Gu Family Book (2013)

Unfolding like a richly woven tapestry, "Gu Family Book" is a sweeping melodrama that chronicles the extraordinary life of Choi Kang Chi - a radiant being born from the union of a human and a mythical werefox. Kang Chi, portrayed by the charismatic Lee Seung Ki, is neither entirely human nor beast, and his quest to find his place in the world forms the crux of the narrative. Gifted with the spirit of Jiri Mountain's guardian werefox, Gu Wol Ryung, and the human heart of his mother, Yoon Seo Hwa, Kang Chi is found adrift in a river and adopted by the compassionate Park family. The era's stringent norms lead manager Choi to officially adopt him, but it is Park Moo Sol who becomes the father figure in Kang Chi's life. Kang Chi is a character ablaze with curiosity and candor. A life-altering event unveils his half-human, half-beast lineage, propelling him into a second life. This existence is marked by his relentless struggle to live as a human, despite the odds stacked against him. Interwoven into this saga is Dam Yeo Wool, a prodigious martial artist and archer, played by Bae Suzy. Embodied with the virtuous principles of Confucianism's Three Bonds and Five Relationships, Yeo Wool becomes a young instructor at a martial arts center. Her path intertwines with Kang Chi's in a tale that is as much about self-discovery as it is about the perpetual yearning for humanity. "Gu Family Book" invites viewers into a world where human emotions intertwine with mythical lore, creating a saga that is as captivating as it is unique. Dive into this journey of struggle, resilience, and the undying pursuit of humanity, etched against the backdrop of a world that merges the ordinary with the extraordinary.

Gu Family Book is an action show featuring Lee Seung-gi.

Gu Family Book is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on KoreaOnDemand and it's also available on Kocowa, KoreaOnDemand and Rakuten Viki.