The titular gumiho (nine-tailed fox), who is a former mountain spirit and guardian of Baekdudaegan. He had a happy ending with his eternal first love Nam Ji-ah, but is recalled to 1938 after getting caught up in an unexpected incident.
Former western mountain god who is currently the owner of Myoyeongak, a top-notch restaurant in Gyeongseong. She gets entangled with Lee Yeon, to whom she confessed to a long time ago but was rejected.
Former northern mountain god who saves even the dead. He is a longtime friend of Lee Yeon and Hong-joo. He stole the Samdocheon Guardian Stone and fled to the past.
Younger sister of King Yeomra (supreme ruler of the underworld), and wife of Hyunuiong. She works at the Afterlife Immigration Office managing the list of dead souls, and gives missions to Lee Yeon.
The gatekeeper of Samdo River, the husband of Taluipa, and father of Bok Gil. He also works at the Afterlife Immigration Office, and briefs dead souls before they enter the underworld.
Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938 : South Korea viewers per episode (millions)
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Season
Episode number
Average
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
1
1.659
1.843
1.443
1.805
1.457
1.664
1.514
1.803
1.283
1.685
1.287
2.216
1.638
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea.[28]
In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
This series aired on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC and EBS).
References
^ abcPark Seo-hyun (February 9, 2023). 장동건 '아스달 연대기'→김수현 '눈물의 여왕까지'..2023년 tvN 드라마 라인업 [Jang Dong-gun 'Arthdal Chronicles' → Kim Soo-hyun 'until the Queen of Tears'..tvN drama lineup in 2023]. Herald POP (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 15, 2023. Retrieved February 15, 2023 – via Naver.
^ abKim Na-yul (May 3, 2022). '구미호뎐 1938' 이동욱X김소연X김범X류승수, 새 시즌서 K-판타지 귀환 ['Tale of a Nine Tailed Fox 1938' Lee Dong-wook, Kim So-yeon, Kim Bum, Ryu Seung-soo, return to K-fantasy in the new season]. Herald POP (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 15, 2023. Retrieved February 15, 2023 – via Naver.
^ abcd@hongisbig (February 17, 2023). 구미호뎐 1938 녹음중! 곧 찾아갑니다 #구미호뎐1938 [The Tale of a Gumiho 1938 is being recorded! Coming soon #The Tale of a Gumiho 1938]. Retrieved February 18, 2023 – via Instagram.
^ abPark Soo-in (March 28, 2023). '구미호뎐1938' 의미심장한 귀환, 더 스펙터클하게 돌아온다 ['The Tale of a Nine Tailed Fox 1938' makes a meaningful return, returns more spectacularly]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 28, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023 – via Naver.
^Im Min-ji (March 28, 2023). '구미호뎐1938' 이동욱, 의미심장 귀환..혼돈의 1938년으로 소환 ['The Tale of a Nine Tailed Fox 1938' Lee Dong-wook returns with a meaningful heart..Summoned to the chaotic year of 1938]. Herald POP (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 28, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023 – via Naver.
^Jin Byung-hoon (May 6, 2023). 시즌2 '구미호뎐1938' 시청 전 복습…시즌1 줄거리 단숨에 정리 [Season 2 Review before watching 'The Tale of a Gumiho 1938'... Season 1 synopsis summary]. NBN TV (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 7, 2023. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
^Yeon Hwi-seon (May 3, 2022). 이동욱, 구미호 변신 한번 더...'구미호뎐 1938' 컴백 확정 [Lee Dong-wook transforms into a nine-tailed fox once again...'The Tale of a Gumiho 1938' confirms comeback]. Osen (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 15, 2023. Retrieved February 15, 2023 – via Naver.
^Hong Se-young (May 3, 2022). 김소연 '구미호뎐1938' 출연확정, 천서진 지우기 돌입 [공식] [Kim So-yeon confirmed to appear in 'The Tale of a Gumiho 1938', started erasing Cheon Seo-jin [Official]]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 15, 2023. Retrieved February 15, 2023 – via Naver.
^Kim Bo-young (May 3, 2022). 김범, '구미호뎐1938' 합류...이동욱·김소연·류경수와 활극 액션 [공식] [Kim Bum joined 'The Tale of a Gumiho 1938'...Action with Lee Dong-wook, Kim So-yeon, and Ryu Kyung-soo [Official]]. E-Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 15, 2023. Retrieved February 15, 2023 – via Naver.
^Ahn Byung-gil (May 3, 2022). 류경수 '구미호뎐 1938' 주연 캐스팅[공식] [Ryu Kyung-soo 'The Tale of a Nine Tailed Fox 1938' Main Casting [Official]]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 15, 2023. Retrieved February 15, 2023 – via Naver.
^ abPark, Jeong-sun (April 3, 2023). "'구미호뎐1938' 이동욱·김소연·김범 카리스마 담긴 K-판타지" ['The Tale of a Nine Tailed Fox 1938' K-fantasy filled with charisma Lee Dong-wook, Kim So-yeon, and Kim Beom] (in Korean). JTBC. Archived from the original on April 3, 2023. Retrieved April 3, 2023 – via Naver.
^ abcde"인물소개" [Introduction]. tvN (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 10, 2023. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
^Yoon, Seong-yeol (April 14, 2023). "한규원→한건유, 활동명 변경..'구미호뎐1938' 출연 확정 [공식]" [Han Kyu-won→Han Kun-yu, activity name changed...'The Tale of a Nine Tailed Fox 1938' appearance confirmed [Official]] (in Korean). MT Star News. Archived from the original on April 14, 2023. Retrieved April 14, 2023 – via Naver.
^Shin, Ji-won (June 13, 2022). "김주영, '구미호뎐1938' 캐스팅 확정...다채로운 매력 기대UP" [Kim Joo-young confirmed casting for 'The Tale of a Nine Tailed Fox 1938'... Expectations for colorful charms UP] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Archived from the original on February 15, 2023. Retrieved February 15, 2023 – via Naver.
^Choi, Yoo-na (May 31, 2022). "[단독] 소나무 출신 나현, '구미호뎐1938' 출연...김소연과 호흡" [[Exclusive] Nahyun from Sonamoo appeared in 'The Tale of a Gumiho 1938'...breathing with Kim So-yeon] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Archived from the original on February 15, 2023. Retrieved February 15, 2023 – via Naver.
^Park, Soo-in (October 31, 2022). "강나언 '구미호뎐 1938' 출연, 이동욱→김소연과 호흡" [Kang Na-eon appeared in 'The Tale of a Gumiho 1938', Lee Dong-wook → Kim So-yeon and breathing] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on February 15, 2023. Retrieved February 15, 2023 – via Naver.
^Choi, Hee-jae (September 2, 2022). "신예 우현진, '구미호뎐1938'로 데뷔...이동욱·김범과 호흡 [공식입장]" [Rookie Woo Hyun-jin debuts with 'The Tale of a Gumiho 1938'...Breathing with Lee Dong-wook and Kim Beom [Official Position]] (in Korean). X-port News. Archived from the original on February 15, 2023. Retrieved February 15, 2023 – via Naver.
^Hwang, Soo-yeon (June 20, 2023). "조달환, '구미호뎐1938' 출연 확정…김범 오른팔 役 [공식입장]" [Jo Dal-hwan confirmed to appear in 'The Tale of a Gumiho 1938'...Kim Beom's right-hand man [Official position]] (in Korean). X-port News. Archived from the original on February 15, 2023. Retrieved February 15, 2023 – via Naver.
^Son, Bong-seok (April 19, 2023). "'치얼업' 빌런 임지호, '구미호뎐1938' 사이토 아키라 역출연" [Im Ji-ho, the villain of ‘Cheer Up’, appeared as Akira Saito in ‘The Tale of a Nine Tailed Fox 1938] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Archived from the original on April 19, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2023 – via Naver.
^Yoon, Seong-yeol (September 6, 2022). "신예 김승화 '구미호뎐1938' 캐스팅..이동욱과 호흡 [공식]" [Rookie Kim Seung-hwa 'The Tale of a Nine Tailed Fox 1938' Casting..Breathing with Lee Dong-wook [Official]] (in Korean). MT Star News. Archived from the original on February 15, 2023. Retrieved February 15, 2023 – via Naver.
^Kim, Na-young (April 27, 2023). "정수교, 악랄한 조선인 형사된다…'구미호뎐1938' 출연 (공식)" [Jeong Su-gyo becomes a vicious Korean detective... Appearance in 'The Tale of a Gumiho 1938' (Official)] (in Korean). MK Sports. Archived from the original on April 27, 2023. Retrieved April 27, 2023 – via Naver.
^Kim, Yu-jin (May 4, 2023). "신예 장하경, '구미호뎐1938' 합류…이동욱·김소연과 호흡 [공식입장]" [Rookie Jang Ha-kyung joins 'The Tale of a Gumiho 1938'... Breathing with Lee Dong-wook and Kim So-yeon [Official Position]] (in Korean). Xports News. Archived from the original on May 4, 2023. Retrieved May 4, 2023 – via Naver.
^Lee, Ye-jin (June 29, 2023). "서영주, '구미호뎐1938' 이어 '국민사형투표' 출연…임지연→박성웅과 호흡 [공식입장]" [Seo Young Joo, 'Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938' followed by 'National Death Penalty Vote'...Im Ji-yeon→Park Sung-woong [Official entry]] (in Korean). X-ports News. Archived from the original on July 3, 2023. Retrieved July 3, 2023 – via Naver.
^Park, Jae-hwan (May 6, 2023). "더보이즈 영훈, 드라마 '구미호뎐1938' 특별출연... "삼천갑자 동방삭"" [The Boyz's Younghoon, special appearance in the drama 'The Tale of a Gumiho 1938'] (in Korean). KBS Entertainment. Archived from the original on May 6, 2023. Retrieved May 6, 2023 – via Naver.
^Lee, Min-ji (June 9, 2023). "'구미호뎐' 조보아 특별출연, 연인 이동욱과 재회할까" [Jo Bo-ah's special appearance in 'Tale of a Nine Tailed Fox', will she reunite with her lover Lee Dong-wook?] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on June 15, 2023. Retrieved June 9, 2023 – via Naver.
