Tale of the Nine Tailed
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Status:
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Season 2:
Ended on June 11, 2023 -
Watched: 0%
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"A modern myth of foxes and fate."
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Series Deep Dive:
Premiering on tvN in 2020, Tale of the Nine Tailed reimagined Korean folklore for a modern audience. The portrayal of Lee Yeon, a former mountain god turned civil servant, offered a sophisticated take on the gumiho myth. The series balanced dark urban fantasy with a poignant romance. Its success relied on the chemistry between the leads and the complex relationship between Yeon and his sibling, Lee Rang. By blending traditional mythology with contemporary aesthetics, the show secured a loyal international following. It challenged the typical gendered gumiho trope, centering the narrative on a male lead instead. This stylistic choice, combined with high production values, solidified its place as a standout in the fantasy genre, eventually leading to a successful prequel season that further expanded boundaries.
Season: 2
| # | Air Date | Episode Name | Watched? |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | May 06, 2023 | 제 1장 형제, 1938 | |
| E2 | May 07, 2023 | 제 2장 아름다울 美 | |
| E3 | May 13, 2023 | 제 3장 새타니 | |
| E4 | May 14, 2023 | 제 4장 업동이 | |
| E5 | May 20, 2023 | 제 5장 업동이 II | |
| E6 | May 21, 2023 | 제 6장 구석놀이 | |
| E7 | May 27, 2023 | 제 7장 장산범 | |
| E8 | May 28, 2023 | 제 8장 토착신들 | |
| E9 | Jun 03, 2023 | 제 9장 반도호텔 | |
| E10 | Jun 04, 2023 | 제 10장 시니가미 용병단 | |
| E11 | Jun 10, 2023 | 제 11장 덫 | |
| E12 | Jun 11, 2023 | 제 12장 조선의 마지막 산신 |
The Industry Oracle - Prestige Tentpole
Oracle Status: Hiatus/Status Unknown
The mythical gumiho might be immortal, but the production timeline for Tale of the Nine Tailed Season 3 is currently frozen in time. Following the massive success of the second season, fans were left salivating after a post credits tease hinted at a Joseon era continuation. In the middle of 2023, tvN explicitly confirmed they were in active discussions with the cast to return for another historical romp. The trail has gone completely cold since then.
As of June 2026, industry whispers have quieted to a dead silence, leaving this highly anticipated third installment firmly in development limbo. Without official greenlights, locked scripts, or any cast members stepping onto a physical set, the series is essentially on an indefinite hiatus. Until tvN resurrects the project, Lee Yeon remains stranded in the past.
Oracle Prediction: Season 3 remains trapped in the Joseon era—until tvN officially greenlights production, it's nothing but a fox's illusion.
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Technical Details
- Network: tvN
- Seasons: 2
- Years: 2020 - 2023
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance
- Rating: TV-14
