Goblins, Grim reapers, Reincarnations, Immortality ….what
more could you possibly ask for in a drama? TvN brings you one of their highest
rated dramas ever ‘Guardian: The Lonely
and Great God ’which is a wonderful story about an immortal in search for
his Bride who would finally put an end to his curse and return him to ashes. While
on this journey, witness a budding romance that is destined to end in tragedy, a
cute bromance that emerges between the Goblin and Grim reaper, sacrifices made
for the one you love and much more
I made the mistake of not watching this one as soon as it
came out cause I was preoccupied with other dramas that were telecasting side
by side, but this one is a definitely
Gong
Yoo as
Kim Shin/Goblin (Dokkaebi)
A 939 year old immoral who is in search for his bride and
upon finding her is hell bent on moving on to the afterlife only to realize
that as time passes, he begins to fall for her. Perks of having him as your
husband? Teleportation, freezes time, looks into a person’s future, makes it
rain when he’s sad and flowers bloom when happy.
Kim Go
Eun as
Ji Eun Tak
A bubbly high school girl and modern day Cinderella has the
ability to see ghosts ever since she was born. In fact she was never to be born
however the Goblin had intertwined and saved her mother from dying and was
hence was born with a mark on her back which symbolized his bride. One can
never get tired of having her around and she is this bubbling presence in the
drama. She first met him by blowing on a candle and making a wish on her
birthday and hence this became a way for her to summon the goblin.
The
Goblin Couple
Despite the age gap, Gong Yoo and Go Eun have an amazing
chemistry on screen which just seems very natural. Popularly known as the ‘Goblin
Couple’ these two share some adorable moments together and would go to through
great lengths for one another. He acts as her ‘Guardian’ and looks after her
and even took her in and provided her a place to stay with after being
mistreated by her selfish aunt and cousins. I’m not giving any spoilers so why
don’t you witness their amazing love story for yourself
Lee
Dong Wook as Wang Yeo/ Grim Reaper (Jeoseung Saja)
It is said that the ones who have committed the greatest
sin in their previous lives are born as Grim Reapers. With no recollecting
whatsoever of their past lives, the grim reapers serve as an escort to the dead
souls and shows them the way to the afterlife. Initially having started out on
the wrong foot with Kim Shin, the two of them go out to a bromance like no
other. But there are dark secrets, if
unveiled, would soar their relationship.
Yoo In
Na as Sunny
A beautiful owner of a chicken restaurant and is also the
Grim Reaper’s love interest.
The Second Series Couple
There is that instant spark but what they don’t know is that
they aren’t destined to be together. What will they do? Will they part ways or
will they stay together knowing that it is only going to get problematic every
time they are together?
The Third Series Couple
Fighting over every little things at the dinner table to who
gets the deed to the house, is the most adorable couple of the series. Although
they pretend not to care for each other deep inside they do and they find themselves
constantly helping one another. Secrets from the past can sour their relationship,
but will they learn to let go and start fresh or will their relationship be
broken forever?
Yook
Sung Jae as Yoo Deok Hwa
The BTOB’s Sung Jae plays a chaebol heir whose family has
been serving the goblin for generations. Living under the same roof as the
Goblin and Grim Reaper, learns of their true identities. His first love is his
credit card which gets taken away from him on multiple occasion and does all
sorts of thing to get it back from his grandfather. At a particular scene in
the drama, he plays the role of a deity who takes over his body.
A few stills from the drama...
In all honesty, there were a few times where I felt the
drama was a little dragging which is why I took a while to finish but
nevertheless it’s one that makes you laugh, cry and wish it’ll have an
alternate ending. Just when you think that it’s gonna end in a particular way,
it takes a turn! The OST’s for this one are top notch, the most popular one being
the one by Punch and Chanyeol (EXO). Rating- 7/10
That’s all for today! Will be back with one last blogpost
before I go AWOL (Exams >_<)
Anhyeong
- April 14, 2017
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