Tale of the Nine Tailed Turns 4: Revisiting Lee Dong Wook and Kim Bum’s 5 Best Bromance Moments in Fantasy Drama

Tale of the Nine Tailed was one of the highest rated K-dramas released in 2020, and it remains one of the best to date. The drama today completes 4 years since its premiere on October 7, 2020. On this special day, let us look back at the heartwarming relationship between Lee Dong Wook and Kim Bum that touched us more than any other love story.

Before we delve deeper into their brotherhood, it’s important to review the character summary. This fantasy rom-com revolves around three main protagonists: Lee Yeon, Lee Rang and Yi Ah Reum or Ji Ah.

Lee Yeon (Lee Dong Wook) is a gumiho, a mythical nine-tailed fox creature. He is also a former mountain who now takes on post-mortem immigration duties while trying to find his past life love Ah Reum.

Meanwhile, Ji Ah (Jo Bo Ah) is a woman who is interested in mythical creatures and one day, as the story slowly unfolds, she meets Lee Yeon, who is none other than Ah Reum.

Finally, Kim Bum plays Lee Rang, a half-blood gumiho and Lee Yeon’s rebellious younger half-brother. However, he holds a grudge against his brother, thinking that he abandoned him as a child. From his mischief to heroic sacrifices, Lee Rang’s love for Lee Yeon is sure to bring tears to your eyes.

The 5 Best Bromance Moments in Tale of the Nine Tailed

1. Lee Yeon saves Lee Rang

In episode 9, Lee Yeon saves Lee Rang as a big brother and it is one of the most important scenes in the entire K-drama. This took us back to years ago, when the Immortal Gumiho rescued a child from the forest, a child who grew up to be Lee Rang. Years later, when he needed help, he thought his big brother wouldn’t come to save him.

Lee Rang was back in the Forest of Hungry Ghosts, deep in the forest, his childhood flashing before his eyes. He tried his best to fight her off, but it wasn’t easy. Almost accepting his fate, Lee Rang spat, “I knew it. The idiot only cares about his wife (Ji Ah/Ah Reum).”

But to his surprise, his big brother came, started slashing the ghosts and offered him his hand. Lee Rang, who was still angry with Lee Yeon, initially refused his help. But it wasn’t that kind of time. The two brothers joined hands for the first time in a while. The scene ended beautifully with Lee Yeon carrying a wounded Lee Rang out of the forest.

2. Lee Rang risks his life to save Lee Yeon

While Lee Rang was a nuisance for most of the series and only caused problems for his big brother, the final episode of this drama showed how much he loved him and how afraid of losing him he put his own life at risk.

After Yeon died trying to lure one imoogi Until the final death, it was too heartbreaking for Lee Rang, who could do nothing but simply drink the pain away. Additionally, Lee Yeon left a video message for him that breaks his heart more than ever every day.

But he’s not the one to give up. To get his brother back, he and Ji Ah meet with a fortune teller who is actually a god in charge of reincarnations. He asks for something precious in return for Lee Yeon’s life. Ji Ah agrees to give him her remaining lifespan, but this upsets Lee Rang when his brother dies saving her. So he decides to give his money. He disappears with a light and sacrifices his life for the dearest big brother who once saved him from the forest.

5. The partnership between Lee Rang and Lee Yeon

While they mostly either fought with or for each other, in episode 10 we got a glimpse of their strong partnership. The CEO who served the villains imoogiHe also had a deal with Lee Rang. But as he became more and more evil, the brothers had to stop him, and they did. Lee Rang had to get out of his deal with the CEO, so they switched bodies and lured him into it.

What a great partnership!

3. Lee Rang and Lee Yeon’s playful fights

Their sacrifice and love for each other is visible in everything they do. In many scenes, the duo often engage in playful arguments and continually tease each other, a realistic portrayal of their brotherhood.

4. Lee Rang “accepts” Ji Ah

Lee Rang didn’t like Ji Ah, it’s as simple as that. The two started off on the wrong foot, as expected, but when Lee Yeon’s life was in danger, he joined her to save his big brother, bonding along the way The two form a strong bond thanks to their cooperative energy.

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