My Roommate is a Gumiho (en)
My Roommate Is a Gumiho is a romantic fantasy webtoon that blends modern campus life with Korean folklore, following an ordinary female college student whose world is turned upside down when she accidentally swallows the magical bead of a nine-tailed fox and is forced to live with him to survive. The story revolves around Lee Dam, a straightforward and resilient university student, and Shin Woo-yeo, a calm yet emotionally distant gumiho who has lived for centuries and must retrieve his bead within a limited time, leading to an unexpected cohabitation filled with tension, humor, and gradual emotional attachment. Beneath its lighthearted comedy, the series explores themes of love versus immortality, emotional growth, cultural identity, fate, and what it means to be human, balancing romantic warmth with moments of introspection and longing. Firmly rooted in fantasy romance and romantic comedy, My Roommate Is a Gumiho stands out for its witty dialogue, strong character chemistry, and modern reinterpretation of traditional mythology. Its cultural impact grew significantly with the successful live-action Korean drama adaptation, introducing the story to a global audience and cementing its popularity beyond webtoon readers. Also known as 간 떨어지는 동거, My Roommate Is a Gumiho webtoon, My Roommate Is a Gumiho manhwa, written by Na, featuring Lee Dam and Shin Woo-yeo, fantasy romance webtoon, Korean mythology romance, college romcom manhwa, gumiho romance series, and common searches such as My Roommate Is a Gumiho Korean title, My Roommate Is a Gumiho drama, and My Roommate Is a Gumiho Na webtoon.