![]() 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.ĭuring 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. 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. 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. ![]() And I really appreciate the one liners like: “I know grim reapers, “ which is a little wink to Lee Dong Wook’s most famous role from Goblin, or “human life is too short for friendship” or the very hyung-like: “You’re 600 years old. Stop being childish.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. Is it me or did Lee Dong Wook get even hotter? And yeah, let’s start the season with that old K-drama trope: the shower scene! I like the contrasts they’re setting up: past versus present human versus mythical creatures fate versus facts and brother versus brother. ![]() Jo Bo-Ah and Kim Bum are also quite memorable, these roles are the first I'm seeing them in, and my interest has definitely been piqued. Any time he'd come onto the scene, I gasp a little because of how he looks and carries himself! I expected nothing less from Goblin's Grim Reaper and I'm so glad to have picked this up even if it just premiered. I'm not too familiar yet with Korean mythology but I love anything supernatural and the timing of this drama is perfect for the October spooky season! Lee Dong-Wook's visuals in this drama also are so striking and unforgettable. The plot is very interesting, too, and the writing is witty and does well to play up each character's different eccentricities. What a first episode! I felt like the fast pacing and the establishing of the three leads-Lee Dong-Wook, Jo Bo-Ah, and Kim Bum-was done so well. ![]() Justin Convento: Metro.Style Culture Editor As for the villain, wow, what a small screen comeback for Kim Bum (he's already annoying, which is good-it means he's already effective). I'm looking forward to how their relationship will progress. His chemistry with Jo Bo-ah looks very promising as well. After seeing the first episode, I can't wait to see more! I love the fantasy, drama genres mixed with romance, action, and a bit of comedy too! I think the gumiho character is perfect for Lee Dong-wook. Then there's the fact that it's under tvN, the network behind some of the highest-rated and widely popular K-dramas ( Crash Landing on You, Reply 1988, Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, Hospital Playlist, It's Okay to Not be Okay, and Hotel del Luna, among many others) so a part of me is sure this won't disappoint. As for the plot, I find the male gumiho-meets-urban myths TV show producer angle fresh and exciting I've seen My Girlfriend is a Gumiho and I absolutely enjoyed it so somehing tells me I'll also love this. ![]() With Tale of the Nine Tailed, I'm instantly intrigued because it stars Lee Dong-wook (who, to me, is one of the most handsome and prolific Korean actors) and Jo Bo-ah (who I liked in Forest). The first factor that typically draws me into a K-drama is the cast, next is the story, and lastly is the team behind the series. Grace Libero: Metro.Style People Editor and resident K-drama expert Now, Metro editors quickly weigh in on what they thought of the first episode of Tale of the Gumiho! ![]()
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