shows up, things get a bit more complicated. Will Lee Yeon be able to save both himself and Ji Ah from the wrath of his vengeful brother?[1]
Cast[]
- Lee Dong Wook as Lee Yeon, the mythical nine-tailed fox
- Jo Bo Ah as Nam Ji Ah / Ah Eum, the producer of a broadcasting company whose current show features urban myths
- Park Da Yeon as young Nam Ji Ah (Ep.1-2) / young Ah Eum (Ep.2)
- Kim Bum as Lee Rang, Lee Yeon's half brother
- Kim Yong Ji as Ki Yoo Ri, Lee Rang's servant and a director at a huge department store
Soundtrack[]
Episodes[]
The blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
| Episode | Aired | Average audience share (AGB Nielsen) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide | Seoul | ||
| Episode 01 | October 7, 2020 | 5.804% (1st) | 6.479% (1st) |
| Episode 02 | October 8, 2020 | 5.557% (1st) | 6.222% (1st) |
| Episode 03 | October 14, 2020 | 5.588% (1st) | 5.988% (1st) |
| Episode 04 | October 15, 2020 | 5.511% (1st) | 6.075% (1st) |
| Episode 05 | October 21, 2020 | ||
| Episode 06 | October 22, 2020 | ||
| Episode 07 | October 28, 2020 | ||
| Episode 08 | October 29, 2020 | ||
| Episode 09 | November 4, 2020 | ||
| Episode 10 | November 5, 2020 | ||
| Episode 11 | November 11, 2020 | ||
| Episode 12 | November 12, 2020 | ||
| Episode 13 | November 18, 2020 | ||
| Episode 14 | November 19, 2020 | ||
| Episode 15 | November 25, 2020 | ||
| Episode 16 | November 26, 2020 | ||
| Average | % | % | |
This drama airs on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC and EBS).
International broadcast[]
The series will also be available with multi-languages subtitles on iQIYI in South East Asia and Taiwan. The series is also available to an international audience on Viki.
Production[]
First script reading for took place in April 2020 in South Korea.
This drama marks Kim Bum's small screen comeback after 4 years.
Release[]
The poster of the television series was unveiled by Lee Dong Wook and Jo Bo Ah on September 9, 2020, which was termed as "Rhapsody of intense affection".
Trivia[]
- This drama took over the timeslot previously occupied by Flower of Evil.[2]
Gallery[]
