Lee Dong-wook plays Lee Yeon, Jo Bo-ah plays Nam Ji-ah, and Kim Bum plays Lee Rang in the tvN drama Tale of the Nine Tailed.
Main cast
- Lee YeonLee Dong-wook1Main
- Nam Ji-ah / Ah-eumJo Bo-ah1Main
- Lee RangKim Bum1Main
Supporting cast
- Talu-pa / TenaciousKim Jung-nan1Supp
- Shin-joo / EoddeokshinLee Tae-ri1Supp
- Baek Si-wooKim Yong-ji1Supp
- Chairman Ji / Grandpa JiAhn Gil-kang1Supp
- Koo Shin-jooLee Tae-ri1Supp
- Choon-da / MonkeyUhm Hyo-sup1Supp
Guest & voice
- KlahanJung Si-yoolGuest
- Young Lee RangSong Min-jaeGuest
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About this cast
Tale of the Nine Tailed is a 2020 South Korean television series starring Lee Dong-wook as the nine-tailed fox Lee Yeon, Jo Bo-ah as the TV producer Nam Ji-ah, and Kim Bum as his half-brother Lee Rang. The series aired on tvN and blends fantasy, romance, and action.
FAQs
Who plays Lee Yeon in Tale of the Nine Tailed?
Lee Dong-wook plays the main character Lee Yeon, a nine-tailed fox (gumiho).
How many seasons of Tale of the Nine Tailed are there?
There is one season of 16 episodes, though a second season (or spin-off) titled Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938 was released in 2023.
What is the premise of Tale of the Nine Tailed?
It follows the gumiho Lee Yeon who has given up his divine powers to live with his first love, but she dies. Centuries later, he becomes a civil servant chasing supernatural entities and meets a TV producer who looks like his lost love.
Which episodes does Kim Bum appear in?
Kim Bum appears in all 16 episodes of the first season as Lee Rang, the half-brother of Lee Yeon.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026