The dream duo is finally dating! Jun Ji-hyun and Ji Chang-wook star in the K-drama “Human X Gumiho”

Have you watched “My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho,” “My Roommate Is a Gumiho,” or “Tale of the Nine Tailed”? In the K-drama world, the gumiho may no longer be a fresh premise, yet it still has a uniquely captivating pull that makes you want to keep watching. A recently announced new series has brought Jun Ji-hyun, whom we haven’t seen in a while, back to the lead cast alongside heartthrob Ji Chang-wook. It’s hard not to be excited about this pairing already!

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“Human X Gumiho” Plot Summary

JTBC’s upcoming drama “Human X Gumiho” follows a gumiho who can bewitch humans and the only person immune to her influence. When their paths cross, they embark on a fantasy romance that is sweet yet touched by danger.

Jun Ji-hyun and Ji Chang-wook Reunite for a Second Project

This time, Jun Ji-hyun takes on the role of Gu Ja-hong, a gumiho who has lived for 2,000 years. Active in the human world as a “top actress,” she was born with the ability to captivate people and can easily manipulate human emotions. Yet everything begins to change when she meets Choi Seok, who is completely immune to her. The premise instantly brings Cheon Song-yi to mind! Jun Ji-hyun will once again show off her signature cool beauty and unexpectedly cute charm, likely winning over another wave of fans.

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Ji Chang-wook plays male lead Choi Seok, a shaman who attracts supernatural beings and possesses powerful psychic abilities. He is also the director of a five-star museum. Though rational and calm by nature, he develops an interest he can’t ignore in the gumiho who enters his world. This marks Ji Chang-wook and Jun Ji-hyun’s second collaboration following the film “The Group,” and it’s exciting to imagine the romantic chemistry they’ll create!

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The Supporting Cast Is Also Star-Studded!

The supporting cast is equally impressive: Cha Joo-young, who has delivered standout performances in “The Glory” and “Climax,” will play Ji Woo-kyung, the head of an entertainment company who secretly serves as Gu Ja-hong’s partner. Kang You-seok, who has impressed in “When Life Gives You Tangerines” and “Hospital Playlist,” will play Ko Tae-seung, the deputy director of the five-star museum.

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Kim Min-seok of “Descendants of the Sun” and Kim Jong-soo of “The Manipulated” will also join the cast. Hwang In-youp, Kim Seol-hyun, Lee Jae-in, and others will make guest appearances as supernatural beings, likely bringing more unexpected sparks to the story.

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When Will “Human X Gumiho” Premiere?

The series is created by director Kim Jung-sik of “Strong Girl Nam-soon” and writer Im Meari of “Doom at Your Service.” It is expected to premiere worldwide on Amazon Prime Video in the first half of 2027. After reading the introduction, are you also eager to start watching it as soon as possible?

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