Guardian: The Lonely and Great God

The last episode

This Kdrama is good, sorta, I just feel like some parts were unnecessary. For a quick example, why did the main character have to die just to be reborn looking exactly the same? it did not really change the story, in my opinion. I feel like they just had an extra 30 min for the last episode, and did not know what to add, so they just threw that idea. Also, the reaper and sunny relationship was lowkey annoying to watch. it felt endless to me.
This k drama did make me shed a tear when Eun Tak pulled out the sword from Kim Shin if I have to be honest, and the cinematography was very visually pleasing
The song slaps though, I still listen to it,

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STORY: Story was BEAUTIFUL. Each scene either had me in fierce rage, crying like a child, giggling like a school girl or in absolute shock & in disbelief. It did not end the way i expected it to, but i still loved the ending even though it seemed like there were a few unanswered questions. At times i was confused (idk if this was due to my slowness), but soon the gaps were slowly filled. Each character had their own time to shine and i loved the short scenes that were given to minor characters to tell their own small stories of their struggles and hardships such as the one in the beginning of that little boy who was adopted into a European family. The first thing that got me hooked onto this drama was not only the concept and theme of it, but also the first episode, which i didn't expect to tear out my heart straight away and leave me with heartbreak. Although i would have liked their age gap to have been a bit smaller at first, i realized in due time that it would not have worked with the story line if it was. Therefore, it was okay for me. The whole plot was neither too rushed nor too slow for me. Everything was timed perfectly and the Goblin and the Goblin's bride's romance progressed well. Overall, i found the story and plot amazing! I took off 0.5 because towards the last couple of episodes, the Grim Reaper kept silently tearing/crying a little too much for my liking lol. (Yes, i know it's because of all the hardships he's struggled through, but still).

ACTING/CAST: Nothing much needs to be said about their acting and cast. Everything about it was PERFECT....FLAWLESS! Each played out their characters extremely well and each of them are able to tug at your heartstrings with each of their crying scenes! Let's just say, i cried with them at a few of these scenes. Each character had beautiful chemistry; especially the chemistry between the Goblin and Ji Euk Tak. Gong Yoo (Goblin) is honestly so damn handsome and ahem...hot, and his smile is so adorable! And Lee Dong Wook (Grim reaper) is so beautiful he catches me off guard sometimes. Kim Go Eun (Ji Eun Tak) is such an adorable girl. I can't believe she's 26 when she looks like an actual high schooler. When she matured in the drama, she became so beautiful when all she did was change her hair and outfits, and a little bit of her makeup. Yoo In-na (Sunny) was beautiful to me from the beginning til the end! She looks so young for a 35yo too. Yook Sungjae (Deok Hwa) was hilarious and i loved how lost he looked half the time. I first knew him as a BTOB member so i know how weird and funny he is in reality. So his acting caught me off guard a few times since this is my first time seeing his acting and i noticed how amazing he really is, especially during those serious moments like the one in ep 12 when they were at a bar.

MUSIC: In my opinion, Goblin had the best music and OST's. MY favorites were probably Crush's Beautiful, Ailee's I Will Go To You Like the First Snow, Sam Kim's Who Are You, and Chanyeol and Punch's Stay With Me. Each song was played at perfect moments which suited the scene. When you thought the scene was heartbreaking enough, the song that plays will make that heartbreak even worse. I didn't get sick of any of the OST's that played as i usually do with a few other dramas. So if you're a sucker for good, beautiful OST's, this drama is for you!

REWATCH VALUE: Okay first off, i gave the rewatch value a 9.5 because i don't fully know if i would be able to go through all that heartbreak again because i honestly almost couldn't take it at a few points. Other than that, i would've given it a 10. I would rewatch it for the funny moments and amazing plot, as well as for the romantic moments between the characters.

OVERALL: I put off finishing the drama when i finished until ep 11, not because it wasn't good but because the story of the characters was going so well and everyone seemed so happy. And i knew it was going to go downhill from there and the past was going to catch up to them sooner or later. This drama was absolutely flawless. It was hilarious and i LOVED the bromance relationship between the Goblin and the Grim Reaper! Loved their little antics. I regret putting this drama off for so long but i did not regret watching it and finishing it off in one day one bit. I knew this drama was an amazing drama because after i finished it, i no longer knew what to do with my life.

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This drama was amazing!!!!!
I first hoped that there would be more romance but later on understood that this drama couldn't get more perfect even if it tried. It made me laugh, cry, think, relate, clap my hands and so much more.

Goblin is rlly the definition of lonely and Eun Tak is rlly the best thing that happened to him.

Sunny and Reaper were also rlly amazing. Sunny was an amazing friend and sister and Reaper had the best character arc.
I loved the bromance and all the side stories!
I also rlly liked the friendship Eun Tak had later on with the class rep!! relly cute.
Deok Hwa, his grandpa, and assistant Kim were also a bonus <3

This drama is a classic even tho it came out a few years ago. I loved the so unpredictable ending even tho it left me with questions. (How many lives do they have, why did he come back for a long period even tho the contract said "every first snow/rain etc", will he always look young while she ages and dies and then gets reborn again? hmmmmm).

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BEST, MOST BRILLIANT, AMAZING KOREAN DRAMA HANDS DOWN!!!! ? IT'S MY TOP FAVORITE AND I WISH THE RATING OPTION WAS HIGHER THAN TEN BECAUSE THIS SHOW IS THE BEST EVER, LIKE EVER! Kim Shin is the most dreamiest person alive. The bromance with him and the grim reaper is the most adorable thing. I THINK EVERY PERSON IN THE WORLD SHOULD WATCH THIS BECAUSE HANDS DOWN IT IS THE BEST BEST BEST. THE OST, THE VISUALS, THE PLOT, THE TWISTS AND TURNS, OMG JUST WATCH IT NOW YOU WILL LAUGH, CRY, AND THINK ABOUT THIS ONE FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE AND EVERY NIGHT BEFORE YOU GO TO SLEEP YOU WILL STILL THINK ABOUT THAT TUNNEL SCENE WITH KIM SHIN AND THE GRIM REAPER BYE!

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Goblin (2016)

A constant in the standard K-Drama diet and it's very easy to see why. An emotionally compelling story. Stunning and visually appealing cinematography. An OST that's still highly regarded in today's time and complements the screenplay perfectly. The cast have a clear chemistry with one another and do justice to their characters and the writing.

So, what's wrong?

Let me preface this with, I have zero, absolutely zero issues with actor or character age gaps whether physical or theoretical. Chemistry and acting chops over everything. If you can sell sand to a beach, I'm in. But something was off with the main "couple" in this show. The male lead and female lead just didn't click for me. They gave off a father/daughter dynamic as opposed to romantic interests. And as hard as the show pushed this relationship I just wasn't convinced. K-Drama fans love buying up fairytale romances so that's exactly what Goblin sold--- alongside those product placements, amirite?

I'm also very much in the opinion that the best parts of the show were the Goblin-Reaper (male leads) relationship and banter. Scenes that included those two generally meant a good time for the viewers and was strong enough to magnify any other characters in the scene. The show also went through a lot of "not much is happening" sequences and with the romantic aspects being more of the bittersweet, ill-fated variety there wasn't much left in the tank in terms of substance.

And as much as an emotionally-charged cluster bomb the ending sequences were, I thought it was both fine and fitting for all of the characters and especially for Mr. Goblin--- Guardian, the lonely and great god.

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The experience i got after watching this drama can't be expressed in words. It was one of the best drama i ever watched. First time i felt that it looks like an ordinary periodical love story and am not interested in it. But after reading the plot i give it try thats all. But Overall it was a worth watching for me because this drama makes me cry after the finale episode. The leading actors done their job perfectly. Goblin bride & grim Reaper and lover their romances are awesome.. it was a slow paced drama so the length may be an issue for some viewers... But am ok with it. U also give it a try. You will defenetly fall in love with all characters and also the plot

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When this Korean drama was aired, I was interested in the first episode. I could not take my eyes off the wonderfully scenes. Watching each new episode I felt like at the cinema, special effects and showing the story was better than many movies that I had the opportunity to see. This drama remarkably shows the thread how the fate of many people can interlace with each other over many years. Music reflected every scene correctly. Thanks to her, you could feel a lot more emotion and feel the same as the actors. If you like Korean drama with a fantasy story, you should watch it.

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If you've just stumbled upon this drama, I would advise to instantly watch it. If you think you would find a comment that doesn't have all 10 stars, it doesn't exist.

OST-
Can I just say, *It's perfect* I cry everytime I hear a song from goblin, either nostalgia or just because song is so good. You should definitely check the song separately.

ACTING-
I like main characters acting, it was light hearted and she was a cutie. She delivered the innocence, and maturity at the same time. The male leads acting was great as well, but I mean it's Gong Yoo. I also loved the Grim Reapers acting, cold yet cute.

PLOT-
It's really good, with many romance plots yet mysteries and tragedies. Side plots were also great. The plot will make you happy yet cry at the same time.

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This is my ultimate drama

I remember when I watched this drama for the first time, it was still ongoing. I looked forward to each episode with great enthusiasm. I was so curious about the continuation of the story. When this drama ended, there was a sense of loss in me, to the point that I couldn't watch other drama for a while. This drama has made a deep impression on me, and I can't find any drama like this again, at least until I wrote this review.

I love every episode in this drama. It's so good from the start to the end. The story goes really well. It seems that the writer knows where the story is going and consistently follows it. The next important part that also makes this drama memorable is the characters. They all left impression on me, even the extras. Every characters are just right, portray by the right actors too. The chemistry between the leads is one of the best i can find in kdrama.

The production of this drama is also no joke. The production team really gave the best they could for this drama. The cinematography is breath taking, and the soundtracks are just so good. I even still play the soundtracks regularly and it still gives me the feels. I just want to thank the writer, director, actors and production crews for this masterpiece.

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Burden of the Past

There is no doubt that Korea still holds a major position in dramas in Asia in spite of the rise of China in this industry. This story is very interesting and well-developed - with the story spanning across centuries. The twists in the story were unexpected and very craftily woven. The two lead actors are good looking. Good looking actors and actresses often help.

In comparison to Chinese dramas, the male characters in Korean dramas tend to be more chauvinistic in behaviour. This may because Chinese dramas have been under scrutiny not to portrait certain values or indeed Chinese society especially in the larger cities have become a lot more receptive to women's status in the society.

The English title of this drama, however, was very poorly translated. A goblin is an ugly dwarf-like creature. But the lead character is handsome and tall - a complete mismatch. Wonder whether the translator knew this. A better title could be Immortal, Demi-god, Burden of the Past or the like of these.

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