The latest episodes of the SBS fantasy romance No Tail to Tell just dropped, and the story took a sharp turn from sweet romance to sheer chaos. While Eun Ho (Kim Hye Yoon) and Kang Si Yeol (Lomon) finally started acting like a real couple, their happiness was short-lived. A sudden medical emergency, a magical crisis involving Geum Ho (Lee Si Woo), and the return of dangerous enemies have pushed every character to the edge. Here is a full recap of everything that happened in episodes 9 and 10, and where things stand now.
The “Ho-Gang Couple” Starts a Real Romance
After weeks of tension and confusion, episode 9 finally gave viewers the official start of Eun Ho and Kang Si Yeol’s relationship. Following Si Yeol’s surprise kiss at the end of episode 8, he made his intentions very clear. He told Eun Ho that he wanted to date her “properly,” leaving no room for ambiguity . This was a big moment for the former gumiho, who had never experienced human emotions or relationships before.
The couple began doing very ordinary, down-to-earth things. They went for walks together, held hands, and enjoyed the simple comfort of each other’s company. In one sweet moment during a morning walk, Kang Si Yeol noticed the cold air and carefully adjusted his hat onto Eun Ho’s head to keep her warm . These small gestures were new to Eun Ho, and they showed her that being human came with feelings she had never expected.
However, their romance was not all smooth sailing. Eun Ho struggled with the emotional weight of love. Because she had manipulated fate to save Si Yeol, she constantly worried about the consequences. She tried to avoid him at times, leading to awkward but funny situations, before they eventually worked through the tension .
Eun Ho’s Struggle as a Human: No Powers, No Money
The biggest change for Eun Ho in these episodes was the loss of her gumiho powers. Since she chose to stay human and protect Si Yeol, she no longer has any magical abilities. On top of that, the couple is completely broke . Because Si Yeol’s fate was swapped with his friend Hyun Woo Seok (Jang Dong Ju) , his life became much harder financially.
Determined to help, Eun Ho decided to find a job. Episode 9 showed her hilarious and exhausting journey into the world of part-time work. She grabbed a pen and paper and hit the streets, eventually landing a gig at a local supermarket .
Her first day was a disaster in the best way. She started by handing out flyers while wearing a heavy, full-body mascot suit. People walked right past her without a second glance, and inside the suit, her frustration was clearly growing. Later, she was moved to the food sample station and finally to the checkout counter. Viewers got a good laugh watching a former powerful gumiho struggle with the simple task of scanning groceries and handling money .
This storyline grounded the fantasy drama in a very relatable reality. Eun Ho, who once possessed supernatural strength, was now exhausted by a minimum-wage job, showing just how much she had sacrificed for love.
Hong Yeon Su’s Return Brings Tension
Adding to Eun Ho’s work troubles, she ran into a familiar face at the supermarket. Hong Yeon Su (Hong Su Hyun) , who used to be Kang Si Yeol’s sharp and successful football agent, was now working as an ordinary employee at the same store .
Their first meeting was awkward and funny. When Eun Ho presented a fake ID to sign her contract, Yeon Su saw right through it and started calling her “Kim Ok Soon,” teasing her relentlessly . When Eun Ho made a mistake with the cash register and the money didn’t add up, Yeon Su showed a softer side, comforting her and saying these things happen. But true to her agent roots, she quickly added that Eun Ho still had to pay back the missing money .
Later, Kang Si Yeol visited the supermarket and met Yeon Su. For him, she felt like family. He even brought her favorite food, rice cake tteokbokki, showing special affection . Yeon Su, whose career was interrupted by marriage and childcare, seemed to brighten up at the chance to reconnect with her past. Si Yeol eventually asked her to use her old skills to help find a sponsor for his struggling soccer team . This sets up a potential new path for Yeon Su, but it also puts her back in the orbit of Lee Yoon (Choi Seung Yoon) , the man who is secretly trying to destroy Si Yeol.
Geum Ho’s Secret Crush and Terrifying Crisis
While Eun Ho was dealing with human problems, her gumiho sister Geum Ho (Lee Si Woo) was facing a supernatural threat. In episode 9, Geum Ho was seen getting excited because her fox bead had gathered a lot of magical energy. It looked like she might finally become a full gumiho .
However, a funny twist was revealed: Geum Ho had been secretly hiding on Kang Si Yeol’s rooftop not just for fun, but because she was attracted to Seo Beom (Yoo Hwan) . She blushed and giggled around him, showing a pure and innocent crush.
But Geum Ho’s story took a dark turn at the end of episode 10. An unwelcome intruder, the villain Jang Do Cheol (Kim Tae Woo) , burst into the cave where she was staying. He shook the Geumgang sword, a cursed artifact, and the shock caused Geum Ho to lose consciousness and collapse . The cheerful, quirky fox who had been a source of light in the drama was suddenly in a life-or-death crisis. This moment shocked viewers and left everyone wondering if she would survive .
Heart Attack Shakes the Characters: Woo Seok’s Fate
The most devastating event of the week happened to Hyun Woo Seok. Just before a big soccer match, he collapsed on the field from a sudden heart attack . He was rushed to the emergency room in a life-threatening condition.
This event shattered Kang Si Yeol. He had known all along that his fate had been swapped with Woo Seok’s. Running to the hospital, he was consumed by fear and guilt. He asked Eun Ho desperately, “Then was what happened to Woo Seok supposed to happen to me originally? Does that mean Woo Seok ended up like that because of me? Could Woo Seok die instead of me?” .
Eun Ho was just as shaken. She realized the terrible truth: if Woo Seok died in Si Yeol’s place, and she returned to her original state as a gumiho, she could not undo any of it . The exchange of fate was not something she could reverse easily. Woo Seok himself later learned that his life had been shortened and demanded that Eun Ho reverse the swap, but she refused, begging him to keep the truth from Si Yeol to protect her boyfriend from more pain .
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The Rise of Enemies: Lee Yoon’s Scheme and Pagun’s Offer
While the characters dealt with personal crises, their enemies were closing in. Lee Yoon was revealed to be the mastermind behind the soccer team’s troubles. He exposed corruption within the foundation that sponsored the Daeheung civic club, causing them to lose their funding . The team now faces dissolution, and the players might not get paid.
Meanwhile, in the supernatural world, the evil Lord Pagun approached Eun Ho at the hospital after Woo Seok collapsed. He offered her a cursed dagger and told her to kill Kang Si Yeol. If she did, she could become a nine-tailed fox again . But Eun Ho refused. Despite the pain and the danger, she chose to stay human and protect Si Yeol, proving that her love was stronger than her desire for power.
Where to Watch and What’s Next
No Tail to Tell airs every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 p.m. on SBS . For international viewers, the drama is available on Netflix with subtitles in various languages, including English and Indonesian .
With only two episodes left, the situation is desperate. Geum Ho is unconscious due to a cursed sword, Hyun Woo Seok is fighting for his life in the hospital, and the soccer team is about to be disbanded. Eun Ho has rejected the easy way out, choosing to stay human despite the overwhelming chaos. Viewers are eagerly waiting to see if she and Kang Si Yeol can find a way to escape their terrible fate .
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