The Lonely and Great God – Goblin) is a South Korean television series. It was shown on the cable network tvN from December 2, 2016, to January 21, 2017. Rated drama in Korean cable television history behind Sky Castle and Reply 1988. Outside of Asia, the drama streams on DramaFever and Viki with subtitles.
. Park Sung-yong. Kang Yoon-soon Editor(s) Lee Sang-rok Camera setup Running time 60–90 minutes Production company(s) Distributor Release Original network tvN Picture format Audio format Original release December 2, 2016 ( 2016-12-02) – January 21, 2017 ( 2017-01-21) External links Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (: 쓸쓸하고 찬란하神 – 도깨비;: Sseulsseulhago Chanlanhasin –; lit. The Lonely and Great God – Goblin) is a starring in the title role with,.
It was shown on the cable network from December 2, 2016, to January 21, 2017. Guardian's final episode recorded an 18.68% nationwide audience share, making it the third behind.
It received critical acclaim and became a in South Korea. Contents.
Synopsis Kim Shin is a goblin and protector of souls. He is the landlord of the grim reaper , who is in charge of taking deceased souls. Wanting to end his immortal life, Shin has been looking for his human bride, the only person who can end his life. Meanwhile, Ji Eun-tak is a high school student who remains optimistic despite the tragedies and difficulties she has experienced in her life. She summons the goblin by chance, and through various encounters, ends up falling in love with him. Sunny is a chicken restaurant owner, whose beauty is undeniable.
These four characters' lives took a series of twists and turns when they intertwined. Cast Main. as Kim Shin, also known as Goblin A 939-year-old immortal and protector of souls who is in search for his bride, the only one who can remove the sword piercing through his chest. Once the sword is removed, he may finally move to the afterlife and rest in peace. He possesses supernatural powers that come with his immortality but he has to pay a huge price for this. He feels lonely as he has to watch his loved ones leaving him behind when their lifespan ends. He served as a General during the era, and was killed by King Wang Yeo who lost all his memories when he became a Grim Reaper.
as Ji Eun-tak. Han Seo-jin as young Ji Eun-tak An optimistic and bubbly high school student and is the legendary Goblin's bride. She can see ghosts due to her way of birth, and is immune to the Goblin's power.
as Wang Yeo, also known as Grim Reaper A good-looking, cynical yet humorous character (grim reapers receive their jobs as a punishment for committing the greatest of sins in their past lives) who guides souls to their reincarnations or afterlives. Along with the other grim reapers, he has no memory of his past lives. He has a strong friendship with the Goblin, whom he ordered to kill in his past life as King of but has forgotten about, and the Goblin unaware.
as Sunny, also known as Kim Sun The attractive owner of a chicken restaurant who is constantly confused by the Grim Reaper's constant social awkwardness. She was the sister of the Goblin in her previous life as Queen, and the wife of King Wang Yeo (now the Grim Reaper). as Yoo Deok-hwa. Jung Ji-hoon as young Yoo Deok-hwa A rebellious yet kind-hearted heir and the only grandson of the Yoo family, a household that has the responsibility of taking care of the Goblin. Living with the Goblin and the Grim Reaper, Deok-hwa learns of their true identities, and the trio grow to be strong friends.
Recurring. as, Goddess of Birth and Fate. Kim Sung-kyum as Chairman Yoo Shin-woo, Deok-hwa's grandfather. as Ji Yeon-suk, Eun-tak's aunt.
Jung Young-gi as Park Kyung-shik, Eun-tak's male cousin. as Park Kyung-mi, Eun-tak's female cousin. Jo Woo-jin as Kim Do-young, Deok-hwa's secretary. as triplet sisters; two of them as a shaman fortune teller and a ghost. Park Kyung-hye as ghost trying to take Eun-tak with her. as ghost wearing glasses (Ep.
Lee, Gong and Kim at the drama's press conference, November 2016 The series was written by, who also wrote the popular series (2010), (2013) and (2016). The drama marked her second collaboration with director Lee Eun-bok after both worked on Descendants. The first script-reading was held at Nuri Dream Square in, on 30 August 2016. The Goryeo-era flashback scenes were filmed on, in September 22 for the battlefield scenes, while the palace scenes were shot at Naju Image Theme Park. Goblin and Grim Reaper's house (external shots) was filmed at (formerly) 's Western House, presently inside (utilized for administration offices). Overseas filming mainly took place in, in October, using locations such as the, Parc du Bastion-de-la-Reine (the Yoo family cemetery), (Goblin's door to Canada), and the.
The red door, which in reality is the emergency exit of the , and other sites in Quebec City associated with the show have begun to attract numerous fans of the series. The crew was awarded a special vacation to, Thailand after the end of the drama.
Original soundtrack OST Part 1 Guardian: The Lonely and Great God OST Studio Studios, Language Korean, English, (Japan) Able9 (China) No. Title Artists Length 1. ' , 03:13 2. 'Stay With Me' (Inst.) 03:13 Total length: 06:26 OST Part 2 No.
Title Artists Length 1. 'Only In My Eyes' (내 눈에만 보여) 02:37 2. 'Only In My Eyes' (Inst.) 02:37 Total length: 05:14 OST Part 3 No.
Title Artists Length 1. 'Hush' 04:20 Total length: 04:20 OST Part 4 No. Title Artists Length 1. 'Beautiful ' 3:48 2. 'Beautiful' (Inst.) 3:48 Total length: 7:36 OST Part 5 No.
Title Artists Length 1. 'You Are So Beautiful' (이쁘다니까) 03:16 2.
'You Are So Beautiful' (Inst.) 03:16 Total length: 06:32 OST Part 6 No. Title Artists Length 1. 'Who Are You' 04:16 2. 'Who Are You' (Inst.) 04:16 Total length: 08:32 OST Part 7 No. Title Artists Length 1. 'I Miss You' 02:50 2.
'I Miss You' (Inst.) 02:50 Total length: 05:40 OST Part 8 No. Title Artists Length 1. 'First Snow' (첫 눈) Jung Joon-il 04:57 2. 'First Snow' (Inst.) 04:57 Total length: 09:54 OST Part 9 No.
Title Artist Length 1. ' ' (첫눈처럼 너에게 가겠다) 03:50 2. 'I Will Go to You Like the First Snow' (Inst.) 03:50 Total length: 07:40 OST Part 10 No. Title Artists Length 1. 'Wish ' (소원) 03:56 2.
'Wish' (Inst.) 03:56 Total length: 07:52 OST Part 11 No. Title Artists Length 1. 'And I'm Here' Kim Kyung-hee (April 2nd) 04:08 2.
'Winter is Coming' Han Soo-ji 02:30 3. 'Stuck In Love' Kim Kyung-hee (April 2nd) 02:39 Total length: 09:17 OST Part 12 No. Title Artists Length 1. 'HEAVEN', Kim EZ (GGot Jam Project) 04:20 2. 'HEAVEN' (Inst.) 04:20 Total length: 08:40 OST Part 13 No. Title Artists Length 1.
'LOVE ' 02:58 2. 'LOVE' (Inst.) 02:58 Total length: 05:56 OST Part 14 There was a controversy surrounding the release of the song 'Round and Round'. Originally, the song was sung by Han Soo-ji. However, when the song was officially released, Han was merely a featuring on the track, which was sung by Heize.
This caused dissatisfaction among fans, who loved Han's voice. CJ E&M released an official apology, saying that Han was enlisted to record just the first 50 seconds of the song, but the writer of the song, Nam Hye-seung, requested since the beginning that the full song be sung by another vocalist. Title Artists Length 1.
'Round and Round' and Han Soo-ji 03:22 2. 'Round and Round' (Inst.) 03:22 Total length: 06:44 Chart performance. Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales Goblin OST Pack. Released: January 25, 2017. Label:. Formats:, 1.
KOR: 75,397+. CHN: 15,361,058+ Reception The drama was a hit and consistently topped cable television viewership ratings in its timeslot.
Its final episode recorded an 18.680% nationwide audience share according to Nielsen paid platform, making the episode the second highest rated in Korean cable television history. It became the first cable drama to surpass 20% ratings. It was also popular among the international audience, which led to parodies of the drama on various social media sites, notably by both celebrities and political figures. The drama has also sparked various fashion trends. Items and accessories worn by the cast members, such as the coat worn by Gong Yoo, lipstick used by Kim Go-eun and worn by Lee Dong-wook saw an increase in sales. Kim In-yook's poetry book, The Physics of Love, gained renewed attention after one of its verses was featured in the drama. There was also an increase in visitors at the various filming sites of Guardian, which contributed to a positive economic effect on the country.
Additionally, original soundtracks featured in the series also topped local digital music charts. Since 2017, it has surpassed (2016) in video-on-demand sales. Its success was attributed to the creative plot. Stated, '.the depth of perspective looking at life of the goblin that bears a bloody sword in his chest and has been given eternal life as punishment, immerses the audience into the fantasy story. The twist and complexity of life and death make the story more interesting.'
Despite its success, Guardian was criticized for its several consumer product placements (as well as Kim Eun-sook's previous hit-drama Descendants of the Sun in 2016) which drew an estimated 2-4 billion KRW from revenue. TV and cultural critics also criticized various aspects of the drama, such as its strong emphasis on and the huge age gap of the lead characters, which might lead to a decline in female's social status. It was also criticized for its over-dramatic plot. Ratings In the table below, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbersrepresent the highest ratings. December 7, 2016. The Korea Herald. February 5, 2017.
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Cumulative sales for 'Stay With Me':. Retrieved January 5, 2017. Retrieved January 12, 2018. Cumulative sales 'My Eyes':.
Retrieved January 5, 2017. Retrieved July 13, 2017. Cumulative sales for 'Hush':.
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Cumulative sales for 'Beautiful':. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
Retrieved January 12, 2018. Cumulative sales for 'You Are So Beautiful':. Retrieved January 5, 2017. Retrieved January 12, 2018. Cumulative sales for 'Who Are You':.
Retrieved January 5, 2017. Retrieved January 12, 2018. Cumulative sales for 'I Miss You':. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
Retrieved January 12, 2018. Cumulative sales for 'First Snow':. Retrieved January 5, 2017. Retrieved January 12, 2018. Cumulative sales for 'I Will Go to You Like the First Snow':. Retrieved January 12, 2018.
Cumulative sales for 'Wish':. Retrieved January 12, 2018. ^ Cumulative sales for 'And I'm Here', 'Winter is Coming' & 'Stuck in Love':. Retrieved January 19, 2017. Retrieved January 26, 2017. Retrieved February 2, 2017. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
Retrieved February 16, 2017. Retrieved February 23, 2017. Retrieved March 2, 2017. Retrieved March 9, 2017. Cumulative sales for 'Heaven':. Retrieved February 9, 2017. Retrieved March 9, 2017.
Cumulative sales for 'Love':. Retrieved July 13, 2017. Cumulative sales for 'Round and Round':. Retrieved July 13, 2017. Archived from on August 27, 2015. Retrieved February 5, 2017. Retrieved January 12, 2018.
Goblin OST Sales in China's two major music platforms:. China QQ Music. Retrieved April 2, 2017. Retrieved April 2, 2017. Korea JoongAng Daily. 23 January 2017. The Korea Herald.
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18 January 2017. Yonhap News Agency. January 11, 2017. January 11, 2017.
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Retrieved November 13, 2017. January 11, 2018. Retrieved January 11, 2018. 25 January 2018. From the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved July 29, 2017. November 24, 2016.
Retrieved December 9, 2016. 5 December 2016. Retrieved July 31, 2017. November 30, 2016. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
December 1, 2016. Retrieved December 12, 2016. December 1, 2016. Retrieved December 12, 2016. Retrieved January 22, 2017. (in Korean).
Retrieved December 29, 2016. Dara.truelife (in Thai). December 27, 2016. Retrieved January 1, 2017. ABS CBN News. Retrieved November 25, 2017. External links.
(in Korean). at (in Korean). at Previous program Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (December 2, 2016 – January 21, 2017) Next program (September 23 – November 12, 2016).
Airing time changed to 20:00 (February 3 – March 25, 2017).