Updated: May 22, 2023

Here’s a collection of quotes from the Korean drama, Tale Of The Nine-Tailed 1938 (2023):

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“They say brotherhood is like a film-noir.” – Lee Yeon

• “You have no idea how much I longed to see you again and how much I missed you.” – Lee Yeon
• “Quit being a bandit or whatever. Just find a bit of happiness, okay?” – Lee Yeon
• “I’m not dying. But I have to go.” – Lee Yeon

“Foxes always repay kindness and repay their enemy, no matter what!” – Lee Yeon

“We all feel lost at times. This is precisely one of my worst moments.” – Lee Yeon

“There’s no salvation for those who don’t try to save themselves. Whether you live as a human or a fox, it’s your choice.” – Lee Yeon

“Someone has locked me in the past. However, they know nothing. In an era without a woman to protect, the nine-tailed fox is far more ruthless than they’d expect. It’s time to hunt.” – Lee Yeon

• “Had I ever lost prey I had my eyes on? I’ll make him mine.” – Ryu Hong Joo
• “I hate it when they’re poor yet nice. They irritate me. The world isn’t some magical garden.” – Ryu Hong Joo
• “Don’t forgive so easily. Then the world will throw anything at you to forgive.” – Ryu Hong Joo

• “He is Lee Yeon. And yet, he is not. Then what is he?” – Lee Rang
• “I only distinguish the world into two categories. Those on my side and those who are not.” – Ryu Hong Joo

“I’ll either risk my life to protect or risk my life to destroy.” – Ryu Hong Joo

• “No matter what others say, I’m you’re older brother. I fed, dressed, and raised you.” – Lee Yeon
• “A fox never betrays his mate.” – Lee Yeon
• “You think foxes only hunt with their eyes?” – Lee Yeon

• “A fox must repay kindness, regardless of its will. Especially when its life has been saved.” – Lee Rang
• “Being raised by you, and almost dying, got me a bit confused.” – Cheon Moo Yeong
• “I raised you three out of necessity and removed you out of necessity.” – Taluipa

“I don’t see you even when you’re so close. I don’t recognize you anymore.” – Ryu Hong Joo

• “I don’t care if you’re from the past or future. I’m going to protect you.” – Ryu Hong Joo
• “We should share even if we all get a little wet.” – Lee Yeon
• “I see endless darkness in your eyes. Guys like you are perfect prey for a world like that.” – The king of five paths

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Genre: Fantasy, Action
Synopsis: A gumiho struggles to return to the present time after getting dragged back to a chaotic era in 1938.
No of episodes: 16
Cast: Lee Dong-wook, Kim Bum, Kim So-yeon, Ryu Kyung-soo
Writer: Han Woo-ri
Director: Kang Shin-hyo
Network: tvN
Streaming platform: Amazon Prime Video
Date: May 6, 2023

Subtitle translation: Amazon Prime Video