Goblin (2016)

Definitely Recommend

I have to address something that people are pointing out as a flaw; the age gap. I'm going to start by saying that I'm not typically a fan of age gap romances at all, but I feel like there was a purpose in Goblin for the ages and the writers did a great job with their relationship development. They didn't do anything illegal in terms of intimacy while she was 19 - they had one peck when she tried pulling out the sword. They didn't kiss again until she was 20 and they didn't go further than that until she was 29 (if we go off of implication). Yes, when she was 19, Kim Shin admitted that she was his first love, but why is that inappropriate when she would age and he wouldn't? You have to remember that he's essentially stuck at the same physical age and his loved ones all age around him. And if she's fated to be his true love, he will love her at any age. From young to old. In addition to that, the love he feels for her isn't just about romance. Plus, the reason she was 9, 19, and 29 is because of the whole '9' thing in the show, so she couldn't be slightly older or younger than 19 at the age they met. I think I would have had problem with the age gap if they kissed properly (or went further) while she was still a minor, but they didn't because this series is about their fated true love and how they'll always meet. It's a beautiful story of their sad love and life. Age isn't really in the equation.

Story: I loved the entire story. It kept my attention so that I was never bored - despite the episodes being long. The writing was amazing most of the time. I laughed, smiled, squealed, cried, and even got scared by that asshole evil soul who shall not be named. Plus, I loved the fantasy and supernatural theme of the show. It had all the right ingredients to make me fall in love with the drama: romance, fantasy, supernatural, comedy, angst, found family and bromance. The development between Wang Yeo and Kim Shin honestly brought me to tears. Ugh. Anyway, the last four episodes kind of brought down the rating for me a little because everyone was taking turns dying or leaving. But, it does make sense for the show. All the characters were great too, there wasn't a single one I hated.

Acting/Cast: Incredible acting from the entire cast. Although I love Gong Yoo and he played his role perfectly, I feel like he would have been better suited for the role 5 years beforehand.

Music: Perfect.

Rewatch value: If I have time, I might rewatch this.

Overall: I highly recommend watching this if you haven't yet. It really is such a good drama.

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One of the best Korean drama, iconic

One of the best drama and I think everyone agrees with this. The production is so good, the story is compelling and it will really hook you up, I was never a fan of fantasy dramas that's why I watched this years after release but this opened my door to watching some dramas with fantasy elements.

My highlights of the film are Eun Tak's acting, her acting feels so real most of the times especially with the sad scenes, I also loved Sunny's character and how can we talk about Goblin without the OST? The OST of this drama alone is so good especially Stay and Beautiful Life.

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A tiny bit overrated but worth watching at least once in a lifetime

I watched it twice and the first time was a long time ago. But it was hard for me to make a review. Cause if you think about it… the plot is amazing, the performances are amazing, soundtrack is amazing, filming direction is amazing, special effects are amazing and it is rewatchable. So you cannot possibly give a bad grade. Like I can’t give less than 8.5 and a strong 9/10 is also understandable.

In a way when we talk about the real K drama with comedy, romance and all, we want this. An interesting and original plot AND great performances which is often lacking and often judged nowadays in a way I don’t like… Like Alchemy’s of souls or My demon or A good day to be a dog or King the land (to name a few recents) are strongly lacking in good performances. And Goblin doesn’t.

But in a way there is something a bit bothering which I have a hard time to explain. The age gap between the characters (characters not actors) is one of them but not only and that is why it was hard for me to give a review. Like… if it’s perfecr why does it feel imperfect ?

still worth watching at least once in your lifetime

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No lo dudes, no te arrepentirás.

Yo soy una de esas personas a las que les cuesta mucho empezar con un drama porque piensa que no le va a gustar, que se le va a hacer largo, etc. Con Goblin me pasó exactamente eso, que no me decidía nunca a empezarlo pero, cuando lo he hecho, no me he arrepentido, para nada.
Con este drama, me he reído lo que no está escrito, así como he llorado a lágrima viva en muchos momentos. Estos cambios dentro de un mismo capítulo me han parecido geniales. Creo que no he reído y llorado tanto en un drama como con este. La relación entre el Goblin y la Parca es asombrosa. Tienen una química increíble, hasta el punto de que, en muchas ocasiones, parecen ellos los protagonistas principales. Es con esta pareja con la que más me he reído, aunque no ha sido la única.
La historia de fantasía que nos cuenta el drama es, para mí, maravillosa. Además, los efectos especiales que la acompañan son muy buenos, haciendo que te metas más y más en la historia.
La historia en sí no es demasiado complicada, es muy sencilla de entender, aunque tiene más giros que una peonza. Estos giros a mí me han gustado muy mucho. No hay un solo episodio en el que las sorpresas me hayan defraudado.
Sobre la banda sonora... Es que es el complemento perfecto a un drama maravilloso. Las canciones están muy bien elegidas y ayudan mucho al desarrollo de la trama. Por no hablar de la música de fondo. Sin duda alguna, la canción de "Amnesia" ha sido una maravilla para mis oídos, así como el "Eun Tak's Waltz", que también se lleva una parte de mi corazón.
Por lo que respecta a los actores... Soberbios, espectaculares, magníficos. No ha habido un solo momento en el que no me haya creído la historia que me estaban contando. Y no sólo de parte de los personajes principales, sino también de los actores secundarios, que han dado la talla en todo momento. La química entre los protagonistas principales y los secundarios ha sido espectacular.
En cuanto a los cabos sueltos de la historia... Es cierto que tiene algún cabo suelto, pero está tan bien llevada la serie que, para nada, me han importado esos cabos sueltos. Me hubiese gustado ver algo más sobre Duk-Hwa y la representante escolar (amiga de Eun Tak), o qué sucede con los primos de Eun Tak. Pero todo esto no impide que la serie me haya maravillado.
Por último, comentar el vestuario. Madre mía qué ropas me llevaba Sunny... Ojalá las pudiese llevar yo misma. Y nada que objetar con los abrigos de la Parca y del Goblin.
Si estás dudando, no lo hagáis. La historia te atrapa y no te defrauda. Eso sí, tened a mano pañuelos porque los vais a necesitar, eso tenedlo por seguro. Dadle una oportunidad, que siempre estás a tiempo de dejar de verla si no os gusta.

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Okay I’m done bawling my eyes out now.

But man. Oh. My. God. I get it now. I understand all the high ratings. I understand the love for this drama. I understand it all.

This drama was just too high quality for me. It is a masterpiece, through and through. Everything about it. A few points:

- Stunning scenery & cinematography
- Gorgeous soundtrack, beautiful (just put on Winter is Coming.mp3 or And I'm Here.mp3 and I’ll be a wreck)
- Quality storyline
- Slow and steady pacing
- Great acting
- Superb chemistry for our main 2 romantic couples (and bromance couple)

I took my time watching this show in order to savour its beauty. This show was such a rollercoaster. Since there is a lot of angst, when our characters smile, it is like seeing the sun come out after years of rain. You’ll have the fluffiest scenes of all time that you are unprepared for and then more angst comes and smacks you in the face. But god I loved it all - it made me feel SO many things. I had never seen two characters that encapsulated the word ‘soulmates’ like Kim Shin and Ji Eun Tak. Those lovers deserve the world and more.

My final thoughts are the immense satisfaction and gratification for allowing myself to watch this paragon of a drama.

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Words cannot express how good this drama is. Goblin goes above and beyond any drama I have ever seen. The acting, the story, the music; everything is just so superb. I cried my eyes out, and I laughed even harder. When I finished this drama (the first time) I immediately watched it all over again. The music is so good that I'm still listening to the OST on Spotify a year and a half later. I fell in love with each and every character like they were real people in my life. If I could recommend any drama, it would be Goblin. The only flaw this drama has is that it didn't have even more episodes. We can only hope one day they make a sequel.

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After watching Goblin, I find that the thing I love the most about it is the chemistry between the cast members, and not just the main couple but, for example, between Gong Yoo and Lee Dong Wook. I think that the OST is very very nice, and at times when I heard it in the background, I felt that it was suitable and made the scene even better. I feel that the story is quite unique and the uniqueness of it was handled well. Although I didn't love the ending all that much, I really loved the general story and the process to which the ending ws reached, thus I would definitely recommend this drama to anyone who wants to watch it.

TLDR: The story was great, the ending ok, amazing chemistry, would recommend

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Binge Worthy && then just Re-Watch It

Don't hesitate just DO It!

This entire series is my all-time favorite, my number one! I have been trying to refrain from watching this again because the first time around nothing really filled the void once this show was over. I digress, this show has everything you could ever want, comedy, romance, drama, excitement, evil, character development. It is a masterpiece.!

The OTS .... this OTS... IS PHENOMENAL. I can listen to the songs in my car while on my way to work. The songs just fit so well with the series and just provide a heightened viewing experience.

The cast as a whole cohesive was fantastic. They worked so well together and made sure the viewer hated, loved, and cried with them every time the experienced something new. Their craftsmanship just seemed so genuine and was quite entertaining to watch.

I never give any spoilers in my reviews and so I won't reveal the ending, but I will tell you that this show no matter the ending is worth watching. I appreciate the journey this show took me on and the emotional rollercoaster it was.

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Goblin, I have been anxious to see this but couldn't find it but they have it under another name "Guardian: The Lonely and Great God". I researched both the two main leads, Gong Yoo and Kim Go Eun. I must say Gong Yoo is NOT BAD at all. I can understand why everything that they say about you being one of Korea's best actors. Well, here is my 4th best kisser! I can understand why you said you were tired after doing this movie, you put your heart into this one. For a minute I thought Kim Go Eun might've been too young for you but I was surely shocked to know this actress was 28 years old. She is aging well, she looks like a teenager. She did very well in this as well. The other 3 main leads, in - Yoo In Na who played Sunny, Yook Sung Jae who played Yoo Deok Hwa, and Lee Dong Wook who played the Grim Reaper; this TVDrama couldn't be done without all of you. You all were fantastic and great acting! The visual effects were well done but I would have loved to have seen more. I still gave it a 10 rating because of the storyline and the acting performance. The music was also very good on the ears.

NOTE: I can hardly wait for Deng Lun's remake of "Goblin". It seems like it has many remakes!

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Been wanting to watch this drama for a while and finally managed to finish marathon it now. Since I'm the type to get easily put off over a series if there's way too much hype over a series by fandom to the point that it dampens one's mood to keep watching. So I'm glad that I finally able to enjoy this drama properly. It's great to be able to enjoy the series without having the pressure to have to like it just because a lot of people also love the drama.

Anyway, I always love a fantasy-themed drama, and Goblin also combined two narratives from the Goryeo period and the modern period and turned it into a beautiful love story. That was enough to make the story interesting and I really love how the writing flows beautifully to flawlessly integrate the three elements into a great story. That aside, I love how well the characters were written to be so endearing and well-loved. I especially love the secondary love story between the Grim Reaper and Sunny as well as the complicated relationship between Grim Reaper and the Goblin. Which made one can't help but keep tuning in to see how the three characters, whose relationships extended past several lifetimes could reconcile with each other once they realize each other's identities.

That aside, it was really endearing to see a shy and timid goblin being paired with an awkward and adorable drama-loving grim reaper as they try to figure out their places in the world and find out the purpose of their existence while paving their own 'happy endings'.

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This drama hit me on a different level.
It is very emotional and loving. I have never cried or think this much about ANY kdrama before and trust me I;ve watched A LOT of dramas before.

JUST WATCH IT. YOU WILLLL NEVVERR REGRET A THInmgg

Even though the age gap is kinda weird, it is how it is to be.
Also Grim Reaper is kinda cute i thought it would be like a typical love triangle or something but this hit straight on.
THE PLOT IS SO AMAZSINGNNGN. it goes back detally back in the times and their past lives contributing to the detail of their old lives.

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