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One of the most popular, highly rated, and beloved K-Dramas on air at the moment - "Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938" is taking over the world by storm. Serving as a spin-off to the original "Tale of the Nine Tailed", this drama takes us back in time to 1938, where Lee Yeon (Lee DongWook) must retrieve the stolen guardian stone to seal away the realm of the dead from that of the living. However, when he is faced with his greatest vulnerability - Lee Rang (Kim Beom), after painfully losing him in the present time, leaving becomes rather difficult. Thus, the fox brothers reunite - going on a journey of redemption and healing that might rewrite history and change the world forever.
This is Kpopmap's "Character Sketch" and today, we're exploring the depth and growth of Lee Rang, played inimitably by actor Kim Beom. Earlier this month, Kpopmap opened a poll, asking readers to vote for the iconic K-Drama character they would like to see an in-depth analysis of. Kim Beom's Lee Rang emerged victorious with 54.9% of the total votes cast by global fans. So, without any further ado, let's get analyzing!
Note: This article only takes into account the character of Lee Rang, as shown in "Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938" until episode 8.
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Act I - Denial
The Lee Rang we meet in 1938 is far from the one in 2020, but not unlike him. Decades before he grew into a revenge-driven antagonist, set on the destruction of his half-brother, he was the leader of a bandit gang - hot-headed, brusque, and ruthless but fair. However, when fate and time bring Lee Yeon back into his life, a tur
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