Lee Dong-wook and Kim Bum, alongside Kim So-yeon and Ryu Kyung-soo, make their long awaited K-drama return in ‘Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938’, the sequel to ‘Tale of the Nine Tailed’
Fantasy hit K-drama Tale of the Nine Tailed, which turned a legendary myth into a modern-day story, captivated fans throughout its run in 2020 and went out on a high note as its finale came to an end with strong ratings. The series, which stars Lee Dong-wook, Jo bo-ah, and Kim Bum, received rave reviews for being well-written and tightly plotted, and for a cast and cinematography that’s a feast for the eyes.
In May 2022, it was confirmed that main male leads Lee and Kim Bum would return for a sequel titled Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938, to reprise their beloved roles as half brothers. Joining them are Kim So-yeon (of The Penthouse fame) and Ryu Kyung-soo (of Hellbound). Director Kang Shin-hyo and scriptwriter Han Woo-ri from season one will reunite as well.
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As most K-dramas don't have a second or multiple seasons, the announcement was met with excitement and anticipation. Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938 premiered in May 2023 to great fanfare, breaking its own viewer rating records. To get you up to speed, here's everything you need to know about the K-drama.
Who are the actors in 'Tail of the Nine Tailed 1938'?
Lee Dong-wook as Lee Yeon
No stranger to the South Korean entertainment circuit, this actor, host, and model is best known for his diverse acting chops in a slew of notable K-dramas including My Girl (2005), Scent of a Woman (2011), Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016–2017), Life (2018), and Touch Your Heart (2019).
Kim Bum as Lee Rang
Early K-drama audiences would agree that it was Boys Over Flowers (2009) that put Kim Bum on the map and made him a fan favourite. He would later earn more recognition for his first fantasy series in Padam Padam (2011), That Winter, The Wind Blows (2013), and more recently, Ghost Doctor (2022), in which he starred alongside first-generation K-pop idol Rain.
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Kim So-yeon as Ryu Hong-joo
Before The Penthouse, Kim was already a household name but it was the series' staggering success that propelled her into the international limelight. The multiple award-winning actress also previously starred in a number of well-known dramas such as All About Eve (2000), Iris (2009), Prosecutor Princess (2010), and Happy Home (2016).
Ryu Kyung-soo as Cheon Mu-young
While Ryu doesn't have a lot of K-dramas in his acting catalogue, he has been busy in recent years, actively taking on roles ranging from thrillers to romcoms. He was seen in Confession (2019), Itaewon Class (2020), Lovestruck in the City (2020-2021), Hellbound (2021), and Glitch (2022).
