No Tail to Tell
Alt nameHuman from Today[1]
Genre
Writer
  • Park Chan-young
  • Jo Ah-young
DirectorKim Jung-kwon
Starring
CountrySouth Korea
LanguageKorean
Num episodes12
Runtime60 minutes
Company
NetworkSBS TV
First airedJanuary 16, 2026
Last airedFebruary 28, 2026
No Tail to Tell
Hangul^오늘부터 인간입니다만
LkStarting Today, I am Human

No Tail to Tell () is a 2026 South Korean television series co-written by Park Chan-young and Jo Ah-young, directed by Kim Jung-kwon, and starring Kim Hye-yoon and Lomon. The series depicts the story of a nine-tailed fox woman, after an unexpected accident with a renowned soccer star transforms her into a human. It aired on SBS TV from January 16, to February 28, 2026 every Friday and Saturday at 21:50 (KST). It is also available for streaming on Netflix globally.

Synopsis

The series follows the story of Eun-ho, a quirky gumiho who revels in the pleasures of the human world while deliberately avoiding good deeds to maintain her immortality. Eun-Ho embraces her eternal youth, savoring life's delights without the burden of moral obligations.

Her carefree existence is upended when an unexpected incident involving Kang Si-yeol, a world-class soccer player known for his dazzling talent and overwhelming narcissism, alters the course of her life. Following a fateful accident, Eun-ho finds herself transformed into an ordinary human, forcing her to navigate the complexities of human emotions and responsibilities for the first time.

Cast

Main

A nine-tailed fox (gumiho) from Mount Myohyang who has lived for centuries. Having abandoned her pursuit of becoming human, she maintains a careful balance between good and evil while amassing wealth, until her orderly life is disrupted.
A world-class football striker, known for his exceptional talent and obsessive self-discipline. Despite his fame and wealth, he lives a strictly regimented life centered on football, until his routine is disrupted by a chance of reconnection.

Supporting

People around Eun-ho
A mysterious character who suddenly becomes entangled with Eun-ho through a fateful connection.
A local troublemaker who is secretly a shaman. He risks everything to track down traces of a gumiho.
  • Choi Seung-yoon as Lee Yoon[7]
A wealthy and arrogant fourth-generation heir of Geumsu Group. Known for his reckless behavior and sociopathic tendencies.
He is the seventh of the Seven Stars, the deity of the Big Dipper, known as Pagunseonggun.
People around Si-yeol
A former youth national soccer team prospect who suffers from a changed future due to an unfortunate accident.
He is the father of the soccer player Hyun Woo-seok.
An agent who discovers Kang Si-yeol's talent and potential and has been his partner for nine years.
Si-yeol's grandmother who has sacrificed much to support his football career.
Daheung Citizen Club
A former youth national football team assistant coach who becomes the manager of a fourth-division citizen club.
  • Yoo Hwan as Seo Beom[10]
An attacking midfielder of the team nearing the end of his career.
  • Ji Seung-joon as Bae Jeong-bae[11]
A key player on the soccer team, he contributes both in attack and defense with his high energy.
The center back of the team.
  • Kim Tae-hee as Kim Kyung-hoon[8]
The backup goalkeeper of the team.

Guest

Production

Development

The series is directed by Kim Jung-kwon, a filmmaker known for his notable films and television series such as Ditto (2000), Miracle of a Giving Fool (2008), Lie After Lie (2020), Love to Hate You (2023), and Maestra: Strings of Truth (2023–2024). The script is co-written by Park Chan-young and Jo Ah-young who previously collaborated on Best Chicken (2019). It is planned by Studio S and co-produced by Binge Works and MOG Films.[13][14]

Casting

On July 10, 2024, several news outlets reported that Shin Se-kyung and Lomon were in discussions to star in the series.[15] However, on August 16, Kim Hye-yoon was announced as a new candidate for the female lead role.[16] By September 4, SBS officially confirmed that Kim and Lomon as the lead actors for the series.[17] On September 26, it was revealed that Lee Si-woo would be co-starring alongside Kim and Lomon.[5] The following day, Jang Dong-joo announced the he would also be joining the cast.[9]

Filming

Filming began in September 2024, with director Kim Jung-kwon revealing on September 28 through an Instagram post that the cast had held their first script reading.[18]

Release

The series was originally slated to air in the second half of 2025 in SBS's Monday–Tuesday time slot.[19] However, following revisions to the network's 2025 programming lineup, the broadcast was postponed to the first half of 2026.[20] The series was later confirmed to premiere on January 16, 2026, airing in the Friday–Saturday time slot.[21] Netflix announced that the series would additionally be made available for global streaming on its platform.[22]

Reception

Critical response

The series received positive reviews from critics, who praised the lead performances and its unique take on the supernatural genre. Pierce Conran of the South China Morning Post described it as a "lively fantasy romcom," highlighting the "impressive chemistry" between leads Kim Hye-yoon and Lomon, as well as the show's "spot-on" pacing.[23] Similarly, Mashable Middle East noted that Kim's "expressive acting" and Lomon's "grounded charm" successfully anchored the show's more whimsical supernatural elements.[24]

Screen Rant characterized the series as an "instant hit" that effectively blended Korean folklore with the complexities of a "love-hate relationship", using its fantasy themes as tools to explore deeper concepts of identity, freedom, and human connection.[25] Domestically, Sports Chosun praised the script's "mature emotional depth" and its successful subversion of the traditional gumiho myth into a "refreshing salvage fantasy romance".[26]

A significant point of discussion was the evolution of Kim Hye-yoon's screen image. Critics observed that after playing "heroic protagonists" in titles like Extraordinary You (2019) and Lovely Runner (2024), her role as the "complicated antihero" Eun-ho—a gumiho who grants wishes in exchange for "negative karma"—showcased a broader acting range. Hurtado for Screen Rant praised her transition from a "self-assured" supernatural being to a character seeking redemptive growth and humanity.[27] Joel Keller of Decider concluded the critical consensus with a "Stream It" verdict, remarking that the series' unique blend of whimsy and its redemption-focused arc set it apart from typical romantic comedies.[28]

Viewership

Upon its release, the Korean drama became an immediate streaming hit. According to data from Netflix, it entered the Global Top 10 chart for non-English television shows at number six during its debut week, accumulating 2.1 million views with only its first two episodes available. Additionally, the series reached the number one spot in several individual countries shortly after its premiere.[29]

Average TV viewership ratings
Ep.Original broadcast dateAverage audience share
(Nielsen Korea)[30][31]
NationwideSeoul
1January 16, 20263.7% (16th)3.6% (14th)
2January 17, 20262.7% (23rd)
3January 23, 20263.1% (18th)3.0% (17th)
4January 24, 20262.4% (25th)
5January 30, 20262.4% (21st)
6January 31, 20262.7% (20th)2.6% (20th)
7February 6, 20262.7% (20th)
8February 7, 20262.2% (26th)
9February 20, 20264.2% (12th)3.8% (11th)
10February 21, 20263.2% (18th)3.0% (16th)
11February 27, 20263.7% (14th)3.6% (13th)
12February 28, 20263.7% (15th)3.8% (11th)
Average3.1%—[b]
  • In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
  • N/A denotes ratings that were not published.

Notes

  1. ^ Eun-ho is the character's name as a gumiho, while Kim Ok-soon is her name in human form.
  2. ^ Due to multiple unpublished ratings, the exact average rating is unknown.

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