About Tale of the Nine Tailed

'Tale of the Nine Tailed' is a South Korean fantasy television series. The show, released in 2020, is a unique fusion of a time-honored Korean folktale with contemporary drama and romance. The plot revolves around a nine-tailed fox (Gumiho) who has transformed into a human in order to reincarnate his lost first love.

Making / Production

The series was broadcasted by TVN and was the directorial venture of Kang Shin-hyo. With an engrossing script by Han Woo-ri, this drama series boasted of beautifully choreographed sequences, impressive special effects, and visually stunning cinematography.

Actors

• Lee Dong-wook as Lee Yeon - He gave justice to the role of the nine-tailed fox with his superb acting skills.
• Jo Bo-ah as Nam Ji-Ah - Jo Bo-ah portrayed a television producer who's out to find her long lost parents.
• Kim Bum as Lee Rang - Kim played the conflicted half-brother of Lee Yeon, showcasing a wide emotional range.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• 'Tale of the Nine Tailed' is the first South Korean drama to revolve around the mythical nine-tailed fox character.
• The series made Lee Dong-wook as the first-ever actor to portray the nine-tailed fox on screen.

Awards

The show received an overwhelming response and fetched several prestigious awards. Notably, Lee Dong-wook won the Best Actor award at the SBS Drama Awards for his performance in the 'Tale of the Nine Tailed'.

Quotes

• "Even if you're not by my side, within my reach, I will protect you." - Lee Yeon

Music, Soundtrack

• The song 'Love Poem' by IU added a beautifully poignant context to the narrative of the series.
• 'Fantasia of the Nine' composed by Nam Hye-seung added an epic, ethereal dimension to the narrative.