GOBLIN (2016-2017)
Also: “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God”, “쓸쓸하고 찬란하神 – 도깨비” (watch on Viki)
Genre: romance, fantasy, supernatural
Cast: Kim Goeun (Cheese in the Trap, Monster), Gong Yoo (Coffee Prince, Train to Busan), Lee Dongwook (Life, Touch Your Heart), Yoo Inna (My Love from the Star, Touch Your Heart)
Synopsis: Is it better to live forever or to finally be able to die? Kim Shin (Gong Yoo) is a decorated military general during the Goryeo Dynasty who is betrayed by the jealous king he served. When Kim Shin is faced with death instead of honor after fighting a mighty battle, God turns Kim Shin into a goblin instead, tasked with protecting certain people from the life of misery. But immortality is wearing on Kim Shin, and he longs to find the prophesied human bride who can set his soul free. Kim Shin becomes accidental roommates with a grim reaper (Lee Dong Wook) who ushers people’s souls into the afterlife. Ji Eun Tak (Kim Go Eun) is a high school senior whose mother was saved from an accident by Kim Shin 19 years ago, and ever since then, she has been able to communicate with the dead. Sunny (Yoo In Na), the owner of a chicken restaurant and Eun Tak’s boss, crosses path with the grim reaper and becomes smitten with him. Can Eun Tak be the true “goblin bride” with the power to release Kim Shin from his eternal misery?
Personal opinion: I’m so excited to finally talk about this drama! It’s one of my all time favourites, and whenever someone asks me to recommend them something to watch, my first thought immediately goes to Goblin. The story is intricate, I love the fantastical elements and the acting is just outstanding. This show broke my heart in a million pieces and then lovingly glued it back together. I’ve rewatched it twice and still love it so much, it’s honestly an iconic drama.
Overall rating: 10/10
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