I started watching for the fantasy aspect but considering how hyper-focused this story is on the couple(whose chemistry feels super forced!) I could not continue watching it.
I like both of these actors on their own. My biggest problem is that the male lead is very old(cannonically) and idk what's wrong with the stylists but with some of his clothing he looks straight up in his late forties. The female lead, on the other hand, is in high school!!! She walks around in pivotal scenes in HER HIGH SCHOOL UNIFORM. I don't care if she is older than 18. It feels very gross and these two have terrible chemistry together. The actress also looks very young. In general, their visuals do not go together in the slightest.
2nd problem: The plot is SLOPPY. There is so much "back and forth" and with the horrible pacing it's just a absolute pain to get through. The amount of times the plot was like "she can see the sword??" "no, she can't." "yes she can!" like omg it drags on so much. The female lead is supposedly the main character but any moral dilemmas she goes through with having this old ass man wanting her to be his bride, it hardly shows! Instead, the story telling relies on the male characters TELLING you this female lead is going through a hard time. garbage show.
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Althoug at first look the plot seems interesting and the first episode was good, it soon starts to get boring. The main character is a rather unbearable child. The love story is hardly credible, not because of the age difference but because of her personality or attitude.
I did quit watching it, which is something I've only done a couple of times.
The best thing of the show is the two leading males, and their relationship, very amusing.
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Even aesthetics can’t save this drama from dullness!
I was curious to see what the buzz is about since this drama garnered an international fanfare & the god/deity-human relationship seems to be popular in dramas in recent years although the storyline of ‘ancient man-being’ meets ‘pitiful young woman’ seems to be overwrought in Kdrama land.The show definitely had a big budget as to why they were able to do many things from CGI visual effects, costumes, set production & film location. But money can only do you so much if your writing is stale as a burnt toast with bland & forced characterization. This show relies a lot on aesthetic. Gong Yoo is an excellent actor but his role here is so drab. He’s a 900 year old goblin but talks & acts like an insolent teen-man. First time watching Kim Go Eun. I’m not a fan of the childlike mannerism or kiddish voice. It’s a bit overdone & comes off unnatural.
The opening sequence of Kim Shin’s backstory is great. The only part worth watching. Fast-forward to the present, Kim Shin realizes his fate is tied to a poor teenager. Eun Tak’s financial woes is suddenly fixed by an ancient rich man & Kim Shin’s life problems is at the stakes of a teenage girl. This doesn’t make an interesting dynamic. I’m not buying KS & ET ‘fated’ relationship or romance. It’s ridiculous. There wasn’t any development to begin with for them to feel remotely attracted to each other romantically. It’s all too superficial given that they were complete strangers from the get go. The development is totally inorganic. No chemistry between the actors nor the characters. The dialogue is insufferable with repetitive & dull scenes with a cast of characters that does nothing interesting. Everyone is just walking around looking pretty & talking without any depth. The playback of the flashback scenes is redundant. The comedy is cringeworthy with unintentional laughable moments in a not-so-good way.
The only saving grace for the show is the stunning cinematography and great OST. The directing is overly melodramatic with a plot barely half-baked.
Also, the product placement is so apparent, the drama reads like an ad commercial.
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Those pedo vibes!!! Not worth the hype!
This is just another cliché rom com drama! By the way through out the drama( atleast till epidode 10 that i have watched ) the protagonist acts like a sugar daddy to lure that young lady to get his job done. The actors may be good (considering their previous works) but i just couldnt feel the romance, it was naseous at the very least. I really looked into their profiles after few episodes and I was proven right, their irl ages have a wide gap. Few may argue the story demands so nothin wrong in casting. To all those.....bruh seriously!! So I've decided to drop the drama since its problematic in every possible way.Was this review helpful to you?
The cast are beyond amazing, the plot keeps you on your toes and makes you cry, laugh, cringe and smile like crazy. The story is beautiful and mysterious and it is the most unique storyline.
I am beyond heartbroken that the show is over.
EVERYONE watch Goblin!
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It's a good drama, but I personally think they failed the female main character
Goblin was my first Korean drama and the plot caught my attention. It was very well produced, detail oriented I may say. I think Gong Yoo, Lee Dong Wook and Yoo In-Na did a really great job. The spotlights, to me at least, were on the relationship between the goblin and the grim reaper. Lee Dong Wook and Yoo In-Na were a great couple full of chemistry. I like the story, I think it was well developed, except for one thing only: they could have explored Kim Go-eun better. Her character was way too childish for the age (I don't know if it has any difference in Korea, but here in the Eastern 19 yo girls are more mature than that). The childish behaviour turned the love story a little weird. Besides that, I think it's a good production and deserves to be watched and appreciated. I had lots of fun.Was this review helpful to you?
The theme of the story is great like applause to the writers, but the actors age gap made a bit uncomfortable but i could understand why they chose them ... their chemistry was GREAT,
and i was so into them i cried oceans i laughed hysterically.
have you watched a drama that made you weep laugh get confused then butterflies in your stomach then again cry, yes complicated i know but thats what i loved so much about it .
Personally i liked the bromance between the male leads :D and i shipped it so hard it was so cute, if you are hesitating to watch the drama .. dont! you will miss out so much bromance ;D, the grims sense of humor and goblin's hot smile you dont wanna miss it.
The scenery of the drama was 10/10 believe me you will be amazed ...
My absolute fav was the music it was SO GOOD SO GOOD from the first ep till the last .. and that one song for kim kyung hee , ill keep it with me
overall DONT MISS OUT ON THIS DRAMA you will lose a lot
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Characters
The characters were all great, especially the two male leads. Their interactions with each other were especially entertaining. I can't say for sure that I really disliked any of the characters, though I think I liked the second leads better than the male leads. They were more entertaining and they made a little more sense than the main leads, which I will get back to later.
Actors
I loved every one of the actors. Usually there's an actor I hate, but not in this drama. They were all enjoyable to watch and they all did a splendid job.
Plot
The story was interesting, especially with the grim reaper stuff. In the end I kind of wish that the way life and death work in the show would work similarly in real life too. The plot always kept me interested throughout the show and there were a lot of cliff hangers. Stupid plot devices were used sparingly and they partially made sense.
Visuals
The cinematography was fantastic. Even if you don't like everything else about this show, you will just like looking at it. It is beautiful and a sight for sore eyes.
Music
I love the majority of the music in this show and I've listened to many of the songs multiple times. The soundtrack really stood out and I don't think I really disliked any of the songs.
What I Disliked
I felt absolutely no chemistry between the male leads, personally. I thought they made great friends, but I always grimaced at any romantic moments. I just couldn't see them together romantically. I see them as inseparable friends, but no more than that.
Also, the main male lead kind of irritated me. He's supposed to be like 800+ years old but he acts like a child. Also, you cannot tell me that he never fell in love with anyone until he met the main female lead. I think it is an excuse to blame his childlike behavior on his personality. In You Who Came from the Stars, the main male lead had lead a similarly long life like the main lead of Goblin, but he was not childish in any name of the word. I felt that his personality was far more realistic for someone that had lived for a long time. As a character the main lead of Goblin is great, but when you realize how long he's lived he just doesn't make sense.
Overall
Of course I recommend that you watch Goblin. Overall it was a really good show and there are plenty of reasons to watch it despite my negative comments at the end. Give it a try and you'll probably like it.
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