Get ready for the most refreshing take on Korean fox mythology. SBS’s No Tail to Tell starring Kim Hye Yoon and Lomon flips the gumiho legend upside down—what if a nine-tailed fox didn’t want to become human? Premiering January 16, this fantasy rom-com promises magical chaos, soccer star charm, and a gumiho like you’ve never seen before.
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No Tail to Tell Drama Details Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Premiere Date | January 16, 2026 (9:50 PM KST) |
| Network | SBS |
| Genre | Fantasy Romance Comedy |
| Stars | Kim Hye Yoon, Lomon |
| Episode Count | TBA |
| Streaming | Viki, Kocowa |
The Fresh Premise
No Tail to Tell breaks gumiho tradition. Eun Ho (Kim Hye Yoon) is a quirky Gen Z gumiho perfectly content with her magical life, handling legal matters until an unexpected event disrupts everything.
Enter Kang Si Yeol (Lomon), an overly confident world-class soccer player whose perfect life becomes chaotic when entangled with Eun Ho, leading to a journey where they must save each other.
The Stunning Poster
The poster showcases Eun Ho as if stepping from an East Asian painting, with flowing tails and a mysterious orb in her hand—capturing fantasy essence perfectly.
The tagline: “With this look and this charm, it’s only natural that you’d fall for me. As you know, I’m a gumiho.” This confidence suggests Eun Ho embraces her identity rather than hiding it.
According to Soompi, the visual hints at Eun Ho’s elegant yet charming character.
Why This Gumiho Story Feels Different
Kim Hye Yoon returns post-Lovely Runner with a Gen Z gumiho who navigates contemporary life while refusing assimilation. Lomon (Branding in Seongsu) tackles his first rom-com as a top striker whose confidence matches Eun Ho’s charm.
Unlike My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho or Tale of the Nine-Tailed where foxes pursue humanity, this celebrates supernatural identity—asking what if being different is better?
The series explores self-acceptance and challenging societal expectations wrapped in magical rom-com chaos.
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When & Where to Watch
Premieres Thursday, January 16, 2026, at 9:50 PM KST on SBS, streaming on Viki and Kocowa with English subtitles.
FAQs
Is No Tail to Tell connected to other gumiho dramas?
No, it’s a standalone series with a fresh take on the mythology, unrelated to Tale of the Nine-Tailed or My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho.
Will Eun Ho eventually become human?
The premise suggests she actively chooses not to become human, making this the first gumiho drama celebrating supernatural identity over transformation into humanity.
