A legendary actress returning to her mythical roots, one of K-drama’s most charismatic male leads, and a supporting cast that reads like a who’s who of Korean entertainment. “Human X Gumiho” is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated K-dramas in years — and the full cast just dropped.
What Is “Human X Gumiho” About?
“Human X Gumiho” is a fantasy rom-com about a seductive being named Gu Ja Hong (Jun Ji Hyun) who bewitches humans, and a human named Choi Seok (Ji Chang Wook) who irresistibly attracts mythical creatures, as the two cross paths at the intersection of fate. The drama is a collaboration between director Kim Jung Sik of “No Gain No Love” and “Strong Girl Namsoon” and scriptwriter Im Meari, known for rom-coms including “Beauty Inside” and “Doom at Your Service.”
The creative team alone is a guarantee of quality — now add one of Korea’s greatest actresses into the mix.
Full Confirmed Cast Lineup
| Actor/Actress | Character | Role Description |
|---|---|---|
| Jun Ji Hyun | Gu Ja Hong | Seductive gumiho being |
| Ji Chang Wook | Choi Seok | Human who attracts mythical creatures |
| Cha Joo Young | Ji Woo Gyeong | Entertainment CEO; knows Ja Hong’s true identity |
| Kang You Seok | Go Tae Seung | Choi Seok’s childhood friend & deputy museum director |
| Kim Jong Soo | Man Gwan | Choi Seok’s grandfather, owner of Osung House |
| Kim Min Seok | Beom Yi | 500-year-old tiger spirit living with the duo |
| Hwang In Youp (special) | Sam Yi | Three-legged dog; gumiho’s natural enemy |
| Seolhyun (special) | Yeon Yi | Memory spirit guarding the supernatural spring |
| Lee Jae In (special) | Bang Sang | Aged spirit in a 20s form |
The Characters That Will Steal the Show
Cha Joo Young takes on the role of Ji Woo Gyeong, CEO of Woo Gyeong Entertainment and Gu Ja Hong’s trusted partner — a formidable figure who is the only person who knows Gu Ja Hong’s true identity as a gumiho.
Kim Min Seok plays Beom Yi, a tiger from Inwangsan who enjoys a leisurely life. After unexpectedly ending up living with Choi Seok and Go Tae Seung, the 500-year-old Beom Yi is expected to add another layer of fun to the story.
Hwang In Youp plays Sam Yi, a three-legged dog known as the natural enemy of the gumiho. Due to an incident in the past, he has harbored hostility toward Gu Ja Hong for over a thousand years.
A 500-year-old tiger as a housemate and a thousand-year grudge-holding dog? The comedy writes itself.
“Human X Gumiho” is set to premiere in the first half of 2027 on JTBC.
According to Wikipedia’s entry on Gumiho, the nine-tailed fox is one of the most iconic creatures in Korean mythology — a supernatural being capable of transforming into a beautiful human, making it endlessly fascinating as K-drama source material.
For more K-drama cast reveals and 2027 drama previews, check out our latest Korean drama news on TechnoSports and explore our fantasy K-drama guide.
