Kim Hye-yoon and Lomon lead the new year’s first big K-drama. The fantasy romantic comedy No Tail to Tell is scheduled for release in just a few days. This series mixes Korean mythology with modern humor and romance. Audiences around the world can watch the premiere on the same day through Netflix.
The show follows a cynical nine-tailed fox whose life is turned upside down by a famous soccer player. Their unexpected meeting starts a story filled with magical problems and a love-hate relationship. The first two episodes will introduce this unique world and its characters.
No Tail to Tell Episodes 1 and 2 Release Schedule
Episodes 1 and 2 of No Tail to Tell have confirmed release dates. Episode 1 is available from Friday, January 16, 2026. The second episode follows quickly after, releasing on Saturday, January 17, 2026. This starts the show’s regular schedule, with new episodes arriving every Friday and Saturday.
For viewers in South Korea, the drama will air live on the SBS network at 9:50 PM Korea Standard Time (KST). International audiences can watch the series globally on Netflix. New episodes are expected to appear on the streaming service at the same time they air in Korea, allowing for a simultaneous global release.
- USA: Likely available from 7:50 AM ET / 4:50 AM PT on January 16.
- UK: Likely available from 12:50 PM GMT on January 16.
- India: Likely available from 6:20 PM IST on January 16.
- Australia: Likely available from 11:50 PM AEDT on January 16.
The series is planned to have a total of 12 episodes, each with a runtime of approximately 70 minutes. If the schedule holds, the season finale will be released on February 21, 2026.
Where to Watch No Tail to Tell Online
Netflix is the exclusive global streaming home for No Tail to Tell outside of South Korea. This is due to a licensing deal between Netflix and the Korean broadcaster SBS. The show will be available in Netflix’s library of K-dramas with subtitles and audio dubs in multiple languages.
A special online event is scheduled before the premiere. A New Year Live Talk featuring the main cast streamed on January 12 at 8:00 PM KST. Fans can watch it on Netflix Korea’s TikTok account and the Netflix K-Content YouTube channel.
Plot and Characters: What to Expect in the First Episodes
No Tail to Tell is a fantasy romantic comedy based on Korean folklore. The story centers on Eun-ho, a “gumiho” or nine-tailed fox played by Kim Hye-yoon. Unlike traditional gumihos who wish to become human, Eun-ho enjoys her immortal life and actively avoids good deeds to maintain her powers. She lives for centuries, experiencing human pleasures without any of the responsibilities.
Her carefully balanced existence shatters when she meets Kang Si-yeol, portrayed by Lomon. Si-yeol is a world-class soccer striker for Thames FC, known for his incredible talent and a self-centered personality. A sudden accident between them leads to Eun-ho losing her supernatural abilities and being transformed into an ordinary human.
“Love was never part of the plan. But when a sudden accident involving Kang Si-yeol… turns her into an ordinary human, one wish gone wrong sparks a magical, chaotic romance neither of them ever asked for.” — Netflix press release
The first episodes will likely establish this fateful meeting and its immediate consequences. Eun-ho, now human and powerless, must find a way to regain her true form. She is forced to cohabit with Si-yeol, leading to a clash of personalities filled with snappy arguments, misunderstandings, and comedic situations. The series promises to explore their push-and-pull dynamic as they deal with this magical problem.
Meet the Main Cast and Creative Team
The success of any K-drama relies heavily on its cast, and No Tail to Tell features two popular actors. Kim Hye-yoon plays the lead role of Eun-ho. She is best known for her starring role in the 2024 hit Lovely Runner and has also appeared in Extraordinary You and Snowdrop. She won the Best New Actress award at the Baeksang Arts Awards for her role in Sky Castle.
Playing opposite her is Lomon (also known as Park Solomon) as Kang Si-yeol. He gained international fame for his role as Lee Su-hyeok in the Netflix zombie series All of Us Are Dead. This new role marks a significant change from his previous darker, thriller-oriented projects, allowing him to showcase a lighter, comedic side.
The supporting cast adds depth to the story. It includes Lee Si-woo as Geum-ho, another mysterious gumiho; Jang Dong-joo as Hyun Woo-seok, a fellow soccer player; and veteran actor Kim Tae-woo as Jang Do-cheol, a shaman. The series is directed by Kim Jung-kwon, known for Maestra: Strings of Truth and Love to Hate You, and written by the duo Park Chan-young and Jo Ah-young, who collaborated on Best Chicken.
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Understanding the Gumiho Folklore
For viewers new to Korean stories, the “gumiho” is a key part of the show’s concept. A gumiho is a mythical, fox-like creature from Korean folklore that has lived for hundreds or thousands of years. Through cultivation and good deeds, it grows its nine tails and can eventually transform into a human. Traditionally, gumihos are often depicted as beautiful women who can grant wishes but may also have dangerous sides.
No Tail to Tell takes a modern, humorous twist on this legend. The main character Eun-ho has already decided she does not want to become human, which contradicts the usual gumiho goal. Her struggle to return to her supernatural form after being forced into humanity creates the show’s central conflict.
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