Title: The Goblin, Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, Goblin: The story of an Eternal
Episodes: 16
Genre: Fantasy, Drama, Melodrama, Action, Romance, Tragedy, Comedy
Story: 6 out of 10
Characters: 8 out of 10
Cinematography: 8 out of 10
Korean Drama Goblin sets the standards for many dramas to come
Story
Shin is a Goblin, a man who is neither dead nor alive. And he has been this way for centuries, waiting to find his mortal bride, who will be able to draw the sword which is stacked inside him, and set him free. Then, after 900 years, he finally meets Eun Tak, a high school student who can see ghosts.
Korean Drama Goblin has an odd love story, a killer bromance, a sweet side couple, a tragic story, and a beautiful atmosphere.
From the autumn scenes of Canada, to the eerie settings between death and life, the drama used the cinematography brilliantly. The lighting, the costumes and the settings were also dazzling and perfect for the story as well.
The comedy that was inserted into the story was also, a smart move and enhanced the bromance, lightened the mood when it was needed, and helped with the progress of the story.
The second couple was, in addition, probably one of the most tragic love stories in dramaland, and the main thing that kept the drama interesting when the main couple started getting boring.
The latter was odd at first, got better midway through, but wasn’t nicely handled. Also, the length of the drama didn’t help with its progress either.
Characters
Shin used to be a great soldier, but he was cursed to watch everyone around him live and die, while he stays in the middle of life and death.
Gong Yoo gave the performance of his career.
Watch Gong Yoo in his other recent dramas KDrama Squid Game and KDrama The Silent Sea
Eun Tak is a high school student who can see ghosts. Thus, her life was never easy. But, he still maintains her positive energy.
Kim Go Eun gave a great performance for a rookie.
Watch Kim Go Eun in her other projects KDrama Yumi’s Cells, KDrama The King: The Eternal Monarch and KDrama Cheese in the Trap
Grim Reaper is a moody deity living with Shin. He is strict and always collided with Shin.
Lee Dong Wook did a great job with his character.
Watch Lee Dong Wook’s other works KDrama Bad and Crazy, KDrama Tale of the Nine-Tailed, K Drama Touch Your Heart and KDrama Strangers From Hell
Sunny is the owner of a chicken restaurant and Eun Tak’s employer. She is girly and aloof, but she also has a melancholic aura.
Yoo In Na was really sweet and funny.
Watch Yoo In Na in her other dramas K Drama Touch Your Heart, K Drama Top Star Yoo Baek and KDrama The Spies Who Loved Me
Duk Hwa is Shin’s assistant. He is there to help him adjust to the current events and in his quest to find his bride.
Yook Sung Jae was delightful and did a really good job with his performance.
Watch Yook Sung Jae in his other works KDrama Mystic Pop Up Bar and KDrama Who are you School 2015 (The School Series)
Cinematography
The drama exploited the perfect sceneries and magical atmosphere to the fullest and its cinematography was one of the best in dramaland.
Overall
My overall rating for the Korean Drama Goblin is 6.5 out of 10. The drama is magical, but the story was stretched out too thinly.
Want more dramas like the Goblin? Then check out these recomendations! And do watch K Drama Touch Your Heart, a drama created for the Goblin’s addictive second couple!!
- KDrama Tale of the Nine-Tailed
- KDrama My Roommate is a Gumiho
- Hong Kong Drama Hello Missfortune
- Taiwanese Drama Rainless Love in a Godless Land
- KDrama Hotel del luna
- KDrama Doom at Your Service
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