Tale of the Nine-Tailed (2020)

Came for Lee Dong Wook, Stayed for the Plot.

I genuinely cannot say enough good things about this drama! The main girl character is not a cry-baby, and has a good head on her shoulders. (I’m a huge fan of strong female leads who can take care of themselves. I do not mean to put any of the other female characters down, it’s just not my preference). Even the main villain is likable! Not a lot of kdramas make a lot of the antagonists complicated characters. A refreshing break from the typical, power and money hungry CEO. So far, all of the characters in this story have been extremely well written.

And the best part of this show,in my opinion, is the DIALOGUE !! The actors have such a great way of talking with each other and it just feels so natural. It’s not cringey at all, and even when translated into English, the jokes make me laugh.

Another good part is the chemistry between the two main leads. It’s actually crazy how well they suit each other. It’s not some cringey, miscommunication stuff, but real adults learning to love each other, and I think it’s just so beautiful.

The only bad thing I can point out is the effects and hair extensions? But that’s literally it... and it doesn’t distract me from the story at all.

In conclusion, this drama is 100% worth anyone’s time. Even if you’re not into fantasy or particularly romance, Tale of the Nine-Tailed has a perfect balance of both. With fantastic pacing and an interesting storyline, this is one of the few dramas I actually look forward to watch every single week

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21st Century Gumiho

I was waiting for this show since ages. And finally it arrived.
Daring female lead And 21st century Gumiho giving us a deadly combination.
I'm waiting for the upcoming episodes ♡♡

4/12/2020 I've completed this story.....

Never got a vibe like this. Especially the ending, it's CooL
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Rating : 5/5
Acting/Cast : ♡♡♡♡♡
Chemistry btw leads : ♡♡♡♡♡
Chemistry btw support : ♡♡♡♡♡
Product : ♡♡♡♡♡
Plot : ❥❥❥❥❥
BGM : ❥❥❥❥❥
Re-Watch Value : ❥❥❥❥❥

Never regrets watching this show, especially who loves ;
*fantasy *Gumiho *Melo/Rom *Thriller *Action

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Could be better if there was no romance

This show is good enough to watch if you are bored to death. If you are trying to kill your time and you have nothing to do in this world you can watch this show. So the female casting is really bad she had Just one job In which she fails miserably . She had 2 Personalities In her But when she switches to another personality nothing changes nothing at all. Her acting was still same her expression were still same her accent was also still same . When this drama started it was really promising but.........
the romance is also kinda lame. The male lead is really good and the actor who played his brother is also good but they can't save this drama. Other side characters are also good.

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Loved it

So far this drama is so fvking good. Like the plot, the actors, the story line. It's so addicting and I don't kno, it keeps you interested in it.

Edit : this drama was like a rollercoaster of emotions. It had action, comedy, a sweet romance and cute side characters. And that cute little kid and his relationship with Lee Rang was adorable. I can say I got way too attached to Lee Rang, so I was crying everytime something happened to him, especially when he sacrificed himself so Lee yeon can reincarnate, and then when lee yeon watched the message lee rang left for him, god these were two moments to which I cried too much. I really loved their bromance, I mean you could see throughout the drama how much they loved each other.
I got to love him more than the main leads, which doesn't happen too often. I loved the chemistry of the main leads, and their love story, a fox who waited many lives so he can try to save his love and this time he succeeds.
I like it way more when every character is well portraied, when everyone has their own stories and own problems, I think it makes the drama more complex and you can understand way easier why that character does what he does.
I think it's enough as a review.

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One of the standout features of "Tale of the Nine-Tailed" is its breathtaking visuals and seamless incorporation of CGI. The mythical realm and supernatural abilities are brought to life with impressive special effects, making the viewing experience visually enchanting. The attention to detail in the portrayal of gumiho lore and the integration of Korean mythology into the narrative contribute to the show's unique charm.

The character development in the series is commendable, particularly in the case of Lee Yeon. As a centuries-old mythical being, his journey of self-discovery and redemption adds emotional depth to the storyline. The supporting characters, including the mischievous Lee Rang (Kim Bum), Yeon's half-brother, and the mystical Imoogi (Lee Tae-ri), contribute to the complexity of the plot.

While the romance is a central element of the story, "Tale of the Nine-Tailed" doesn't shy away from exploring themes of betrayal, loyalty, and the consequences of one's actions.

However, the series occasionally struggles with maintaining a consistent tone, as it seamlessly transitions between lighthearted moments and intense, darker themes.

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MY FIRST DRAMA AND ONE OF THE TOPPERS IN MY LIST

This was my very first drama that watched.
if this drama was bad then I would have never gotten into K-dramas in general.
this drama is actually really good.
I am a huge fan of fantasy but realistic dramas and I gotta say this one really did impress me. tale of nine-tailed is one of a kind drama which hast one of the most impressive story and plot.it is different from any cliche love stories with a touch of action and suspense which would leave you moved.....
ACTING10/10
CAST10/10
STORY10/10
MUSIC10/10
I would definitely recommend this to anyone, a beginner /intermediate absolutely anyone can watch this and get carried away very easily

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in this drama it's have a deep heart touching meaning

TOTNT DRAMA ITS A MASTER PIECE YK IT WILL M AKES YOU CRY ACHES ON YOUR HEART MAKES YOU MISS YOUR BELOVED ONE YOUR LIFE IS ONLY ONE YOU DONT HAVE ANOTHER CHANCE TO LIVE THIS DRAMA WILL MAKE YOU REALIZED THAT HOW BLESSED YOU ARE YOU CAN HAVE LOVE FEEL LOVE LOVE ONE OUR LIFE IS VERY EXPENSIVE AND WHOM WE LOVE WE CAN GIVE UP ON OUR LIFE WITHOUT BLINKING YOU SHOULD WATCH IT BLV ME YOU WONT REGRET IT WILL MAKES YOU FALL IN LOVE WITH LOVE AGAIN
STAY BLESSED MAY GOD SHOWER YOU WITH LOTS OF LOVE AND HAPPINESS 0 :")

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Finally finished this...love the SL...hated the ending.

I finally finished this. I love Lee Dong Wook and thought his acting was fine. buy his drama had serious "Second Lead Syndrome". The Brother, Yoo Ri and the Vet's stories was much better than the leads. I thought the FL sucked. she was nosey, whiney and the way they changed her character half was just dumb. I don't think they should have brought the parents back either (the best I I've seen this situation handled was "The Uncanny Counter, EP 16"...I thought the parents handling was perfect in this). The ending disappointed me as well. The reason for the younger brother to sacrifice himself for his older bother was crap (wait...was there a real reason given?) I was seriously waiting for the younger brother to come back. I knew he was going to die as soon as they aired dinner scene at the end. I mean, why did the release they brother/Yoo Ri's Story "Tale of the Nine Tailed: An Unfinished Story"? Why make me miss him anymore? Enough of the sacrificing in K-Drama fantasies! For once let the person to be sacrificed say " screw this, they can find their own way back!

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ALMOST became one of my favorite kdramas

Tale of the Nine Tailed almost shot up to my list of favorite dramas but the last 3 episodes became so messy I had to withdraw thinking it would make my list.

The ending was especially terrible. I hated how Rang had to sacrifice himself just when he was starting off on a better path. The writers might think they did something but it didn’t really add anything to the story. Instead, it just made the ending sappy and annoying. Then we see Yeon and Ji Ah in the last few minutes of the show happy together as if Rang’s death didn’t mean anything. Don’t get me wrong, I adore the romance between Yeon and Ji Ah but the story just didn’t make sense in the end.

The thing that also frustrates me is how Yeon said he’s now human but then we see him at the very end back with his gumiho eyes like wtf is that??

Anyway, the plot had so much potential but it wasn’t executed well. I feel like the well thought out characters were wasted because of how the storyline was delivered. I’d still say it’s binge-worthy though as it still had a gripping storyline for more than half of the show.

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If only they can present more

tvN is the home of fantasy-genre dramas. I was really hooked in the beginning because I am a fan of this type of story.

There are times that I got bored over the main couple. I'm disappointed how the series mainly focus on the romance story of the two which is pathetic in my part because at some point, I just wish that Ji-ah just let herself be killed so that she can save many lives. I really hate how Lee Yeon let Imoogi kill hundreds of innocent people for the sake of his true love. Imagine people are dying and you have a responsibility into it but you choose to be selfish and protect the one you love. Yes, I know that a gumiho can only love once their life but I feel sad for the death of the people cause by the villain. Sometimes, I can't even feel the chemistry between Lee Dong Wook and Jo Bo Ah. I feel like they can be a good brother and sister in a drama or even best friends. But as a couple, I guess 60-40 ratio.

Another flaw is that they can create more story about the mythical creatures they presented in the story because the watchers left with a lot of questions. Me, for example, I always search in the internet on who is this creatures tackled in an episode and what he/she do? But some of them already answered in the story but I just need more.

I love the ending! The ending is what an ending looks like. Letting them sacrifice Lee Rang is a good choice to let the viewers cry in sadness. I love the character development of Lee Rang and how he able to freed from his own misery.

Overall, I have mixed emotions on Tale of Nine Tailed. I love their acting and production. I was only looking for more story to be told and written in this but it's still a good drama.

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painful ending

Let's start with the ending. it was absolutely the worse, Rang dying is like the worst ending. I hate it when they kill the best characters in a drama. I hate that as much as I hate the worst female leads that ever existed. The story was fine at first, the back story was amazing as well, how the lead pined over his dead lover is good and how they fell in love in the present time is fun. I enjoyed the development of Rang's character, I loved it, and how yong ji's character developed. I loved how a family was made by different people coming together because of Rang. I mean, he practically made his own family without the normal concept of making a family. Honestly, in this drama, I enjoyed his part of the story more than the leads, the leading story is fine and all, however, the fullness and the complexity of Rang's story is even better than the leading story so I loved it more. I just really hated the ending!!!

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Okay be prepared because this is really going to be a long review.
After watching Goblin and Touch your heart, I was so excited when I found out that Lee Dong Wook was starring in this series as the main male lead. I was even more excited when I found out that our lovable Kim Bum from the popular F4 in Boys over flowers was the supporting male lead💜.
As I'm finally done with Tale of the the ninetailed which took one week for me to finish, all I can say is that the last two episodes of this series were elongated, and for some reason I find episode 16 very unnecessary and very extended.
I did not like the fact that "Lee Rang" had to die because he wanted his brother "Lee Yeon" to be reincarnated. It really did not make sense at all, I understand that it's because of the love he had for his brother. But if that was the case then there really was no need for "Lee Yeon" to die then. Another thing that I was annoyed with is that at the end of Episode 16, Lee Yeon is seen facing off another demon as a ninetailed fox. Yes, we were meant to be shocked and happy that he got his powers back even though we were told that he became a human. But for me it was a different case because it made me even more angry.
Above all, I really enjoyed their OriginalSoundTrack. I won't say that I really enjoyed this drama but for me it was that I loved the acting and their special effects! For me it's not my best Kdrama I've watched this year 2020.

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