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The recently concluded K-Drama "Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938" was easily one of the most anticipated and beloved K-Dramas from the first half of 2023. It tells the story of Lee Yeon (played by Lee DongWook), who is sent back in time to 1938 to retrieve a "guardian stone" that serves as the barrier between the world of the living and the dead. There, he is met with old friends, new enemies, and his brother - Lee Rang (played by Kim Beom).
One of the most intriguing aspects of the drama that made it so successful was its characteristic use of mythological figures and legends, gods and demons, to create a supernatural horror fantasy that is unlike any other. Toward that end, the show introduced a group of Japanese demons/supernatural creatures or "yokai" who served to reassert the turbulent chaos of the time.
If you are curious about the mythological demons that appeared in the drama, keep reading to find out more!
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1. Yuki-onna
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Yuki-onna is a member of the Shinigami Mercenaries in "Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938". The character is played by actress Kim SeungHwa.
Yuki-onna is a legendary figure in Japanese folklore and mythology. The term "Yuki-onna" translates to "snow woman" in English. She is often depicted as a beautiful and ethereal woman with pale or white skin, dressed in a white kimono, and having long, flowing black hair.
According to the legends, Yuki-onna is associated with snowstorms and cold winter nights. She is believed to be a spirit or a yokai that appears in snowy landscapes, especially in the mountains. Yuki-onna is said to be
