Tale of the Nine Tailed (2020) s01e05 Episode Script

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TALE OF THE NINE TAILED
Give us your body. Give us your body.
Give us your body. Give us your body.
Please don't die.
Don't die because of me!
I found you.
I…
I've been waiting for you, too.
CHAPTER 5
I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR YOU, TOO
I'm sorry to kiss and stab you,
but I couldn't take you
to the hospital like this…
My mom was a doctor,
so I learned basic first aid.
Say "Ah."
What?
It's candy.
When I was a kid, whenever I went
to the hospital for a shot,
my mom would always
give me strawberry candy.
I haven't been scared of hospitals since.
Because the word "hospital"
seemed to smell like strawberries.
Keep going.
When I was nine,
I was admitted to
a pediatric mental hospital.
Because when my parents went missing,
I testified that the culprit wasn't human.
I had to get out, but the doctor in charge
wouldn't allow it.
I wouldn't have allowed it, either.
I tailed him tenaciously.
And I caught him stealing propofol.
-So?
-I made a deal.
"Shall I scream and call for someone?
Or can I be discharged now?"
I'll never forget the day
I left the hospital
in my uncle's car.
Mom…
Dad…
I came home after three months,
but I couldn't stand the house
without my parents,
so I was sitting in front of the gate.
And these two fireflies…
seemed like my mom and dad.
I…
I've been waiting for you, too.
Lord Lee Yeon! Lord Lee Yeon!
Lord Lee Yeon!
My, your entire body's been torn apart!
I don't believe this!
-Be quiet. Quiet.
-Quiet? Why?
Why?
Dr. Koo Shin-ju… from the animal hospital?
Producer Nam?
How do you guys know each other?
No way!
The two of you here-- This can only mean…
Lord Lee Yeon! Lord Lee Yeon!
You finally did it! You've been waiting
for 600 years like a loser, and finally…
My neck.
I'm so moved that I'm babbling nonsense.
Now I can die without any regrets.
-Are you crying?
-I…
-Why am I tearing up?
-Excuse me.
Allow me to properly introduce myself.
I have been Lord Lee Yeon's
loyal right-hand fox
since he was the lord
of Baekdudaegan Mountains,
his doctor, his bodyguard,
as well as his housekeeper.
Lord Lee Yeon, who can't even
do his own laundry,
is able to live a decent, humane life
all thanks to me.
Shut up.
Wow, no wonder you knew
so much about animals.
You were a fox disguised as a human?
Why are you staring at me so blatantly?
I can't trust anyone in this world.
I've interviewed you so many times--
He thinks he's a celebrity because of you.
He practices his autograph
and selfie skills.
Well, it was all fate.
Gosh.
Give me this one.
This one has a red gold bezel,
so it's a bit pricey. $35,000.
Give me a discount.
-Pardon?
-I'm joking. Isn't it funny?
I've never seen you joke before.
How do I look to you?
Every man aspires to be like you.
From head to toe.
Then why do I see ruins through my eyes?
I'm sick of waking up every morning.
No matter what I buy or eat,
it's boring and unimpressive.
Maybe I've lived for too long.
How much is that watch?
Oh, this is a cheap one.
-Then why do you wear that crap?
-My late father left this to me.
-Then it must be special?
-Yes.
-It's the most special thing in the world.
-Let me see it.
IM HONG-NYUN
Isn't the handwriting so cute?
My father was illiterate, so I taught him.
-Give this to me.
-What?
In return, I'll give you my watch.
-You're joking, right?
-No.
I'm just curious to see
which one you'll pick.
Do you choose family?
Or…
-Shall we get going?
-Let's go.
-All right, all right.
-Have some chicken porridge.
I'll cool it off, so it's not too hot.
Hey, I'm not a child! Go away!
You did a great job dressing his wounds.
Oh, thank you.
Does he need more treatments?
He recovers much more quickly than others.
But still, he needs to rest for at least
a month. I'll leave him to you.
No, I think you should stay with him.
No.
The power of love.
The most powerful medicine in the world.
-What?
-Lord Lee Yeon
may be cranky, clumsy, and stingy,
but he's a helpless romantic
who loves only one woman forever.
He also owns real estate
worth over $30 million.
He's handsome, free of chronic diseases,
and has an extremely long life span.
You, get out of here.
Fine, I'm leaving.
Oh! Only give him ice cream
after he has finished his porridge.
Even if he throws a tantrum.
And when he takes a bath, put three
rubber duckies in the tub-- He loves it.
Hey, you! Get out of here!
I'm leaving now. Bye!
What was that?
Until a moment ago,
the most valuable possession
of a young man.
He no longer has something meaningful.
Like me.
IM HONG-NYUN
Why're you staring?
Give me a bite.
What are you thinking about?
That… Even a spoonful of ice cream
can make my life so sweet.
By the way, what was your first love like?
No more describing her
as a lotus blossom or anything.
"Ah," which means "high,"
and "eum," which means "sound." Ah-eum.
-That was her name.
-Wow.
If her name was that noble at the time,
it means she was born
with a silver spoon, no?
-Yeah.
-How did you meet her?
In an unforgettable way.
She treated me like a dog.
Do you want to die?
How strange.
My dog loves it when I do this.
How dare you! Do you even know who I am?
You're a fox, aren't you? I'm Ah-eum.
-Don't ever come here again.
-Why not?
-Because this is the land of a god.
-Why?
-Are you stupid?
-Why?
They say a nine-tailed fox's spell
can reach the heavens.
You must really be strong!
If you know, get lost.
Unless you want to become tiger food.
-You, be my servant.
-What?
I'll let you eat white rice everyday.
And give you silk clothes.
Fancy life, huh?
How adorable!
Indeed. She was so adorable,
I bopped her on the head
and told her to get lost.
-And then?
-She left crying,
and came back with a bow.
Wow, what a brave little kid! Who won?
I let her win.
I was very generous at the time.
Well, obviously, I still am.
Very generous.
If you miss me again,
I'm going to eat you up.
Why can't you do something so easy?
I told you, archery is
all about riding the wind.
And I told you, I'm the lord
who rules over that wind.
-I want a do-over.
-You have no talent at all.
Human, why don't you just go
stitch some embroidery or fly a kite?
Don't you dare tell me what to do!
I won't go easy on you anymore!
Wow, look at you.
Who do you think you are to go easy on me?
-Throw it.
-This?
It's not that I couldn't hit you. I didn't
hit you on purpose. In case you got hurt.
Who are you to worry about me?
I like you.
You little human. Do you wish
to get hit by lightning?
-Isn't it time for you to tell me now?
-About why I chose this damn bow?
Don't say something like,
"Because it's cool."
I'm going to kill my father.
What? Your father?
Why? Who's your father?
He is the king of this country.
Shoot.
As long as I'm here, the wind is yours.
Wow, the magnitude
of your first love was extraordinary.
She turned out to be
the king's seventh daughter.
Though she was an abandoned princess.
But why was she trying to kill her father?
He was the king, but he wasn't a king.
What?
Screams were heard
from the palace every day,
and droughts and disasters
never stopped on the Korean Peninsula.
Something wicked had entered the palace
and was pretending to be the king.
Something wicked?
Back then, people called it
the Earth Dragon.
The Earth Dragon?
A dragon buried under the Earth would be…
Was it Imoogi?
My, you're more handsome in real life.
Such a charming man.
-Thank you.
-I'm the one who should thank you.
I hear you paid a large amount
in advance-- in cash.
-About you coming here…
-Yes, I kept it a secret.
By the way, whose child is he
to keep it a secret…
Well, what does that matter?
All children are angels.
His room is at the end
of the second floor.
All right.
Then what would you like me to do first?
You don't need to do much.
You just need to feed him.
I see. Well, then…
Child.
Come out and eat, child.
Do you have bad hearing? Huh?
Oh, my. Your face…
And your hand…
It's not an infectious disease, is it?
I'm not sure.
Want to guess?
Why aren't you finishing your story?
That's where my flashbacks usually end.
How did she die?
Your obsession will result in disaster.
Both to you and that girl,
who's been reincarnated.
It doesn't have anything to do with you.
Yes, it does. I know it does.
At times…
Knowing something can be harmful.
Please continue living your life
without knowing anything, like now.
I don't want to live in the past
of someone I don't know.
Don't remove them yet!
It's good enough.
And I got plenty of rest.
Let's go outside. Anywhere.
Doesn't this look horrendous?
I like it. It suits you.
I hate it.
It's like advertising that I was at a zoo.
-Says who?
-That vet.
Unlike other males, he doesn't jump on me,
and he looks at me with sad, pitiful eyes.
Then make it impossible
for him to look at you with those eyes.
How?
He can't look at you if he has no eyes.
Stop the car.
-Hey, raise the bet to $10.
-$10?
-Deal.
-I'm going to go soon.
Here I go.
Okay.
-You see that?
-Okay!
I'm the ace player.
Hey, it's still alive.
-Hey, step back.
-You're stepping on the line.
I'm not stepping on it.
-Having fun?
-What the hell?
What a rude way to respond
to an elder's question.
-I asked, are you having fun?
-He said he's an elder.
What do you care
if we're having fun or not?
Let go. I said, let go!
How did such weak little creatures
survive to be the strongest
in the ecosystem?
Hey, what are you guys doing?
-Hi.
-Who's this witch?
You just cursed at me.
Die, die, die!
Hey, you're bleeding.
Damn you!
That stings, doesn't it?
It's too early to cry.
I'm unemployed, so I have plenty of time.
YEONGJU SKY FUNERAL HALL
A morgue.
Sure. This is the perfect route
for a walk.
There's no one here,
and coffins all around.
Sorry.
If I have something on my mind,
I just can't let it go.
Okay.
Come out.
I said, come out!
-Oh! A fox.
-A fox.
Yes, you're right. I am a fox.
You there, sisters. Come here.
It's okay. Come here.
Good, good. A bit closer.
Okay, that's close enough.
First, you two need a bop on the head.
You ghosts shouldn't haunt humans. Got it?
Especially this lady here.
-You can ask them now.
-Okay.
What are your names?
-Min-seo.
-Yeon-seo.
Min-seo, Yeon-seo.
Do you have something you want to tell me?
This accident-- It was you two, right?
THE BLIND SPOT OF CHILD NEGLEC
A TRAGIC STORY OF TWO SISTERS
Hey, brother.
Have you read this article?
Those damn journalists
are just adding fuel to the fire!
Damn it!
THE BLIND SPOT OF CHILD NEGLEC
A TRAGIC STORY OF TWO SISTERS
TWO GIRLS FALL FROM THE BALCONY
OF THEIR APARTMENT WHILE PLAYING
THEIR FATHER, A TRUCK DRIVER,
HAD NOT BEEN HOME FOR THREE DAYS
SAFETY FIRS
Eeny, meeny, miny, moe
Catch a tiger by the toe
Eeny, miney… I don't want to do
"Eeny, meeny, miny, moe."
-Why are you doing this to us?
-What do you care if we're having fun?
-Please let us go!
-Okay, you draw it.
I made these. Some are punishments,
while others are lucky cards.
You have a 50-50 chance.
What are these?
Draw one first.
Oh, you picked an exciting one.
-Talent donation.
-Congratulations!
What kind of talents do you have?
-We're good at baseball.
-Yes.
-We're baseball players.
-Oh, I like baseball too.
If you let us go,
we'll kindly donate our talents.
-Yes.
-Yes.
You see, it's a bit different
from the donation you're thinking of.
You three will never be able
to play baseball again.
By donating your talent.
Are you all right-handed?
Was this one left-handed?
Whatever.
Yoo-ri, just smash both their hands.
-Let's go.
-No, please!
-We're sorry!
-We promise!
-We won't do it again!
-Spare us, please!
-We're so sorry!
-We won't do it again!
We're so sorry!
Who-- Who are you?
I'm Min-seo and Yeon-seo's friend.
Oh, I see.
I drive trucks for a living,
so I can't come home often.
I know.
I also know that their uncle,
who's unemployed, looked after them.
My younger brother happened
to have a job interview that day…
There are cherries in that bag, no?
Oh… you must've been really
close to my kids.
I paid a lot for these,
but they refuse anything I buy them.
Can you please come with me real quick?
Help!
How do you think it'll feel
to be cremated alive?
This furnace is
about 1,000 degrees Celsius.
Damn it, it's hot!
This is all because of you!
Please! Why are you doing this to me?
You did something terrible
to your nieces, didn't you?
No, I didn't!
What kind of bastard told you that?
-Get inside.
-Wait, wait, wait!
Hold on, please. I did it.
I did it. I did. I did.
Please spare my life…
Did you molest them?
You see… I-- It was an honest mistake.
I was very drunk and…
I wasn't trying to kill them.
The girls ran away to the balcony…
That's enough.
Hey, you bastard!
The police are on their way.
I'm their father and I had no clue…
I'm such an idiot!
Sir.
The reason why Min-seo
and Yeon-seo didn't touch the cherries
wasn't because they hated their father.
It was because
they were too special to eat.
A long-awaited gift from their dad…
was just too precious.
I'm so sorry!
It must like you, Lord Lee Rang.
Even after going through all that,
it still wags its tail at people.
-How stupid and pathetic.
-Poor thing.
Can we keep it?
Oh, no…
Why did you come back?
I told you to run far, far away.
Does it hurt?
Oh, no!
There was only one thing I could do.
Putting an end to its pain
with my own hands.
No…
I can't do it…
I don't want to!
Yeon, help me!
Yeon!
Geomdoong!
Here.
Wow, I love it! Yay!
-Make sure to take good care of it, okay?
-I will, Yeon.
This is exciting! Isn't it?
Good boy! Come here. Faster!
I shouldn't have given it
any love from the start.
I shouldn't have given him a name.
I shouldn't have let it sleep in my arms.
The day Lee Yeon left the forest,
I lost everything that
I had loved and cherished.
Can we take it? Please?
-No.
-Why not?
I don't like dogs because
they have a short life span.
Gosh…
Let's go.
Goodbye.
Bye.
Go play over there!
Go away!
Go away!
Here.
Who were those kids just now?
This place used to be
a secret burial ground for children.
They must take care of unfinished business
to pass on from the World of the Living,
but it's too late.
So those kids died a long time ago.
Back then, they didn't even
make mounds for children's graves.
So their parents won't come to visit them.
How sad.
It's a sad custom made to tell parents
not to mourn over their dead children…
and to move on.
Parents who lose their children
all feel the same, now as they did then.
You keep staring at me. Why?
Just because… you seem different
from the Lee Yeon I know.
You're the one who helped
the sisters pass on.
Thanks.
-For what?
-For everything.
Gosh.
Food? Or drinks?
You said humans
feed those they want to thank.
I prefer drinks over food.
I thought you packed an umbrella earlier.
-I lost it.
-Are you an idiot?
-Yeah, I am!
-No wonder.
You're no good at
digging into stories either.
Huh? What's wrong with this tree?
Let's go.
I've noticed you always
have this umbrella on you.
I hate the rain. It ruins my fur.
Oh, it must be like
how dogs don't like baths.
-Exactly.
-Yeah.
Hey!
You got caught by me
because of this umbrella.
-I let you catch me.
-You wish!
You think I can't get away from you?
Even if it's pouring outside
I'm gonna enjoy my chicken
Shin-ju loves chicken
-Oh, you're here.
-Whoa! What the--
Why are you wandering around
during your business hour?
I was bored to death.
What brings you here today?
Treat it.
-Well?
-I think the bone is shattered.
It looks malnourished
and has a serious skin infection.
And the collar has cut into its neck.
Where's my necklace?
I need to talk to this dog.
Hurry.
Damn it.
Hey. What happened?
It was painful, wasn't it?
Oh, so that woman
isn't the one who did this?
I see.
-It's not an abandoned dog?
-I stole it.
I thought it was better off
being an abandoned dog.
-Ms. Ki Yoo-ri.
-What now?
Well done.
You weren't cool as a necklace thief,
but you're cool as a dog thief.
A dog thief?
I can never do something like that,
even if I wanted to.
I can't bring myself to cross the line.
Oh… Well, I don't have any lines.
Can you please wait over there?
It's okay.
You're going to be all right.
How come you've never watched Toy Story 3?
"Because we're Andy's toys!"
"We'll always be there for him."
"So long, partner." You don't know this?
-Isn't that a kids' movie?
-It made adults all over the world cry.
I hate crying while watching a movie.
-Then what kind of movies do you like?
-I like
Mad Max, Avengers,
and every single
zombie movie in the world.
-Your favorite music?
-Idol music, obviously!
-What about classical music?
-I can't tell the singers apart.
They're composers, not singers. Hiking?
No, thanks.
Even if you carry me on your back.
-Single malt whiskey.
-I'd rather drink rubbing alcohol.
-Italian or Korean food?
-Korean food, hands down.
Me too!
You don't have that many friends, do you?
Me neither!
We're a good match.
You Quiz on the Block,
or Amazing Saturday?
-Amazing Saturday!
-Amazing Saturday!
Lee Yeon, what's your dream?
-A dream at my age…
-You know, things like--
Opening a café after retirement.
Coffee tastes better
when someone else brews it for me.
-Traveling around the world.
-I'm a total homebody.
I prefer lying in bed
and watching TV at home.
-Saving up $1 million.
-$1 million?
Give me your bank account number.
I'll send it to you right now.
No, no. Keep it for yourself.
-What? I'm familiar with mobile banking.
-That's enough.
If something impossible to achieve
is also considered a dream--
Then…
I want to become a human.
Geez, you spoiled little nine-tailed fox.
If you're curious
about a typical human life,
try taking the subway during rush hour.
Hell isn't all that far away.
That's not all. Working late
and pulling all-nighters every day,
your boss nagging all day long,
and the stress of viewing rates.
It never ends!
-Want me to get rid of it?
-Get rid of what?
The broadcasting station.
If they're bothering you.
That's a fresh new solution,
but let's think about it
after we finish this.
What about you? What is your dream?
I…
Even if I have to live in a hut,
I just wish my parents
can be a part of my future.
Do you have a photo of them?
Send me one.
Are you okay?
Gosh, it's so dark.
The street lights are all out.
-Can't you do something about it?
-Like what?
It'd be amazing if you can fix it
with your superpowers.
Just go to the District Office
and ask for the Traffic Department.
What kind of a nine-tailed fox are you?
If a lightbulb goes out at home, Shin-ju
closes his hospital and rushes over.
Dr. Koo totally spoiled you.
Even nine-tailed foxes
are afraid of electricity.
-We're here.
-Yeah, here we are.
Well, then. I'll get going.
Okay, goodbye.
Hey--
Good night.
You too.
So it was him back then as well.
#INSERT GOBLIN IMAGE
"I can't get a hold of my mother,
who works as a babysitter"?
Ms. Kim, have you read this report?
My writing is at its best right now.
Don't talk to me.
-Just a minute.
-Go away.
You just copy and paste
your writing anyway.
Say that again.
I heard it, too. The words
"Copy and paste," nice and clear.
Producer Nam!
You know, a pen is stronger than a sword.
Jae-hwan, you're dead meat. Come here.
I'm so fed up with them.
Now, you two will go to the
Hell for Children and build a stone tower.
WHERE CHILDREN WHO DIED YOUNG
GO BUILD A STONE TOWER ENDLESSLY
Once the tower is complete,
a goblin will come and destroy it.
However, you have to keep
building this stone tower.
That's how you will be reincarnated.
I don't want to go to hell.
My little sister always brushes her teeth
and listens to Dad.
It's only hell by name.
It's no different from building blocks.
Don't you think it'll be a lot of fun
to build blocks together?
-I don't like building blocks.
-She doesn't like to.
You have no choice anymore.
Do they have cartoons in hell?
No, they don't.
Then can I take this slime with me?
You cannot bring items
from the World of the Living.
I'm sorry.
Geez, have some mercy.
You have no flexibility at all.
You forbid Final Trip Money, too?
MONEY GIVEN TO A DEAD ONE
TO TRAVEL TO THE WORLD OF THE DEAD
That's what I'm saying.
You stay out of this.
-Let the kids in.
-Yes, ma'am.
Now, come this way.
Follow me.
Kid, look after your sister.
Stop acting pitiful.
Come this way.
The Hell for Children is still operating?
For the sin of breaking
their parents' hearts.
It's sad enough they died
at a such young age,
but to label them as disloyal children?
This law was enacted so the kids
could be reincarnated as soon as possible!
The World of the Dead needs
a generation shift too.
Everyone should be replaced,
starting with the King of the Dead.
You need to go
to the Hell of Tongue Extraction
and have your tongue pulled out
to learn your lesson, huh?
Enough with all that damn torture.
This is not the middle ages.
When the World of the Dead does briefings
with a PowerPoint-- Pull out a tongue?
-You here to give me a hard time?
-Not at all.
Here. Iced Americano.
What should I do to find someone?
You working part-time
as a private investigator?
Them.
Didn't you have me look them up
on the List of the Dead last time?
They're not dead, but they've been
out of reach for 20 years.
-So?
-Let's use your thousand-mile eyes.
Get that thing out of my face.
-You saw them, huh? Where are they?
-I don't know.
You're being so haughty
with your thousand-mile eyes!
I can't see them, even my eyes.
What?
If I can't see them, that means…
They're in neither the World of the Living
nor the World of the Dead.
If I were you, I'd ask
the ones who took them.
The ones who took them?
And who's that?
Why do you keep adding to my workload?
Sure, we do this to make a living--
But why are you so worried all day?
Hey, stop, stop!
The CEO is approaching from ahead.
Long time no see,
Scary Urban Legends Team.
Hello, sir.
-Are you having fun at work these days?
-Work isn't for fun.
-It's for making a living.
-You haven't changed at all.
-You reached the top ratings again.
-Yes. Please treat us!
Mr. Choi, let's have dinner
with your teammates soon.
Thank you, sir.
Have a good day, sir!
You're Grandpa Totem Pole, right?
I am.
Don't you dare turn away from me.
You've been living in Fox Hill
for a long time. I'm looking for someone.
Have you seen these people before?
-Is that a yes or a no?
-I don't know!
I'm not going to ask again.
I really don't know!
You should've answered me right away.
You're young. You can't take a hint?
So you're saying
there's someone else who knows?
And who's that?
…strate.
Louder.
The magistrate!
The magistrate?
Hey, I've noticed the CEO
only talks to you.
I know, right?
What's your secret?
-First…
-Yes.
Don't be intimidated.
Why is the answer so simple?
Hey, why don't you try
being the department head?
If you go to the CEO's office
with this title…
You'll do the same too. Gosh.
Honey garlic? That's a change.
Sweet and salty food is the best when your
life is a roller coaster. Want some?
-What flavor is this?
-Blueberry.
No, not mine.
I'll think about it when you quit
smoking e-cigarettes.
You stingy jerk.
Oh, my!
Is he really human?
Perfect figure, perfect face, perfect car.
And there's a disaster
right in front of my eyes.
That's harassment!
Let's go.
What are you doing here?
Hold on--
What the heck?
What's going on?
-Where are we going?
-Get in. Now.
Hurry!
What's going on?
No idea.
-Where are we going?
-To find your dream.
-No way…
-I even prepared the music of your choice.
NEWTON
MONSTA X
I'm looking for something,
Grandpa Totem Pole.
-What is it?
-The Tiger's Eyebrow.
That's just a myth!
I am too.
But I'm here alive.
Taking you by the collar.
I'm only going to ask you once.
Have you seen it or not?
I swear haven't seen it!
Really? Then get ready to fall.
Wait, wait, wait!
Please, hold on. Hold on.
Wait, wait, wait!
Gosh. Those damn foxes!
Wait here real quick.
I'm going to go look around.
-Don't go anywhere.
-Okay.
HANBOK RENTAL SHOP
Be born again.
I will…
find you, no matter what.
Where have you been?
I've been looking for you.
TALE OF THE NINE TAILED
Who are you looking for?
Fox Hill is your territory, no?
Right now,
staying alive should come first.
You get hurt everywhere you go,
because of me.
You just need to find your family
and go about your life
as if nothing is wrong.
The item used to see one's past life--
You have it, don't you?
What are you doing at the Folk Village?
There's something I need to check.
It's gone.
Something awoke within that child's body.
The Imoogi isn't dead.