The Lonely, Shining Goblin goes from ancient warrior to modern man
by chickachunga
I always figured there wasn’t a genre Gong Yoo (Big) hadn’t tackled, but actually, there is — the sageuk. Lucky for us, we get a glimpse of Gong Yoo in his first foray into sageuk territory and his transformation throughout the years as a goblin cursed with immortality in the latest teaser for tvN’s upcoming fantasy The Lonely, Shining Goblin.
It’s the story of a goblin who meets a high school girl claiming to be his mortal bride, the key to ending his immortality. Kim Go-eun (Cheese in the Trap) plays said girl who has the fate of someone who should’ve died. In the teaser, she tells Gong Yoo that she can see him because she can see ghosts and asks if he’s a goblin. She also introduces herself and asserts that in approximately two hundred years, she will be his bride.
We first see the goblin as an ancient warrior with flowing mane and bloody sword as he fights in an epic battle. Fast-forward centuries later, when he comes face to face with the young woman purporting to be his bride. He laments his long and lonely existence at a graveyard where he’s dressed in a black suit, seemingly there to pay his respects to someone. At the end of the teaser, he reaches out his hand and we hear him say, “And at one point, I was a human being.”
The dark and dramatic sageuk footage was shot in September in the city of Gimje in the North Jeolla province, and the scenic cemetery scenes were shot in Quebec a month later. Lee Dong-wook (Bubblegum) and Yoo Inna (One More Happy Ending) also star as the goblin’s amnesiac reaper roommate and a chic chicken shop owner, respectively. Yook Sung-jae (Village: Secret of Achiara) plays a chaebol heir whose family has been looking after the goblin for generations.
There’s a haunting and mysterious beauty tinged with sadness in all the teasers that have come out so far, and I quite like the tone they’ve set. I sincerely hope this drama will allow us to forget the catastrophic mess that was Big. I think Gong Yoo deserves better and frankly, so do we. Perhaps the Goblin will be his and our saving grace.
tvN’s The Lonely, Shining Goblin will premiere on December 2 and will air on Fridays and Saturdays.
Via Ten Asia
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1 potatodrama
November 14, 2016 at 11:16 AM
Can I just say that we need this man playing a sageuk please?
I've just imagined a brand new title with him, playing opposite Seo Hyun-Jin, who is killing it - as usual - in Doctor Kim.
Swoon.
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anglvue
November 14, 2016 at 11:19 AM
oh yes! i've become such a fan of seo hyun-jin. i would love to see them in something together.
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spazmo
November 14, 2016 at 11:20 AM
yes, i could watch that messy mane of glory for hours on end...
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sweetsour
November 14, 2016 at 11:52 AM
Agree! He looks so good here with his long warrior hair. I never thought about him in a saguek (especially because I generally am not into saguek), but after seeing this teaser, I say he could make a great lead in a saguek. Also Seo Hyun Jin being his leading lady one day (who knows it might happen), would be strong casting.
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alienshore
November 15, 2016 at 6:12 AM
Seriously! The first time I saw that teaser I immediately wrote a blog post about screw the Goblin, I need Gong Yoo in a sageuk NOW! I always thought before that he looked too modern for sageuk and was ok with him not doing them (despite it being my favorite genre), but now I can think of nothing I want more than for him to be a fierce sageuk warrior (ala Song Il Kook in Jumong, or something like that).
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2 anglvue
November 14, 2016 at 11:18 AM
i'm looking forward to this drama more and more...
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3 lordseungri
November 14, 2016 at 11:19 AM
this looks better and better. CANNOT WAIT
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4 Peach
November 14, 2016 at 11:27 AM
Uh oh, are they going all Scarlet Heart on us already? Maybe I'm just shocked because I didn't expect any period footage at all, even though I guess it makes sense since he's supposed to be centuries old.
Is it just me, or does Kim Go Eun's voice sound really different? Is she doing it on purpose?
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kimchikay
November 14, 2016 at 11:34 AM
It's on purpose - I watched the behind-the-scenes of them all filming the trailer sequences and she's definitely upped the ageyo voice
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Peach
November 14, 2016 at 11:40 AM
I hope it's just for that one scene... it's annoying ?
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potatodrama
November 14, 2016 at 3:08 PM
Yes, a little "Mand from the stars" feelings.
but i'm not complaining at all.
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chingu
November 14, 2016 at 4:08 PM
Unfortunately, yes, she's doing that on purpose. ? I mean, major props for my girl for once again being able to totally immerse herself into a different role. I mean, she's like a totally different person based on the teasers/trailer. But I agree with Peach, the forced aegyo-filled voice can get annoying–fast. I'm just hoping her high pitched voice is an exaggeration to emphasize her young age, making way for her to use her real voice when she grows older. Hopeful thinking! Let's stay optimistic, y'all!
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aweebit
November 14, 2016 at 7:47 PM
+10!
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DBRooter
November 15, 2016 at 4:24 AM
Sorry to interrupt .. but what is this aegyo filled voice ? I mean not the literal meaning.. it's that I am not able to identify .. somewhere I read so about SIG's acting in high school king. But actually I loved his acting there so much.. can you give me an example of someone else ? Couldn't recognize it with Kim go eun's clip too..
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chingu
November 15, 2016 at 3:44 PM
Hi Newbee! I first noticed the drastic change in her voice through the BTS/filming scenes. It kinda reminded me of her character in Monster, but more unnatural. I know how her natural speaking voice sounds, so I was quite taken aback when I heard her speak as Ji Eun-tak. If you watch a couple of her BTS vids from Goblin, you can clearly see/hear how she's trying hard to sound peppy/cherry/happy go lucky, which I don't blame her for because her character calls for it, but in comparison to her normal speaking voice, Eun-tak definitely has that sweet aegyo-filled tone in her voice. In the Goblin BTS vids, you can even see that after she finished her lines, she bursts out laughing because of how extremely happy and peppy she sounded.
At the end of the day, it's not really a big deal to me how she sounds, because I have faith in her to totally rock this role and make it all work out. ?????
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saranga
November 14, 2016 at 4:46 PM
i'm not the biggest fan of kim go-eun, but i found her voice okay in the trailer.
it's not something i'd have noticed on my own though. since she's supposed to be a high schooler, i think she's trying to sound like one and it seems okay to me. not particularly forced.
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5 Martin J Simwaba
November 14, 2016 at 11:32 AM
This drama has been drawing my attention ever since i read about. Iam not familliar with the cast, but i'm really looking forward to it . As much as i enjoy fantasy shows, i can't wait for this show to hit it and see where it takes us.
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6 kimchikay
November 14, 2016 at 11:33 AM
Whoa, at first I thought that Gong Yoo was also coming out in a new Saeguk movie along with his Goblin drama but all this is from the SAME drama!?
WOW, if my anticipation level wasn't high already, it's definitely skyrocketed at this point. I have a weakness for men with long manes - and Gong Yoo looks beautiful in all that armor and hair!
My only qualm is Kim Go-eun's character keeps calling him "Ajusshi" - it's like ugh - she's in high school and she knows he's like her uncle's age or something….why couldn't they make her a college student?!?
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fab
November 14, 2016 at 11:51 AM
I KNOW RIGHT. Praying for a time jump somewhere in the second episode...
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vkook
November 14, 2016 at 4:33 PM
In korean, "ajusshi" doesn't necessarily mean uncle. It's just a polite way to refer to some guy who's older than you and have no relation to you. Kind of the same meaning as "mister" in english.
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chingu
November 14, 2016 at 5:08 PM
Good point!
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BobJoeBuilder
November 14, 2016 at 7:57 PM
Yeah, just to add to your point UEE called JooWon "ahjusshi" in Ojakkyo brothers as well, she was a college student like 21 and he was i think 27 or 28.
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teacup
November 14, 2016 at 9:03 PM
ooh..need to rewatch Ojakkyo Brothers. Thanks for the reminder.
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imbuk
November 14, 2016 at 9:29 PM
The ajusshi part reminds me of yoon eun hye calling gong yoo "ajusshi" in coffee prince in the starting and she was 24 and he was 29 or 30 in that drama. It is a good memory for me, so I am sincerely hoping this drama turns out that way too.
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7 koolsuni
November 14, 2016 at 11:35 AM
I don't why but i keep thinking this drama wont be good. I genuinely hope i'm wrong and this gets good rating, if only for Gong Yoo's sake. After Big, if this turns out wack i can't imagine him coming back to dramaland which is gonna break my heart.
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Peach
November 14, 2016 at 11:45 AM
Yeah, I keep feeling like there's something "off" with all the promos, even though visually they're perfectly fine.
Maybe it's good that we have low expectations—there's a greater possibility that we'll be pleasantly surprised.
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kimchikay
November 14, 2016 at 12:22 PM
It's the Moon Lovers effect people.
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potatodrama
November 14, 2016 at 3:10 PM
I have a feeling that the problem is gonna be Kim Go-eun.
Miscast vibes, I don't know.
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GedSkaiKru
November 14, 2016 at 4:56 PM
I disagree, Kim Go-Eun can hold a candle on her own with Gong Yoo next to her. Give the girl some credit. She deserves it.
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Kiara
November 14, 2016 at 8:34 PM
What? this girl is a young movie actress with incredible range and talents. There is a good reason why Gong Yoo wanted to act with her.
She is not going to be a problem. I'd worry more about the script.
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potatodrama
November 15, 2016 at 4:17 AM
Cheese in the trap was a mess. And I didn't like her at all there.
She's is good in movies, I saw her and "Muse" and like her. But her tv shows...
Kiara
November 15, 2016 at 4:41 AM
She was the best thing in that mess for me. To each of their own.
rentenmann
November 15, 2016 at 7:14 AM
I liked everyone in CITT, just not how the show went off the rails about 2/3 of the way through. *Sad again*
iamdeb
November 15, 2016 at 11:05 AM
This is just from the little I've seen in the trailer but her acting felt a bit awkward like she wasn't really embodying the role. Maybe it's the way she was directed to act (I noticed her voice sounded higher than normal I guess to make her seem younger and it just sounds off). I could be totally wrong of course and hope I am.
I just don't want this to flop critically or ratings wise because of Gong Yoo. It really seemed that he was scared away from kdramas after Big.
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Sha
November 14, 2016 at 9:42 PM
Ahahha I like that dramas are fast becoming adjective. Don't go CIIT on us or Scarlet or don't pull a no-face on us.
Btw Kim Go Eun is a talented actress she just happened to have been caught in the middle of a mess that is CIIT and I hope she doesn't start looking more and more like Suzy. When I first saw their PR mats, I had to do a double take. I actually thought it was Suzy I was seeing.
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rentenmann
November 15, 2016 at 7:15 AM
Your comment is much more eloquent than how I tried to describe it above. Nice, and just what I wanted to say. ?
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Alexa
November 14, 2016 at 4:39 PM
Forget Gong Yoo. This is Kim Eun Sook that we are talking about. Though I am never a fan of her works, all her penned dramas are rating hit with none failed so far. Because of her clean streak and recent blockbuster hit DOTS, she managed to lure Gong Yoo back to dramaland. Too bad this drama it's airing on TvN. I would very much like to see how it fare on national TV.
But this year has been tricky for highly anticipated and big budget dramas. Uncontrollably Fond, Cinderella, Moon Lovers, Entourage all failed to deliver. They all looked promising to begin with so I am changing my route by paying attention to the underdogs like Weightlifting Fairy.
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Baek
November 14, 2016 at 6:54 PM
Yea would be nice to see it on the public tv and see the craze haha.. not that TvN is not good, but with the smaller group of audience, there's just a limitation to how best it can go..
Actually there's reasons behind all those failing drama u mentioned (be it acting, editing or the writing..) Maybe the expectations were high in the first place, so when they fail to even deliver, they get crushed even more badly.. Its a all in one package (In fact i think its good that more and more audience nowadays dont just get "lured" because of the cast or good writer or good director, but they are appreciating everything as a whole.. of course giving credits wherever due too..)
Most underdog shows turn out well because they did well primarily, maybe on top of other dramas in the same time-slot not doing well, thus it helps them even more.. MDBC was a underdog (maybe compared to scarlet heart, yes on the surface) but PBG and KYJ is experienced and the show deliver everything pretty well thus its deserving of its rating.. in fact even without MDBC, i doubt scarlet heart can break 15% anyway.. even dr romantic that took over the show already achieved better rating compared to scarlet heart..
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Heidi
November 14, 2016 at 9:20 PM
Scarlet Heart only has Lee Jun Ki. Him all alone against PBG and KYJ and the entire things that worked magnificently for MDBC. It's tiring for him pulling the one-man show again.
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Baek
November 15, 2016 at 4:49 PM
I agree lee jun ki did a very good job and some other actors are what really kept me continue watching..
Its pretty acknowledged that the editing and story could be made better and its probably the fatal cause of its rating..
Even so, im glad that netizens is still full of praises of lee jun ki.. they did recognize his hardwork still..
yrlvv
November 15, 2016 at 1:27 AM
how much was UF budget as i remember there wasnt much fancy stuffs in it. maybe big promotion budget?
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iamdeb
November 15, 2016 at 11:09 AM
Maybe Kim Eun Sook probably has more creative freedom working with TV? She's a very hot commodity in the Korean TV industry so I imagine she went with TVN for a reason.
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8 fab
November 14, 2016 at 11:49 AM
Well just more images to make it even more similar to Legend of the Blue Sea. At least in my head. Regardless of all that, I'm so excited for Gong Yoo's warrior-goblin!
Go Eun calling him "ahjushi" makes it all the more disheartening that she had to be a teenager in this. SIIIIIIGH
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9 lilly
November 14, 2016 at 12:24 PM
Gong yoo's warrior goblin indeed....l wish, I could join him in the battlefield. He is so cute in those armor and long hair...
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10 redfox
November 14, 2016 at 12:25 PM
BUT WHY is he shining? Is he radioactive? Or does he not have a contract with a provider of electricity?
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Betty
November 14, 2016 at 2:53 PM
the only contract he's allowed to enter is with Subway
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Telumiel
November 14, 2016 at 3:13 PM
He has a nuclear reactor in his chest a la Iron Man that makes him immortal. It powers the ovens at Subway when he sleeps.
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Peridot
November 14, 2016 at 3:25 PM
LOL :)
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Flightey Gazelles
November 15, 2016 at 9:19 PM
Lol
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elric
November 14, 2016 at 4:03 PM
Maybe it's gonna pull a Twilight and make him sparkly whenever he's happy.
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redfox
November 15, 2016 at 12:05 AM
so, like some Teletubby? Does he show cartoons too when he is happy? (is he ever happy though? Can you be lonely AND happy simultaniously?) aha, but maybe watching cartoons makes you forget lonelyness? So, he fights a little, then sits down to wipe his sword and watch cartoons.
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Flightey Gazelles
November 15, 2016 at 9:20 PM
LMAO!!
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sweetsour
November 14, 2016 at 4:53 PM
LOL... I agree the title of this drama is silly, it should've just been "Goblin" or something else.
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samantha1
November 14, 2016 at 7:30 PM
I was bothered by the title too.
It would've made more sense if his hair was bright and shining.
Maybe he's half vampire.
Or is it his aura?
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Kiara
November 14, 2016 at 10:13 PM
I've heard shining goblin somewhere in a video game lol. I'm trying to remember what it was.
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eskimo
November 15, 2016 at 1:33 AM
I think he is super rare, like shiny Pokémons
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Kiara
November 15, 2016 at 5:12 AM
Right, a super rare creature with special abilities.
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YY
November 15, 2016 at 12:03 AM
If he were The Lonely, Shiny Goblin, it would be because he has to slap on a lot of anti-aging creams and oils and stuff to keep that 1000-year-old skin supple and youthful. But he's the Lonely, Shining Goblin, and I'm stumped.
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11 Peridot
November 14, 2016 at 12:54 PM
I have long noticed that Gong Yoo has yet to film a sageuk. Maybe this will be his introduction to the genre :).
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rentenmann
November 15, 2016 at 7:18 AM
*drools* That would be magical to see him tackle that genre. Wooh! (SKL pose included)
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12 Miky
November 14, 2016 at 1:14 PM
So if he was a human means that he was maybe cursed and not borned a supernatural being?
Damn,he looks way to good with that mane of glory...That folks is mane of glory DONE RIGHT!!!
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Miky
November 14, 2016 at 1:19 PM
Or he made a deal giving him strenght/never die and the magic sword to win all those battles and after understood it was a curse in disguised aka the imortality part...curious what he traded at the time if this is the thing
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MinaBoom
November 14, 2016 at 8:03 PM
@miky
Regarding the sword, one of the teasers stated that the bride is the only one who could pull the sword from the ground.
So maybe he needs the sword to end the curse, for him to return to being human or possibly die if the sword is pulled. ?
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PakalanaPikake
November 15, 2016 at 12:50 AM
I'm getting some SWORD IN THE STONE vibes from this...
But will his missus need to be a weightlifting faery to pull the sword from the ground?
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rentenmann
November 15, 2016 at 7:20 AM
I smell a clever cameo!
YY
November 15, 2016 at 11:44 PM
It will be like how the lightsaber flew to Rey...no force needed, she just needs to place her open palm over the sword. After all, she is the Chosen One.
mary
November 15, 2016 at 2:14 PM
Why does she need to lift the sword though? Does she have to stab him with this magic sword to cure him of immortality???
DON'T GIVE ME TRAGEDY, SHOW!
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Flightey Gazelles
November 15, 2016 at 9:21 PM
Kinda like GU Family Book
YY
November 15, 2016 at 11:37 PM
Yes, she needs to cut off his immortal head so he will grow a new mortal head. She has to do it right or his new head won't be able to grow back and he'll become a headless immortal goblin.
13 Princess Noor
November 14, 2016 at 1:18 PM
Gong yoo is my favorite actor so i'll watch in anything but really he looks great in warrior outfit
After this teaser i want him try sageuk drama or movie
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14 Ron
November 14, 2016 at 1:36 PM
I bet this will be another overrated drama
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15 fishnchips
November 14, 2016 at 2:27 PM
Can I just say that did not know that I needed to see Gong Yoo in sageuk-wear until exactly this moment? I feel like all my hormones just knocked on my chest like, "Yes, hello, we're still here and we haven't forgotten the glory days of Gong Yoo being your first kdrama crush."
Ironically enough, it was just the other day I was asserting to my bff that Seo In Guk is my fave above all others, and I quote, "even Gong Yoo!" lol. But I'd be lying if I said this trailer didn't remind me why GY was top of my list in those blessed newbie days before I knew who SIG was.
That said, SIG is still bae, now and forever. I just won't complain if this drama makes a good case as to why Gong Yoo is a firm second. xD
(A note on the hope/dread of how this drama will turn out: to be brutally honest, there is too much potential eye-candy at stake here for me to bear entertaining the idea that this drama could flop. My heart and ovaries refuse to allow that thought to compute.
So, while everyone shares their opinion on this drama's chances, I am sitting here in la-la-la-la land with my hands clapped firmly over my ears. This drama will be wonderful, this drama will be as beautiful as Gong Yoo's face, if anyone says different I'm not listeningggg...)
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Princess Noor
November 14, 2016 at 3:03 PM
i think this drama 'll be a big hit or a big mess it won't be average drama so i'm praying it'll be hit because it's gong yoo first drama since 2012 and if it become miss he 'll never return to drama land again
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16 Nymoue
November 14, 2016 at 2:50 PM
I wonder how the shots in Québec would feel like... Does anyone know if it's the first time a korean drama come to film in Québec City or Québec in general? November in Quebec should look lovely... I'm eager to see this :P I'm from Montreal... so i'm a little sad to not have known they would come in Quebec for filming :(
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am1993
November 14, 2016 at 4:03 PM
So close yet still too far.
It is so strange to watch a kdrama and see such a familiar sight. Le château Frontenac looks so awesome in the background. Unreal.
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Emmanuelle
November 14, 2016 at 5:09 PM
Hi! i think they filmed a while ago... I saw an article stating that a Korean drama was beeing done in Québec. (I'm from Montréal too, by the way! Nice to see I'm not the only Korean dram fan around here!)
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greenie
November 14, 2016 at 7:24 PM
Fellow Montrealers! <3
Absolutely bewildered this happened right under our noses!
Really sad not to have been able to catch a glimpse of Gong Yoo or Lee Dong Wook :'(
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PakalanaPikake
November 15, 2016 at 4:34 PM
*pages redfox*
Gong Yoo must have a special cloaking device enabling him to evade devoted Beanies during filming in both Tallinn, Estonia and Québec. Hmmm.
Maybe the Goblin is so shiny he's virtually mirrored -- like the Cloud Gate sculpture in Chicago -- and reflects everything around him. No wonder no one sees him. Or maybe he shines so much that onlookers are blinded by the light... ;-)
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17 canxi
November 14, 2016 at 2:51 PM
I really want an action packed Korean drama in the same vein of the first couple seconds of this teaser. Saeguks are usually full of political scheming and palace intrigue but I also kind of want them to go out on the battlefield some time as well. I know some have done it but I kind of want them to really commit to it, lol.
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Kiara
November 14, 2016 at 10:01 PM
Joseon is limited to just politics and palace intrigue. The era that fought the war on the battlefield were pre-Joseon. The 3 kingdoms (early/later) and Goryeo.
I'm rewatching "Dae Jo Yeong" and it's packed with battles from the very beginning. I'm always intrigue with Goguryeo and her amazing loyal war lords. My favorite - Commander Yang Manchun, Lord of Ansi Fortress.
I really miss real epic sageuks. It's hard to make these days.
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canxi
November 15, 2016 at 11:05 AM
That explains a lot.
Maybe we'll get a pre-produced epic one day. I doubt it's the type of drama you could make on a live-shoot system.
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18 sikad
November 14, 2016 at 3:06 PM
Does anyone know the name of the amazing music playing in the background of this last teaser where Gong Yoo is in the mist of an epic battle?
Thank you for your help if you can manage to find it as I have been looking since Saturday after the K2 finale without any luck.
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19 V
November 14, 2016 at 3:24 PM
It looks SO good!!! I'm in full on fan girl mode. ???
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20 hazelnuts
November 14, 2016 at 3:34 PM
Eggzoited!!! ???
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21 Kiara
November 14, 2016 at 3:57 PM
Sageuk intros is the new trend now? Stop teasing dang it.
I was hoping that he was King Gwanggaeto the Great of Goguryeo in his past life but it'd make him a 1,000+ yrs older than his bride lol. Scratch that though....
Hummn never thought of him in a sageuk and still don't. I did not like Lee Dong-wook in his first sageuk. Some rock it and some don't.
Fantasy dramas always leaves me with more questions in the end. Keep it simple Kim Eun-sook.
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Alexa
November 14, 2016 at 4:55 PM
It's the trend of pre-Joseon sageuk this year. Moon Lovers, Hwarang and now Goblin. I like this era. I enjoy those mane of glory as well as mane of shame.
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Kiara
November 14, 2016 at 10:08 PM
I love the pre Joseon era. History and the sageuks.
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22 littlecat
November 14, 2016 at 4:30 PM
I don't know how I feel about this drama, but DANG, I sure as f--- know how I feel about Gong Yoo. That man is FINE.
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23 all4movies
November 14, 2016 at 5:03 PM
Rawr, give this man a full on sageuk. It's the hair!!!
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24 Just_Alee
November 14, 2016 at 5:28 PM
You know what.... I kinda wish this saeguk war scene happened in Moon Lover, instead of scenes where the soldiers only showed in front of the palace then proceed to off-screen battle. Goblin's war scene looks epic and convincing..
-damn, ML must have scarred me so much, I keep thinking about it everytime I saw saeguk dramas-
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WishfulToki
November 14, 2016 at 5:55 PM
I know. Other than the monk massacre, we didn't really see any battles in Moon Lovers, just ridiculous coups with 20 warriors lined up in front of the palace.
I seriously think Moon Lovers spent all its money on star actors and forgot to add the extras which give any sageuk a fleshed out feel (like actual palace servants - the place was empty!)
BUT this is not about Moon Lovers lol. I'm intrigued by Goblin. It looks good. It feels strange. We'll see.
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Just_Alee
November 14, 2016 at 10:24 PM
LOL... You're right!! The palace in ML did look empty....!!!
Anw, I agree with you.. Goblin looks promising and a bit different. I admit I want to watch this drama more than LMH's drama. GY has this undeniable charisma... I am sure he won't dissapoint us.
About KGE being a high school student, I dont really mind. The story is kinda have a Japanese manga's vibe. I read lots of fantasy Manga & Manhwa, and most of the characters are students involved with immortal beings such as shinigami, angel, werewolf or vampire.
Hope Goblin fullfiled our expectation!! Cant wait!!
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Kiara
November 14, 2016 at 9:35 PM
Most of the fusion fantasy romance sageuks don't have war scenes.
The more traditional/conventional sageuks is where you'd find them. The epic battles in KBS's "Jeong Do-jeon" (50eps) was directed by Kang Byung-taek. They were well done and it was worth the big budget.
Director/producer Kang Byung-taek is one of the reason why I rooted for Moonlight. I know he wouldn't mess up production with all the sageuk experience under his belt. I hope he'd director another epic sageuk soon.
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25 wistfulnightskies
November 14, 2016 at 5:53 PM
This looks exciting, but I'll be watching this for Lee Dong Wook. His character teaser was the best of the lot, in my opinion. I think the grim reaper should be equally or if not more interesting a character to watch.
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canxi
November 15, 2016 at 11:09 AM
I feel like he's the character we know the most about. His teaser was solid and gave us insight into his character. No one else's has done that, lol. Everyone else's characterization is kind of up in the air.
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26 Dramafan
November 14, 2016 at 8:26 PM
Gong Yoo looks mighty fine. loved the girl in Cheese in the trap.
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27 Afii
November 14, 2016 at 9:00 PM
Ooooh Yeeaaaah.....??
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28 teacup
November 14, 2016 at 9:04 PM
My interest just skyrocket! He look awesome!!
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29 YY
November 15, 2016 at 12:08 AM
Gong Yoo in armour is way hotter than Gong Yoo in turtlenecks.
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30 chezee
November 15, 2016 at 12:14 AM
I know right he needs to do saguek drama next time...
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31 chelsdy
November 15, 2016 at 12:17 AM
Why in the world they picked the leading girl she is totally not in chemistry with him...Such a bomber...Gosh!there's a ton of choices why her????No Chemistry at all waaahhhh!!!!!!
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32 PakalanaPikake
November 15, 2016 at 12:37 AM
@chickachunga,
Thanks for this report from the GOBLIN front... But it really needed some kind of public health warning. I was shocked out of my gourd when I clicked on that link. Good thing I was sitting down.
Be still my heart...
Uh, could someone just drop me off at Doldam Hospital? Thanks... Where was I?
In that split second, I realized that Gong Yoo hadn't done sageuk, and all I can say is, it's high time, even if it's only as a flashback. I just watched him two nights ago in the action thriller THE SUSPECT, and he was dynamite as a North Korean spy. For a second I thought I was watching Song Il-Kook in A MAN CALLED GOD... which was a terrific Bondesque romp.
Drama gods, please give Gong Yoo a sword and send him back to the Three Kingdoms era for an extended stay. As someone suggested above, pair him with Seo Hyun-Jin... Yep -- and give her a sword, too! She was utterly kickass in THE KING'S DAUGHTER, SU BAEK-HYANG. Ditto for the absolutely kingly Lee Jae-Ryong and Jo Hyun-Jae.
PS - That scene on the breakwater looked like something out of ONE FINE DAY.
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iamdeb
November 15, 2016 at 6:14 AM
Yeah I just realized it too! Maybe he just doesn't care to act in historical dramas or movies? I can't imagine he hasn't been offered a leading role in the genre multiple times. He'll probably be getting a lot more offers after this! Gotta thank the writer for making this happen... Ugh he looks hot.
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33 elvira
November 15, 2016 at 3:28 AM
Gong Yoo needs to do sageuk, like, NOW.
At this point, I'd watch everything that has Gong Yoo. I even watched zombie movie that I really hate for him.
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34 ilchul
November 15, 2016 at 4:25 AM
Gong You looks AWESOME in mane of glory!!! how did I never thought that he didn't do any sageuks before?!! now I want to see him in a sageuk movie or drama (or both)!! *fangirlingmode* I'm so excited for the drama to start and to have Gong Yoo in my small screen!! :D please drama be good!!
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35 Wendy Darling
November 15, 2016 at 5:02 AM
Kim Go Eun's school has the worst uniform in 21st century drama history.
What's up with the sailor moon ribbon that looks like its strangling her.
Pls. dont make her an ugly heroine who can take care of how she looks for the nth time. I mean she's plenty pretty because I follow her instagram. But she only but plays roles where she looks horibble CITT and Coin Locker Girl.
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36 Chocolatebaby
November 15, 2016 at 6:11 AM
I don't get the hype??? Gongyoo is short,not so maschulin, handsome or else, I see some other is pull long haired joseon looks definetly attractive,sexy,charming,charismatic etc etc, and i don't see it on gongyoo
The second lead is that from boyband kpop? Yook Sungjae who looks like Seo in gook, he must be wear saeguk outfit too
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ilchul
November 15, 2016 at 7:40 AM
I won't talk about Gong Yoo being handsome, attractive, sexy, charming, charismatic, masculine (which he definitely is in my and many peoples eyes) or not because beauty is in the eyes of the beholder but there is NO WAY he's short, how is a 1,82 cm tall man is supposedly short?!! and he's someone who was praised for his manner-legs!! http://www.soompi.com/2012/10/04/gong-yoos-legs-are-not-just-walking-tools-but-manner-legs/
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Princess Noor
November 15, 2016 at 11:03 AM
Gong yoo is 184 cm
I'm surrprised she said gong yoo isn't tall and isn't masculine just watch his drama coffee prince & his movies silenced, suspect, Train to Busan and then you can judge him
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ladyz
November 15, 2016 at 2:06 PM
I have watched all his dramas and movies and I like him as an actor but I also think he looks quite short. Maybe that's because of his partners, maybe they have been too tall. And talking about Coffee Prince, it's less interesting his project for me and I didn't find him masculine there. Dunno why. Everything depends on personal taste
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imbuk
November 15, 2016 at 7:56 AM
I am guessing you have not watched coffee prince. Watch it and you will see everything you told you cannot see in him and more. ;)
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37 iamdeb
November 15, 2016 at 6:11 AM
Look how hot and intense he is. I'm sorry but this is a 100 times more appealing and engaging than saeguk pretty boys. Please someone be inspired to write and cast this man in an action/drama saeguk Kdrama or movie. PLEASE!!! He looks so good in the modern scenes too but all I see are bland, pretty shots.
Please let this story be good. I'm just hoping he signed up after seeing how good the whole (or majority) of the script was and not just because of the writer. Not after Big.
Yes also not feeling the heroine being a high schooler. Kdramas stay pairing underage girls with adult and older men in their stories AND behind the scenes. Seriously enough. I hope there is a time jump before they start to even come close to developing feeling for each other.
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38 Anonimosity
November 15, 2016 at 8:09 AM
I'm approaching this drama with caution, though this new teaser certainly piques my interest. I just wish they choose another name for it. Goblin is always an ugly and creepy creature for me.
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39 jadea
November 15, 2016 at 9:46 AM
Gong Yoo definitely looks good in sageuk gear. The teaser looks interesting, but I hope Go Eun is just putting on that voice for a short while, cause it's sound kind of annoying. A lot of shows have been disappointing this year, so my expectations are low, but I hope this turns out well.
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40 kororo
November 15, 2016 at 11:36 AM
Please drama don't flop !!! *sending all sort of prayers to the drama Gods*
Also since when does Gong Yoo looks this good in Sageuk gear ?
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41 Lucy
November 15, 2016 at 2:09 PM
This trailer looks so...KES style. Too much hype and too overrated. Will scip this drama even though I'm a fan of some actors.
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42 meiyih
November 16, 2016 at 8:01 AM
Mouth open in awe...so beautifully shot that I want to go see that cementery in Quebec. Just pls don tell me the goblin and reaper favourite food is a S brand sandwich, I will probably throw my popcorns on my tablet, u hear me TVN
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SimbiAni @ MDL
December 7, 2016 at 1:08 AM
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