Two of Korea’s biggest stars, Jun Ji-hyun and Ji Chang-wook, are teaming up for the new JTBC fantasy romantic comedy Human x Gumiho (working title) also set to stream worldwide on Amazon Prime Video.
When a Fox Spirit Meets a Shaman
The series follows a mysterious fox spirit — known in Korean folklore as a “gumiho,” a mythical nine-tailed fox who can take human form — and a shaman gifted with the ability to sense the supernatural.
When their paths cross, sparks fly, leading to an unpredictable and enchanting romance between myth and reality.
The show brings together two rom-com heavyweights: director Kim Jung-sik (Not Others, Strong Girl Nam-soon) and writer Im Me-a-ri (Doom at Your Service, The Beauty Inside), raising expectations for another fan-favorite blend of humor, heart, and fantasy.
Jun Ji-hyun as the 2,000-Year-Old Fox Spirit
Jun Ji-hyun plays Gu Jahong, a glamorous top actress who also happens to be a 2,000-year-old nine-tailed fox. Born with beauty and charm powerful enough to enchant anyone, she’s used to getting her way — until she meets the one man who’s completely immune to her spell.
Ji Chang-wook as the Charming Shaman
Ji Chang-wook takes on the role of Choi Seok, a witty and kindhearted shaman who runs a museum of spiritual relics. Though he seems carefree, he possesses a unique power to see and feel otherworldly presences. His life takes a turn when Gu Jahong — the alluring fox spirit — disrupts his quiet world and challenges his beliefs about destiny.
The Return of Two Hallyu Icons to Romantic Comedy
This marks Jun Ji-hyun’s first rom-com since My Love from the Star and Ji Chang-wook’s return to the genre after several action and thriller projects. Fans are calling their pairing a “dream team,” combining her elegance and wit with his warmth and charm.
With a blend of modern romance, folklore, and fantasy, Human x Gumiho is shaping up to be one of 2026’s most anticipated global K-dramas, offering an irresistible mix of laughter, magic, and love that crosses worlds.
Editor’s Insight
What makes this subject genuinely strong is that it combines two very reliable engines of K-drama interest at once: mythology and star chemistry. On paper, Human X Gumiho already has a built-in advantage because the gumiho is one of the most recognizable figures in Korean fantasy, but pairing that folklore with Jun Ji-hyun as a 2,000-year-old fox spirit and Ji Chang-wook as the one man immune to her charm gives the project a sharper commercial hook than a standard rom-com.