My Inner Student and the Perfect Gumiho
I watched this series with great pleasure. The actors are excellent, and the chemistry of the main couple works beautifully.
Jang Ki-yong appears strikingly different from his previous roles. Here, he is gentle and tender, almost ethereal. He transforms himself with each project — even his manner of walking and his facial expressions change. His performance is subtle and refined. Romance is strongly present and brings a warm glow to the story. The couple truly works, which is essential for this kind of series.
Lee Hyeri is bright and full of energy, faithful to what she does best. She plays naturally, without visible transformation, an endearing character with whom many can identify: honest, friendly, sometimes a little clumsy, yet carrying the fresh innocence of a carefree student — neither exceptionally brilliant nor lacking. The idea of the series seems to be that the “student within us” can still dream of a perfect gumiho.
Jang Ki-yong’s character almost embodies perfection, perhaps too much — but as he is a mythical being, this excess is forgivable. He rarely shows anger, which only emphasizes a very human trait he has yet to acquire — something he still needs to learn.
The secondary characters are also charming, and their storylines are engaging. I found the interactions between Jang Ki-yong and Kang Han-na particularly captivating. Their more mature, less “student-like” dynamic created an oddly unsettling contrast when placed next to Lee Hyeri’s character, and there was a hint of flirtation that made me feel slightly uncomfortable.
This is a positive and light-hearted series, one that does not aim to explore profound themes, yet perfectly fulfills its role as pleasant entertainment, free of pretension and poor taste
Jang Ki-yong appears strikingly different from his previous roles. Here, he is gentle and tender, almost ethereal. He transforms himself with each project — even his manner of walking and his facial expressions change. His performance is subtle and refined. Romance is strongly present and brings a warm glow to the story. The couple truly works, which is essential for this kind of series.
Lee Hyeri is bright and full of energy, faithful to what she does best. She plays naturally, without visible transformation, an endearing character with whom many can identify: honest, friendly, sometimes a little clumsy, yet carrying the fresh innocence of a carefree student — neither exceptionally brilliant nor lacking. The idea of the series seems to be that the “student within us” can still dream of a perfect gumiho.
Jang Ki-yong’s character almost embodies perfection, perhaps too much — but as he is a mythical being, this excess is forgivable. He rarely shows anger, which only emphasizes a very human trait he has yet to acquire — something he still needs to learn.
The secondary characters are also charming, and their storylines are engaging. I found the interactions between Jang Ki-yong and Kang Han-na particularly captivating. Their more mature, less “student-like” dynamic created an oddly unsettling contrast when placed next to Lee Hyeri’s character, and there was a hint of flirtation that made me feel slightly uncomfortable.
This is a positive and light-hearted series, one that does not aim to explore profound themes, yet perfectly fulfills its role as pleasant entertainment, free of pretension and poor taste
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