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It cannot be denied that My Roommate Is a Gumiho made us secretly wish to have a Gumiho as our roommate. There is truly something incredible about falling in love with someone who isn't quite human.
It is probably the thrill of the unknown, or the allure of the ancient powers, or maybe something more. These types of K-dramas truly bless us as viewers.
These K-dramas whisk us away to worlds where magic intertwines with love every day. My Roommate Is a Gumiho masterfully blends heartwarming romance with supernatural elements.
My Roommate Is a Gumiho: 10 similar Kdramas that’ll make you believe falling for a non-human is totally reasonable
1) Kiss Goblin
The thought of being able to live for centuries seems like a fun idea, but in reality, it can often get monotonous. For Ban-sook, living for 160 years has not been easy.
Despite being a goblin, he is not interested in his non-human form. He desires nothing but to become a human being. This K-drama, just like My Roommate Is a Gumiho, brings forth the world of the supernatural in a nuanced manner.
In My Roommate Is a Gumiho, we have a nine-tailed fox, but in this K-drama, we have a Goblin. The aspect of romance in both K-dramas is truly interesting. It tugs at our delulu hearts about having a non-human lover.
2) My Demon
What happens when a demon loses his powers and ends up getting entangled with a human being? This K-drama brings forth the world of non-human male leads, just like My Roommate Is a Gumiho.
Gu-won is a demon. He spends his days in leisure and punishing people for their crimes. However, one day, he finds out that he has lost all his supernatural powers. He also finds out that the loss of his powers is connected to Do Do-hee.
So, he decides to be with her and have a contract marriage with her. Just like in My Roommate Is a Gumiho, Lee Dam stays with Woo-yeo so that the fox marble is safe; this aspect of both K-dramas is truly intriguing.
As Gu-won and Do Do-hee start to live together, their relationship starts to evolve. If only we could also have a Demon lover just like Gu-won.
3) The Scholar Who Walks The Night
This K-drama, just like My Roommate Is a Gumiho, is a great K-drama with non-human characters, giving us some of the most emotionally resonating stories. In this K-drama, we see the story of vampires falling for human beings.
Yang-sun, since her childhood, had been suffering. After her father dies, she is left with no other way but to earn a living for herself. So, she decides to pretend to be a boy and try to find work.
Her encounter with the 120-year-old vampire Sung-yeol becomes a turning point in her life. On the other hand, we have Gwi. He is another vampire who has also fallen in love with a woman named Hye-ryung.
Both My Roommate Is a Gumiho and this K-drama beautifully capture the essence of non-human beings falling for humans in a nuanced manner.
4) The Bride of Habaek
This K-drama tells the love story of a god and a human being. Lord H-baek is the god of the Land of Water. His powers are immense. However, his claim to the throne becomes difficult unless he can acquire the sacred stones.
For generations, So-ah’s family has served Lord Ha-baek. He seeks So-ah's help for this. Just like My Roommate Is a Gumiho, this K-drama tells the story of a non-human falling for a human being. The aspect of romance in both K-dramas is truly intriguing. It is emotionally charged.
5) My Love From The Star
This list would be incomplete without this K-drama. The male lead in this K-drama is not a human being. He might look like any other human being. His day-to-day life looks just like anyone else's.
Yet he has a secret. He is an alien. He got stuck on this planet. It happened while he was saving a woman. Hence, he quickly became aggravated towards human beings.
He has numerous powers, yet he does not save people. He lived through centuries, evolving just like other human beings. His encounter with Song-yi changes his life.
Song-yi is an actor with immense success. Both My Roommate Is A Gumiho and this K-drama are filled with numerous heartwarming moments.
6) Blood
In Blood, Park Ji-sung is a vampire. He tries his best to suppress his thirst. He uses his skills for the betterment of his patients. This K-drama perfectly blends supernatural elements with the medical aspects.
Just like My Roommate Is a Gumiho, this K-drama also brings forth strong storytelling. There are numerous engaging characters. This aspect of this K-drama keeps the viewers hooked.
So, if you are looking for a K-drama just like My Roommate Is a Gumiho, then this is just right for you.
7) Angel’s First Mission: Love
The heartwarming story of a ballerina and an angel. My Roommate Is a Gumiho truly sets the standard high for non-human stories, but this K-drama truly keeps viewers hooked throughout.
As the angel is tasked to find true love for a heartbroken and bitter Yeon-seo, he slowly starts to fall in love with himself. This K-drama gives the viewers a perfect storyline filled with humorous moments.
It also showcases poignant emotional aspects that resonate deeply with the viewers.
8) Doom At Your Service
Myul Mang is a messenger between the Gods and human beings. He is equipped with endless powers. He possesses immense supernatural strengths. Just like My Roommate Is A Gumiho, this K-drama also tells the love story of a non-human with a human being.
Dong-kyung’s life takes an unexpected turn after she finds out about the tragic news. She is terminally ill and does not have much time to survive. Her life starts to change after she meets Myul Mang.
As they start to live together, just like in My Roommate Is a Gumiho, their relationship starts to evolve. Their story is truly heartwarming. It shows us the significance of life.
9) Guardian The Lonely and Great God
Just like My Roommate Is A Gumiho, this K-drama is filled with numerous non-human beings. Kim Shin is no ordinary man. He is a Goblin living among human beings for centuries.
However, he was not always a Goblin. His tragic past left him with a curse. There is a sword lodged in his chest. This prevents him from finding peace. Through centuries, lives have passed so that one day, he can find his bride.
His bride is the only person who can give him peace. Now, Ji Eun-tak’s life has been filled with numerous difficult situations. Since her childhood, she has possessed a unique ability. She can see supernatural creatures.
From ghosts to Grim Reapers, she can see them all. After her mother’s death, she suffered immensely at her aunt’s house. She tormented her for her inheritance money.
She also forced her to do everything and constantly put her under mental torture. Her life takes a turn when she meets Kim Shin. Initially, she pretends not to be able to see the sword.
This makes Kim Shin think that she is not the bride. She later reveals the truth. Just like My Roommate Is a Gumiho, the aspect of non-human characters in this K-drama keeps the viewers hooked.
The story not only features Goblin but also Grim Reaper. Grim Reaper’s storyline in this K-drama is also truly interesting.
10) Tale of the Nine Tailed
Tale of the Nine Tailed is truly one of the best K-dramas with a non-human male lead. Just like My Roommate Is a Gumiho, this K-drama’s male lead is also a centuries-old Gumiho. Lee Yeon is not just any Gumiho.
He was a mountain guardian. He later became a city dweller living among the human beings. His story is truly heartbreaking. He lost his first love because of the wrath of the Imoogi.
He has been waiting for years for his first love to be reborn. However, when his first love is reborn, she is again tormented by the Imoogi. She ends up having one-half of the Imoogi.
Throughout this K-drama, Lee Yeon tries her best to protect Ji-ah from all the dangers of the world. He knew that he would be dying while protecting her. Yet he tries his best.
He wanted Ji-ah to have a long and fulfilling life. The K-drama is filled with numerous supernatural creatures. From Gumihos to Taluipa, every character in this K-drama is well-crafted.
How Lee Yeon is protective of Ji-ah is truly resonating. It depicts the lengths he would go to keep her safe.
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