Tale Of The Nine Tailed Episode 1 Eng Sub

Okay, let’s talk about something slightly controversial. Specifically, let’s dive into the first episode of Tale Of The Nine Tailed. You know, the one with the super-hot gumiho?

And yes, I'm talking about the one you probably watched with English subtitles.

Now, I'm going to say something that might make you clutch your pearls. Brace yourselves!

First Impressions (and Maybe Some Unpopular Opinions)

Remember that first episode? The one that hooked us all? Honestly, I wasn't *completely* blown away. Don't hate me!

I know, I know! Lee Dong Wook as Lee Yeon is undeniably swoon-worthy. And that red umbrella scene? Iconic.

But hear me out. Maybe it was the English subtitles. Reading takes effort, people!

The Subtitle Struggle is Real

Let's be honest. Sometimes those subtitles are a little… distracting. You're trying to admire Lee Dong Wook's otherworldly beauty.

Suddenly, BAM! You're reading a paragraph about ancient mountain spirits. Multitasking is hard!

It's like trying to enjoy a gourmet meal while simultaneously solving a Rubik's cube. The struggle is REAL.

Did anyone else spend half the episode rewinding because they missed what the characters actually said? I can't be alone here!

And sometimes the translation felt...off. Like, did he *really* say that? Or is that just the translator's interpretation?

The Plot Thickens (Eventually)

Okay, I'll admit, the plot *did* eventually get interesting. The mystery of A Eum and the Imoogi? Intriguing!

But the first episode felt a little… slow. Like they were setting the stage for a grand opera, but I just wanted to get to the singing already.

Maybe I was impatient. Maybe I needed more coffee. Or maybe, just maybe, the subs were making me lose focus.

Red Umbrella, Red Flags (Just Kidding… Mostly)

Don't get me wrong! The red umbrella scene is pure cinematic gold. Lee Yeon protecting Ji Ah? Swoon!

But even that scene, with the clashing of swords and the dramatic slow motion... it felt a bit...drawn out? Like they were milking it for all it's worth.

Maybe it's just me. I'm a sucker for quick, snappy pacing. Give me action, give me romance, give me answers...and give them to me NOW!

In Conclusion (Sort Of)

So, yeah. My unpopular opinion? The first episode of Tale Of The Nine Tailed (Eng Sub edition) was good. But not *great*.

It needed a little more oomph, a little less subtitle-induced brain fog. Perhaps I need to take a Korean class.

But hey, that's just my two cents. What did *you* think of the first episode? Did you find the subtitles distracting too?

Or am I just a crazy person who needs to rewatch it… again… and again… for research purposes, of course. (Mostly to admire Lee Dong Wook. Shhh!).

In the end, I still watched the whole series. I'm only human, okay? Plus, I got invested in Lee Yeon's quest and the fate of Ji Ah.

So, yeah, maybe I'm being too harsh. But hey, that's what unpopular opinions are for, right? 😉