My Girlfriend Is Gumiho (aka Tinh Yeu Khong Loi Thoat)

Having loved "Painted Skin- the resurrection" with its 9-tail fox character, I decided to give this a try. If you liked "Splash", you will find this to your liking, as there are many similarities. What I found remarkable about this series was how all the characters grew and developed as individuals (even the silly aunt and her director boyfriend). Nearly all the characters were to some degree self obsessed, and stunted by their narcissism. Released from her 500 year captivity in a painted scroll, Miho, the 9-tail fox , saves Dae-woong from fatal injuries, and tags onto him to keep her energy pearl close while he heals. Dae Woong is suitably scared when he comprehends that this crazy girl is a genuine 9-tail fox (imagine finding out your gorgeous new friend is also a werewolf!). He has ambitions of an action film career, and needs her energy pearl to achieve it. All the while she is learning of life in modern Seoul, the joys of korean beef (this is an ongoing ad), and the subtleties of being human. Another character is a demon queller, who discovers she is the reincarnated spirit of a lover he lost centuries ago, and hasn't gotten over. Other characters are the sidelined girlfriend , the wannabe girlfriend oblivious to the attention of Dae-Woongs buddy, and the anxious grandfather who desperately wants Dae-Woong to grow up. This makes for a delightful blend of mythological fantasy, romance, and fun combining with a message of tolerance and caring for others. Miho is truly a foxy lady.

I’ve seen this show and it’s great. The only problem with the dvd is that the timing of the subtitles are a little off

Very cute show. Light and joyful for most of the show. Of course there is an element of melodrama but overall I laughed and smiled through most of it! It seems geared at a slightly younger audience but enjoyable for all ages. I love the element of folklore. It made the show so interesting! I absolutely fell in love with the male lead and the halfling vet (so cute!). The female lead was beautiful and had so much personality. Her character practically jumped right off the screen! The secondary characters (the aunt and director) were a bit over the top but fun.Family viewing? So far this is the cleanest Korean drama I have watched. There was one brief "love" scene they are watching on TV and a few comments on mating (after all she is a 9 tailed fox). Overall I would give it a mild PG rating!

First and foremost, this is a fantastic series. Just a whole lot of fun. Fun to see both characters grow as humans. Where, in the west, having such powers would be considered a superhero and be envied, here her goal is to lose the powers and become human. Likewise, while grudgingly helping her, he also grows as a person. Very enjoyable to watch both journeys. Really nice blending of Asian mythology, fantasy, with romantic comedy. Could not tell how it would end until the last few minutes.The subplot between the director and the sister a bit too much slapstick, but never lasts too long.Having originally seen this as a HD broadcast, 1080, the DVD quality leaves something to be desired. Granted, these are "plain" DVD's, not blu-ray. Where the HD broadcast was CRYSTAL clear down to the smallest detail, these are not. Adequate.Should say something that the story is so great that I was willingly to pay for "adequate" DVD's. It is worth the price of admission...

I was a big fan of the series when it came out so as soon as I saw this I had to have it. As expected I am very glad I did. The series itself is amazing, it traps from the beggining and the actors are great, although I like Lee Seung Ki, Shin min ah is absolutely adorable here!Now to the product itself, the package is quite sturdy and glossy, dvd's are packed nicely and I wont fear they might scratch or something.The sound is pretty good and so are the subtitles, a little bit Americanized for my taste but It doesnt affect the story too much. Picture quality is great as wellIt has a lot of extra material in the last disk and I liked thatI love the series and Im glad it has a package that does justice to it.^_^

MGIAG is truly excellent, no doubt. It's probably one of the best Korean Romantic comedies to come out within the past several years. The 2 main characters are terrific and have great chemistry together. The plot and subplots were generally good, although a little over-the-top at times with the cheeziness and just plain silliness. That being said however, it's still no match for "Secret Garden" which in my opinion is on another level.....truly one of the Best Korean Drama's out there, if not THE Best! Not only does Secret Garden have some of the most memorable characters I've ever seen in ANY movie (Korean, American, or otherwise), but the soundtrack alone is also worthy of an Academy Award. It's that awesome!

I first watched this drama on Netflix and was hooked. I love the characters and the actors/actresses, especially Shin Min Ah, who plays the Gumiho (Mi-ho). She is adorable with her dimples and the child like character she portrays was fun to watch. I was never into Korean dramas until my daughter introduced me. Most of the ones that I have watched have been good, but My Girlfriend is a Gumiho is my all time favorite. That is why I purchased the DVD box set. If you have never watched a Korean drama series, you should watch this one. I'm pretty sure you will love it. It contains elements of fantasy, drama, and comedy.

This is a fascinating series with a little bit of something for everyone...fantasy, romance, humor, action, mystery, and unexpected plot twists. I am not one who typically consumes romantic comedies. My interests normally are anime, sci-fi, action, adventure, and fantasy titles. It was a fluke that I saw any of this series at all but after seeing the first couple episodes I was hooked and wanted to own the DVD set. The characters in this story have some good depth and are well developed as the story line progresses. The original dialog is Korean but the English sub-titles are well done. The DVD box set itself is pretty basic but is of good quality.