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My Roommate Is a Gumiho

My Roommate Is a Gumiho is a 2021 South Korean television drama series based on a webtoon of the same name.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

My Roommate Is a Gumiho is a 2021 South Korean television drama series based on a webtoon of the same name. It follows a 999-year-old gumiho and a university student who becomes involved with him after accidentally swallowing his bead. The series combines fantasy, romance, and comedy.

Premise

The drama follows the relationship between a gumiho, a nine-tailed fox from Korean folklore, and a college student whose life changes after she swallows his bead. Their cohabitation becomes the basis for the story’s fantasy and romantic plot.

Cast

The main roles are played by Jang Ki-yong as Shin Woo-yeo and Hyeri as Lee Dam. Supporting cast members reported in secondary sources include Bae In-hyuk, Kang Han-na, Kim Do-wan, and Park Kyung-hye.

Broadcast and format

My Roommate Is a Gumiho premiered in 2021 and consists of 16 episodes. Sources identify it as a South Korean television drama that aired on tvN and iQIYI.

Adaptation

The series is based on a webtoon titled My Roommate Is a Gumiho. It is described in sources as a fantasy-romance or romantic comedy adaptation.

Key facts

  • The series centres on Shin Woo-yeo, a 999-year-old gumiho who wants to become human.
  • Lee Dam, a university student, accidentally swallows Shin Woo-yeo’s fox bead.
  • The two agree to live together while trying to solve the problem.
  • The series originally aired in 2021 and ran for 16 episodes.
  • It stars Jang Ki-yong and Hyeri in the lead roles.
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Canadian context

The series is available internationally through streaming platforms in some regions, so Canadian viewers may encounter it on services with varying licensing over time.

Frequently asked questions

What is My Roommate Is a Gumiho about?
It is about a 999-year-old gumiho named Shin Woo-yeo and a university student, Lee Dam, who accidentally swallows his bead. The two live together while trying to solve the problem.
Who stars in My Roommate Is a Gumiho?
The lead roles are played by Jang Ki-yong as Shin Woo-yeo and Hyeri as Lee Dam.
How many episodes of My Roommate Is a Gumiho are there?
The series has 16 episodes.
Where to watch My Roommate Is a Gumiho?
Sources identify iQIYI and tvN as the original streaming and broadcast platforms. Availability can vary by region and by current licensing.
Is My Roommate Is a Gumiho a kdrama?
Yes. It is a South Korean television drama series, commonly referred to as a K-drama.

References

  1. TV Tropes — https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Series/MyRoommateIsAGumiho
    Supports: 2021 South Korean drama; premise; 16 episodes; lead characters and plot setup
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Roommate_Is_a_Gumiho
    Supports: South Korean television drama; starring Jang Ki-yong and Lee Hye-ri; premiered May 26, 2021; 16 episodes
  3. AsianWiki — https://asianwiki.com/My_Roommate_Is_A_Gumiho
    Supports: Plot synopsis; lead characters; South Korean drama classification; 16-episode format
  4. The Movie Culture — https://themovieculture.com/my-roommate-is-a-gumiho-kdrama-review-summary/
    Supports: Story premise involving the bead and living together; main leads