Goblin (2016)

Goblin? Its simply the first drama that i rewatch the scenes again and again after years of watching kdramas!The story is simple but unique, sad but funny, the details, cinematography, ost, especially the acting and chemistry are superb.Gong Yoo can even speak his emotion only through his deep eyes and smiles :)Every scenes were done perfectly in details.I admit i didnt expect and feel anything at first series, but the more i watched, the more i hooked up and felt their emotions.Age difference doesnt matter,  it happens in real life, 19 is not a child anymore and the writer has to use the 9 magical number to fit the fate storyline.Brother to sister love or even father to daughter love? hahaha...  I think this is exactly what made Goblin so successfull!Because deep down in every women heart, they yearn to have this "father and brother" like affection from their man, a sincere love that makes women feel safe and protected, a mature but also cute and humorous man in their stressfull life.Some said its overated, maybe because they started to watch with very high expectation.Just watch and enjoy the details,  the more it goes the better it is.

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So first of all, I think this drama is really overrated. I really liked it but the drama got some flaws that are hard to just overlook.

Story:
I liked the story. It was actually pretty interesting and different in a way. Some would say that the age gap between the 2 main character is hard to overlook but it was okay for me. What I mean is I wasn't really paying attention to that part as the drama is based around something fictional, the age gap is just a part of that. I like the relation between the two main characters but also with the second couple. The bromance was also a very good part of that drama. I just wish Deok Hwa played a bigger part of the drama. Usually, there are some characters that I don't like in a drama, like a big villain but I just liked every characters here. And also, I enjoyed everything regarding the Grim Reapers organization and especially the Grim Reaper (Lee Dong Wook).

Acting/Cast:
They all did a great job and I think they all suited their role. Gong Yu as always is a very good actor. I was also very surprised by Lee Dong Wook, if was just perfect as the Grim Reaper. Also, Kim Go Eun is a good actress (that I saw in Cheese in the Trap before) but rather than feeling sad with her when she cried (near the end) I was just impressed. I usually don't like the cryings in dramas also so seeing Lee Dong Wook always with teary eyes/crying was kind of hard for me but he did a good job! I also often find the main female lead annoying but she was okay.

Music:
I think Goblin wouldn't have been that great without this OST. Seriously, the music in the drama was just perfect. All the songs were just beautiful. If the music wasn't that good, I think I would have rated the drama 7.5 instead of 8.5.

Rewatch value:
I would probably not rewatch it, or I would skip some parts. The episodes are unnecessarily long.

So why do I think Goblin is overrated?
- There are tons of flashbacks and they are ALWAYS the SAME!!! That was SOOOO annoying! I hate when they do that in dramas. Like they would put the same flashback twice in the same episode and in almost episode... And for what? We didn't forget that happened so why? This is why the episodes are long but it is just long of flashback I think... It could have been maybe 10 minutes shorter if it wasn't for that...
- Then, that wouldn't really affect the rating but it kind of annoyed me to some point.. The product placement here it just too strong. So we can see it everywhere and in every drama but usually it's more subtle than that. They were literally saying: eat SUBWAY and your life will be better. (or something like that). I understand that they needed money to have that good quality in the scenes but come on...
- Then I feel like the story/plot could have been better used... It is kind of a waste of the characters I think. And I wanted to know more about the deities.

So yeah, I'm happy I watched it but I wished the realization of the drama and the use of the characters would have been better handled. When I finished the drama I had a bitter feeling. I enjoyed it and really liked it but I felt like the potential was a bit wasted. So I think there are many more stuff to talk about regarding that drama but I'll just stop here :)

Anyways, Goblin is a drama that need to be seen ! :)

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If you're a die-hard romantic, you simply can't afford to miss this one!

You won't believe how much I'm in love with this series! From the heart-touching soundtrack to the captivating storyline inspired by folklore, everything about it is a perfect balance. The chemistry between the leads is off the charts, and the rest of the cast is equally amazing. The narrative is so beautiful that it never lets you lose interest for a second. And don't even get me started on the bromance between Goblin and The Grim Reaper - it's pure entertainment! Plus, Deuk Hwa's character is just too cute for words. Gong Yoo's charm and wit will leave you swooning, and the female lead and Deok Hwa are absolutely adorable together. The narrative and the poetic elements of the show are so enchanting that they'll make you want to fall in love and believe in magic all over again. If you're a die-hard romantic, you simply can't afford to miss this one!

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It's a good drama, but I personally think they failed the female main character

Goblin was my first Korean drama and the plot caught my attention. It was very well produced, detail oriented I may say. I think Gong Yoo, Lee Dong Wook and Yoo In-Na did a really great job. The spotlights, to me at least, were on the relationship between the goblin and the grim reaper. Lee Dong Wook and Yoo In-Na were a great couple full of chemistry. I like the story, I think it was well developed, except for one thing only: they could have explored Kim Go-eun better. Her character was way too childish for the age (I don't know if it has any difference in Korea, but here in the Eastern 19 yo girls are more mature than that). The childish behaviour turned the love story a little weird. Besides that, I think it's a good production and deserves to be watched and appreciated. I had lots of fun.

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i was going to give this drama a solid 10 for the plot, but i didnt like some parts of the plot (personal prefrence) like how the characters developed but overall this drama was really good.

The theme of the story is great like applause to the writers, but the actors age gap made a bit uncomfortable but i could understand why they chose them ... their chemistry was GREAT,
and i was so into them i cried oceans i laughed hysterically.
have you watched a drama that made you weep laugh get confused then butterflies in your stomach then again cry, yes complicated i know but thats what i loved so much about it .

Personally i liked the bromance between the male leads :D and i shipped it so hard it was so cute, if you are hesitating to watch the drama .. dont! you will miss out so much bromance ;D, the grims sense of humor and goblin's hot smile you dont wanna miss it.

The scenery of the drama was 10/10 believe me you will be amazed ...
My absolute fav was the music it was SO GOOD SO GOOD from the first ep till the last .. and that one song for kim kyung hee , ill keep it with me

overall DONT MISS OUT ON THIS DRAMA you will lose a lot

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Oh my Goblin... I've always been a Gong Yoo stan since his Coffee Prince days, so there's no way I'm letting this show go without me watching it. Before I met oppa Ji Chang Wook, because of Gong Yoo's hiatus in the drama land, my heart got swayed, but he will always remain as my first love. LOL. Obviously, he's the main reason I watched this show. And to add icing to the cake, the writer is Kim Eun Sook! I personally believe she's one of the best rom-com writers out there.

What I love most about this drama is their comedic antics especially between goblin and the grim reaper. Their chemistry is on point, even much better than the chemistry between goblin and his bride. Sadly, for me, GY and Kim Go Eun didn't have that much chemistry. But don't get me wrong, their acting is good. It's just that they don't have that vibrant chemistry. Lee Dong Wook and Yoo In Na's chemistry is even better than them! So love their love story.<3

Some say, the series went downhill after ep 14 and the ending was forced and I somewhat, quite agree. But I also don't know how to end it any other way that would satisfy the viewers, so I have accepted the ending as good enough.

Rewatch Value - If I will watch this again, I will only watch this because of goblin and grim reaper. And Sung Jae, too! lol

P.S. This drama has one of the best soundtracks ever! I Will Go to You Like the First Snow lyrics is so heartbreaking.
I also love how the writer added a poetic touch to the script.:)

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Watch this show!

My first k-drama, and one I revisit periodically. The storyline is original - a man destined to continue living to atone for crimes in his past. I'd like to address the age difference - I can see why some people really had a problem with it, especially since she spent so much time in a high school uniform. However, the chemistry between Gong Yoo and Kim Go Eun was amazing. When watching Gong Yoo - his loneliness was almost palpable and was heartbreaking to see. Kim Go Eun was able to vacillate back and forth between her pitiful life and her vivacity as she gets to know Kim Shin (Yoo) better. The secondary love story between Lee Dong Wook and Eu In Na was lovely as well. There was a lot of humor (like when he told her his name was Kim Woo Bin!), but such sadness as well. The scenery is just beautiful when they are in Canada. The music is absolutely perfect. Each song fit perfectly where it was used and there was a haunting quality about a number of the songs. These songs are easily recognizable when you hear them outside of the show. But I think the thing that I love best about this show is the friendships between the characters, especially between Goblin and Reaper. If you look up the word Bromance in the dictionary, you should find their pictures there - what started out as hate, moved to grudging respect, and then finally brotherly love. Their scenes never failed to make me laugh. This is one of the few shows that I have watched multiple times, and have enjoyed it just as much each time.

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Those pedo vibes!!! Not worth the hype!

This is just another cliché rom com drama! By the way through out the drama( atleast till epidode 10 that i have watched ) the protagonist acts like a sugar daddy to lure that young lady to get his job done. The actors may be good (considering their previous works) but i just couldnt feel the romance, it was naseous at the very least. I really looked into their profiles after few episodes and I was proven right, their irl ages have a wide gap. Few may argue the story demands so nothin wrong in casting. To all those.....bruh seriously!! So I've decided to drop the drama since its problematic in every possible way.

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Goblin is one of those dramas that was highly anticipated right after the much loved DOTS due to these dramas coming from the same writer- and Goblin is deserving of this hype as it has everything you want- from romance to suspense to comedy. Goblin truly wrapped everything together nicely in order to deliver an enjoyable and heart-wrenching drama.

THE GOOD
I loved the plot line- and the unique synopsis of an immortal goblin needing to find his wife to finally end his life after years of suffering as he teams up with the Grim Reaper to unravel lost secrets. Of course- romance, mystery and suspense all ties up together with this- and it was beautifully played out. The plot was a bit easy to predict yet it was still full of suspense and plot twists that may throw you in a loop, but it was obvious what will happen in the end as in all of the writer's previous dramas.

Even so, there were quite a few plot twists that will make you on the edge of your seat as usually major developments happen within the last few minutes of each episode that just makes me want to tear out of hair!

The music was plain amazing. It fit so well with the drama as every-time a certain melody came up, I was tearing up already so it deserves a perfect 10 for me.

Setting aside the obvious love story between the goblin and his wife, I looked so forward to the bromance between the grim reaper and goblin and how they slowly begrudgingly became friends as their antics and scenes were hilarious. The second romance between the reaper and Sunny was heart-wrenching yet I was invested in their relationship from the start to finish. The actors and actresses were amazing- and I loved everyone's acting- although I did find Goblin's bi-polar personality a bit confusing and slightly annoying due to his character switching up all the time.

There were some comments on Eun Tak's character and how many were annoyed that her character was so young, and I am no exception to these slight feelings of confusion- however that disappeared as Eun Tak was perfect; depicting a naive yet bright optimistic 19 year old who struggled throughout her life, yet still manages to see the bright side of things. To add- everyone probably heard about how Lee Dong Wook had pestered/frequently visited the writer in order to get his role- and he was deserving of that. He played the grim reaper beautifully as he really knew how to show angst and pain through one look.

THE BAD
There's not much to say about the bad things- other than the weird 'out of character' moments at times. I do find the drama a bit slow near the middle as everything happened quickly within the first few episodes (which is pretty common).

The amount of product placements within this drama is overwhelming- to the point where it was getting a bit more irritating, but I guess it's fine as dramas do need sponsorships and needs to show their gratitude

I was also disappointed that the secondary characters (Secretary Kim, Chairman Yu, the mysterious grandma and especially Deok Hwa) didn't have much screentime nearing the mid-way point as I enjoyed their characters.

AND SO?
Despite the small annoyances you may find- you should really watch Goblin as it's a unique drama that is truly deserving of the high ratings as not only the OSTs are outstandingly beautiful- everything about this drama will temporary satisfy every drama-lover's insatiable hunger!!

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This drama is absolutely worth watching. I can say it because initially I wasn't ready to watch it though there was too much craze about it, I felt its just another historical + present time story but I was totally wrong and I'm so glad I watched it.

Story: The story is just amazing, it is totally something new and dramatic in a good way. The suspense and excitement is maintained even till the last. You totally fall in love with romance, comic scenes, action and all of those elements. Its a throughout entertainment and the story doesn't drops low anywhere, each episode and scene is worth watching.

Acting/Cast: Such big actors wih their flawless acting will make you love each and every character they play. Gong Yoo being a serious goblin and happy soul both are interesting, Kim Go Eun is so cute and adorable in this drama, Lee Dong Wook alert! you might have a SLS problem here, Yoo Na In is damn good also adding glam to the drama and Yook Sung Jae adds up to the comic portion, even the minor characters act great.

Music: OST is great and totally suits the on going situation in the drama.

Re-watch value: Yes you can actually watch it again and I definitely will.

So I can totally conclude that this drama should be watched, it will make you laugh, cry, feel relaxed and totally thrilled. It can make you feel all of that so go for it without thinking once.

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