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still my fav ?
I first watched Guardian back in 2016, and even ten years later, I still love every single episode. This drama means everything to me. The acting, the music, the story-everything is so incredibly good that it's impossible to skip or get bored of it. I could rewatch it over and over again without ever getting tired.I've watched so many K-dramas over the years, but Guardian is still my number one, and I honestly believe it always will be. If you haven't watched it yet, please give it a chance-you won't regret it. And about the age gap: don't let that stop you. This is a fantasy drama, and there's no skinship until she's an adult.
For me, this is simply the best drama ever 💕🌸
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A bit overrated
The problem was plot longing , and eventually going downfall the more episode you watch , there was exceptionally excessive dramatic moments and also the whole plot was like bamboozled ,and how it started from the first few episodes they couldn't maintain the comedy or the whole story perfectly ,its worth watching ,but i expected better , needed more agendas or subjects , honestlyso i think its ofcourse a peak drama from dramas of 2016 , but can't be on top 3 in my opinion
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You are not a Professional Kdrama watcher if you didn't watch this drama YET...
Yeah! that's right, this is one of the most popular as well as one of the bust kdrama out there. Almost every kdrama watcher watch this drama cause this is a master piece.All the things , story, ost, acting are the best, I don't want to tell much more about this drama cause there isn't any kdrama fan who didn't watch this drama.
However, little brief about this drama.
ACTING, CAST. ...( 1000/10 )
ML, FL, SML, SFL acting as well as their roles far more better than any drama that I've seen so far, Now I've watched almost 150+ kdramas
But still this drama is on the top of my list, I didn't see any drama that can beat this drama yet because of that combination of their roles as well as acting. And those four actors still on the top of their acting carrier , none of them failed their life as a actor.
so you can understand what I'm plotting here.
And the chemistry between SML & SFL,
After this drama they got their own drama named " Touch Your Heart" as FL & ML.
it's a one hell of a proof
STORY (10/10)
For the story and the End...
Bit sad at the end but nope, it won't that sad cause they found their happiness again. And how the story begins and till the very End of the Drama I can't actually remember any Boring scene at all, Story Perfect.
As for all,
If you are not watch this drama yet, Go on, start watching RIGHT NOW...
HOPE YOU WILL WATCH THIS GREAT DRAMA...
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Goblin is actually a melo fantasy drama that disguised itself on the surface as a funny/hilarious drama. Despite the drama ends with a happy notes to all the characters, the ‘happy ending’ leave a bitter taste in my mouth tbh. Kim Eun Sook made Shin such a sad, pitiful and full of misery as a character. All he ever did from the beginning right until the end is waiting and waiting. He waited 900 years for his bride, he then waited another 9 years in coldness and nothingness yearning and trying to get back to her, and at the end, he waited another 60++ lonely years waiting for her to be reborn again. What kind of lonely and sad fate is that? There’s nothing cool or poetic about it. The writer just want to make the ending more ~dramatic~ but it turned flat instead.But despite the bittersweet ending, I love the drama as a whole. It did have its flaws and questionable plot line like Eun Tak being a 19 years old high school student but the drama as a whole is hilarious and has amazing cinematography consistently throughout. It was beautifully shot in all angles but I do feel it is so slow sometimes. I still cant believe that this is the same writer who wrote the disappointing 'The Heirs’ and the embarrassing 'Descendant of the Sun’. I just cant believe that the same writer is capable of writing such a good drama like this. Her usual style of writing which focuses on pop-culture references (Eun Tak asking Grim Reaper to name himself Park Bo Gum which means 'Precious Sword’ to tease Shin was brilliant), amazing bromance between the male leads and interesting 2nd leads’ love story can be seen in this drama but somehow she has upped her game when she wrote Goblin – its like she has matured in her writing style which is very surprising and unexpected.
I thought Gong Yoo did an excellent job as Kim Shin. His loneliness, sadness, sad smiles and happiness can be felt when you see him on screen. I understood Shin’s loneliness and desperation clearly and all of this thanks to Gong Yoo amazing portrayal. Many people have complain with Kim Go Eun as Eun Tak but I really like her. If other actress is playing this role, I would definitely find them annoying but Go Eun played this role naturally. Her crying scenes are amazing and as usual, she always play all of her movies/dramas’ characters differently each and everytime. Whatever wrong decision or bad acting Lee Dong Wook made in the past (ehem Hotel King ehem Blade Man) is redeemed in this drama. I feel like I cry with him everytime he looks at Sunny and all the sadness he feels inside. I don’t know he has it in him so I’m mildly surprise. And what can I say about Yoo In Na? She just look extremely gorgeous in this drama. Her hair flip, lips, and everything just look totally beautiful and her monologue when she is writing the letter to the radio shattered me. Sung Jae as Yoo Deok Hwa (reference to Andy Lau and Infernal Affairs) is just hilarious. He’s my fave character in the show and he got the best scenes in the whole drama hands down. I’m so proud of him!
Generally, I just dislike this whole next life/reincarnation thingie. It made people didn’t live their live to the fullest with the hope of meeting each other again in their next life. Its your own life, you can control it so throw all of it out of the window and be happy. You don’t have to live a lonely life longing for each other and hope that your next life will be better – I’m looking at you Wang Yeo and Sunny. But despite that, I found its interesting how their love starts. While Shin and Eun Tak rely heavily on destiny (her as his bride) and memory, Wang Yeo and Sunny will fall in love with each other at first sight each and everytime. No matter which life times, they just attracted at each other without any reasons at all – that 'one look’ sealed all the deals for them.
What I find most interesting while watching this drama is that the ability of it to made me shed tears many times. I just randomly shed tears at random scenes or at random script. I cried a lot watching episodes 15 & 16 which is crazy lol. I shed tears at the blind man and his dog, the soldier and his wife and at other random scenes. And the scene of Wang Yeo meeting Sunny after 9 years, Sunny’s letter or when Eun Tak remembering back all her memories, all of it made me cry like a baby. I certainly didn’t expect all of this. Due to this fact alone, I give the drama 8/10. The drama has its flaws (King & Queen underdeveloped relationship, everyone reincarnated with the same face, everything still look the same even after 100++ years has passed & etc…) but the good feelings it gave is unforgettable and as much as I hate to admit it, the script has many magic lines and it just worked in the right scene and at the right time.
The OSTs hasn’t impressed me much truthfully. But I totally love Crush’s Beautiful, Urban Zakapa’s Wish & Han Soo Ji’s Round & Round. Beautiful & Wish are melancholy beautiful (with awesome lyrics) and upon watching the MVs after the drama ended, I just realized how the drama has so many sad scenes. :(
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If this were 100% less pedo it would be a 10.
This drama gets MASSIVELY great reviews and for good reason, it's incredibly well done with a compelling story and great acting. It is, however, at its core a story about a super old dude in love with a minor at various stages of her life. In some of those stages she's for sure an adult...but in most of them she's a minor. I'm gonna be honest, I found it super hard to enjoy the really fun story this show depicts because I was so completely cringed out by the pedo aspects in probably 10/16 of the episodes. If you can get past that part, it's a really great watch.I wouldn't be able to rewatch this ever, because the pedo thing is super icky and I think I can only make myself overlook it the one time.
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Unexpectedly good
So this is a drama that's been hyped up for so long that I went in thinking I was bound to be disappointed. So I'm glad that I wasn't. I've been doing an immortal-beings-falling-in-love binge, and this is where I arrived at after a sequence of DAYS, Del Luna, A Korean Odyssey, and Destined With You. Unfortunately, I'm not the kind of person who can watch something that's almost purely romance, so the first 9 episodes were bit of a drag for me. The peak of the show for me was 12-13-14 where most of the important things happen, and I enjoyed those episodes enough for me to look past the sweet albeit boring beginning, so I suppose I ended up being more forgiving with ratings. And while I was satisfied with the ending, I wasn't quite happy with it. It was good, but had had potential to be great. Also, I'm fundamentally not made for age-difference, and I could never fully enjoy the fluff either because that thought was constantly on my mind. Maybe why my favorite part of their romance was 14-15-16 (minus the ending).Was this review helpful to you?
I expected a lot....
I expected a lot of this drama.. In fact, the FL is one of my favorite actresses, discovered her in the movie Tune in for love and Kdrama The king eternal monarch.She was still pretty good in Goblin, but it was so boring.... a lot of flashbacks, a plot twist kind of dull...I do not understand the hype AT ALL.
The story didn't make any sense for me.. how is a "God" acting like a child and in love with a woman that is 20 years younger than him...
I was so blocked by the age gap.. for me it was huge and physically he looked very old, right? Bref. I had issues finishing it, it was very difficult for me. I hoped that next episode will be better, but I ended up skipping it..
I finally dropped it and I feel so at ease now.
You can try if you want but for me, it is a NO.
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love the romance and bromance.
and love Kim Go Eun's skill. She can potray her role.
Amazing
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Even though the story could have been improved at the beginning a lot as I was very close about giving up on Goblin, I am happy I managed to get through the first few episodes as this series improved a lot when it was nearing the end. Acting of the cast was up to standards, however I found the age difference between Kim Shin (Gong Yoo) and Ji Eun Tak (Kim Go Eun) bothersome and somehow found the secondary love couple more interesting; Grim Reaper (Lee Dong Wook) and Sunny (Yoo In Na). Goblin's Music was top notch. Enjoyed it very much with these beautiful songs out there.
Now you can disregard my rewatch value ranking as I am absolutely not fan of rewatching series, cause the story is spoiled once you know most of it already.
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Why was it so boring
everything was guessable. main couple didnt had chemistry. that shitty BEAUTIFUL LOVE song kept ringing as they awkardly pat each other head for 30 SECONDS. I am having very hard time finishing this corny thing. its unnecessarily long. main girl is annoying with desperate phrases and idiotic smiles she is giving to 900+ years old man who is in 30s body. I do not like any characters in this series and I am extremely furious bc I heard so many good things about this show. non of my expectations were full filledWas this review helpful to you?
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What's the hype?
Another one that didn't enchant me.I've been stalling on this for ages, finally after getting back into kdrama gave this a watch and I am not in love. Yet? I dont know....10 eps in, probably not.
Gong Yoo isnt enough to keep me going, the Reaper I find more annoying than interesting, the "bromance" as some reviewers call it is not something I see at all, mainly because the reaper seems particularly lifeless to me. Didn't like the actors looks in this either, sinister in his suit, too boyband-like without. (Might be my hatred of korean forehead hiding mushroom haircut tho, dunno)
I don't mind the age gap between the leads but I have to second another reviewer's view that they seem more like father/daughter than a romantic prospect. Can't really get into it.
Later when they kiss I felt really weirded out tbh, almost like watching siblings kiss. The whole thing is just so rushed, like, she meets him, declares her love and just like that, bc she is the bride of the goblin suddenly he loves her and she loves him, this dude she barely knows, just met and has not a single thing in common with? What?
She's a pretty girl, that actress, but smiling and waving at her "lover" like a 7yo kid is just way too nope for me.
The music was engaging so far, I especially like the score/instrumental parts.
The plot itself could've given way to so much more than we got delivered. It was all very inconsistent to me, there are parts throughout almost every episode so far that bored me into playing with my phone instead of watching while others held my interest like a thriller. This might have benefited from not trying to be funny and comedic all the time but instead focusing on the dramatic/sad parts of eternal life and everyday death. The scenes whenever Reaper picked up souls were all really heartbreaking, how average people are ripped out of life, just like that...or how a fallen cyclist can cause that much damage....ouch! Instead the drama seems to focus on establishing and selling a romance that is anaemic and forced at best.
And for me, that's really all there is to this. I found myself most attentive during the parts that played in the past (the manipulative magistrate, the sister and the mislead king, all these were more interesting to me than Reaper and Sunny), and I will stop watching after ep 10 because I am bored. So bored.
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Disappointing Journey
Goblin had the potential to be a captivating fantasy series, but unfortunately, it fell flat in several key areas, leaving viewers more frustrated than enchanted. While it had some interesting concepts, the execution left much to be desired, resulting in a rather disappointing experience.
From the outset, the premise of Goblin seemed intriguing. The idea of a cursed goblin searching for his bride to end his immortality is a unique twist on the fantasy genre. However, the plot quickly became convoluted and meandering, with too many subplots that detracted from the main story. Instead of a cohesive narrative, viewers were left with a patchwork of disjointed storylines that felt rushed and poorly developed.
Character development was another significant issue. While the main characters had potential, their arcs felt shallow and unfulfilled. The goblin, who should have been a complex and sympathetic figure, often came across as one-dimensional and lacking depth. His interactions with other characters felt forced and lacked the emotional weight necessary to make the audience care about his journey. Supporting characters were similarly underdeveloped, often serving as mere plot devices rather than fully realized individuals.
The pacing of Goblin was also problematic. There were moments of intense drama that were quickly followed by long stretches of filler content that dragged the story down. This inconsistency made it difficult to stay engaged, as viewers were often left waiting for the plot to pick up again. The tonal shifts were jarring, with moments of humor that felt out of place in an otherwise serious narrative.
Visually, Goblin had its moments, with some impressive cinematography and set designs that captured the fantasy elements. However, even the beautiful visuals couldn’t compensate for the lack of substance in the story. The special effects, while decent, didn’t elevate the overall experience, as they were often overshadowed by the weak plot and character development.
The dialogue in Goblin was another area of concern. Much of it felt clichéd and uninspired, lacking the wit and charm that one would expect from a fantasy series. Characters often delivered lines that felt forced or overly dramatic, detracting from the authenticity of their interactions. This lack of natural dialogue made it difficult to connect with the characters on a deeper level.
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