Mi Compañero De Cuarto Es Un Gumiho (2021)

Cute and fluffy fantasy romcom

I love how this was a really light watch. It's fun and enjoyable. No need to think a lot and every episode just makes you happy. Although it has a fantasy element, it was not that serious and somehow I was reminded of the classic "My Girlfriend Is A Gumiho" with their uncannily similar titles. It has the same feel to it and I really loved that series too.

Hyeri aces this role. She just have this natural comedic vibe in her. She's not afraid to make silly facial expressions and she does not try hard in making those faces. Jang Ki Yong played his gumiho role who is 999 years old really well too. He acted like a grandpa lol. Both of them made this dynamic work and they exude really awesome chemistry together. I just naturally smile with them in their moments together.

I like the other casts too. With Dam's friends and Hye Sun in the mix, it makes it more enjoyable and Dam is a really relatable character too. Cohabitation hijinks is a cliche that I'm on board with. I rarely get SLS and this one was not an exception. I was team gumiho all the way. And although Sun Woo did not get a chance (and couldn't understand when the FL says she doesn't have feelings for him), I think the actor played his character really well. It also helps that he's cute. I hope to see more of him in his future projects.

Overall, I'll definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to enjoy a cute romcom.

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The journey is worth the time

I liked this drama. I really liked it. But if you're looking for a unique story, this may not be the best place for you. Gumiho follows the same trends as most interspecies romances, from the trigger that pulls the characters together to the overly-predictable "plot twists" towards the end that make you wonder how far they have to go to pad the runtime. But there is one thing that Gumiho has that a lot of its predecessors are lacking: a unique mood.

While on paper there isn't much that Gumiho does new, it does present its plot and characters in a unique way. The melodrama is forgotten in favour of a bright, colourful world of comedy, charms and ridiculous moments. The solemn, isolated otherworldly creature is still present in the ML, but he meets his match in Lee Dam, a bright college student who has no qualms about closing the gap between them. Both the actress and character have this infectious happiness about them that draws you to them in much the same way she does Shin Woo Yeo and I found myself binging the episodes without ever intending to.

Gumiho doesn't just have good leads, though. A lot of the characters are unique, with stories and interests of their own. For me, Yang Hye Na really stole the show with her over-the-top yet very genuine personality. In most stories, she would be turned into an antagonist who is either at odds with the main couple or trying to tear them apart. But no. She's amazing. Despite her apparent lack of interest in SWY, she helps him watch over LD and gives him all the advice in the world to help him become human before his time is up. The relationship that she instead forms with Do Jae Jin, LD's friend, is silly and wholesome and everything you could want in a side couple. We don't see much of LD's brother Dan, but what we do see shows the same world building - he's a character that only shows up now and then and is never deeply delved into, but we see he had an interest in archery. That may not sound like much, but there are so many dramas out there that are so focused on making their characters do the thing that they want them to do that they forget to give them hobbies and interests, which are so integral to understanding a character. There's even a sibling duo found in the second love interest and his sister (Gye Sun Woo and Gye Seo Woo) that feels strangely fantastical yet totally believable. Props to the team for that. Really, I couldn't have asked for more.

The show has its faults, though, which mostly come in the form of the writing further into the show. As soon as the main couple comes together - in the same episode, in fact - they're suddenly bombarded with 101 reasons they can't be together, reasons which were not really present at any time before that, and they're all the plot twists that you've heard before with interspecies dramas. This is where my binging turned to watching every few days. Conflicts need to exist in a story for it to continue moving forward, but the conflicts they used were so arbitrary and the writing surrounding them so bland that I started losing interest. Everything else outside of those issues was still enjoyable and I liked it, but with the central focus being so unoriginal I found that even the acting suffered and it was hard to press 'play.' They even introduced the dreaded love triangle that is totally one-sided and is just there to slow our main couple's relationship down.

Putting that aside, I do really think that this drama is immensely enjoyable. It's creative and fun, most of the characters have amazing dynamics together and the team took the time to make them feel real. The biggest problem is the endgame conflicts, but if you go into it prepared and steel your heart from some disappointing, eye-rolling developments, you'll be just fine. Don't let the weak ending deter you - the journey up to it is worth your time.

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An ok drama

Overall: It was a good cute drama with interesting dynamic between the two leads. It was emotional and funny. Even though it was by no means one of the best, it was quite enjoyable to watch.

Plot: Somewhat predictable. It's what you would expect from a story based on a folktale creature. It will go just the way you expect it to go. But that being said, it was good watch overall.

Pace: A bit slow for my taste.
Romance: Cute. Fantastic guy, bubbly average girl dynamic. Rich established guy, average college girl dynamic. Mythical creature, average human dynamic.

Comedy: Good. There were a fair bit of comedic scenes that sometimes looked forced. But overall there were some naturally funny moments that kept the show from getting stale.

Music: Average. Nothing memorable. The music felt like it was just there to fill the silence. It wasn't bad, but it also didn't seem to add anything to the drama.

Cast and Acting: I think the main characters were cast perfectly. The ML looked just like a fox who was clueless to human emotions. The FL looked average in a charming way.

Quality: The production quality was ok. It wasn't top notch quality but it was still good. The CG in some parts was too obvious but it wasn't too bad. The only thing I didn't like is the product placements seemed too brazen.

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Funny

Strong ML and FL along with strong side funny side characters. It does not happen often where i get a good laugh but this drama has everything, strong chemistry, predictable story, no damsel in distress FL and Handsome ML with mysterious capabilities, comic scenes, good supporting characters. I kept watching this without break so i can say i had fun watching this series and though its predictable but it has its own individuality to the story. Acting was good and i liked badass FL with i don't give a damn attitude but at the same time, she is practical, logical and a loyal. ML is shown as lacking humanity but he only cares about our FL and those parts are super funny.

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A very good surprise

Very cute story, with Jang Ki Yong ♥♥♥. The story deals more with the psychological aspect (humanity, death, friendship) through the romance between a gumiho and a student who has swallowed her pearl.

There are no big special effects, but humor, lightness, endearing characters (especially the secondary couples) and a change of pace in the production that makes us have a good time.

I also appreciate the fact that the two lovers protect their love, persist in their choices and respect each other.

I therefore recommend it to those who want a good fantasy series.

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Cute love story

I like this drama but i dont know what, there is somthing i could't give 10 out of 10 marks for this drama. i think tht becoz there r no confusing part. i mean it is like, when we watchng drama we feel like, ' oh wht is going to hpnd next ' and start to feeling curiosity about next part. but i did not feel tht in this drama.. but i must say i did not feel bored at all... i watchd dramas without hesitating.. n i dont like end episode its not written well.

As for actors i laught too much for some of lee dam's scenes some time's her acting and her face expressions rememberd me lee yi kyung ( lee joon ki in welcome to wikiki) and woo yeo also did great job he is soooo cute when he smile i love it... he is cute when he is jelous ❤️❤️❤️ and all other cast members also did their best for character

Overall good drama..

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POX

this series is one of the best drama, I ever seen! I highly recommend it. It’s another Gumiho drama but this is different this drama will really make you laugh till your stomach hurts and it will also make your heart flatters as well. as he journeys on becoming a human you will see how their love story unfolds from an accidental encounter to lovers and how they manage to stay strong in spite the odds. on top of that Yang Hye-Sun-Shin Woo-Yeo bickering and Yang-Do Jae love story added more colors on this drama what I mean is it's very humorous that will light up your day. really! I can't get over of the word "POX" this really makes me LMAO...

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Masterful writing

One of the best drama ever. From the beginning to the end, it was thrilling, suspenseful, and interesting to watch. There was never a moment when I thought this was not a good drama.

All of the characters especially Dam and her friends were super relatable. I felt as if they were living similar life as me but with supernatural elements in it.

I just love everything from the beautiful tune (sound like water drops with nostalgia feeling attracted to it) to the masterful writing piece.

At the end, Shin Woo: “Miss Dam, you were supposed to keep the marble, not fall in love with its owner.”
Dam: “You were supposed to steal my energy, not my heart.” It was great how it ended the way it started.

All of the actors played their role excellently.

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