Kim Bum of "Boys Over Flowers" is Now a Vicious Gumiho in New Drama "Tale of The Nine-Tailed"
Upcoming tvN drama "Tale of The Nine-Tailed" has released new photos of Kim Bum as the mythical creature Yi Rang!
"Tale of the Nine-Tailed" is an urban legend drama that tells the story about a nine-tailed fox called a "Gumiho." Lee Dong Wook would portray the character of the said Gumiho named Yi Yeon who is living in a city blending in with normal people. He will encounter the fearless producing director portrayed by Jo Bo Ah, who will try her best to hunt the Gumiho down.
Another cast in the show is none other than handsome actor Kim Bum who will portray Yi Yeon's half-brother named Yi Rang. He was born from a human and a gumiho. Don't be deceived by his handsome face because Kim Bum will portray a dangerous gumiho in this drama. He is destined to bring about complications as well as conflict in the story. He's excellent in transitioning his form as a human and as a gumiho.
Talking about the script, Kim Bum expressed that he somehow finds the structure of the script fascinating. Kim Bun shared why he accepted the drama; it is because he fell in love with the character of Yi Rang. The actor explained that when you look at it in just one angle, you could judge that the character is a bad guy.
However, if you look at it at another different angle, you will discover that he is pitiful and has experienced many heartaches, so there is an aspect that needs understanding. His true self is somehow kind and innocent, but because of what he has gone through, he becomes scarred and hurt. He is somewhat wicked, but you can't blame him also.
Moving forward, the actor disclosed that he went as far as studying the origin and legends of gumihos and studies pictures of abandoned dogs and cats to paint the idea of an "abandoned gumiho," since he is trying to copy the sharp attitude of those abandoned animals that uses their self-defense mechanism. Kim Bum also shared that while he was making and copying the expressions of the animals, he was able to transform his vibe as not being a human.
On the filming of his action scenes, Kim Bum revealed that he made an idea to use the actions of scratching like a fox rather than fist fighting like human beings. In the just-released photos, Yi Rang seems to be looking very extravagant with his style. It was also revealed that Kim Bum went through the greatest number of meetings with the stylists and hair and makeup team to create Yi Rang's look.
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The production team also expressed, working with Kim Bum, they realized that he is very passionate about what he does and also a very sincere actor. His extreme transformation and amazing acting in this drama will be the main reason to look forward to the "Tail of the Nine-Tailed."
The production teams is asking everyone to please anticipate 'Tale of the Nine-Tailed' in which Kim Bum's performance will stand out!