The Thousandth Man

The Thousandth Man (2012)

EndedScripted showFantasy, Romance

Mi-Jin (Gang Ye-Won) is one of the mythical Korean creatures known as a "gumiho" - a fox with nine tails. Her mother (Jeon Mi-Seon) and younger sister Mi-Mo (Hyomin) were also a gumiho, but after consuming the livers of 1000 men they became human. Mi-Jin has now consumed 999 livers, but only has 3 months left to consume her 1,000th liver. If she is unable to find her 1000th liver, Mi-Jin will vanish. Meanwhile, Mi-Jin only takes the lives of men who she really loves.

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Scheduleevery Friday at 21:55 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E08Episode 8Oct 12, 2012
S01E07Episode 7Oct 5, 2012
S01E06Episode 6Sep 21, 2012
S01E05Episode 5Sep 14, 2012
S01E04Episode 4Sep 7, 2012
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Thousandth Man' premiere?

'The Thousandth Man' premiered on August 17, 2012.

What genre does 'The Thousandth Man' belong to?

'The Thousandth Man' is a fantasy comedy drama.

Who are the main characters in 'The Thousandth Man'?

The main characters in 'The Thousandth Man' are Mi-Jin, Jin-Goo, Man-Girl, Man-Boy, and Man-3.

Where is 'The Thousandth Man' set?

'The Thousandth Man' is set in modern-day Seoul, South Korea.

What is the premise of 'The Thousandth Man'?

'The Thousandth Man' follows the story of a nine-tailed fox, Mi-Jin, who must eat the livers of 1,000 men to become human.

Who is the director of 'The Thousandth Man'?

'The Thousandth Man' was directed by Kang Cheol-Woo.

How many episodes are there in 'The Thousandth Man'?

'The Thousandth Man' consists of 8 episodes.

Who wrote the script for 'The Thousandth Man'?

'The Thousandth Man' was written by Kim Gyoo-Wan.

What is the running time of each episode of 'The Thousandth Man'?

Each episode of 'The Thousandth Man' has a running time of approximately 60 minutes.

What is the main theme of 'The Thousandth Man'?

The main theme of 'The Thousandth Man' revolves around the concept of love and sacrifice.

Is 'The Thousandth Man' based on a novel or any other source material?

No, 'The Thousandth Man' is an original television series and is not based on any existing source material.

What is the production country of 'The Thousandth Man'?

'The Thousandth Man' is a South Korean television series.

Did 'The Thousandth Man' receive any awards or nominations?

Unfortunately, there is no information available about any awards or nominations received by 'The Thousandth Man'.

Was 'The Thousandth Man' popular among viewers?

'The Thousandth Man' had a dedicated fan base, but its popularity was not widespread.

What is the critical reception of 'The Thousandth Man'?

Critical reception for 'The Thousandth Man' was mixed, with some praising its unique concept and humor, while others found it lacking in execution.

Is 'The Thousandth Man' available for streaming or purchase?

'The Thousandth Man' is available for streaming on various platforms and can also be purchased on DVD.

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Also known as

  • A Thousand Man
  • One Thousandth Man
  • 천번째 남자 (Korea, Republic of)
  • Chunbunzzae Namja (Korea, Republic of)

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