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Tale Of The Nine Tailed
''Tale of the Nine Tailed'' () is a 2020 South Korean television drama starring Lee Dong-wook, Jo Bo-ah, and Kim Bum. It aired on TVN (South Korean TV channel), tvN from October 7 to December 3, 2020, every Wednesday and Thursday at 22:30 (Time in South Korea, KST) with 16 episodes. On November 18, 2020, the series took a one-week break from airing to ensure better production for the remaining four episodes, and aired a behind-the-scene special titled ''Tale of the Nine Tailed: A 600 Year Legend'' (). From November 18 to December 4, it also aired a three-part spin-off titled ''Tale of the Nine Tailed: An Unfinished Story'' (), centering around Lee Yeon's younger brother Lee Rang and his accomplice Ki Yu-ri. A second season, titled ''Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938'' premiered on May 6, 2023 with Lee Dong-wook and Kim Bum reprising their roles and the female lead set to be portrayed by Kim So-yeon, as well as several new cast members like Ryu Kyung-soo. A South Korean animation, So ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fantasy
Fantasy is a genre of speculative fiction that involves supernatural or Magic (supernatural), magical elements, often including Fictional universe, imaginary places and Legendary creature, creatures. The genre's roots lie in oral traditions, which later became fantasy literature, fantasy literature and drama. From the twentieth century onward, it has expanded into various media, including film, television, graphic novels, manga, animation, and video games. The expression ''fantastic literature'' is often used for this genre by Anglophone literary critics. An archaic spelling for the term is ''phantasy''. Fantasy is generally distinguished from the genres of science fiction and horror fiction, horror by an absence of scientific or macabre themes, although these can occur in fantasy. In popular culture, the fantasy genre predominantly features settings that reflect the actual Earth, but with some sense of otherness. Characteristics Many works of fantasy use magic (paranorma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim So-yeon
Kim So-yeon (; born November 2, 1980) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for starring in a number of well-known Korean drama, television dramas, notably ''All About Eve (South Korean TV series), All About Eve'' (2000), ''Iris (South Korean TV series), Iris'' (2009), ''Prosecutor Princess'' (2010), ''Happy Home (TV series), Happy Home'' (2016), and ''The Penthouse: War in Life'' (2020–2021). Career When she was 14, Kim So-yeon entered the Miss Binggrae beauty pageant without her parents' approval. She had no makeup, so she used a marker pen as her eyeliner and ended up winning the top prize, thus launching her entertainment career. She debuted with a role in the Seoul Broadcasting System, SBS Drama ''Dinosaur Teacher'', and continued to star in popular TV shows such as ''Reporting for Duty'' (1996) and ''Soonpoong Clinic'' (1998). She also hosted the music program ''Inkigayo'' and appeared in numerous commercials, becoming the first Korean teen star to earn more than ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spirit Possession
Spirit Possession is an altered state of consciousness and associated behaviors which are purportedly caused by the control of a human body and its functions by Supernatural#Spirit, spirits, ghosts, demons, angels, or Deity, gods. The concept of spirit possession exists in many cultures and religions, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Christianity,Mark 5:9, Luke 8:30 Judaism, Wicca, Haitian Vodou, Dominican Vudú, and Southeast Asian, African, and Indigenous peoples of the Americas, Native American traditions. Depending on the cultural context in which it is found, possession may be thought of as voluntary or involuntary and may be considered to have beneficial or detrimental effects on the host. The experience of spirit possession sometimes serves as evidence in support of belief in the existence of spirits, deities or demons. In a 1969 study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, spirit-possession beliefs were found to exist in 74% of a sample of 488 societies i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baekdudaegan
Baekdu-daegan () is a traditional Korean conception of the mountains and consequently the watersheds of the Korean Peninsula. The mountain range stretches the length of the Korean Peninsula, around 1,500 km, from Baekdu Mountain in the north to Jirisan, or Hallasan on Jeju Island in the south. The mountain range is often associated with national identity and traditional Korean shamanism. Baekdu-daegan is considered to include the Sobaek and Taebaek mountain ranges. Although currently impossible due to the Korean Demilitarized Zone between North Korea and South Korea, hiking the length of the mountains is considered a desirable goal aligned with the Korean reunification movement. The South Korean portion of the range is popular for hiking. It is often referred to as the "spine" or "backbone" of the Korean Peninsula. Description Baekdu-daegan describes a 1,500 km long mountain range that runs from Paektu Mountain in the north to Cheonwangbong Peak of Jirisan in t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gumiho
A ''kumiho'' or ''gumiho'' (, literally "nine-tailed fox") is a creature that appears in the folktales of East Asia and legends of Korea. It is similar to the Chinese , the Japanese and the Vietnamese . It can freely transform into a beautiful woman often set out to seduce men, and eat their liver or heart (depending on the legend). There are numerous tales in which the appears, several of which can be found in the encyclopedic ''Compendium of Korean Oral Literature'' (). Mythology Description The old Chinese text ''Classic of Mountains and Seas'', the earliest record to document the nine-tailed fox, mentioned that the fox with nine tails came from and lived in the country called Qingqiu three hundreds miles east, the term meaning "green hill" interpreted as the country or region of the east and was later historically used to refer to the region of Korea at least since the era during the Three Kingdoms of Korea. However, the name of Gojoseon (called Joseon in the record), the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korean Dragon
Korean dragons () are legendary creatures in Korean mythology and folklore. It is also called ''Mir'' or ''Miri'' in Native Korean. In Korean mythology and culture Whereas most dragons in European mythology are linked to the elements of fire and destruction, dragons in Korean mythology are primarily benevolent beings related to water and agriculture, often considered bringers of rain and clouds. Hence, many Korean dragons are said to have resided in rivers, lakes, oceans, or even deep mountain ponds. The symbol of the dragon has been used extensively in Korean culture, both in Korean mythology and ancient Korean art. Ancient texts sometimes mention sentient ''speaking'' dragons, capable of understanding complex emotions such as devotion, kindness, and gratitude. One particular Korean legend speaks of the great King Munmu, who on his deathbed wished to become a "Dragon of the East Sea in order to protect Korea". The Korean dragon is in many ways very similar in appearance to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Yong-ji
Kim Yong-ji (; born April 14, 1991) is a South Korean actress. Her first appearance was in the period drama '' Mr. Sunshine'' (2018) and she is best known for her role in ''Tale of the Nine Tailed'' (2020). Personal life She was born in Ansan and later moved to Seoul. She has only one older sister, Young-hee. She graduated from high school with a degree in culinary Culinary arts are the cuisine arts of food preparation, cooking, and presentation of food, usually in the form of meals. People working in this field – especially in establishments such as restaurants – are commonly called chefs or ... arts and wanted to go to France with her sister after graduation, but at the invitation of her father, she ultimately chose acting as her career and accordingly studied theater at the Seoul Institute of the Arts and received her bachelor's degree. Filmography Film Television series Web series Awards and nominations References External links * * {{DEFA ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hwang Hee
Hwang Hee (born Kim Ji-soo; October 18, 1988) is a South Korean actor. He is known for his roles in the television series '' Tomorrow, with You'' (2017), '' Arthdal Chronicles'' (2019), and ''Doctor John Malcolm John Rebennack Jr. (November 20, 1941 – June 6, 2019), better known by his stage name Dr. John, was an American singer, songwriter and pianist. His music combined New Orleans blues, jazz, R&B, soul and funk. Active as a session musi ...'' (2019). Filmography Film Television series Variety show Theater Awards and nominations References External links * * 1988 births Living people South Korean male television actors South Korean male stage actors South Korean male film actors 21st-century South Korean male actors Kyung Hee University alumni {{SouthKorea-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sanzu River
The is a mythological river in Buddhism in Japan, Japanese Buddhist tradition similar to the Chinese mythology, Chinese concept of Diyu, Huang Quan (Yellow Springs), Indian religions, Indian concept of the Vaitarani (mythology), Vaitarani and Greek mythology, Greek concept of the Styx. Before reaching the afterlife, the souls of the deceased must cross the river by one of three crossing points: a bridge, a ford, or a stretch of deep, snake-infested waters. The weight of one's offenses while alive determines which path an individual must take. It is believed that a toll of six Japanese mon (currency), mon must be paid before a soul can cross the river, a belief reflected in Japanese funerals when the necessary fee is placed in the casket with the dead. The ''Sanzu River'' is popularly believed to be in Mount Osore, a suitably desolate and remote part of Aomori Prefecture in northern Japan. Similarly to the ''Sanzu-no-Kawa'', there is also the , a boundary by which the souls ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Jung-nan
Kim Jung-nan (; born July 16, 1971), birth born Kim Hyun-ah, is a South Korean actress. Kim made her acting debut in 1991, but received a new surge of popularity after starring in '' A Gentleman's Dignity'' in 2012. Filmography Film Television series Radio shows Television shows Awards and nominations References External links * * * * 1971 births Living people South Korean film actresses South Korean television actresses South Korean radio presenters Dongguk University alumni South Korean women radio presenters Long stubs with short prose {{SouthKorea-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baekdu-daegan
Baekdu-daegan () is a traditional Korean conception of the mountains and consequently the watersheds of the Korean Peninsula. The mountain range stretches the length of the Korean Peninsula, around 1,500 km, from Baekdu Mountain in the north to Jirisan, or Hallasan on Jeju Island in the south. The mountain range is often associated with national identity and traditional Korean shamanism. Baekdu-daegan is considered to include the Sobaek and Taebaek mountain ranges. Although currently impossible due to the Korean Demilitarized Zone between North Korea and South Korea, hiking the length of the mountains is considered a desirable goal aligned with the Korean reunification movement. The South Korean portion of the range is popular for hiking. It is often referred to as the "spine" or "backbone" of the Korean Peninsula. Description Baekdu-daegan describes a 1,500 km long mountain range that runs from Paektu Mountain in the north to Cheonwangbong Peak of Jirisan in t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kumiho
A ''kumiho'' or ''gumiho'' (, literally " nine-tailed fox") is a creature that appears in the folktales of East Asia and legends of Korea. It is similar to the Chinese , the Japanese and the Vietnamese . It can freely transform into a beautiful woman often set out to seduce men, and eat their liver or heart (depending on the legend). There are numerous tales in which the appears, several of which can be found in the encyclopedic ''Compendium of Korean Oral Literature'' (). Mythology Description The old Chinese text '' Classic of Mountains and Seas'', the earliest record to document the nine-tailed fox, mentioned that the fox with nine tails came from and lived in the country called Qingqiu three hundreds miles east, the term meaning "green hill" interpreted as the country or region of the east and was later historically used to refer to the region of Korea at least since the era during the Three Kingdoms of Korea. However, the name of Gojoseon (called Joseon in the record), t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
