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*** “Tale of the Nine-Tailed will not air new episodes on November 18 and 19. The drama will take a break from airing for a week. On November 18, a special highlight broadcast of ‘Tale of the Nine-Tailed’ will air. Episodes 13 and 14 will air on November 25 and 26. A source from the drama stated that this is in order to ensure an improved and more complete quality of production. 

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*** According to Nielsen Korea, the November 12 episode of the drama  “Tale of the Nine-Tailed” stayed in the lead with ratings of 5.318 percent, a jump from last episode’s 4.863 percent.

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Lee Dong Wook "Tale-of the Nine-Tailed" drama set BTS

 

 

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source : https://www.kpopmap.com/lee-dongwook-tale-of-the-nine-tailed-drama-set-behind-the-scene-part-5/#11

 

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8 K-Dramas That Showcase Lee Dong Wook’s Amazing Talent

 

 

Breathe if you like Lee Dong Wook. Yea, I thought so. There are so many reasons to be a fan of Lee Dong Wook. He’s super good looking, he’s both hot and cute, he’s got a great sense of humor, he’s known for taking care of his co-stars, he’s a solid MC, and… he’s a great actor. And while it may seem like he’s a rom-com staple, Lee Dong Wook has actually been in quite a few different genres, from melo to rom-com, from fantasy to horror. He’s tried his hand at a little bit of everything, and each time, he completely submerges himself in the character, proving just how much range he has as an actor.

 

Here are eight K-dramas that showcase the talent Lee Dong Wook has, choosing some of the more unique entries in his extensive filmography:

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My Girl (2005)

 

Lee Dong Wook debuted as an actor around 1999 and since then has been consistently acting. While he did win “Newcomer” awards for his early works such as in “Land of the Wine” in 2003, it wasn’t until 2005 when he hit the jackpot with the “My Girl” that he became a household name.

“My Girl” is a bubbly, quirky rom-com that stole our hearts when it first aired. It’s about a grandson, Seol Gong Chan (Lee Dong Wook), who fulfills his grandfather’s dying wish to meet his long-lost granddaughter by recruiting an expert scammer (Lee Da Hae). But after meeting this “granddaughter” of his, the grandfather is so thrilled he makes a miraculous recovery and insists she moves in to the family home so the whole family can be together. Cue shenanigans.

 

 

“My Girl” introduced us to not one, but two heartthrobs that are still mesmerizing us with their visuals and talents today — Lee Dong Wook and Lee Joon Gi. We also fell in love with the chemistry-filled pairing of Lee Dong Wook and Lee Da Hae, so fans around the world rejoiced when they reunited for another drama close to a decade later, in “Hotel King.” So if you’re keen for more of the Dong Wook-Da Hae pairing, be sure to check this love story between a hotel heiress and the general manager out.

 

Watch “Hotel King” here: 

 

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La Dolce Vita (2008)

 

“La Dolce Vita” is a dark melodrama that tackles themes of marriage and adultery, all wrapped in a murder mystery. When Hye Jin (Oh Yeon Su) discovers that her husband has been having an affair, she flees to Japan to end everything. There, she meets the alluring Lee Joon Soo (Lee Dong Wook), but unknown to her, this Joon Soo also happens to be involved with her husband’s mistress. This causes the relationships between these four individuals to become even more hopelessly entangled.

This is a terrifically written drama with noir-stylings and intricate details. It’s so honest and raw at times that it may be uncomfortable to watch because it has the viewer confront their own deep dark desires. Lee Dong Wook was one of the “greener” actors among a solid, veteran cast, but he, and his “My Girl” co-star Park Si Yeon, more than held their own and successfully lured us into their bittersweet lives.

And let’s not forget about the outstanding OST either:

 

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Scent of a Woman (2011)

 

A meek, mousy woman in her thirties, Lee Yeon Jae (Kim Sun Ah), finds herself with only six months to live after a cancer diagnosis. Realizing she’s been missing out on life, she writes herself a bucket list, quits her job, takes out her savings, gives herself a makeover, and takes her first ever trip overseas. While in Japan, she meets Kang Ji Wook (Lee Dong Wook), a dashing man but without much purpose in life. Emboldened by her new attitude towards life, she makes the first move on him and he too becomes intrigued with her. When the two head back to Korea, Ji Wook continues to find ways to get close to her. However, Ji Wook isn’t aware of Yeon Jae’s diagnosis, and when he does find out, he’s taken aback and angry.

While this is a drama that is perfect for when you need a good cry, it can also be quite inspirational and uplifting in how it deals with the more morbid themes of death and mortality. Hopefully, it’ll inspire you to live your days to the fullest and look forward to the days ahead.

And when all else fails, there’s always this very, very hot tango scene:

 

Watch “Scent of a Woman” here:

 

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Mandate of Heaven (2013)

 

While Lee Dong Wook has been in dramas that flashback to bygone eras, “Mandate of Heaven” is his first real historical drama. Here, Lee Dong Wook plays a royal physician who is unwittingly entangled in an assassination attempt on the crown prince.

As with most sageuks, this one is filled with political intrigue and thrilling action, as Lee Dong Wook’s character, Choi Won, becomes a fugitive on the run, with a mission to clear his name while also finding ways to cure his ailing daughter. Helping him and his daughter is royal nurse Hong Da In (Song Ji Hyo).

 

 

Watch “Mandate of Heaven” here: 

 

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Goblin (2016)

 

“Goblin” likely needs no further explanation, because if you already were a fan of Lee Dong Wook, you would’ve watched this for him; and if you weren’t, you would’ve become one after watching it. Regardless of how you feel about the main OTP, you can’t deny that this epic fantasy drama as a whole is sublime and will send you on a rollercoaster of emotions.

Lee Dong Wook’s Grim Reaper plays a large part in why we love this drama so much, whether it’s his bromantic relationship with Gong Yoo‘s Goblin, or his star-crossed lover pairing with Yoo In Na‘s Sunny. Even now, we can’t help but have fond memories about how hilariously clingy he can be one second and all melancholic and earnest the next. This is one of the biggest dramas in Lee Dong Wook’s filmography for a reason.

 

 

And if you couldn’t get enough of the Grim Reaper-Sunny pairing and just wanted to see them be happy together, then be sure to check out “Touch Your Heart,” a bubbly and light-hearted rom-com in a law firm setting, with Lee Dong Wook as a successful lawyer and Yoo In Na as an actress who poses as his secretary.

 

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Life (2018)

 

Need to see Lee Dong Wook in a doctor’s gown? Then be sure to check “Life” out, which is much much more than just your average medical drama. Instead of solely treating the patients-of-the-week, “Life” largely focuses on the management side as well as all the (corrupted) office politics that come with it. It’s a constant struggle between the conflicting interests of the large business conglomerates that own the hospital and the medical staff who need to do their jobs. And the drama lays both sides of the story out, allowing the viewers to draw their own conclusions.

Lee Dong Wook plays ER doctor Ye Jin Woo, whose department is about to be shut down by the newly appointed CEO of the hospital, Koo Seung Hyo (Cho Seung Woo). “Life” is brilliantly written and filled with complex characters, brought to life (excuse the pun) by similarly outstanding actors.

 

 

Hell is Other People (2019)

 

“Hell is Other People” is about an aspiring writer, Yoon Jung Woo (Im Siwan), who moves into an apartment building named Eden Studio. However, there is nothing “Eden”-like about the apartment, as Jung Woo notices his neighbors are all various degrees of strange. Among them, is the dashing dentist Seo Moon Jo (Lee Dong Wook), who comes across as the most pleasant and friendly of the bunch. But as Jung Woo slowly discovers the true natures of these neighbors, he comes to questions his own sanity and morality.

The role Lee Dong Wook plays in “Hell is Other People” is the furthest possible from his usual rom-com image. Here, he gets to really stretch his acting chops by delving into a more antagonistic role for this horror-slash-thriller genre, and you may find yourself wondering how his smile — one that has made you swoon too many times to count — can suddenly make you feel so creeped out and unsettled. The drama really leans into the horror of it all, not just by showing some rather graphic scenes, but also by suggesting that humans are the most terrifying of all.

 

 

Tale of the Nine-Tailed (2020)

 

Lee Dong Wook dips his toes back into the fantasy genre, this time trading his black hat and trench coat for tails instead. Nine tails to be exact. In “Tale of the Nine-Tailed,” Lee Dong Wook is a 1000-year-old nine-tailed fox who was once a mountain spirit reigning over Baekdudaegan. One day, a young (mortal) girl appears in front of him, and the two become unlikely friends. As the girl grows older, the two fall in love with each other, but sadly her life is cut short when a dark force comes into play. This nine-tailed fox, named Yeon, thus spends his days searching for the reincarnation of his first love.

This currently-airing drama is all you could want from a fantasy genre — the cinematography is gorgeous, the storyline is filled with interesting supernatural characters, and the acting is all top tier. Plus, is there a more perfect choice for this gumiho role than Lee Dong Wook and his ethereal looks?

 

 

Watch “Tale of the Nine-Tailed” here: 

 

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credit : soompi news

 

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Editor’s Pick: 2020 Best Korean Drama Original Soundtracks

 

Which 2020 Korean Drama OSTs  have left quite an impact this season?

Setting up our year-end count down for 2020 K-Drama season, we pick the tracks worthy of 2020 Best Korean Drama OST badge.

 

In choosing the notable soundtracks incorporated in 2020 Korean Dramas, we decided two simple rules.

 

First, how the song’s message fit perfectly in the story. This is easy to spot because it usually layered the poignant moments of the series. Second, the track’s lingering value for K-Drama fans who watched it, and for those who may hear it in passing.

 

 

“I’ll Be There” – MONSTA X Shownu for Tale of the Nine Tailed

Giving life to a mesmerizing gumiho character, Shownu did a great job in capturing the pain and dream of Lee Yeon. That when you hear the first few notes of this song, you can associate it easily as his theme music, which is fitting to how he has been pictured in the series. The build up to the chorus hikes up emotion to a flawless cadence that always makes the poignant scenes shine so vibrantly.

 

 

 

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source : Hellokpop

https://www.hellokpop.com/featured/editors-pick-best-2020-korean-drama-ost/

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*** The upcoming film “Single in Seoul” held their first script reading with their star studded cast & that's included Lee Dong Wook! Shooting is set to last for three months, which started on November 14. He has a current drama & this movie soon. Wahhhh.............so much to look forward..... He has no rest. It seems that he's overworked this year - hahaha. Well, as far as I know the shooting for his current drama "Tale of the Nine-Tailed" ended last Nov 3. I hope he takes care of himself. This man is a workaholic!

 

 

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Drama viewership ratings for the week of Nov. 9-15, 2020

 

LINK here : dramabeans

https://www.dramabeans.com/2020/11/drama-viewership-ratings-for-the-week-of-nov-9-15-2020/

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, Nov. 11
Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol	11	KBS	3.5%
Private Lives	11	JTBC	1.5%
Tale of the Nine Tailed	11	tvN	4.9%
The Spies Who Loved Me	6	MBC	2.4%
Thursday, Nov. 12
Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol	12	KBS	4.2%
Private Lives	12	JTBC	1.9%
Tale of the Nine Tailed	12	tvN	5.3%
The Spies Who Loved Me	7	MBC	3.1%

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single in seoul holds script reading

 

 

Lee Dong Wook, Im Soo Jung and Lee Som led the script reading for rom-com movie, Single in Seoul. Filming kicked on November 14 and will last around three months. Busy, busy for Lee Dong Wook…

 

 

source : https://breathlesssurvival.wordpress.com/2020/11/16/single-in-seoul-holds-script-reading/

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Lee Dong Wook, Im Soo Jung & Esom Start Shooting For “Single in Seoul”

 

 

Cameras have started rolling for romantic comedy film, Single in Seoul!

Top-billed by Lee Dong Wook, Im Soo Jung and Esom; the movie takes an urban romance setting among people working in the book publication industry.

 

Yonhap reported that the film commenced production on November 14 validated by its distributor, Lotte Entertainment.

 

As the title indicates, Single in Seoul threads on the story of non-married people. They collaborate to make a book about singlehood.

 

 

Portraying Young-ho, Lee Dong Wook suits up to the role of a popular essay instructor and social media power influencer who celebrates single life. Im Soo Jung takes the role of a talented editor-in-chief of a publishing company.

 

The two actors had a brief stint when Lee Dong Wook had a cameo appearance in Im Soo Jung’s 2019 drama, Search: WWW as her ex-boyfriend. Interestingly, they are also both alumni of KBS’ school series.

 

Rounding up the main cast is versatile actress Esom, who plays the role of a mysterious best-selling author. The actress last worked in film Samjin Company English Class and drama Save Me 2.

 

Single in Seoul a new work by director Park Bum-soo, who made his debut with 2014 movie Red Carpet.

 

 

source : Hellokpop

https://www.hellokpop.com/tv-movies/lee-dong-wook-im-soo-jung-esom-start-shooting-for-single-in-seoul/

 

 

 

 

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Lee Dong-wook, Im Soo-jung starrer film ‘Single in Seoul’ drops stills from first script reading

 

Lee Dong-wook and Im Soo-jung’s upcoming movie Single in Seoul has dropped fresh stills from its first table read, confirming a remarkable lineup of cast members.

 

Aside from the presence of lead stars Lee Dong-wook (The Beauty Inside) and Im Soo-jung (Mothers), the script reading was attended by talented artists Esom (Samjin Company English Class), Lee Mi-do (Night of the Undead), Jang Hyun-sung (The Swordsman), Lee Sang-yi (Hitman: Agent Jun), and Ji Yi-soo (Diva).

 

Described as a romantic melodrama, Single in Seoul follows two people from different walks of life who are unexpectedly brought together by an essay about being single. Just as when they thought they were ready to give love another try, wounds from their past relationships reopen, threatening to put out a romance that has barely even caught fire.

Lee Dong-wook melts seamlessly into his character Park Young-ho, a famous essay lecturer and social media influencer with 300,000 followers. Admired for strictly adhering to his unpopular principle, “It is wiser to love yourself,” Young-ho enjoys living alone, without emotional commitments to anyone. As a single man himself in real life, Lee is expected to render another outstanding performance in the timely yet challenging role that he signed up for.

 

Meanwhile, Im Soo-jung showed a glimpse of how she plans to breathe life into the female protagonist Joo Hyun-jin.

 

Having watched Young-ho on the sidelines as his college junior, Hyun-jin has become an accomplished writer in her own right. In fact, she is now the editor-in-chief of an essay series titled “Single in the City,” which will surprisingly pave way for her to meet Young-ho better and deeper.

Also set to join Lee Dong-wook and Im Soo-jung in the film’s promising cast are: Esom as an anonymous best-selling writer; Jang Hyun-sung as the president of a publishing company who, after coming across Hyun Jin’s “Single in the Seoul” essay online, recommended her to Young-ho; Lee Mi-do as a senior member of Hyun-jin’s editorial team; and Lee Sang-yi as a person who graduated from a prestigious university. Rising actress Ji Yi-soo completes the round-up of attendees as a member of Hyun-jin’s oddly-put-together editorial team. Though sharp-witted, her character is said to love drinking at parties more than reading books. In addition, actress Kim Ji-young (Exit) has also reportedly confirmed to join the cast as Hyun-jin’s awkward senior and an editor who runs her own independent bookstore.

 

Single in Seoul will be helmed by director Park Bum-soo who previously received favorable reviews for his debut work in the romantic-comedy film Red Carpet (2013). Under the co-production of DCG Plus, Myung Films, and Insight Films, the movie has already commenced its three-month filming schedule last November 14.

 

 

 

Source: https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/entertain_photo/2020/11/16/446BRPADFHQWDUOPAXSPLO6CBY/?outputType=amp

 

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[Photos] New Behind the Scenes Images Added for the Korean Drama "Tale of the Nine Tailed"

 

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Source : /www.hancinema.net/ko...

 

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3rd time in a row. Lee Dong Wook was selected as gq_korea Men of the year.
He’ll grace one of GQ December 2020 cover and will rock Rock style.

 

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5 Times Episodes 11 & 12 Of “Tale Of The Nine-Tailed” Made Us Shout For Joy Or Gasp In Horror

 

 

“Tale of the Nine-Tailed” is gradually winding itself up for the climax in a few weeks time, and to get us ready for it, they are significantly upping the stakes. Just as we think the good guys (and foxes) are getting the upper hand, The Imoogi reveals himself to be a very real and formidable threat. Before all the angst and pain really sets in, the drama made sure to soften the blow first by letting our leads have some happy moments which no doubt made us fist pump the air in triumph.

 

So, here are five times we shouted for joy or gasped in horror while watching episodes 11 and 12:

 

Warning: You know the drill. Major spoilers ahead! 

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When the Butler’s plans are foiled

We learned in the previous episodes that The Imoogi (Lee Tae Ri) is after Yeon’s (Lee Dong Wook) body (or more specifically, his heart). And so the Butler (Uhm Hyo Sup), being the good butler that he is, sets up various plans that involve having those close to Yeon betray him. With Ji Ah (Jo Bo Ah), the Butler uses her parents as bait, but Ji Ah continues to place her faith in Yeon and tells him about the Butler’s proposed deal. (Isn’t it refreshing when the leads actually communicate with each other?).

 

The Butler’s plan for Rang (Kim Bum) is just as despicable. He exploits Rang’s insecurities and makes him again question his relationship with his brother, suggesting that Yeon is too busy helping Ji Ah with her problems and wouldn’t spare any time for him despite his impending demise (Rang was given a deadline to deliver Yeon to the Butler). This proves to be the straw that breaks the camel’s back, because next thing we know Rang agrees to the Butler’s terms and promises to deliver Yeon to him.

 

The next day, Yeon goes to meet Rang so he can get some information off him. Rang drugs Yeon’s drink and after an argument about Yeon’s constant disregard for him and Rang’s overall immaturity, Yeon falls over unconscious, allowing the Butler to come in to harvest his heart.

 

 

But wait! Just as the Butler is about to plunge a knife into Yeon, Rang grabs onto his arm and stops him, because — unlike the Butler who traded his whole family for a longer lifespan — he couldn’t sacrifice his family no matter how despicable he could be. The Butler invokes their debt-bond but nothing happens. And that’s because… Rang is actually Yeon!

 

 

The two brothers had traded places the night before when Yeon went to check in on Rang. Again realizing that his brother really does care about him, he comes clean about his hostage situation. And that’s when Yeon suggests the plan to trade places (despite thinking that morphing is a trick that is beneath him).

 

 

And just like that, the two brothers manage to achieve both their goals — breaking Rang’s debt-bond (The Butler agreed to end it if they let him live) and getting their hands on the ground cherries. These two have been at each other’s throat for the most part, so actually seeing them join forces for once is exhilarating, and taking the slimy Butler down is just icing on the cake. Now that we know they had traded places, their argument right before “Yeon” loses consciousness takes on new light. In a sense, they were yelling at themselves and acknowledging how they had failed the other brother. It takes a lot of self-awareness, and hopefully this “walk a mile in each others’ shoes” experience is cathartic for them and they can truly move on.

 

I have a feeling he’ll be good at it too! 

When Ji Ah finally reunites with her parents

Ji Ah follows Yeon to the Afterlife Immigration Office in order to seek help from Granny. Obviously, a human being isn’t allowed in the office and this greatly angers Granny. But Ji Ah puts on a brave front and barters with Granny to allow her to use one of her artifacts so she can find her parents. Granny is impressed with Ji Ah’s pluckiness and so she tells Ji Ah where her parents are — trapped in the ground cherries.

 

 

On a side note, we also find out that Granny hasn’t been taking any action against The Imoogi because she knows there’s a piece of him in Ji Ah, and to kill him, Ji Ah would have to be killed too. So she hasn’t been doing anything for Yeon’s sake, which in the grand scheme of things, is kind of odd for the usually by-the-rules Granny, no? The Imoogi has cost many people their lives and yet she’s allowing him to continue to wreak havoc merely because it would hurt Yeon? Is Granny hiding something or do we need to re-examine the Granny-Yeon relationship?

Back to the ground cherries. After Rang and Yeon’s switcheroo plan proves to be a success and they get their hands on them, Ji Ah is promptly reunited with her parents. They’ve been in deep slumber for the past twenty years, but at least they’re alive and well and no longer missing. And the parents, after learning that the man who released them is Ji Ah’s boyfriend, invites him over for dinner.

 

 

And while Yeon is an all-powerful (ex-)mountain spirit, dining with the in-laws proves daunting even for him. Thus, he asks advice from his two new part-timers — Jae Hwan (Kim Kang Min) and Sae Rom (Jung Yi Seo) — who tell him to always be honest and brief with his answers and to bring some gifts (like ginseng or supplements) to please the parents. Yeon takes all this advise to heart a little too well, which results in him gifting the parents a very expensive car and being very truthful about his (lack of) academic and work qualifications. But he’s also honest about how he feels about Ji Ah, and that’s all that really matters for the parents.

 

The Rang-Yoo Ri couple

Right when the show started, I’m sure there were many of us who thought there would be a thing between Rang and Yoo Ri. But from the moment Yoo Ri (Kim Young Ji) and Shin Joo (Hwang Hee) interacted, we were helplessly taken in by this adorable coupling. The Yoo Ri-Shin Joo couple has taken their relationship to the next level, but can we just say that we’re still not completely over Rang and Yoo Ri? In this week’s episodes, we get more interactions between the two and their relationship gives both familial and romantic vibes. Their chemistry is just so good!

 

 

Just look at how Rang looks at her! 

We flashback to five years ago when Rang first brings home a feral Yoo Ri. He feeds her then asks her to leave but she stubbornly follows him around, which actually elicits a tiny smile from him. Rang trains her to fight, and when she successfully attacks someone for the first time, she giddily reports back to him and he looks like a very proud dad.

 

 

Their interactions are just delightful to watch which makes it even harder because we’re now officially torn between Shin Joo-Yoo Ri and Rang-Yoo Ri. Who would’ve expected Rang, the second male lead, to third wheel not one, but two couples? But rejoice RaRi fans, because there’ll be a spin-off with the two focusing on their early days together, which will be available… soon.

 

 

When The Imoogi shows us what he’s really capable of

The show has conditioned us to be afraid of The Imoogi ever since the first or second episode. And while he’s creepy and chilling, he hasn’t come across as legitimately threatening — or at least not formidable enough that our supposedly powerful supernatural beings should fear him so much. However, these doubts all but dissipate this week after we see him put his abilities in action. And they’re horrifyingly mind-boggling. Literally.

 

 

One of The Imoogi’s powers is to hypnotize people into doing his bidding. All he has to do is utter his commands. No eye or physical contact is needed, which means anyone could be at his mercy. He uses his powers to make a restaurant full of people fall asleep, has hundreds of people die by suicide, and even uses it on Yoo Ri to make her attack an unsuspecting Rang, and it’s all quite horrifying.

Yeon has been well-matched with The Imoogi so far, keeping abreast of his plans for the most part, but now the tables have turned. Anyone around Yeon and Ji Ah could be unknowingly under The Imoogi’s hypnosis, just waiting to put his plans into action. In fact, Shin Joo is one such ticking time bomb, but neither we nor the characters know what his orders are, which only just amps up the fear factor.

 

 

Poor Rang. Look at how happy he is to welcome Yoo Ri home, only to be stabbed again and again by her. This is the Rang-Yeon reunion all over again. 

The Imoogi’s awakening (the sequel)

Needing to save Rang, Yeon puts his “hunt-The-Imoogi-down plan” into overdrive. He has his two part-timers research everything about The Imoogi, which leads to discovering that one of his weaknesses is horse blood. And after confiscating the ground cherries, Yeon also uses it to bait the Butler into dishing on how to get rid of The Imoogi. The Butler reveals that The Imoogi can’t be killed, only put into slumber, and the ingredients needed are the same things that woke him up — a pool of water, the body of a living person, blood from the sacrifice, and power from a divine being.

After figuring this all out, Yeon interrupts Terry’s (a.k.a The Imoogi) date with Ji Ah and starts the ritual. Except nothing happens, and we suddenly cut to Granny frantically exclaiming that Yeon had gotten it all wrong. Terry then grins at Yeon and tells him that he wasn’t the main part ie. he was the fractured offshoot. That’s when Ji Ah starts complaining about how her body is too hot, and when she turns around, her face is covered with scales. “It’s been a long time, Yeon.”

 

 

Which means, instead of putting Terry to sleep, Yeon inadvertently woke up the piece of The Imoogi that was in Ji Ah, which also happens to be the main part. Twice Yeon has woken up The Imoogi (he was the one who woke Terry up too), so technically all this mess is kind of his fault. Granny has warned him again and again that he and Ji Ah were not meant to be and we can now see why. It’s a heartbreakingly vicious cycle, y’all!

Most horrifying of all? We’ll have to wait an extra week for the next two episodes, as they’re on hiatus for a week. So, I’ll see you guys again in two weeks time!

 

 

Till then!

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18 hours ago, ling ko said:

3rd time in a row. Lee Dong Wook was selected as gq_korea Men of the year.
He’ll grace one of GQ December 2020 cover and will rock Rock style.

 

 

@ling ko, thanks for sharing this. I'm glad that LDW is one of GQ Korea's Men of the Year for 2020! GQ’s Men of the Year are influential figures who have been taking on challenging and creative ventures. The full pictorials and interviews can be found in the December issue of GQ Korea. As far as I remember Lee Dong Wook has been selected 3rd time in a row. He's wearing a "rock style"??? I like the twist of his pants here - hahaha - But, it's actually a long jacket. I'm proud of him!

 

 

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"Tale of the Nine Tailed" Will Not Be Airing on the 19th

 

 

"Tale of the Nine Tailed" will once again be pre-empted on the 19th.

 

According to tvN, "Tale of the Nine Tailed" will be replaced with a current affairs TV show "Future Study" on the 19th.

 

"Tale of the Nine Tailed" was cancelled on the 18th, disappointing many fans. It was instead replaced by a special broadcast called "Tale of the Nine Tailed – 600 Years of Legend".

 

Previously, the production announced on the 13th that the drama was going to be delayed for a week to 'perfect the drama'. The thirteenth and fourteenth episodes will be broadcast on the 25th and 26th.

 

Meanwhile, "Tale of the Nine Tailed" is a fantasy action drama about a gumiho who lives in the city and a producer who goes after it starring Lee Dong-wook, Jo Bo-ah and Kim Beom.

 

 

source : http://tvdaily.asiae.co.kr/read.php3?aid=16057390541566757002

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Lee Dong-wook, Rain, IU, Henry and Crush Chosen as GQ Korea's "Men of the Year"

 

 

Actor Lee Dong-wook, singers Rain, IU, Henry and Crush have been picked for "Men of the Year".

 

Men's magazine GQ Korea picked Lee Dong-wook, Rain, IU, Henry and Crush as "2020 Men of the Year" and released pictorials of them in the December issue of the magazine.

 

Lee Dong-wook has been selected as the Man of the Year for the third consecutive year, continuing his challenging moves through the drama "Tale of the Nine Tailed" which showcases new genres and characters. Rain proved his irreplaceable presence by freely crossing the stage and entertainment content. IU has been recognized for her musicality and public achievement for 12 years since her debut, Henry has helped and dreamed of music through "Begin Again Korea" and YouTube content and Crush has made meaningful attempts and musical innovations as an artist.

 

Pictures of interviews of Lee Dong-wook, Rain, IU, Henry and Crush can be seen in the December issue of GQ Korea and its website (www.gqkorea.co.kr).

 

 

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source : http://www.joynews24.com/view/1318475

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[Photos] New Stills and Behind the Scenes Images Added for the Korean Drama "Tale of the Nine Tailed"

 

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“Tale Of The Nine-Tailed” Amazes With Impressive Directing And Meaningful Hidden Details

 

 

The captivating scenes of “Tale of the Nine-Tailed” have fans amazed and excited for more!

 

tvN’s “Tale of the Nine-Tailed” is a fantasy action romance drama that stars Lee Dong Wook as the male gumiho (a mythical nine-tailed fox) Lee Yeon, Jo Bo Ah as producer Nam Ji Ah, and Kim Bum as Lee Yeon’s brother Lee Rang.

 

They find themselves entangled in a battle with Imoogi (Lee Tae Ri), a serpent beast in human form. The show is directed by Kang Shin Hyo and written by Han Woo Ri.

 

“Tale of the Nine-Tailed” has grabbed attention for its unique fantasy plot featuring a male gumiho at its center (as gumihos in stories are usually female) and its fascinating world in which characters from Korean traditional folk tales exist in real life. It’s also been praised for its directing, and viewers are impressed by the details and meaning that can be found in each and every scene.

 

Check out three reasons why fans are loving the directing of “Tale of the Nine-Tailed” below!

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1. Imaginative action scenes

Creative and breathtaking action scenes have been making a big impression on viewers of “Tale of the Nine-Tailed,” particularly as they make use of Lee Yeon’s powers as a former mountain spirit. Scenes in the Baekdudaegan Mountain Range, such as the freezing of the river between this life and the afterlife (“Samdochun”) and Lee Yeon’s fatal battle with Ah Eum, feature beautiful backgrounds that take the fantastical elements of the shots to the next level.

Viewers were also on the edge of their seats during the scene featuring Lee Yeon and Lee Rang in the forest of evil spirits, thanks to thrilling moves such as Lee Yeon nimbly flying through the air. It was so action-packed that watching Lee Yeon and Lee Rang battle the relentless spirits felt like watching an intense game play out.

Another exciting scene including Lee Yeon catching on to Imoogi’s plot in his dream world and reaching through Eodugsini (Shim So Young) toward Imoogi, who’d been watching the events take place back in the real world, and ripping off his button. On top of showing off Lee Yeon’s charisma, it also hinted at their exciting battle to come.

2. The dichotomy of black and white

“Tale of the Nine-Tailed” has also been using the contrast of black and white to build up a sense of tension. For example, in the scene when Nam Ji Ah first encounters the adult Imoogi, she is wearing white on one side of the door and he is dressed in black, leaving a chilling impression.

In addition, when Lee Yeon and Lee Rang are playing baduk together, Lee Yeon is dressed in a white shirt and Lee Rang is in black, like the black and white rocks used in the game. As Lee Rang upturns the table, his emotions turn violent and it creates a dangerous mood in the room.

Another scene that uses black and white to drive home a contrast is when Lee Yeon has to choose between saving Nam Ji Ah or Lee Rang. When he faces the doors and makes his decision, there’s a black car and a white car parked behind him under bright lights.

3. Romantic and meaningful details

Small but magical details in the show have also perfected romance scenes. In episode 5 after Lee Yeon has confirmed that Nam Ji Ah is the reincarnation of his first love Ah Eum, he lights up her way home with fireflies. It brings back the memory of when he’d done the same for her 21 years ago.

The red umbrella that Lee Yeon often uses has also been an interesting symbol. At first, the umbrella was part of Nam Ji Ah’s pursuit of Lee Yeon. Next, it was used to show their emotions as they grew closer and became interested in each other. Third, the umbrella showed their intention to change their “destiny” in their reunion scene.

The production team stated, “We’re surprised and grateful over the way the viewers are watching so closely with love and analyzing so perceptively.” They added, “After the complex relationship between Lee Yeon, Nam Ji Ah, and Imoogi was revealed, you won’t be able to take your eyes off the explosive story to come. We hope that you’ll look for the hidden details as you enjoy watching.”

“Tale of the Nine-Tailed” returns from its brief hiatus with episode 13 airing on November 25 at 10:30 p.m. KST.

Watch “Tale of the Nine-Tailed” below!

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*** He looks so COOL in all of these pictures here. This made my DAY!

 

 

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Lee Dong Wook Talks About Improvising For “Tale Of The Nine-Tailed,” Being A DAY6 Fan, And More

 

 

GQ Korea has unveiled a new pictorial of Lee Dong Wook, after he was named one of 2020’s Men of the Year by the magazine! This is his third consecutive year receiving the title.

 

During his interview, the actor spoke about wrapping up filming for his latest drama “Tale of the Nine-Tailed.” His character Lee Yeon is a male gumiho (a mythical nine-tailed fox) and a former mountain spirit.

 

Lee Dong Wook shared, “He’s cool. He’s also very talented. However, I think his heart is much cooler than his physical appearance. This can sound cheesy but a regular personality cannot become a mountain spirit. I think of him as a character with a strong inner self.”

 

In a previous interview, Lee Dong Wook had explained that rather than specifically preparing for his role in “Hell is Other People,” he acted more on the spot. He talked about using this method again while filming “Tale of the Nine-Tailed,” commenting, “Thankfully, the director gave me the green light. I was able to freely act with regards to the setup of the situation, the details, and the lines. Actually, about a third of my lines were improvised.”

 

Lee Dong Wook continued, “This was the same for ‘Goblin‘ but I believe that the core of fantasy is the extent of your freedom in the world that the writer has created. It’s not like you can interview monsters or a gumiho so there’s not a lot that you can prepare. You just have to freely let it flow it on set.”

 

 

Looking back on his past year, Lee Dong Wook shared, “I think it was a time where I continued to adapt to new things.

 

As a person, I had to do my best to adapt my lifestyle and my social life to the COVID-19 pandemic. At work, I tried to adapt to the new relationships and systems on set. Once you get used to it, then that page is over. Starting next week,

I’m filming a movie. I’ll have to adapt there too.”

 

The interviewer mentioned a comment that Lee Dong Wook frequently makes about how being an actor is a career where one needs to be selected and needs to receive recognition. Adding that Lee Dong Wook does not seem to ever have been lacking either, they asked what he thinks is the most important factor in “being selected.”

 

Lee Dong Wook answered, “You obviously have to be good at acting and being diligent is important. People ask how I’ve worked for 21 years straight without resting but I just worked hard when people sought me out. Now I believe people view me and think, ‘Lee Dong Wook doesn’t take shortcuts.'”

 

He added, “You could think that you may get burned while being diligent. It also feels like you’re progressing slower than others. However, that diligence receives recognition at least once. You just have to endure until then. I also do everything I need to do while complaining. I say, ‘Do I have to?’ but I still do everything that’s asked of me. I think perhaps something like this could be a charm of mine too.”

 

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As he’s acted in many fantasy works, Lee Dong Wook was asked what kind of fantasy world he typically dreams about. He revealed, “One of my fantasies is being the frontman of a global rock band. I am so jealous of people who can sing well. I also get curious how it would feel to radiate sexiness while singing on stage.”

He continued, “I also have these fantasies. To become a famous athlete and put on a big celebration after scoring a goal or throwing my bat after hitting a home run. One day, I’ll play one of these roles.” Lee Dong Wook then jokingly added, “Oh, I can’t. If I were an athlete, I’d be at the age where I have to retire.”

Bouncing off his dream of becoming a musician, Lee Dong Wook also talked about his favorite songs of the year. He shared, “These days I’ve been really into DAY6. I especially like the song ‘You Were Beautiful.’ When I hear the lyrics ‘You were beautiful, your eyes that looked at me, your voice that called out to me,’ I think about the heartwarming story between Lee Yeon and Ji Ah.”

 

 

Lee Dong Wook recently began filming his upcoming film “Single in Seoul” (literal title) alongside Im Soo Jung and Esom.

 

Watch “Tale of the Nine-Tailed” below!

 

 

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*** LDW's ideal type is IU, which he said during a past radio interview. He finds her CUTE. IU once ran into Lee DongWook, and told him that she bragged to all her friends when she heard him say she was his ideal type. 

 

 

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