Series synopsis
Humanimal, also known as 휴머니멀 is a South Korean documentary television series that premiered on MBC on January 6, 2020. It ended on January 30, 2020. It stars Kim Woo-bin, Park Shin-hye, Ryu Seung-ryong and Yoo Hai-jin.
A five-part docuseries that focuses on wild animals, humans that hunt them for fun and money, and activists who try to protect the animals. Three actors are here as presenters to deliver the messages about the struggles and love of humans toward the wild animals in 11 countries including Botswana, Zimbabwe, the Republic of South Africa, and America.
Premise
A five-part docuseries that focuses on wild animals, humans that hunt them for fun and money, and activists who try to protect the animals. Three actors are here as presenters to deliver the messages about the struggles and love of humans toward the wild animals in 11 countries including Botswana, Zimbabwe, the Republic of South Africa, and America.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kim Woo-bin as Self
- Park Shin-hye as Self
- Ryu Seung-ryong as Self
- Yoo Hai-jin as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 5 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | January 6, 2020 | January 30, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Killing Elephants Park Shin Hye and Dr. Mike Chase visit elephant herds in Botswana, where the severe poaching has taken a toll on the elephant population. Meanwhile, Yoo Hai Jin visits Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai where Lek Chailert takes care of over 100 elephants in a safe environment. |
January 6, 2020 |
| 2 |
Trophy Hunter A wildlife conservationist claims the wildlife should be preserved as it is. On the other hand, trophy hunters claim the money they pay to hunt can protect more animals than they hunt and help the local community. But is it okay to tolerate killing just for human pleasure? And does cruel slaughter necessary for coexistence? |
January 9, 2020 |
| 3 |
Dangerous Tradition Every September and February, there's a shadow of death waiting for dolphins that pass along Japan's southwestern coast. Animals lose their dignity before human pleasure and profit. Do we deserve to live with these animals? Still, we think about solutions to coexistence that we cannot give up. |
January 16, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | MBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 6, 2020 |
| Last aired | January 30, 2020 |
| Status | ended |