---
title: "My Roommate Is a Gumiho"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/my-roommate-is-a-gumiho-2021"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 114118
imdb_id: "tt13777028"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 16
runtime_minutes: 65
community_rating: 8.1
vote_count: 151
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# My Roommate Is a Gumiho (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/my-roommate-is-a-gumiho-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

My Roommate Is a Gumiho is a 2021 South Korean television drama series that originally aired on the tvN network. The series tells the story of a romance between a 999-year-old kumiho named Shin Woo-Yeo and a female college student named Lee Dam.

The narrative centers on Shin Woo-Yeo's quest to fill his fox bead with human energy before he turns 1,000 years old so he can become human, a plan complicated when Lee Dam accidentally swallows the bead. Developed from a webcomic and broadcast in a standard series format of 16 episodes, the show blends elements of drama, comedy, romance, and fantasy.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A college student accidentally swallows a 999-year-old gumiho's fox bead, forcing them to live together."

### Why Watch
- Follows a unique romance between a 999-year-old gumiho and a female college student.
- Features a premise centered on an accidentally swallowed fox bead and shared living arrangements.
- Starring Jang Ki-yong and Lee Hye-ri in a 16-episode standard series broadcast on tvN.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It only has 16 episodes, which may feel too short for viewers looking for a longer series.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone combines fantasy, comedy, and romance across 16 standard episodes, each running approximately one hour and ten minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #nine-tailed-fox, #cohabit, #fantasy-romance, #korean-drama, #comedy, #calm-male-lead, #straightforward-female-lead

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Rakuten Viki, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Rakuten Viki, iQIYI | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Rakuten Viki, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Rakuten Viki | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (16 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 16
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (19%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 13 (81%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Park Joon-hwa
- **Networks / Studios**: tvN

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jang Ki-yong** as *Shin Woo-yeo*
- **Lee Hye-ri** as *Lee Dam*
- **Bae In-hyuk** as *Gye Seon-woo*
- **Kang Han-na** as *Yang Hye-sun*
- **Kim Do-wan** as *Do Jae-jin*
- **Park Kyung-hye** as *Choi Soo-kyeong*
- **Choi Woo-sung** as *Lee Dan*
- **Kim Do-yeon** as *Gye Seo-woo*
- **Kim Kang-min** as *Jung-suk*
- **이주하** as *Young-ok*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream My Roommate Is a Gumiho?
The provided sources do not specify the current streaming platform for the series.

### Q: Is My Roommate Is a Gumiho worth watching?
It is a 16-episode South Korean television drama starring Jang Ki-yong and Lee Hye-ri that focuses on a romance between a gumiho and a college student.

### Q: What is the binge duration of the series?
The series consists of 16 episodes, with each episode having a duration of 1 hour and 10 minutes.

### Q: Are there essential episodes to watch?
The provided sources do not list specific essential episodes, as the series consists of 16 standard episodes aired between May 26, 2021, and July 15, 2021.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [My Roommate Is a Gumiho — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/114118)
- [My Roommate Is a Gumiho (TV Series 2021) - Full cast ... - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13777028/fullcredits/)
- [My Roommate Is a Gumiho - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Roommate_Is_a_Gumiho)
- [My Roommate Is a Gumiho Full Cast & Crew - MyDramaList](https://mydramalist.com/62151-frightening-cohabitation/cast)
- [My Roommate Is a Gumiho (TV Series 2021) - Cast & Crew — The ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/114118/cast)
- [My Roommate Is A Gumiho - AsianWiki](https://asianwiki.com/My_Roommate_Is_A_Gumiho)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*