What if we tell you that two powerful personalities have been confirmed for an upcoming K-drama titled "Human X Gumiho", and one of them is Jun Ji-hyun from The Legend of the Blue Sea? Well, that's absolutely true, as the actress who recently made headlines for her role in Tempest has been paired up with Ji Chang-wook.Just like Jun Ji-hyun, Ji Chang-wook has also appeared in hit K-dramas like Backstreet Rookie, Lovestruck in the City, and more. And now, these stars will join forces for the upcoming K-drama.It has been recently announced by JTBC that Jun Ji-hyun and Ji Chang-wook will play the leading duo in Human X Gumiho. K-drama enthusiasts would immediately understand that this show will have magical elements as the title includes "Gumiho," which means a fox that has lived for a thousand years.What's special about a Gumiho is that she has the power to transform into a human, mostly a woman. So does that mean Ji-hyun is going to take on another role of a magical being?Let's find out!Jun Ji-hyun and Ji Chang-wook pair up for new K-drama Human X Gumiho View this post on Instagram Instagram PostHuman X Gumiho is a fantasy romance K-drama in production starring Jun Ji Hyun and Ji Chang Wook, two of South Korea’s biggest stars. They acted together in the film Colony, which means the K-drama will mark their second collaboration.The drama is set to begin filming in March 2026, but no release date has been revealed at this time. The story will focus on Jun Ji Hyun playing a popular actress who hides a big secret: she’s actually a 2,000-year-old gumiho, or nine-tailed fox.And explained earlier, Gumiho in the Korean mythology are those foxes who can transform into a human whenever they want. They're incredibly beautiful and full of charm. Ji-hyun's Gu Ja-hong enjoys controlling everyone and getting as much attention as she wants.However, things change when she encounters Choi Seok (played by Ji Chang-wook). Her powers suddenly don’t work on him, and this furthers Ja-hong while it also intrigues her.Interestingly, this will mark Jun Ji-hyun's second time playing a mythological figure as she already played the role of a mermaid in The Legend of the Blue Sea. The actress was paired up with Hallyu star Lee Min-ho, and together, their chemistry touched hearts globally.At the same time, the actress has already worked with Ji Chang-wook, so fans know that they both look good as on-screen main leads. While Ji-hyun will be a Gumiho, Chang-wook's Choi-seok will appear as a shaman.He's gifted with the power to see beyond the world's surface, suggesting he might immediately recognize that Ja-hong is a nine-tailed fox. He won't get charmed by her, but if they keep crossing paths, there might be an unexpected bond between two different living beings. Also Read: Dear X cast and character guide: Who plays whom in the latest thriller K-dramaHow many episodes will Human X Gumiho have? View this post on Instagram Instagram PostHuman X Gumiho will have a total of 14 episodes and is set to air exclusively on JTBC. While this has been confirmed for the local audience, there's no update on streaming options. Since the K-drama has just been announced, there's no information about other cast members. Once filming starts, fans will come to know who else has joined the actors for this anticipated K-drama.Also Read: Ang Mutya ng Section E Season 2 new release date announced — Here’s when it’s comingContinue exploring SoapCentral for regular updates on TV shows.