---
title: "Tale of the Nine Tailed"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/tale-of-the-nine-tailed-2020"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 108284
imdb_id: "tt12879418"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 16
runtime_minutes: 70
community_rating: 8.4
vote_count: 493
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Tale of the Nine Tailed (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/tale-of-the-nine-tailed-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

"Tale of the Nine Tailed" is a television series that explores a secret supernatural world. The show revolves around a TV producer who becomes involved in this mysterious realm. Her life is altered as she becomes entangled with a character from this world. This character is a former deity who has been searching for his lost lover for centuries. The story delves into the relationship between the TV producer and the former deity, shedding light on the supernatural world and its inhabitants. The series explores themes and relationships between characters from this secret world and the human world. The show's narrative is centered around the interactions and connections between the characters from these two distinct worlds. The supernatural world and its inhabitants are a key focus of the series, as the story unfolds.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A television producer uncovers a hidden supernatural realm while investigating a former deity searching for his love."

### Why Watch
- engaging supernatural premise
- intriguing central mystery

### Caveats & Content Note
- complex plot threads
- Tone & Suitability: The series contains fantasy violence and themes related to supernatural entities.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: fantasy, romantic, mysterious, supernatural

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Rakuten Viki, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | The Roku Channel, Rakuten Viki, Tubi TV | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, CJ ENM Selects Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Rakuten Viki, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Rakuten Viki | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (16 Episodes)
Tale of the Nine Tailed is a South Korean television series that aired on tvN. The series is an urban fantasy drama that revolves around a nine-tailed fox who settles into the city and a producer who is after the nine-tailed fox. The series is set in a world where a secret supernatural world exists alongside the human world. The show features a mix of genres including sci-fi, fantasy, drama, comedy, and mystery. Tale of the Nine Tailed is based on a 2020 South Korean television series starring Lee Dong-wook, Jo Bo-ah, and Kim Bum. The series consists of multiple episodes, but the exact number is not specified.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 16
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (19%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 13 (81%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Han Woo-ri
- **Networks / Studios**: tvN

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Lee Dong-wook** as *Lee Yeon*
- **Cho Bo-ah** as *Nam Ji-a*
- **Kim Bum** as *Lee Rang*
- **Kim Yong-ji** as *Ki Yu-ri*
- **Hwang Hee** as *Gu Shin-ju*
- **Kim Jung-nan** as *Taluipa*
- **An Kil-kang** as *Hyun Ui-ong*
- **Kim Hee-jung** as *Ji-a's mother*
- **Kim Kang-min** as *Pyo Jae-hwan*
- **Lee Tae-ri** as *Imugi*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of the show?
A television producer encounters a former deity who is searching for his long-lost lover.

### Q: What genre is this series?
It is a fantasy drama featuring supernatural elements.

### Q: Who is the male lead?
The male lead is a former deity.

### Q: Does the show involve romance?
Yes, the plot centers on a search for a lost lover.

### Q: What is the producer's role?
She discovers a secret supernatural world through her professional investigations.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*