meh
Nice start, caught my attention in the first couple episodes, after a while it got boring though, And as per usual in my case, it was a pain to sit through. The last 2 episodes were good however I felt that a certain section including Lee Rang that came after a major event in the show was a little rushed. And then the very, very ending. It was a nice detail but like explaination please? ( I guess its a little open and up to own interpertation unless i missed sum) Honestly I liked sin jus couple more than the main. Lee rang's development was nice and their brother relationship was nice to watch.Was this review helpful to you?
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An Urban Fairytale with a REALLY Cool ML
Enjoyed it very much! Though the ending was a little bittersweet for me.I think my favorite parts were what Yeon did after the Hell of Knives (or whatever it was called, something like that) and when he went into the Darkness to save a certain beloved character.
I loved that there was no, "I can't be with you!" due to noble idiocy for more than an episode. Ah, so refreshing! And when Ji Ah said she was willing to give up her memory of Yeon to save him, I thought, "Oh no, not that. No amnesia trope, please!" Thank goodness the fortune-teller didn't take her up on that.
The kings of the underworld are horrible, and the rules of this world are cruel and terrible. The afterlife rulers of Korean drama folklore are rigid killjoys who make the stupidest rules imaginable. 😂
They didn't quite address the problematic actions of Ki Yu Ri and Lee Rang to my expectations; they did some pretty awful things but seemed to get a pass as the story progressed because they are gumihos and they're expected to be largely indifferent to human life (then what happened to Shin Gu? He was the sweetest gumiho ever! Was he just a gumiho anomaly?). Definitely cheapened the value of the lives that were lost, in a way I wasn't a huge fan of (also with the plague in the last few episodes), so, few gripes, but enjoyable overall!
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A good binge-worthy drama
The Tail of the Nine-tailed was a good drama! Nothing special or complex in terms of plot, but good non-the less. The writers seemed to have a well though out plot and they stuck with it (for the most part). Sometimes writers get carried away with the reception of a show or a character and seem to deviate from their original plan, thus ruining the show. This show was going great up to episode 12-13. After that the writers seamed a bit lost and didn’t quite knew how to stick the landing. Especially the last episode felt a bit rushed. I felt like they wanted to surprise the audience who were speculating who was going to die and kind of tried to do it all. I also feel that the writers also did a great job balancing all the genres of the drama (horror, romance, comedy, thriller, action) without one overtaking the other.In Terms of characters the writers did a good job in developing them.
When it comes to the ML there is nothing really to say. He is not an overly complex or ground-breaking character but Lee Don Wook played him to perfection bringing his charisma and ability to this role making you fall for him! The FL as a character was great. She was smart, mature and acted her age and not as a spoiled irritating child. At first, I wasn’t sure if I liked the actress. She seamed to be missing a spark and seemed kind of lifeless, but then it hit me! She was not under acting she was just acting normal. No over-exaggerated, too cute or animated reactions. Just a normal person acting her age and that made me love her even more. Sometimes characters in Kdramas feel like they came out of an anime, and I like that don’t get me wrong, but it was refreshing to see someone acting normal for a change. The two of leads together had good chemistry and one of the best developed and mature relationships I have seen in a drama.
But when it comes to characters Kim Bum’s Lee Rang stole the show. What a great actor. This is the first time I saw him in a drama and he simply blew me away. He is introduced as the villain and you were supposed to hate him, but something kind of made you like him and root for him and later on you get to see all the layers behind his character. Is he the good guy? No, not by a long shot but you can help but fall for him! Kim Bum really played him to perfection from second 1!
The supporting cast was also brilliant and each one of them had a purpose and a role to help move the story forward!
Oh, and the real villain goes under the category: Bure Evil but Hot as hell :P
All in all, I really have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed this drama and it did not disappoint me!
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Good one
You always have to pay close attention to the person who is going wrong. It could be his younger brother. A story with a beautiful ending. No matter how much power you have, in the end you have to win wisely.You always have to pay close attention to the person who is going wrong. It could be his younger brother. A story with a beautiful ending. No matter how much power you have, in the end you have to win wisely
.You always have to pay close attention to the person who is going wrong. It could be his younger brother. A story with a beautiful ending. No matter how much power you have, in the end you have to win wisely.
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MUST WATCH FOR FANTASY LOVERS | ONE OF A KIND
With high expectations before I started, this did not disappoint. As what Ms. Bo Ah said in an interview there was no dead scene as they unite fantasy, action, and melodrama. And that was true, I was not bored for a second - I even rewind some scenes because it was too much to handle lol.As for their acting, there was no problem at all. All of them were skillfull!! CG + Acting = it was flawless and superb.
The plot was written and executed well. The pace was good, it was not too rapid nor slow; nor crammed (unlike that fantasy drama).
The flashbacks were not irritating. However, I felt that there were some gaps, they just showed the essential events.
As per the characters they were portrayed sufficiently. I comprehend the point of view of each character understanding why they were able to do such decisions.
The music? Mate, they were not joking. There was this BGM and it will keep playing in your mind! The OSTs will also give you the feels after watching the drama I can assure you!
Personally, this is an incredible, terrific, extraordinary, and remarkable drama for me. This pierced my heart! It is now renting my heart for free.
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I´m in love with a fox
Despite the slow start this drama was an emotional rollercoaster. I cried like five times towards the end and I rarely cry, almost never! Kim Bum is everything you want in a bratty younger sibling/antagonist and Lee Dong Wook and his facial expressions are seriously making me loose my sh*t. How does he do that? That thing with his eyebrows that somehow says more than the script? Nevermind. Great chemistry in most of the relationships, great supporting cast, villain was kinda sleazy but otherwise meh. Well, nobody was rooting for him anyway.This story made me want to know more about korean folklore and legends, and also to rewatch Goblin, caues LDW is just that good. Also more my age than majority of the main leads in popular dramas nowadays, so theres that :D
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its a good fantasy drama
i was attracted to this drama from the first teaser and i thought this will be like goblin or hotel del luna but it was much darker than my expectation but i didnt mind it...what i liked
1. lee dong wook- he looked like he was on his way back from a fashion show in every single scene... from his hair to his wardrobe everything was perfect... his character's sassiness and cool quotient were also on point... also he is one of the smartest male leads out there... even if he gets tricked he comes back quickly...
2. kim bum - he was amazing as the spoiled little brother who dont know how to deal with his emotions and instead throws tantrums to get the attention of his brother... in his case throwing tantrums is doing evil things and killing people... he naturally has this mischievous smile that goes well with the character as well...
3. jo bo ah - she was good as both the strong-willed independent jiah as well as the imoogi... i think it would have been better if she got completely possed by imoogi and became the big baddy of the show... she is too good at being evil...
4. all the other characters except imoogi and his assistant...
5. the action scenes and creepy scenes... the drama was good at showing really creepy scenes... i loved the entire island episode as well as the episode rang, yeon and jiah gets trapped inside the dream... the drama should have had more action and creepy scenes... it kind of gave an edge to the drama
6. i liked how they wrapped it up... i knew one of the main characters will die so i wasnt disappointed when he died even though i ugly cried for him...
what i disliked
1. imoogi... i think they should have went for a more evil looking guy as imoogi... taeri is too sofy and boyish-looking to be taken seriously as the big baddy of the show... he looks like a boy infront of lee dong wook... it didnt look like 2 extremely powerful being were fighting with each other... lee yeon always looked way more powerful than imoogi eventhough that wasnt the case... their fight looked intense when boah was possessed by the imoogi... she looked like a worthy opponent to a powerful looking lee yeon...
2. inconsistency in episodes.... usually a drama will start off on a lighter note and then get intensed but this one started off very intense then in middle had some light-hearted fluffy episodes then went too dark and thrilling with the getting trapped in the dream episode then slowed down again but when back to another intense episode and ending it with a cliffhanger before taking a 2 weeks break... its very hard to tell what to expect from this drama and the synopsis of the drama dont even tell 10% of what it actually is... so a lot of people might come expecting something and will get something else... since some episodes are very action packed and thrilling the not so thrilling episodes might come off as boring...
3. should have had more action, thrilling and creepy scenes...
i guess apart from these three points i didnt dislike anything else in the drama...
the background score and music went well with the drama.... it had more korean mythological creatures than i expected... i like dramas with supernatural beings that belong to a particular culture.... overall it was a good drama and i looked forward to watch this every week...
i usually only rewatch light hearted so i might not be rewatching this one...
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I loved this show. The story, music, CGI, and cast were all great my opinion. I loved the couples and the chemistry they had but I also loved the chemistry among the rest of the cast. The brothers had some of the best interactions. I also loved the interactions between Ji Ah and her coworkers.
I know there are some people who were upset with the ending, but I think it was very fitting. If you do some research on lore, it will be easier to understand.
I will say this show is fairly predictable but many shows are. Even though it was predictable, it was so good and I looked forward to the new episodes every week. Also... Even though I had a good idea of what could happen, I still cried like a baby at parts.
Overall I think it’s a well thought out drama with a lot of excitement. It’s one I’d definitely watch again because I feel like there would be moments I could understand better the second time and I feel like I’d see more than I did the first time.
I highly highly recommend this drama!!
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I just finished the first episode and it was so worth the wait!
There was great CGI, amazing action scenes, just the right amount of suspense and humor, and the chemistry among the cast is fantastic.
I'm a big fan of Nam Ji Ah already. I think the little girl that played her did amazing! As for the character, I love that she's witty and strong. It's nice to see such a strong and smart female role. Jo Bo Ah is a perfect Ji Ah. I love how mischievous Lee Rang is! That's what you get from him right away and Kim Bum does a great job portraying that. Now... Lee Yeon... He's the whole package. He makes it seem like he has it all together but you can tell that may not fully be the case. I am slightly biased because I love Lee Dong Wook but his acting is just so good and so believable!
The acting truly is top notch from all of the actors!
I can't wait to see what's next! I think this will be my new favorite show!
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Love it
I already love this drama. It melds the perfect balance of eeriness, mystery, and humor. And, oh, my Lee Dong Wook, he’s breathtakingly good looking in this jarringly well-done drama. Be it real or not, the little girl was impressive; the way she handled those imposters, I doubt I would’ve had her courage. The fight scenes are so well choreographed it’s beautiful to watch. The sword scene reminded me of Pop up Mystic Bar.I like Jo Bo Ah as Ji Ah (I bet she’s the resurrected one); she has grit, and to top it off, she is smart. I’m also glad to see Hwang Hee again after Doctor John. I enjoy him a lot. What can I say about Kim Bum; he'ss so handsome and mischievous. He seems to be holding a grudge of some kind, and I cannot wait to find out everybody's story and what connects them. Everything about this drama is fun; I laughed out loud at the afterlife and undocumented spirit signage. But the best part is that the dialogue and acting are top-notch. I am hooked.
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It began okay - the CGI was a bit cheesy and the male lead's hair in the historical era looked ridiculously fake, but it was nothing extreme and easy to overlook those small details. My main problem was the advancement of the love story. Sure, she's his past love reincarcerated, great, but she has no idea about the past, so how did she even fall for him so quickly? Their romance was just far-fetched at best. Even in their past life romantic scenes, there wasn't much depth to their love. When it comes to this point, I would typically stay for the second-lead's stories, but in this drama, the second leads were nothing but filler characters.
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One of the worst dramas I have watched so far!!!
Tale of the Nine-Tailed had a lot of potential but ended up being a huge letdown. The main leads had no chemistry whatsoever; their relationship felt rushed and unearned, especially after Ji Ah’s rebirth where they fell in love again with barely any real connection shown. The show constantly sacrificed Lee Rang the best, most layered character to create cheap emotional moments instead of giving him real growth. The CGI was embarrassingly bad for a fantasy drama, making fight scenes and mythical creatures look fake and distracting. On top of that, the story was poorly paced, villains were weak, and the writing often relied on clichés instead of developing the rich world it hinted at. In the end, it wasted its best assets and left very little to actually care about. Wouldn’t recommend at all!!!Was this review helpful to you?
