Netflix’s New Korean Drama “No Tail to Tell” (Starring Kim Hye‑yoon as a Gumiho) Has Sparked Fresh Buzz About Traditional Korean Folklore in Modern K‑dramas

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No Tail to Tell

Netflix’s No Tail to Tell (오늘부터 인간입니다만), premiering January 16, 2026, on SBS, revives gumiho lore with Kim Hye-yoon as Eun-ho, a cynical nine-tailed fox granting wishes to the wealthy while shunning humanity. The crash involving soccer star Kang Si-yeol (Lomon) transforms her into a human being, which leads to crazy romance and ethical concerns. Unlike benevolent gumihos seeking love, Eun-ho’s jaded morality and Heaven’s warnings twist folklore into modern fantasy. The trailer amassed 10M views, fueling discourse on Korean folklore in K-dramas like My Roommate is a Gumiho. The success of Kim gives more buzz to this humorous approach to the curse of immortality.

Gumiho Myth Reimagined

No Tail to Tell flips gumiho from seductive predator to detached entrepreneur, challenging reincarnation tropes.

Cast Chemistry Spotlight

Kim Hye-yoon’s arrogant fox clashes with Lomon’s principled athlete, echoing Lovely Runner‘s time-slip charm.

Folklore in K-Dramas Revival

Trend taps Tale of the Nine-Tailed Fox, blending myths with rom-coms for Gen Z viewers.

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