On April 10, 2025, Top Star News broke the disappointing news that SBS has decided to delay its highly anticipated romantic comedy, Human from Today, featuring Kim Hye-yoon and Lomon, until 2026. This decision comes as a result of unexpected production challenges that the team has faced, pushing the previously set 2025 release date further into the future.
A Fresh Take on an Ancient Myth
Human from Today offers a captivating reinterpretation of the classic gumiho (nine-tailed fox) legend, centering around Eun Ho, played by Kim Hye-yoon. Unlike traditional portrayals, this gumiho revels in her eternal youth and beauty while deliberately avoiding moral dilemmas or romantic entanglements with humans to maintain her supernatural status.
Her well-structured life takes an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with Kang Si-yeol (Lomon), a self-absorbed superstar soccer player driven by an obsession to remain at the pinnacle of his sport. His fear of losing his carefully sculpted physique and athletic prowess shapes his character considerably.
Intriguing Character Dynamics
The encounter between Eun Ho and Kang Si-yeol initiates a profound transformation in both their understandings of love and life. The unanticipated announcement of the postponement has sparked disappointment across the fan community, which had eagerly anticipated the series’ debut.
“what was the reason WHAT WAS THE REASOONNNN,”one fan lamented on X.
Social media has been flooded with reactions as fans air their grievances regarding the relayed news. The sentiments echo a collective concern over the lack of clarity surrounding the delay.
“Noooooo what kind of nonsense is this. They didn’t even tell us why, at least from the news article,”a fan expressed.
“Nauurrrrr, I’m Hyeyoon deprived, why do you do this to me,”another fan added.
“Whaaat, why are Hyeyoon & Lomon not premiering in 2025 but 2026,”a fan remarked.
Fans’ Heartfelt Reactions
The news of the postponement has led to an outpouring of heartbreak and frustration among the dedicated viewer base anticipating this drama.
“SBS, why are you playing with our emotions? I hope this isn’t true and it will still release in early 2025,”one fan commented.
“Oh, I just fell to my knees,”another responded.
“I ACTUALLY FELL TO MY KNEES, I’M SICK TO MY STOMACH. WHAT THE HELLLLLLLL,”another anguished fan added.
What to Expect from the Series
The excitement for Human from Today began brewing with the release of its first teaser during the 2024 SBS Drama Awards, which tantalizingly presented the chemistry between Eun Ho and Kang Si-yeol while hinting at the series’ comedic and romantic facets. Released in January 2025, the teaser introduces Kim Hye-yoon’s charming persona as Eun Ho, a character caught between her mischievous tendencies and the mundane world of humanity.
The teaser showcases the whimsical antics of Eun Ho and her humorous interactions with Kang Si-yeol, promising an engaging narrative filled with laughter and heartfelt moments. It builds towards a thought-provoking narration:
“Eventually, a moment will come when you have to make a choice. You’ll have to decide whether to become human or disappear forever.”
From her escapades in a monastery to Kang Si-yeol attempting to rein in her wild ways, the excitement surrounding Human from Today continues to grow. Directed by Kim Jung-kwon, known for his previous hits like Maestra: Strings of Truth and Love to Hate You, the series is produced by Binge Works, recognized for notable projects such as My Demon and Mr. Queen.
While SBS has yet to elaborate further on the reasons behind the delay, the overarching narrative suggests that unexpected production challenges have necessitated the shift in the release timeline.
Stellar Cast Backgrounds
Kim Hye-yoon last graced screens in the successful drama Lovely Runner alongside Byeon Woo-seok, which gained international acclaim in 2024. Lomon, on the other hand, captured audiences with his performance in the Netflix phenomenon All of Us Are Dead. Both dramas are currently accessible for global streaming on Netflix, further garnishing interest in their upcoming collaboration.