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No Tail To Tell: a fantasy rom-com where Korean folklore collides with modern fame

17/01/2026 12:29 - UPDATED 17/01/2026 12:29
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No Tail To Tell is a South Korean fantasy romantic comedy that gives gumiho (nine-tailed fox) mythology a playful modern twist, dropping ancient legend into the high-gloss world of contemporary celebrity. At its core is a deceptively simple hook: a supernatural woman who has spent her existence avoiding humanity is suddenly forced into it, and the person most closely tied to that transformation is a famous soccer star accustomed to shaping every story around himself. The result is a rom-com that feels bright, offbeat, and emotionally charged — not because the stakes are apocalyptic, but because identity, control, and desire are.

Beneath the humor runs a quieter tension that gives the story weight. What happens when someone who has lived beyond consequence is made to experience vulnerability, attachment, and loss on a human scale? That push and pull — between myth and reality, freedom and connection — drives the series, turning fantasy into something personal and intimate. Here is everything to know about No Tail To Tell — from the story and cast to its themes and release details.
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No Tail To Tell: all the key details

What No Tail To Tell is about

At the center is a nine-tailed fox woman who enjoys exactly what immortality promises: independence, control, and the ability to stay emotionally untouched. She is not chasing humanity, romance, or redemption. Then an unexpected incident involving a star footballer flips the premise on its head, forcing her into a human body and a human life — with all the messy limitations that come with it.

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That is where the series finds its tone: a fish-out-of-water rom-com built on supernatural rules colliding with fame culture, everyday awkwardness, and the frightening realization that feelings cannot be wished away. The fantasy element is the spark, but the real tension is relational — learning who you are when your old identity no longer protects you.

No Tail To Tell cast: the main characters

Kim Hye-yoon plays the gumiho heroine, a role that depends on comedic precision and emotional timing as her character moves from untouchable confidence to human uncertainty. Kim has built a reputation for high-energy, character-driven performances in Korean television, and this part is designed to let her swing between charm, chaos, and sincerity.

Lomon co-stars as the celebrated soccer player whose life is shaped by attention and ego. In a rom-com framework, that arrogance is not just a personality trait — it becomes the obstacle the relationship has to push through, especially once the supernatural fallout makes it impossible for him to keep living like nothing has consequences.

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Is No Tail To Tell based on a true story or adaptation?

The series draws from Korean folklore surrounding the gumiho (nine-tailed fox), but its specific story and characters are presented as a scripted, contemporary romantic comedy concept rather than a true-story adaptation.
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Behind the scenes and production notes

No Tail To Tell is directed by Kim Jung-kwon and written by Park Chan-young and Jo Ah-young. It is produced by Binge Works and MOG Films. The show’s appeal is rooted in the contrast it can create on screen: mythic power against everyday life, and supernatural confidence against human vulnerability.

Why No Tail To Tell is worth adding to your watchlist

This is the kind of genre blend Netflix has been leaning into: a romantic comedy that feels familiar in pace and payoff, but different in texture because folklore drives the stakes. If you enjoy the fantasy-romance pull of K-dramas where identity is the secret and love is the consequence, this upcoming release should be on your radar.

No Tail To Tell release date and platform

No Tail To Tell arrived on Netflix on January 16, 2026. Watch on Netflix.

Watch the trailer

Here’s the trailer to get a first taste.

Stephen Ogongo

Stephen Ogongo

Stephen Ogongo is the main writer for Streamingmania and a senior manager at New European Media. Originally from Kenya, he previously founded and directed Afronews.eu and has taught journalism at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. His work blends editorial expertise with a deep understanding of global media and storytelling.