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Here’s a detailed write-up for the 2010 South Korean romantic fantasy drama My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho (내 여자친구는 구미호), starring Lee Seung-gi and Shin Min-a. Overview My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho (also known as My Girlfriend Is a Nine-Tailed Fox ) is a beloved Korean drama that aired on SBS from August to September 2010. Directed by Kwon Hyeok-chan and written by the legendary Hong Sisters (Hong Jung-eun & Hong Mi-ran), the series blends fantasy, romance, and comedy into a heartwarming yet bittersweet story. With 16 episodes, it became a cult classic, praised for its charming leads, clever dialogue, and emotional depth. Plot Summary The story follows Cha Dae-woong (Lee Seung-gi), a carefree, slightly spoiled college student who dreams of becoming an action film star. His life takes a bizarre turn when he accidentally releases a gumiho —a mythical nine-tailed fox—from a centuries-old painting.

The gumiho, who names herself (Shin Min-a), has been waiting for 500 years to become human. To do so, she needs a human to drink a special “bead of life” (yeowoo guseul) and keep it safe for 100 days. Dae-woong, terrified but opportunistic, agrees to help her in exchange for her supernatural strength, which he uses to land a role in a movie stunt.