Goblin (2016)

I just can't get over the age gap

Okay, I want to start off with that this cast is amazing, everybody portraits there character beautifully and the writing, videography and music is done great.
However I can't get myself to enjoy the mainleads storyline, it's weard. I don't think it's romantic and I can't imagine why you would think that it's okay for a 900 year something to fall for a child, A CHILD. It's inappropriate and nothing sexually happend with a minor but still.... Personally it was a complete dealbreaker. (I wanna say I don't think the girls crush or her perspective is weard I completely blame the old dude)
Again every character seems well thought out and portrait lovely, I love the side story's, but the main storyline is just weard and inappropriate. So even though I would probably recommend it because of the amazing cast and the videography, the plot is not okay....

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Excellent Mesmerizing

Goblin was my first kdrama and I regret not a second I gave to this drama . Everything is so perfect and it's amazing ..this drama.made me fall hard for kdramas but nothing can beat my goblin n grim.

This drama is a must must must watch . If you haven't watched it , you are missing a big deal !

The acting and chemistry is par excellence. Everyone is a delight to our eyes ...

I have left not a single drama of Gong yoo after this drama ...and I have watched Goblin , God knows how many times ...I started this drama after my friend emotionally blackmailed me in watching a kdrama. I started this one for 5 minutes and man ..there was no going back since . I watched it in one day and night and then three times more lol ? ...
It was 3 years ago but today I am.again watching it.

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Almost magical

A story unlike any I’ve watched before. Seeing the relationship grow between the Goblin and the Grim Reaper was the best part of the show for me - many funny moments and many touching ones as well.

The acting was top notch and I was particularly touched by the overwhelming sadness conveyed by the Grim Reaper so I was glad he had a happy ending. His pale outlook fit his Grim Reaper look very well but I was happier to see him in his other character that had a moustache - so tormented but more handsome. The Goblin was a bit too quirky at times (drying his hair while acting like a teenager, singing a love song etc) which I found to be out of character. FL was spot on with her expressions and mannerisms which made for a believable high school student. Cinematography and story telling were well done, particularly how the Grim Reaper works.

But...

I was not comfortable seeing a romance between a student (19) and an older adult (39 for the last 900 years). Can’t be helped since the story relies on the age 9, 19, 29 explanation of when someone is the most vulnerable.

Thankfully, there was the romance of the second couple to pull me back into the show whenever I got a bit unsettled seeing the FL in her school uniform cozying up to the ML.

This drama’s theme song hit the right notes for me. It was haunting yet evoked a mystical aura which I feel really suited the show.

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When I watched this, I had no expectations what the story will be. But after watching ep 1 I got hooked! It was a different and unpredictable story that will really capture the audience's attention. And let's not forget the OST which is also amazing as well.

In terms of the cast they picked and their acting, nothing else need be said as I don't find it lacking on any part.

What I also enjoyed about this series are the amazing production set they used in terms of the houses, rooms, etc of the characters.

If you are however not really that invested in minor details when watching then you may find the story quite confusing. For me, I found it really entertaining as I do appreciate the extra effort of really getting into more on the details.

In all honesty I'd rewatched this series usually on a cold and rainy weather as I feel that it will really compliment the feels and aesthetic of the series.

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Mind-blowing

First, the cast and the acting are superb. Truly, Gong Yoo is perfect for the role of goblin(Kim Shin). The other characters have also shown their charisma. Moreover, I'm in a love with its OST. The OST will definitely touch your heart. Also, This is not only full of sad romance and emotional feelings, but the comedy used in this drama was also epic. Especially, the plot or storyline of the story is so much interesting and heart-touching. I will give thanks to Kim Eun-Sook for writing this mind-blowing drama. I cried more than thrice while watching this drama. Also, I laughed countless times. I have watched many dramas but still, it is a drama which I can't forget just for a moment. You should obviously watch this drama at least once.

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Not for me …

Goblin is a classic and it’s easy to see why it has gained popularity but this one wasn’t for me.
Strengths
Acting was strong and thought Yoo Na and Kim Dong Wook were absolute delights.
Kim Eun Sook really capitulated audiences
The romance chemistry was sweet
The filming settings were magical also but struggled to get away with the concept and age difference.

Loved the Korean mythology elements

Weaknesses
Slow paced
Age difference too great between leads - understandable after time skip but creepy beforehand
Too many tropes imao

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Just great!

Stay with me was the best song or OST in this drama. I loved it so much and I go back to watch the first episode to listen to that part.

The female lead was great and pure. I loved every moment with her in the screen. The male lead was great as well. The story was spot on. I loved every aspect of it. Even though, it doesn't align with my beliefs, I find it very appealing and smooth. I think this is the first drama where I couldn't hate any character. The cliffhangers and how episodes ends in this drama were out of this world. Especially with the catchy songs.

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Watch this if you want a drama unlike any other ones out there. Totally different and interesting premise and plots, makes you wonder how anyone can even come up with such unique concepts. Wonderful OST and visual effects. The whole drama is a visual treat. Both male leads have such classy, mysterious, cute characters to play and the bromance between them is so adorable. I liked their bromance chemistry better than the chemistry between both romantic pairs. The FL is a bit too young to accept as a match for the 939 year old goblin, thankfully there were no cringey romantic scenes and they show a decent emotional connect between them with no vulgarity. The drama has so many unexpected turns and twists, many joyful and many very sad as well. Nevertheless it kept me engaged and curious to know how it all turned out in the end. I would like to rewatch it down the line but will certainly be skipping all the sad parts, at times it felt like there were too many of them. 10 points for the drama and -1 for so all those crying moments that made it heavy watching every now and them. It would have a high rewatch value if they had made it lighter and more fun overall.

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A bit overrated

The problem was plot longing , and eventually going downfall the more episode you watch , there was exceptionally excessive dramatic moments and also the whole plot was like bamboozled ,and how it started from the first few episodes they couldn't maintain the comedy or the whole story perfectly ,its worth watching ,but i expected better , needed more agendas or subjects , honestly















































so i think its ofcourse a peak drama from dramas of 2016 , but can't be on top 3 in my opinion

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Originale, straziante ma pieno di speranza.

In un mare di drama dove il motore che spinge e arresta le relazioni è la gelosia fra gli attori principali e secondari, Goblin (Guardian: the lonely and great god) spicca per la sua originalità nella trama e nella gestione delle relazioni. La gelosia farà capolino solo di striscio, e sarà men che secondaria.
Soprattutto, è la trama ad essere molto originale, decisamente diversa da qualsiasi cosa abbia mai visto.
Un invincibile generale della dinastia Goryeo viene falsamente accusato di tradimento e assassinato assieme a tutta la sua famiglia da un re geloso e sobillato. La spada che gli piantano in petto lo condanna ad essere un goblin immortale, fino a quando non incontrerà la sua sposa, l’unica che potrà estrarre la spada e liberarlo dal peso dell’immortalità. Nel frattempo, il nostro generale/goblin fa conoscenza anche di un dio della morte e di varie altre persone…
Diciamolo subito: a parte le prime scene, di un’energia pazzesca, l’azione non è il comparto principale di questa serie. Ma Gong Yoo, nei panni del generale Kim Shin, è quanto di più vigorosamente maschio si possa immaginare, senza sconfinare nei palestrati. Anche in abiti civili, Gong Yoo è un attore coi controfiocchi: espressivo il giusto, maturo e coinvolgente senza essere eccessivo.
Mai sopra le righe, sembra essere il mantra di questa produzione. Diktat a cui si uniforma anche Lee Dong Wook, nei panni del grim reaper, un tipo piuttosto impacciato e chiaramente a disagio nei rapporti interpersonali. Il suo personaggio è per certi versi un po’ tonto, e si è calato benissimo nella parte.
La giovanissima Kim Go Eun, che ha magistralmente interpretato la sposa del goblin, ha saputo mantenere alla grande il suo ruolo di collante centrale a quasi tutte le vicende.
Un nutrito stuolo di spalle è riuscito a reggere alla grande il passo di questo magnifico trio. Tutti gli attori, fino alle comparse, hanno fatto un lavoro egregio, una vera gioia per gli occhi, e spesso un colpo al cuore.
Se, specialmente all’inizio, non sono mancate situazioni divertenti, che hanno alleggerito l’atmosfera, verso la fine a prevalere è la tragedia, anche se non così definitiva come si potrebbe pensare. (Eppure, io ancora mi domando quale sarà il destino del solitario goblin.)
Ma non solo di tragedie e amori difficili o impossibili si nutre questo drama. Inserite qua e là, come perle nascoste, ci sono frasi che fanno pensare, che ci parlano per esempio di come il destino a volte ci dia una spinta, se abbiamo fortuna, ma avvisandoci che il resto della strada dobbiamo farla da soli. Ci sono momenti di altissima poesia, lettere e citazioni che rimarranno impresse per molto tempo.
Il regalo di un orologio sarà accompagnato da questo biglietto: “Per tutti i sentieri su cui cammineremo insieme, per tutti i paesaggi che vedremo insieme, con cuore timido ed emozionato, con tutte le domande e le risposte. In tutti quei momenti, ti amo.”
La storia si dipana senza eccessive vicende secondarie, forse a volte rallentando un po' troppo ma, ad essere sinceri, non saprei neppure io cosa tagliare per snellire. Alla fine, tutto è necessario e, soprattutto, originale nel concetto e nello svolgimento. Le relazioni fra gli avvenimenti di 900 anni prima e dopo sono perfettamente spiegate e bilanciate, i personaggi convergono sul palcoscenico come attirati dal magnete del destino. E se in principio Kim Shin sembrava un bambino capriccioso e la sposa una ragazzina troppo vivace, le peculiarità delle loro vite possono spiegare molte cose. Il tempo e le interazioni portano crescite caratteriali importanti.
Ora, so che da più parti si sono alzate voci di dissenso all’idea di una storia d’amore fra una ragazzina di 19 anni e un uomo di 39 (più 900). Sarei stata anch’io fra quelle voci ma, in realtà, finché la sposa era giovanissima la relazione fra i due è rimasta molto delicata, praticamente platonica. Solo più avanti, quando lei è cresciuta, è evoluto anche il loro rapporto.
E' molto ben riuscita la bromance (senza alcuna connotazione BL) fra i due protagonisti principali. La loro amicizia ha aggiunto sale e pepe alla storia.
Giustizia vuole che si parli dell’ottima cinematografia, delle ambientazioni, dei costumi, tutto molto curato e piacevole. Un discorso a parte merita la colonna sonora, impreziosita da alcune canzoni, specialmente l’opening, che non dimenticherò facilmente. Ma anche le musiche di sottofondo vantano alcune tracce molto belle, che ben sottolineano l’azione.
Questa serie mi ha stregato, sono rimasta incollata alla sedia per tre giorni di fila, imprecando quando dovevo staccarmi per fare altro. Insomma, un drama che consiglio caldamente, a meno che non si sia allergici alle lacrime, perché in questo caso le cose si metterebbero male. Come dice il saggio, prima di poter migliorare le cose devono peggiorare.
So che altri la ritengono una noiosissima fiera del cliché. Provare è l'unica strada. A me è piaciuto.

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