Tale of the Nine Tailed: 9 similar Kdramas that’ll make you believe in foxes, ghosts, and fate

Tale of the Nine Tailed truly brings us to a magical world that has made a place in the hearts of the viewers. The enchanted mystical world of Tale of the Nine Tailed is unforgettable.

There are numerous K-dramas that bring forth this aspect of the supernatural. The blend of foxes, ghosts, and the undeniable string of fate is truly a visual treat.

Just like Tale of the Nine Tailed this list will give you K-dramas that seamlessly intertwine myth with reality in a nuanced manner. These K-dramas will make your belief in foxes, ghosts, and all things supernatural a lot stronger. So, let's dive right in.

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Tale of the Nine Tailed: 9 similar Kdramas that’ll make you believe in foxes, ghosts, and fate

1) My Girlfriend Is A Gumiho

Tale of the Nine Tailed truly shines bright with its fantasy storyline focusing on Gumihos and supernatural beings. From ghosts to Imoogi, this K-drama has it all. Just like Tale of the Nine Tailed, My Girlfriend is a Gumiho also brings forth the aspect of gumiho.

And the storyline is truly intriguing. One day, Cha Dae-woong mistakenly frees a gumiho. Initially, he is extremely scared of the gumiho because of his past notions.

The gumiho, Mi-ho, gives him her fox bead so that he can be safe. As the story progresses, their relationship starts to evolve.

Mi-ho wants to become a human being. Dong-joo, the half-human and half-supernatural being, tells her the process of becoming a human. He tells her that she needs to give her fox bead to a human being for 100 days.

After 100 days, the fox bead should be returned. Then she will become a human. However, the truth is not revealed. Dae-woong and Mi-ho's relationship evolves. They fall for one another.

They are unaware of the dangers that lie ahead of them. Their lives change forever. This story, just like Tale of the Nine Tailed, depicts the aspects of supernatural beings in such a realistic manner. Hence, it feels believable.

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2) The Bride of Habaek

This K-drama, just like The Tale of the Nine Tailed, is also filled with numerous supernatural aspects. This resonates deeply with the viewers.

Though this K-drama might not have a gumiho, here we have the god of the Land of Water. In order to regain his throne, he needs to retrieve magical stones.

These stones are his only ticket to the throne. Hence, he needs the help of So-ah. So-ah is the descendant of a family meant to serve him. Throughout this K-drama, we get a very realistic depiction of the aspects that are supernatural.

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3) Gu Family Book

Like Tale of the Nine Tailed, this K-drama also features a gumiho. Here, the sub-plot related to Wol-ryung and Seo-hwa is remarkable. Wol-ryung is a gumiho who falls in love with Seo-hwa. But due to some circumstances both get separated from each other.

The main storyline of Kang-chi adds to the overall intrigue to this sub-plot. Kang-chi is a half-human and half gumiho and the son of Wol-ryung and Seo-hwa. He has to fight many battles to understand his true potential and save his loved ones.

This K-drama, just like Tale of the Nine Tailed, depicts gumihos with a profound sense of humanity. They have complexity. These supernatural beings are not bloodthirsty monsters that will scare us.

The compelling narrative of this K-drama makes us forget the lines between myth and reality.

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4) Hotel Del Luna

Tale of the Nine Tailed truly brought forth a unique storyline that showed us a unique world filled with supernatural beings.

Both Tale of the Nine Tailed and this K-drama introduce us to a world where the supernatural is not just a concept. In this K-drama, we see a hotel that caters to ghosts and spirits and helps them fulfill their unfinished businesses.

The owner of the hotel, Jang Man-wol, is cursed and tied to this hotel. The ability of this K-drama is to ground the fantastical elements in relatable emotions. The stories in the drama make us believe that there is more to the world than meets the eye.

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5) Bring It On Ghost

In Tale of the Nine-Tailed, we see Lee Yeon's story. Along with his struggle to become human. He tries his best to reconnect with his love. In Bring It On Ghost, we see Park Bong-pal with the ability to see ghosts.

He not only can see ghosts but also use his power to exorcise them. Through the exorcisms, he gets money. He is saving up for a surgery that will make him stop seeing ghosts.

On the other hand, we have Hyun-ji. Due to an accident, she became a spirit. She thinks that Bong-pal is the key to her freedom. She also thinks that he will be able to help her find answers. As they navigate through the task of fighting ghosts together, their bond grows.

This K-drama is filled with the aspect of supernatural which makes us wonder about the reality of ghosts.

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6) A Korean Odyssey

This K-drama, just like Tale of the Nine Tailed, brings forth the world of myth and magic. It makes us think about the reality of supernatural beings.

Oh-gong is a powerful Monkey King. He is banished and has lost his immortality. In order to become immortal once again, he has to eat the flesh of Sam-jang who actually is Seon-mi.

However, he made a promise to Seon-mi when she was young and helped him get free. Due to this he is unable to eat her and tries his best to convince her to die for him. Throughout this K-drama, just like Tale of the Nine Tailed, we get to see varied supernatural creatures.

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7) Hi Bye Mama!

This Kdrama tells the story of a ghost named Cha Yu-ri. After her death during childbirth, she becomes a ghost. For five years, she sauntered as a ghost. Then one day, she is given a choice.

That choice is that she needs to return to her place as Gang-hwa’s wife. Then she will be able to stay with them. However, if she is unable to do so, she will have to leave.

This Kdrama, just like Tale of the Nine Tailed, depicts the supernatural in a nuanced manner. It resonates with the viewers. Especially the aspect of the mother-daughter relationship.

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8) Arang and the Magistrate

Eun-ho and Arang’s story is truly a heartwarming one. This K-drama starts off with Eun-ho, who has an ability to see spirits.

His ability often brings forth complications for him, as when the spirits find out that he can see them, they constantly nag him to help them. He dislikes it. So, he tries his best to hide his abilities.

On the other hand, we have Arang. After losing her memories and becoming a ghost, she is unable to find peace. The only way she will be able to find peace is if she remembers what happened to her.

So Arang and Eun-ho’s story starts. Each helps the other in their goals. However, things quickly become complicated. Horrifying things start to happen. Just like Tale of the Nine Tailed, this K-drama brings forth a sense of complications and intrigue through its storyline.

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9) My Roommate Is a Gumiho

This list would be incomplete without this K-drama. Here we also see a gumiho’s story, just like in Tale of the Nine Tailed. This K-drama starts with Woo-yeo losing his fox bead.

Due to a sudden incident, his fox bead gets swallowed by Lee Dam. Now, without his fox bead, he will not be able to become a human. For centuries, his only wish has been to become a human.

He does not want to live as a Gumiho anymore. Hence, in order to retrieve his fox bead and ensure its safety, he makes Lee Dam stay with him in his house. Lee Dam’s life takes a turn after she swallows the fox bead.

She also has to make sure that she does not touch anyone who is born in the year of the Tiger. As if she touches them, she instantly falls sick. The only way she gets better is if she stays close to Woo-yeo.

This K-drama, much like Tale of the Nine Tailed, features numerous supernatural aspects.

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