This is the second kdrama I watched with the Gumiho as the main character, the other being the 2021's My Roommate is a Gumiho. Well, actually 구미호뎐 is a 2020 production, so My Roommate is a Gumiho could be riding on the success of 구미호뎐. I must say that 구미호뎐 was a better production than the later kdrama, both in terms of the story and the cast.
The male lead in 구미호뎐 had a wider range of emotions displayed compared to the rather one-dimensional male lead in the other drama, and the plot was more substantial too, with the inclusion of other mythical creatures who now ply their trade in a cultural village.
A highlight for me from 구미호뎐 was Lee Kyu-hyung, who was cast as one of the other mountain spirit. I enjoy his performance, as thus far he has appeared quite different in all the dramas I've watched with him being cast.
What was disappointing was the incomplete story arc of the female lead's parents. They mysteriously disappeared when she was a child and the male lead helped to locate and release them. There was quite a bit of elaboration on the female lead constantly seeking to find them, and yet when they were found, there wasn't explanation of what happened to them during their disappearance and they were relegated to background standees.
Season 2 of 구미호뎐 will be released this year, and I will be quite looking forward to it.
List of mythical creatures in 구미호뎐
- Gumiho and half-blood gumiho
- Taluipa - guards the Samdo river
- Hyunui-ong - husband of Taluipa
- Snail bride
- Imoogi - serpent spirit
- Spirit of Darkness - prays on people's greatest fear
- Village Guardian - protector of village
- Mountain deity
- King Odo - judge of reincarnation
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