Alternative Title
The Lonely Shining God - Goblin
Year Released
2016 - 2017
Genre
Romance, Fantasy, Comedy
No. of Episodes
16 + 3 specials - running time of about 60 to 90 minutes per episode
Starring
Gong Yoo, Kim Go-eun, Lee Dong-wook, Yoo In-na, Yook Sung-jae
Storyline
Kim Shin (Gong Yoo) is a general from Goryeo Dynasty who was killed after being framed as a traitor. He was then cursed with immortality and only his Goblin bride could lift the curse by pulling out the sword stuck in his chest.
Ji Eun-tak (Kim Go-eun) lives a tragic life. She could see ghosts and found out that her dead mother's soul had accompanied her all along. After which, Eun-tak was put under her gold-digging Aunt's family care who were just eyeing for her mother's insurance payout.
Grim Reaper (Lee Dong-wook) has been trying to collect Eun-tak's soul as she was supposed to be dead at birth. But, Eun-tak's (who is destined to be Goblin's bride) death was being put on hold time and again.
Sunny (Yoo In-na) opens a fried chicken restaurant and is Eun-tak's boss. She is also Kim Shin's past life's sister. Yoo Deok-hwa (Yook Sung-jae) aka the Goblin's nephew in disguise. His ancestors had been taking care of Kim Shin since Goryeo Dynasty.
My View
This drama makes me wonder what happens in the afterlife. Lots of regrets and worries for my loved ones when I leave some day.
Most of the hilarious moments are when Kim Shin, Grim Reaper and Eun-tak staying under one roof. The filming scenes in Canada makes me want to travel there one day. I definitely will stay in Hotel Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac.
There is this Goryeo Dynasty minister's ghost living in the modern world. The part where he showed up and tried to kill Kim Shin was rather scary. I had goosebumps watching that episode.
Another one is when Eun-tak realised that her ghost friend during middle school was her mother's best friend. I have forgotten about it until I played a trailer in public. The scene is that good and I cried on the spot.
Rating
5/5 Stars
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