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Goblin 쓸쓸하고 찬란하神-도깨비

April 14, 2017

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  the top dramas to watch this year. Why? Have a look for yourself


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 

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