Goblin (2016 - 2017)

Drama Sci-Fi & Fantasy Comedy

8.6

In his quest for a bride to break his immortal curse, a 939-year-old guardian of souls meets a grim reaper and a sprightly student with a tragic past.

Creator

Kim Eun-sook , Lee Eung-bok ,

Goblin Short Brief

Goblin (also known as Guardian: The Lonely and Great God) is a popular South Korean fantasy drama that tells the story of Kim Shin, an immortal goblin who has been cursed with eternal life. He longs to find his human bride, the only one who can remove the sword embedded in his chest and end his immortality. As he searches for his bride, he encounters Ji Eun-tak, a high school girl with a tragic past who can see ghosts and may be the key to breaking his curse. Alongside them is the Grim Reaper, who has his own mysterious backstory and plays a significant role in Kim Shin's journey. Blending romance, fantasy, and humor, Goblin explores themes of love, fate, and redemption, offering an emotional and visually stunning narrative that has captivated audiences worldwide.

Goblin Casts

Gong Yoo as Kim Shin

Kim Go-eun as Ji Eun-tak

Lee Dong-wook as Grim Reaper / Wang Yeo

Yoo In-na as Sunny / Kim Seon

Yook Sung-jae as Yoo Deok-hwa

Lee El as Sam-shin

Keywords

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