No Tail to Tell

No Tail to Tell (Korean: 오늘부터 인간입니다만) 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.

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No Tail to Tell

Synopsis

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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

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Kim Hye-yoon and Lomon at the press conference for the series in January 2026

Main

• Kim Hye-yoon as Eun-ho / Kim Ok-soon

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

• Lee Si-woo as Geum-ho

A mysterious character who suddenly becomes entangled with Eun-ho through a fateful connection.

• Kim Tae-woo as Jang Do-cheol

A local troublemaker who is secretly a shaman. He risks everything to track down traces of a gumiho.

A wealthy and arrogant fourth-generation heir of Geumsu Group. Known for his reckless behavior and sociopathic tendencies.

• Joo Jin-mo as Pagun

He is the seventh of the Seven Stars, the deity of the Big Dipper, known as Pagunseonggun.

• Jang Dong-joo as Hyun Woo-seok

A former youth national soccer team prospect who suffers from a changed future due to an unfortunate accident.

• Lee Seung-joon as Hyun Sang-chul

He is the father of the soccer player Hyun Woo-seok.

• Hong Soo-hyun as Hong Yeon-su

An agent who discovers Kang Si-yeol's talent and potential and has been his partner for nine years.

• Cha Mi-kyung as Kim Bok-soon

Si-yeol's grandmother who has sacrificed much to support his football career.

A former youth national football team assistant coach who becomes the manager of a fourth-division citizen club.

An attacking midfielder of the team nearing the end of his career.

A key player on the soccer team, he contributes both in attack and defense with his high energy.

• Kim Tae-jung as Hwang Chi-su

Guest

• Woo Da-vi as Department store girl

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.

Casting

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

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.

Release

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

Viewership

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<table><thead><tr><th>Ep.</th><th>Original broadcast date</th><th>Average audience share (Nielsen Korea)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Nationwide</td><td>Seoul</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>January 16, 2026</td><td>3.7% (16th)</td><td>3.6% (14th)</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>January 17, 2026</td><td>2.7% (23rd)</td><td>N/A</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>January 23, 2026</td><td>3.1% (18th)</td><td>3.0% (17th)</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>January 24, 2026</td><td>2.4% (25th)</td><td>N/A</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>January 30, 2026</td><td>2.4% (21st)</td><td>N/A</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>January 31, 2026</td><td>2.7% (20th)</td><td>2.6% (20th)</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>February 6, 2026</td><td>2.7% (20th)</td><td>N/A</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>February 7, 2026</td><td>2.2% (26th)</td><td>N/A</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>February 20, 2026</td><td>4.2% (12th)</td><td>3.8% (11th)</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>February 21, 2026</td><td>3.2% (18th)</td><td>3.0% (16th)</td></tr><tr><td>11</td><td>February 27, 2026</td><td>3.7% (14th)</td><td>3.6% (13th)</td></tr><tr><td>12</td><td>February 28, 2026</td><td>3.7% (15th)</td><td>3.8% (11th)</td></tr><tr><td>Average</td><td>3.1%</td><td>—</td></tr></tbody></table>