I'm Human From Today (Korean오늘부터 인간입니다만) is an upcoming South Korean television series co-written by Park Chan-young and Jo Ah-young, directed by Kim Jung-kwon, and starring Kim Hye-yoon and Lomon. The series depicts the story of a nine-tailed fox woman who, after an unexpected accident with a renowned soccer star transforms her into a human. It is scheduled to premiere on SBS TV in the first half of 2025.[3]

I'm Human from Today
Hangul
오늘부터 인간입니다만
Revised RomanizationOneulbuteo Inganimnidaman
McCune–ReischauerOnŭlput'ŏ Inganimnidaman
Genre
Written by
  • Park Chan-young
  • Jo Ah-young
Directed byKim Jung-kwon
Starring
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
Production
Production companies
Original release
NetworkSBS TV

Synopsis

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The series follows the story of Eun-Ho (Kim Hye-yoon), a quirky nine-tailed fox (gumiho) who revels in the pleasures of the human world while deliberately avoiding good deeds to maintain her immortality. Eun-Ho embraces her eternal youth, savoring life’s delights without the burden of moral obligations.

Her carefree existence is upended when an unexpected incident involving Kang Si-yeol (Lomon), a world-class soccer player known for his dazzling talent and overwhelming narcissism, alters the course of her life. Following a fateful accident, Eun-Ho finds herself transformed into an ordinary human, forcing her to navigate the complexities of human emotions and responsibilities for the first time.

Cast

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Main

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A lavish and eccentric gumiho, who delights in her eternal youth and beauty. Uninterested in becoming an ordinary human, she only thrives on indulging in the fun aspects of human existence.
A charismatic and self-assured soccer star, renowned for his exceptional talent and unyielding confidence. His ego is as grand as his skills on the field, and he fears only the slightest threat to his physical prowess.
A former youth national soccer team prospect who suffers from a changed future due to an unfortunate accident.

Supporting

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Production

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Development

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The series is directed by Kim Jung-kwon a filmmaker known for his notable works such as Ditto (2000), BA:BO (2008), Lie After Lie (2020), Love to Hate You (2023), and Maestra: Strings of Truth (2023–2024). The script is co-written by Park Chan-young and Jo Ah-young who previously collaborated on Best Chicken (2019). It is also produced by Binge Works and planned by Studio S.[9]

Casting

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On July 10, 2024, several news outlets reported that Shin Se-kyung and Lomon were in discussions to star in the series.[10] However, on August 16, Kim Hye-yoon was announced as a new candidate for the female lead role.[11] By September 4, SBS officially confirmed that Kim and Lomon as the lead actors for the series.[2] On September 26, it was revealed that Lee Si-woo would be co-starring alongside Kim and Lomon.[7] The following day, Jang Dong-joo announced the he would also be joining the cast.[6]

Filming

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Filming began in September 2024, with director Kim Jung-kwon revealing on September 28 through an Instagram post that the cast had held their first script reading.[12]

Release

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According to SBS and multiple news sources, the series is scheduled for release in the first half of 2025 and will air every Monday and Tuesday on SBS TV.[13][14]

References

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  1. ^ a b Park So-jin (September 4, 2024). "김혜윤·로몬, 로코 '오늘부터 인간입니다만' 캐스팅" [Kim Hye-yoon and Lomon cast in romantic comedy 'I am human from today']. Maeil Broadcasting Network (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 7, 2024. Retrieved September 7, 2024 – via Naver.
  2. ^ a b c Lee Da-kyeon (September 4, 2024). "김혜윤X로몬, 혐관 로코 '오늘부터 인간입니다만' 캐스팅" [Kim Hye-yoon X Lomon, cast in the romantic comedy 'I am human from today']. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 7, 2024. Retrieved September 7, 2024 – via Naver.
  3. ^ Hwang Jae-ha (September 4, 2024). "김혜윤, 새 로코 '오늘부터 사람입니다만'서 로몬과 호흡" ["Kim Hye-yoon Pair-up with Lomon in New Rom-Com 'From Today, I Am Human']. Yonhap News (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 4, 2024. Retrieved September 4, 2024 – via Naver.
  4. ^ Jo Seong-hyun (September 4, 2024). "김혜윤, 새 로코 '오늘부터 인간입니다만' 캐스팅" [Kim Hye-yoon cast in the new romantic comedy 'I Am Human from Today'.]. SBS (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 4, 2024. Retrieved September 4, 2024 – via Naver.
  5. ^ Kim Na-yeon (September 4, 2024). "로몬, '가족계획' 이어 '오늘부터 인간입니다만' 출연 확정" [Lomon Confirmed to Appear in 'Family Plan' and 'I'm Human From Today']. Kyunghyang Shinmun (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 7, 2024. Retrieved September 7, 2024 – via Naver.
  6. ^ a b Jang Jin-ri (September 27, 2024). "[단독]장동주, '오늘부터 인간입니다만' 주연 캐스팅…김혜윤·로몬과 호흡" [[Exclusive] Jang Dong-joo cast as lead in 'Starting Today, I'm Human'... to work with Kim Hye-yoon and Lomon.]. SPOTV News (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 27, 2024. Retrieved September 27, 2024 – via Naver.
  7. ^ a b Choi Hye-jin (September 26, 2024). "[단독]'대세' 이시우, 김혜윤·로몬 만난다..'오늘부터 인간입니다만' 출연" ["Exclusive: 'Rising Star' Lee Si-woo to Meet Kim Hye-yoon and Lomon... Cast in 'I'm Human from Today']. Star News (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 26, 2024. Retrieved September 27, 2024 – via Naver.
  8. ^ Park Jin-young (October 17, 2024). "[단독] '슛돌이' 지승준, '오늘부터 인간입니다만' 합류…김혜윤x로몬 호흡" [[Exclusive] 'Shoot Doll' Ji Seung-joon, 'I'm a human from today' joins... Kim Hye-yoon x Romon]. Joy News 24 (in Korean). Retrieved October 27, 2024 – via Naver.
  9. ^ Hyun Hye-seon (September 4, 2024). "오늘부터 인간입니다만' 김혜윤, 로몬 로맨스 호흡…괴짜 구미호로 변신" [From Today I Am Human,' Kim Hye-yoon and Lomon's Romantic Chemistry... Transforming into an Oddball Gumiho]. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 7, 2024. Retrieved September 4, 2024 – via Naver.
  10. ^ Jang Jin-ri (July 10, 2024). "[단독]로몬, 신세경과 로맨스 호흡…'오늘부터 인간입니다만' 남주 꿰찼다" [[Exclusive] Romance with Shin Se-kyung… ‘I am Human from Today’ Male Lead]. SPOTV News (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 11, 2024. Retrieved September 4, 2024 – via Naver.
  11. ^ Park Jin-young (August 16, 2024). "[단독] 김혜윤, '믿보' 로코퀸 컴백...'오늘부터 인간입니다만' 긍정 검토" [[Exclusive] Kim Hye-yoon, 'Trustworthy' Romantic Comedy Queen's Comeback... 'I'm Human From Today' Positively Reviewed]. Joy News 24 (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 21, 2024. Retrieved August 16, 2024 – via Naver.
  12. ^ Kim Jung-kwon [@kim_Jeong_kwon] (September 28, 2024). "오늘부터 인간입니다만 전체 대본리딩! '혜피데이'입니다만♡" [Script reading for 'From Today, I'm Human'! It's 'Hyeppy Day'♡] (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 28, 2024. Retrieved September 28, 2024 – via Instagram.
  13. ^ Kang Yeon-woo (September 4, 2024). "[MTV] 김혜윤·로몬, 혐관 로맨스 …SBS '오늘부터 인간입니다만' 2025년 방송" [[MTV] Kim Hye-yoon and Lomon, a hateful romance... SBS 'I'm Human from Today' to be broadcast in 2025]. Maeil TV (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 14, 2024. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  14. ^ Lee Jeong-eun (September 4, 2024). "김혜윤 차기작 확정! '오늘부터 인간입니다만' 2025년 첫 방송" [Kim Hye-yoon's next project confirmed! 'I am human from today' to first air in 2025]. News Inside Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 4, 2024. Retrieved September 7, 2024 – via Naver.
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