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LEE DONG-WOOK

KIM SO-YEON

KIM BUM

RYU KYUNG-SOO

KIM JUNG-NAN, AHN KIL-KANG

HWANG HEE, KIM YONG-JI

TALE OF THE NINE TAILED 1938

EPISODE 7

Gwanghwamun?

What? We're in the Joseon Dynasty period?

Whenever this is, we find Hong-joo first.

Geez, seriously.

What the--

Moo-yeong, no! Don't breathe!

What's this? Hey!

-Hey, Moo-yeong! -I can't untie the ropes!

Oh, gosh--

No, no, no! Ladies, no. Let's talk it out, huh?

Let's talk! Come on!

Hey, Moo-yeong!

We're not dead. What is this?

This is fake blood.

It's a waste to throw away an expensive knife that's become blunt.

Here we go.

Just push and pull a few times with this versatile knife sharpener.

Wow! It's like a brand-new sword!

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IN SUPPORT OF JANGSAN TIGER'S BRIDE

Let's get up. We'll resume in ten!

Give me that.

"Jangsan Tiger's Bride"?

It's a TV series set. It's not even the Joseon Dynasty period.

So this is the world he created?

First, let's get off this damn set.

Is this a TV series or a damn commercial?

The script is crap, and it's not even complete!

-We need an extra bucketful of blood. -Get me corn syrup and pigment.

Look at the details. It looks like an actual set.

But how is this possible?

No matter how powerful a demon, he can't cross over time.

-Where on earth could Hong-joo be? -Gosh. Damn it.

-Hey, is the female lead late again? -She just arrived, sir.

A-listers think they're everything, huh?

Damn it. How do we find her? Let's go look over there.

Welcome, ma'am.

-Hong-joo! -I'm so glad you're safe.

What's this?

Who are they?

This is male number four and five.

Since when do supporting actors get to talk to me?

Apologies, ma'am. They're new. Sorry.

-Remove 'em. -No, Hong-joo. That's not…

-Hey! -Please move.

I'm so sorry, ma'am…

-That's Hong-joo, right? -Why can't she recognize us?

Is she bewitched by Jangsan Tiger?

This won't do. Let's drag her out.

But why is she the main lead, while I'm some minor supporting role?

Why are you number four when I'm number five, huh?

-Does that matter now? -Of course it does!

Jangsan Tiger, that prick…

Ready, action!

-Where are we now? -Why are we here?

Hey, your clothes-- Hat-- Geez, what's this now?

Who's there?

Hong-joo.

Hong-joo.

-It's me, Moo-yeong. -It's Moo-yeong.

-Moo-yeong? -Why can't you remember me, your friend?

I got amnesia after I fell in the lake.

Now I've seen everything. Hey, forget this crap and come with us.

-I won't go. No, I can't. -Why not?

Because he is my only groom.

Get a grip, you brat! You're bewitched by Jangsan Tiger. Come.

Cut! Stop filming!

-Gosh, seriously! -Hey!

-Oh, my! -What's this now?

What agency are you from, huh? How dare you smack an actress!

My goodness. Where did you find these pricks?

-Sorry, ma'am. Let's do another take. -I'm so annoyed!

Says who?

I won't go. No, I can't.

Because he is my only groom.

-Is this the scene from earlier? -So it seems.

-Shit-- Enough with this crap! -Cut! Take three!

-I won't go. No, I can't. -Sheesh.

Cut! Take four!

I won't go. No, I can't.

Because he is my only groom.

This is driving me nuts! Why are we repeating lines?

Hey, there's a script.

-Because he is my only groom. -"Sure.

Jangsan Tiger is stronger and more beautiful than us.

-But we're here to save you." -What's with the script? Seriously.

Just read it.

"Moo-yeong, shouldn't we leave, for Hong-joo's happiness?

Open parenthesis. Speaks in tears. Close parenthesis.

-Hong-joo, you belong here." -That's so not…

You may have been my friends,

but you're a fake and you're a villain.

You think I'm a fake?

There are two of you.

And the opium addict in Manchuria is the real one.

There are two of you.

And the opium addict in Manchuria is the real one.

HONG-JOO: THERE ARE TWO OF YOU…

What? How is this line in the script?

That bastard knows more about us than we imagined.

This feels bad. Let's get her out.

The pain of sending them off--

I should comfort myself with this makgeolli.

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-And cut! Okay! -Great.

-Great work, ma'am! -Gosh, it's seriously so heavy! Move it.

Great work, ma'am.

-Hurry up! -I'm hungry. Out of my way!

What do we do?

Hong-joo's in such a state. Plus, we can't get out of here on our own.

-He's much stronger than I thought. -Hey, let's just burn this whole set.

-Will that be okay? -Of course, it's an illusion anyway.

Light 'em up.

-What are you doing? -I can't start a fire.

-You try. -Gosh.

Damn it! What's going on?

-Lightning, thunder-- Nothing works. -Our skills mustn't work here.

Wait, hold on.

The show's called Jangsan Tiger's Bride.

If Hong-joo is the bride…

he must be in here too.

Let's catch the prick first.

Yeon and Moo-yeong did what?

How dare they recklessly jump into such a place?

-What kind of place is it? -Look.

This is the Living, and this is the Dead.

The Path of the Damned lies between the two.

It seems like reality at first glance,

but it's a playground for demons thousands of years old!

It's a place neither we, nor the gods, carelessly enter!

On top of that, it's Jangsan Tiger.

And who exactly is this guy?

An impersonator.

Once upon a time, there lived a tiger at Jangsan,

that had a knack for imitating others.

At first, it imitated the sound of beasts. Then, the sound of humans.

And finally, it began imitating the gods.

-By god, you mean-- -It coveted the place of a mountain god.

-He wanted to become a mountain god? -He doesn't only imitate voices.

He can imitate everything one sees, hears, or says.

Including one's memories.

How does Yeon intend to return?

He has a silk thread tied to him, and Lord Lee Rang has the skein.

The path remains open?

-You imbeciles! -Why? What's wrong?

He'll try to cross over from that world.

Lee Rang is in danger!

What?

Hello? Hello?

-Koo Shin-ju? -Lord Lee Rang! He's coming!

-What are you talking about? -There's no time. Listen to me carefully.

Put your blood on the thread. Hurry!

Okay. I did it.

So everything's prepared, huh?

Prepared for what?

For me to enter that world.

He's not Shin-ju!

-He's not picking up? -The line's busy. I'll go check.

Go tell him that whatever he does, he mustn't get blood on the thread.

-It's like an invitation to them! -Yes, sir.

If he lets go of the thread,

-the way back will disappear. -Lord Lee Rang won't let go of it. Ever.

I can't believe it's Jangsan Tiger.

-Is it a coincidence they encountered him? -I'm sure it was Moo-yeong.

He needs Jangsan Tiger to fix his body.

While oblivious to his deep resentment of mountain gods…

Honey, what should we do about the kids?

They have no choice but to figure it out for themselves.

To bring Hong-joo back from that world,

eventually,

they'll have to save each other.

-I'll take one. -Yes.

Excuse me.

So, I was wondering. Who wrote this script?

The director wrote it himself.

-The director? -Yes.

-Director, sir. -Yeah?

-Well, are you Jangsan Tiger? -What are you talking about, punk?

If you don't know, then let's have a beating first.

What, punk?

You earned this.

Who told you to write this crap? Huh?

-Sir, I just did what I was told. -Who told you to do it?

It was…

Who was it again?

-Who the hell is Jangsan Tiger? -Jangsan Tiger?

Hey, hey!

Rang, are you there?

Lee Yeon?

Lee Yeon?

-No. You're not Lee Yeon, are you? -It is me!

Pull me in. Hurry! Moo-yeong's been attacked.

-Prove that you're him. -I said I'll buy you naengmyeon!

I don't have much time. Hurry!

Where are you?

Playing with food brings bad fortune.

It's for my darling.

Wow. Kids these days will say anything in front of a widow, huh?

What kind of person was your husband?

They say a man's feelings change like the colors of a rainbow tteok,

but his love for me never changed.

Then, what happened?

I fell for a demon's trickeries.

He cared for me so dearly,

but I couldn't protect him.

Yeo-hee.

Don't you lose him like I did.

Yes, ma'am.

-This must be an expensive shoot. -Yeah.

It's you, huh?

-Pardon? -Jangsan Tiger.

Whatever that is, it's not me.

In these genres, the first person you meet is the suspect.

Plus, the rice puffs you're eating--

That's what Hong-joo was eating during the corner game.

One of the staff over there gave it to me earlier.

You liar.

I'm not lying.

It's not a lie!

Hong-joo?

What the hell are you?

Since the ancient times, I was called an impersonator.

I can become anything.

You bastard. How dare you!

Let's play some more.

This is the world you've created.

-That's… -I stole some of your memories.

You die in the Joseon era, but wake to an unfamiliar future.

No friends or family by your side.

Was it called a television? You started imitating the people on it.

-Fake crying and laughing. -Shut your mouth.

-You're just like me. The same monster. -No!

-No. I'm nothing like you-- -You're the one who called for me.

This woman…

-will die because of you. -No!

Now, no one will be left by your side. You'll wander in the dark forever.

Like when you became stone.

Don't torture my friend with that face.

Well, look at you?

What? The duduri doesn't work on you?

You don't know much about your friend, huh?

Don't insult us.

You're a mere impersonator too afraid to show your face, so don't you dare.

Still arrogant as always, Lee Yeon. Mountain god of Baekdudaegan.

At one point, I wanted to be you.

You could never in a million years. You're just a clown.

Moo-yeong!

I'll give you an hour from now.

Try to save this woman, if you can.

You're not gods in this world.

I am.

What's this?

EDEN BOUTIQUE

The setting's changed to Gyeongseong.

One hour left. We must find Hong-joo in time.

How did you find that bastard?

The rice puffs Hong-joo was eating.

He say anything else?

He can peek into our memories.

So this stage was made from stealing my memories?

Since you and Hong-joo haven't been to the future.

But Moo-yeong…

Why didn't my duduri work on Jangsan Tiger?

I'm not sure.

Since it wasn't the main body?

You guys the Mountain God gang?

Yeah, you're right. But who are you guys?

I said who are you?

I'm Kim Du-han.

-Kim Du-han of Jongno. -Mr. Ahn Jae-mo--

No way.

Gosh, I'm losing my mind!

-Get them. -Out of the blue?

Oh, dear. Why are they spinning?

Why are they spinning?

You have some lousy skills.

What's he saying?

I've practically won this fight.

I was already reading your moves.

Bring it on.

Shit. Why's he so good?

Spinning again? He keeps spinning!

I wonder if their teeth are intact after getting beat like that.

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Where the hell are you? Come out!

-Boss, please save me… -Who's there?

Is that you, Underboss?

Yes, sir. It's me.

Please cut this thread. It's choking my neck…

I can't breathe…

How funny. Your height doesn't match.

Please… Cut this!

You bastard!

-Rang, let go of the thread! -Shut up!

You must let go to live!

Lord Lee Yeon is using you.

Get a grip! He'll just use you, only to abandon you again!

-Just cut the silk thread! -Just stop!

Why…

Why can't I let go of this?

Are you that thing?

The thing that's born between my father and a human?

Are you a fox too?

Whether you live as a human or a fox, it's your choice.

But remember this, kid:

There's no salvation for those who don't save themselves.

Wait for me!

Wait for me, my brother.

Ages ago…

the hand that held mine, who was abandoned by a human mother,

was annoyingly warm…

That's why this…

felt like…

the last link I had to Lee Yeon.

I won't let go…

Try all you want.

I won't ever, ever let go!

YEON TALK - LEE YEON

"ASPIRING TALK SHOW HOST" CHEON MOO-YEONG

CHALLENGE QUIZ KING

The setting's changed again.

So, it's a quiz show this time.

He's playing games with us, switching between TV channels.

Well, the rules are simple.

Whether we win or lose,

we do what we must to move on to the next level.

You'll dance to his tune again?

All we have to do is save Hong-joo. You don't have other ideas, no?

Let's give it a try.

Great. Who will it be this time?

Nice to meet you.

Yes, hello, hello.

Hello there. It's a pleasure to meet you both. Hello?

Ho-yeong?

-Are you here to solve the quiz? -Moo-yeong, that's not your brother.

Why that sick little…

I'm going to kill him.

Will you give up on the quiz?

When your girlfriend is dying at this very moment?

Cheon Moo-yeong, no!

-Don't fall for his provocation. -How dare you.

How dare you!

Let's sit down, okay? We don't have much time.

Today's show is a "best friends" special.

I'll ask you one thing before we start.

You two were best friends, right?

If so, why did you kill his older brother?

Gosh, is this too delicate a question?

Because we swore to protect each other, no matter what.

That was the only way I could protect you that day.

Oh, my. Do you agree with his words?

Ho-yeong.

Something's wrong. This isn't right.

Don't kill him, please!

No!

No…

Do you agree with your friend's words?

I disagree.

Why? But your brother tried to kill you?

You pricks.

What makes you think you can speak about my brother?

-Stop it! -This is all your fault!

I asked you to give him a chance.

That he must have a good reason.

But you didn't believe me.

This is it.

-This is what he wants from us. -What?

I'm talking about this stupid show!

He intended for us to fight each other.

Moo-yeong, he is afraid of mountain gods.

Come on, I doubt it.

You stay out of this.

Hey. You're watching me, no?

We are your inferiority complex.

We are the mountain gods you could never become.

And the reaper's here for your neck.

Have your will ready.

CHANGE CHANNEL

I'll kill you.

-Boss, cut this silk thread for me! -You're the one who'll be killed.

-Too bad you won't get your naengmyeon. -Shut up!

-Boss! -Shut up, all of you!

Are you inside? It's me, Yeo-hee.

Bullshit. You think you can fool me again?

I made late-night snacks for you.

Snacks or whatnot, get lost!

Come in. I'm waiting for you.

Don't come. That voice isn't me!

-I told you to come in. -Don't come in!

I'll kill you if you do!

I'm going in, okay?

I don't need you, so please just leave!

Are you okay?

I told you not to come in.

I promised, remember?

I promised I'd protect you.

I'm unnecessarily indebted to you again…

This time, repay me all at once.

How?

This is the thing.

I thought Jangsan Tiger had taken a peek into my head to make this TV show.

But?

I like rom-coms, so I didn't even watch the legendary TV show, Rustic Period.

What are you trying to say?

Can I trust you?

If you can't, cut me.

-You'll die a meaningless death here? -In return, save Hong-joo at all costs.

My life doesn't matter one bit.

What did you want to check?

If you're the Moo-yeong I know.

So? Do you have an answer?

Yeah.

You laid down your life to save Hong-joo.

Just like the Moo-yeong I know.

Whatever I may be to you,

I don't intend to give up on either of you.

There was one moment…

I wanted to hear those words from you before.

There are rice puffs here too.

-Isn't this too Hansel and Gretel? -What if Hong-joo left them?

Okay, let's go then.

Who cares if a witch shows up now.

When the wedding is over,

you will be my bride forever.

We will perform the hapgeun ceremony signifying the bride and groom's union.

HAPGEUN CEREMONY - CUP TRADING RITUAL TO UNIFY A COUPLE

Drink it.

If you drink this, you can live in your fond memories…

forever.

Hong-joo.

Hong-joo, you're safe.

-Are you not injured? -Hey-- No, stay away!

Wake up, Hong-joo.

Her eyes are blank.

We took our matrimonial vows, you see.

So it was you?

She belongs to this world now.

She is Jangsan Tiger's bride now.

Bullshit!

Wow.

If you wish to kill me, you will have to strike her first.

Or you can live out your life in this damned world forever.

I'm going home.

I promised to eat naengmyeon with my brother.

Moo-yeong, take your sword out.

Just like he said, we must take her down to get to him.

I can't do it.

We have to. We're the only ones who can.

Let's leave here with her.

I give you my word.

I, Lee Yeon, promise to protect you both with this sword, no matter what.

-Just trust me. -You idiot.

We protect each other.

I, Hong-joo, will soil this sword with the blood of hundreds and thousands

to protect Yeon and Moo-yeong.

Well, I wish to protect the both of you without slaying anyone or anything.

Let's swear

to protect each other no matter what.

Hey, stop tormenting him.

I can't do it.

I couldn't cut you to save my life.

I came back for you.

I'm alive because of you, Hong-joo.

Die.

Stop this, Hong-joo.

Please stop.

Stop this.

And come with us.

Gosh, how pathetic.

Do they still believe such things will get through to her?

End them for good.

Will I die here?

At a lousy place like this?

By the hand of a best friend at that?

I'm not afraid to die by your hand.

Even if I die…

you must live on, Hong-joo.

You must survive to return…

to where you belong.

This is proof that the three of us are one.

Hey…

Unlike Moo-yeong. I don't intend to die by you.

Come back, Ryu Hong-joo.

Come back to us.

Geez, what the hell are they doing?

Let's go together…

As we always have.

The three of us together.

Hey.

Don't make Hong-joo cry.

Don't make Hong-joo cry!

Guys, get up!

Don't make her cry-- Don't make Hong-joo cry!

Stop that!

Bite me instead!

Moo-yeong!

Hong-joo, wake up.

Come with us, okay?

Kill them. Kill 'em both!

That's right!

Hong-joo…

What?

How could you?

You dared to play me like a puppet?

Damn it, you crazy bitch.

Do not insult her.

We never lose when the three of us are together.

-You still get hurt on my behalf. -Your safety is all that matters.

That's all I need.

We have no time. Let's hurry.

Wait.

Where am I? I lost my memory, while playing the corner game.

-Mr. Cheon! -We'll talk after we leave this place.

-Let's go. -Come on.

Careful, guys.

Oh, my!

Having no cars or taxis is driving me nuts!

Oh, hey! Ta-- Taxi!

-Let's go to Myoyeongak. -What?

-Myoyeongak! -Myoyeongak.

Departing to Myoyeongak!

-Go! To Myoyeongak! -Go!

Excuse me, where did you get those shoes?

A young man gave it to me as a gift.

As a gift?

He probably thinks of it as philanthropy.

Think of this as philanthropy, okay?

Hey, you know me, right?

-Wow. -So it is you?

Hey! Damn you!

-Come here, you prick! -Stay away!

You bastard!

You little thief. Give me back my shoes and wedding ring!

They're mine that I stole fair and square!

You little bastard, die!

Those muscles! Boss!

Why are you looking for your boss now, you pervert?

Where's the way out?

This way.

Come now.

-Go inside. -Hurry.

Moo-yeong? Cheon Moo-yeong!

Moo-yeong?

Moo-yeong!

Where's Lee Yeon?

The door is closed.

You left him there. Why? Why are you the only one back?

We came together!

We were all there…

Cheon Moo-yeong. This is his doing.

He did this on purpose.

It can't be.

So it was you.

You were the one who called on Jangsan Tiger.

I needed this.

A demon's essence of over thousands of years.

It's like medicine for my body.

At last.

I reclaim my body at last, Lee Yeon.

And you are Red-white mask.

I am indeed.

The one who threw you into this era,

and tried to kill you and your brother countless times.

-That was all me. -I was hoping otherwise.

-That it'd be anyone but you. -I lost everything because of you.

My family, friends, and my mountain!

Including myself.

I hate those who blame others after living for over a thousand years.

Lee Yeon, you can't go home.

You will never see the woman you love either.

Cheon Moo-yeong.

I will kill you, if that's your wish.

You had the wrong look from the start. I expected you'd pull something like this.

Rang.

I told you not to trust him.

I'm okay, but you're in danger. Get out of here.

Lay a finger on him, and I'll kill you.

What harm can a half-fox do?

If you want to kill him, kill me first.

Don't you lay a finger on my little brother.

After butchering my brother to pieces, you sure do play the sibling act, huh?

Let me tell you a funny story.

You…

Why did Moo-yeong leave without killing me?

It was his golden opportunity.

What did he tell you?

Gibberish.

Let's go. Buy me naengmyeon.

Hey, did you come running here because you were worried?

Sheesh. Don't be ridiculous.

Goodness, my brother sure is the best.

Stop that. You're heavy.

Can't you walk straight?

Geez. Look at the state of you.

About Jangsan Tiger…

I called him on.

I had no idea he'd target you. I'm sorry, Hong-joo.

I wasn't asking for a confession.

You get what you want?

-What's your plan now? -I intend to revive my brother.

Your dead brother?

No matter what you say, Lee Yeon and I will fight to the death.

Then, give it up.

Act all you want, but you don't make a good villain.

Can't you just stay by my side?

-As my precious friend? -Hong-joo.

I don't care if he does it.

But don't you try to sway me.

If you try to sway me…

-Damn it. My side is narrower! -What are you on about? My side's wider.

What the hell are you saying? Just shut up.

Hey, Jae-yoo! You must be coming from some place far?

What are you doing in my room?

Now it's our room. The higher-ups gave permission.

-Who do you mean? -Madame Ryu.

Geez. Lord Lee Yeon kicked me out, because of my snoring.

-Hey, you even snore? -Did I not tell you not to cross the line?

Seriously! Look how petty this man is.

Jae-yoo. Mind your stuff. This prick's a thief.

Hey, you bastard. I'm proud of my job!

-You'd be dead if not for Lord Lee Rang! -Both of you!

I don't mind you guys fighting, but please don't speak to me.

What? Well, he's a sassy punk.

What's your MBTI?

-What? -What's an em-bi-tae?

MBTI.

Is it Japanese?

-Man, I'm dying! -Oh, you mean Mandarin.

-Please save us! -Is no one there?

Honey, where on earth is this?

-What crime did we even commit? -Someone's coming!

How many demons did we secure?

We have a decent number, but they are all weaklings.

We must complete the experiment to send them off to war.

Increase the number of captures.

And secure the stronger ones.

Joseon demons are more cunning than expected.

They know where to hide on their turf.

The Shinigami Mercenaries.

Summon them.

The Shinigami Mercenaries?

They are the best in the field, but they're uncontrollable.

I will do the controlling.

But, sir!

Experiment? What are they talking about?

Honey, I don't like this. We have to get out of here!

-Save us! -Please save us, please!

I won't forgive you, Cheon Moo-yeong.

Let me tell you a funny story.

You…

will die before you live a century.

In the year 2020, you sacrifice yourself on your brother's behalf.

You will only die after being used your whole life.

TALE OF THE NINE TAILED 1938

TRANSLATED BY TIFFANY NAYEON HWANG

Search the Gyeongseong grounds,

and find out who's behind this.

Your brother must be quite busy now.

Why risk your life on a stupid bet?

I, too, wanted to live.

If I win, revert his life span.

We must uproot the spirit of Joseon.

This isn't going to work.

We're on the same side, no?

I'll help you.

I wonder how many of them will make it out alive?

It will be a bloody night.

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