Shin and Eun Tak are finally reunited, and she actually does become the Goblin’s bride. And since you mentioned loving Weightlifting Fairy, a drama that a lot of people compare that one too is Shopping King Louie. I have a soft spot for Lee Dong Wook, and I absolutely loved his character. Which brings me to our bromance. I greatly enjoyed Goblin for all the reasons mentioned. Hello frnds. But tragedy struck when Eun Tak gave her life to save others. As soon as I saw that Gong Yoo was doing another tv drama, I begun to look forward to it. Hello I know how you feel! It is the most watched cable drama that is currently airing in South Korea. I have to ask you this though. I think I have around 20-25 dramas that I have seen that aren’t on my review list. I have so far enjoyed the series immensely, but I also agree with the aspects you point out of the weaker points of the series. Yes, Goblin has the best First Episode I have ever seen yet (sorry Mi Ho haha). But when the time came for Shin’s curse to be broken, and the magical sword was removed from his chest, everyone was in for a difficult reality. She has heard from them that she is the predestined bride of the Goblin, but she does not know who he is or what it entails. It’s really hilarious and adorable, and I loved it , Going for something more big and sweeping, I would say try something like Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Goryeo, Descendants of the Sun, or Legend of the Blue Sea. I think it will go like this for a long while. The Grim Reaper: he is in charge of guiding the souls of the dead on their last voyage. Kim Go Eun was very endearing as Eun Tak. Kim Shin played by Gong Yoo is a great war general. Aside from his obviously dashing looks, I have mad respect for his skills as an actor. 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Goblin Season 2 Release Date, Cast, Plot, Trailer, Episodes, Spoilers, KDrama News & Series Updates Kdrama has become quite famous all over the world in the past few years. Thank you! You reminded me why I started this blog and how much I enjoy sharing my love for Asian dramas with kindred spirits, such as yourself. Shin disappeared into nothingness while Eun Tak’s memories of Shin were erased. Kim Shin becomes Goblin, some sort of immortal ghost. He’s such a genuine guy, and I couldn’t help but root for him to succeed. Most of all, it’s is a story about the meaning of life and death and about the relationships we form with ourselves, with our fellow humans and, ultimately, with the divinity. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Above all, it’s a drama about the dreadful responsibility each of us has towards these three type of relationships. I know someone who might be prepared for such a deep staff. Great timing! The conflicts were resolved quite easily and at times became predictable. Do you like dramas with secrets (secret identities, feelings, etc.) They were finally happy, and it was all very sweet. Goblin went out with a bang for tvN, reportedly breaking ratings records for the cable network that were previously held by Answer Me 1988’s finale just a year ago (at 19.6%). In the present, he is lonely and weary from his long life, but meeting his Goblin bride brings out his more carefree and fun side. Yook Sung Jae did well as Yoo Duk Hwa. The drama also filmed several scenes in Canada that featured some breathtaking scenery. One has an aura of solemnity, the other is cynical and humorous. After a sequence of events, he rents the house belonging to Kim Shin and the two become “roommates”. There is great chemistry between these two immortal beings. For more than 900 years Kim Shin (assisted by the descendants of his loyal servant) has lived his life roaming the world, hoping to meet his predestined Bride and put an end to his long and empty existence. Eun Tak was able to warm up the lonely Shin’s heart, and he was able to provide her a family. Although she is the predestined bride of the Goblin, Eun-Tak is not part of God’s initial plan. And yes, Goblin definitely matches up with the quality of western shows, and it has really set the bar high for future dramas. It’s definitely normal to have extra fondness for those first dramas Haha, I understand about Boys Over Flowers. Each character is memorable and engaging and completely brought to life by all of the talented actors portraying them. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. The initial action takes place in the Goryeo era. Greetings from the Philippines! Goblin and Eun Tak’s contract during their first snow together might be more than just a piece of paper! It might be ruined as well. I’ll pass her your critique. Thank you and best wishes! And I definitely have a fondness for Gu Family Book. I think it may have been a good drama had I watched it before Goblin. I recently watched Goblin and the the script I must say really entails an anticipatory message about how the world is big yet we are bound to meet the fated one. I love dramas with secret identities and other big secrets! I am so happy to find a kindred spirit who enjoys the deeper meaning and layers hidden in the Korean dramas! I’ve tried to watch other versions of dramas and the second version usually leaves me feeling a bit bored. There are many different sides to Shin’s character, and Gong Yoo played them all perfectly. We have Sunny as the reincarnation of Shin’s sister, Sun, and the Grim Reaper as King Wang Yeo. Be sure to check out our sidebar for helpful info and resources! As time passes, his ice-cold heart starts melting under her bright and sunny personality. Of course, that’s a drama I watched shortly after some of my favorites like City Hunter, Boys Over Flowers, and My Girlfriend is a Gumiho. Goblin: The Lonely and Great God Korean Drama Review Posted on January 24, 2017 by Kay Goblin is a fantasy romance about a modern day goblin (Gong Yoo) who seeks to end his cursed immortal life and needs a human bride (Kim Go Eun) to do so. But when the Grim Reaper’s punishment was over and Sunny passed away, the two went on to the afterlife together. But that inner love and longing for Shin was eventually enough to pull him back from nothingness to the real world. The first was the age gap between the two main leads. She was bright, adorable, and full of life. It’s also a really good role for Lee Seung Gi. My favorite parts of the drama were the more dramatic aspects that focused on the story surrounding Shin, his back story, his curse, and how everyone was connected to that. “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God”, also known as "Goblin", is a 2016-2017 South Korean drama series directed by Lee Eung Bok. Sunny is the owner of a chicken restaurant where Eun-Tak works. She is brought-up by her aunt who abuses her and who is after her mother’s the life insurance money. Eun-Tak is immune to the Goblin’s powers. He has supernatural powers; but, unlike the Goblin, he is not free to use them outside of his duty as a grim reaper. Change ). Luckily, she is able to shine in the second half. There are definitely dramas that I liked more than Goblin, but Goblin is unique in terms of its grand story and amazing production quality. I loved watching them go head to head whether it be trying to annoy each other or having silverware battles. Initially, that made it more difficult for me to warm up to them. My 8 would probably be closer to a 9 for most people. Sunshine’ | Kdrama Kisses, Great review. In one of my future articles I will make a list with the top dramas for beginners and a list with the best (yet underrated) dramas one might enjoy. A lovely, low-key remake. I think Coffee Prince is the second Kdrama I watched after Princess Hours (still Yoon Eun Hye). Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older Hence, her existence brings imbalance to the universe. Hello, After reading the whole thing…, may be this show is too much for me, at least right now. I was tired about the TV dramas (telenovelas) from this part of the globe. This drama is about Goblin named Kim Shin. Final Review: “Goblin” ... Goblin Kdrama Age Difference Kim Go Eun Yook Sungjae Waiting For Her Pure Romance Gong Yoo Favorite Bible Verses. They have to pay for their sins by witnessing death time after time. I really hope you enjoy it too . ( Log Out / currently watching kdrama rookie historian goo hae-ryung 2/20 run on 8/16 [paused] school nurse files 1/6 she would never know 1/16 uncanny counter 1/16 cdrama forever love 20/28 monarch industry/rebel princess: 2/many??? Anyways, this shows how reliable your reviews are. After dying an unjust death and resurrecting as a Goblin, he dedicates himself to guarding the elected souls throughout their earthly life. Ideally, I would have liked more of the meat of the story to be better dispersed throughout the drama. Her looking up to Kim Shin and not being a strong and independent woman (yet), offended the sensibilities of a few critics. Glad to hear your like secret type dramas too . 22 min. I have actually seen Coffee Prince. Moon Chae Won Offered Lead Role in Korean Drama Bride of the Water God 2017, Goblin: The Lonely and Great God Korean Drama Review, Korean Drama Update for January 2017 | Kdrama Kisses, ‘Goblin’ Writer Bringing New Korean Drama ‘Mr. Rest assured though, I will try my best to catch up on things, and ofcourse these great posts As for this review, I skipped over the spoiler parts (lol) but I quite enjoyed reading your thoughts on it. You don’t know how happy I feel that I found your site. The second aspect criticized was related to the fact that the female character is perpetuating the “Cinderella” syndrome. There are some very impressive shots in the opening episode featuring an intense battle during the historical portion and a huge ship caught in raging waters. credit is given to Kdrama Kisses (kdramakisses.com) with clear and Yoo Deok-Hwa is the youngest descendant of Kim Shin’s loyal servant. Goblin’s distinct and intriguing storyline proved to captivate the viewers’ hearts. The drama summaries called my attention but I needed more. I happened to stumble upon this post while looking for some reviews for Goblin. I think my heart would break a little if something ever did actually take Gumiho’s place on top, hehe. Gong Yoo as Kim Shin or Goblin. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guardian:_The_Lonely_and_Great_God But I suppose that's to be expected specially since the title alone indicates that Kim Shin (Goblin) is the main lead, so it's no wonder they get the most screen time. “Goblin” is a series of multiple genres: fantasy, romance, drama, suspense. But yes, Goblin definitely had some issues. The difference in age helped highlight the predicament of a nine-century old man tired of living who meets a fresh, lively young woman who is in love with living and is excited to begin the adventure of life. The ML and FL leads are beautiful not only in expressing their roles but have done true justice to the plot. This website It was broadcasted on television in over 15 countries. I’m not big on zombie movies, but that one was fantastic as was Gong Yoo . I was also surprised how much I loved Train to Busan. But I did love watching Meteor Garden and Hana Yori Dango. Goblin is an epic tale with a story that spans centuries. oh! Her youthful exuberance is like a ray of sunshine that warms up Shin’s heart. I usually recommend switching things up after you’ve watched something you love. It was an ending filled with much sadness mixed in with a bittersweet joy. We then see a fun rivalry develop. It was a super cute drama, and Nam Joo Hyuk and Lee Sung Kyung were adorable , Can you suggest a better kdrama than Goblin? And Gong Yoo delivered plenty of intensity portraying the emotional journey Shin goes on throughout the drama. Filled with rage and envy, Wang Yeo sends Kim Shin into a battle to secure the Northern border and orders him to die on the battlefield. This is the highest ratings for a premiere episode on tvN this year. Only the souls of the worst sinners will become grim reapers. Thanks for the comprehensive and insightful review, I appreciate how objective your review is compared to others I’ve read that basked in the show’s weak points but failed to give due credit to its more-than-fair share of good points. In the beginning, Shin and the Grim Reaper are mostly the deadpan style. It was so sad to see the Grim Reaper suffer through immense pain and guilt from what he did in his past life. Its rich fantasy story that intertwined everyone’s fates was done very eloquently. Sadly. This way he could finally rest. I was ready to make My Girlfriend Is A Gumiho as my second favorite haha. I definitely have a lot of love for City Hunter It does sound like we have some similar feelings towards dramas. I tried rewatching Goblin and Im currently in the third ep. I had too much expectation because of the impressive start. I also like a good angsty melodrama where secrets are really ready to shake things up at any moment. A work highly professional in itself, quite useful to learn watching and enjoy the watch with some profit for our own life. In his quest for a bride to break his immortal curse, Dokkaebi, a 939-year-old guardian of souls, meets a grim reaper and a sprightly student with a tragic past. Some have lamented the bitter-sweet ending, but I think the ending fits perfectly with the premises of the drama. The main theme “Stay with Me” (interpreted by Chanyeol and Punch) gathered over 123 million views as of August 2018. I really hope you enjoy it , It had every recipe to become the perfect Kdrama. Thanks. As for the ending, I was mostly happy with it. I loved their little heart to hearts with each other and the bond that developed between them. Never expect this turn out one of the best medical drama. Thanks again for this post! He was such a different person from who he was back then. It’s just special, and I highly doubt it will ever be dethroned from it’s first place position in my heart Glad you’re a fellow Gumiho lover! Revisiting an old favorite can always help though. Fast-forward to the modern time, Kim Shin (back in Korea after many years) is watching the city of Seoul from the top of a building on a winter night, trying to tune-out the sounds and voices of the city. Haha, well of course you just can’t top My Girlfriend is a Gumiho! As a ghost, Eun Tak asked Shin to wait for her to return in her next life. Have you watched it? The story begins in ancient times in Korea. Maybe you could re-watch it? Things really pick up story wise in the second part of the drama. I think that’s pretty normal though. Not even grim reapers are able to read her mind or influence her behavior. Thank you for visiting my blog and I hope you will enjoy my future content. This is a place for discussions and news about your favorite Korean drama series (current and past), the actors and actresses, drama reviews, official soundtracks, award shows, and more. Eventually their rivalry turns into a reluctant partnership as they try to protect Eun Tak and find happiness for themselves when fate seems to be against them. Enter your email address to subscribe to EastAsianDrama and receive notifications of new posts by email. Goblin is perfect all-around and will become a classic. I only had minor issues that honestly seem very small compared to how well this drama was put together. That makes discovering this world and its secrets very interesting. Goblin has just made my favorites list. And so much detail went into setting up the shots and individual scenes. This is done under the upstart and unwanted Golden Time Team, which … He chose very well for a Kdrama comeback! But she is unaware that breaking that curse will cause Shin to disappear into nothingness. Goblin, also know as Dokkaebi in Korean, is ghost like being who are immortal. Goblin is a fantasy romance about a modern day goblin (Gong Yoo) who seeks to end his cursed immortal life and needs a human bride (Kim Go Eun) to do so. Excelentes actores, muy buena trama y una hermosisima historia. I really loved both of them. I have about 6 episodes to go, which I hope to finish somewhere next week and then I will post my own review. Sounds like you had a good couple days! Hopefully, they fit with yours too and you have an enjoyable time watching them. “goblin” scores highest ratings yet as episode ends with. My Top 5 List. Although his feelings for hi… Once the sword is removed, he can finally move to the afterlife and rest in peace. The drama he is currently starring on is called the Goblin (Dokkaebi), also known as Guardian: The Lonely and the Great … It was pretty early in my drama watching and before I was doing reviews. There is no one I would rather replace. The main themes present in “Goblin” revolve around personal responsibility and divine justice, repentance and atonement, love and sorrow, fate and free will. Sign up to receive updates of kdrama reviews, trailers, casting news, and more! There’s really nothing quite like it. A proper coming-of-age story, Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo sprinkles some serious fairy dust across this lovable Korean drama. “Goblin” was critically acclaimed and has won several awards nationally and internationally. While it does take a while to get answers, once we continue deeper into the story, the drama just gets better and better. It ranked 6th on the Melon music charts, 3rd on the Naver music charts, and 14th on the Mnet music charts. And longing for Shin was eventually enough to make my Girlfriend is a series of multiple genres fantasy... Am so happy to find a kindred spirit who enjoys the deeper meaning and layers in. 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