K-drama Stars Who Nailed Their Roles As Gumihos [Updated 2022]

Korean dramas are known for delivering a wide range of genres, and it's not new for K-drama fans to see the nine-tailed-fox, or the so-called Gumiho, in fantasy-romance shows. Still, we can't help but fall helplessly in love with the actors and actresses who nailed their roles as the folktale creature. Cue: Lee Dong Wook as the nine-tailed-fox dressed in red Hanbok!

Without further ado, let's recall our favorite stars who slayed in portraying the role of Gumiho through the years.

Shin Min Ah ('My Girlfriend is a Gumiho')

Giving a fresh genre in 2010 is fantasy-romance series My Girlfriend is a Gumiho, in which beautiful actress Shin Min Ah played the role of Gumiho.

The beautiful actress starred alongside Lee Seung Gi in the fantasy-romance K-drama, which centers on the love between a happy-go-lucky college student Cha Dae Woong and a nine-tailed fox who dreams of becoming a human, Gu Mi Ho.

With Shin Min Ah's beauty and bubbly character, she captured the hearts of the viewers in an instant.

Lee Dong Wook ('Tale of the Nine-Tailed')

Lee Dong Wook portrayed the role of the handsome Gumiho, Lee Yeon. Upon airing, fans immediately fell for the fox's charms.

Aside from his perfect visuals, Lee Dong Wook impressed the viewers with his acting skills by displaying various emotions through Lee Yeon's character.

Plus, Kim Bum, who played as Lee Dong Wook's brother, also adds excitement to the story.

Jang Ki Yong ('My Roommate is a Gumiho')

In My Roommate is a Gumiho, Jang Ki Yong plays the character of Shin Woo Yeo, a 999-year-old Gumiho.

Shin Woo Yeo is undeniably warmer and more caring than the previous ones, especially after developing feelings for his roommate, Lee Dam (Hyeri).

Do you know other Korean stars who played the role of Gumiho? Tell us in the replies/comments!

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Written by Shai Collins.