Only the Goblin sees what lurks behind the door
by chickachunga
We’ve got three stills taken from three different angles of one scene, but there’s really not much I can decipher other than the obvious: in broad daylight, something behind an old, abandoned, ivy-covered gate catches the attention of our titular goblin played by Gong Yoo (Train to Busan, Big), giving him pause.
tvN’s new fantasy romance The Lonely, Shining Goblin is the latest project from the writer-director team of the colossal success that was Descended from the Sun. They’ve teamed up once more for a supernatural tale about a goblin named Kim Shin (Gong Yoo) who wrestles with his immortality, an irreversible fate or curse unless he acquires a human bride. His roommate is an amnesiac reaper played by Lee Dong-wook (Bubblegum) with whom he has an unusual relationship. Kim Go-eun (Cheese in the Trap) plays a girl who has “the fate of someone who should’ve died” and claims to be the goblin’s bride. Yoo Inna (One More Happy Ending) and Yook Sung-jae (Village: Secret of Achiara) are also set to appear.
Taken near the end of September in Gochang County of the North Jeolla Province, these sunlit stills of Gong Yoo are a bit of a contrast from the dark and mysterious breadcrumb of a teaser that came out last week, but there’s still an air of portent that comes across. Ambiguous breadcrumbs aside, I won’t need to be asked twice to tune in; they already had me at Gong Yoo, with Kim Go-eun an added bonus.
The Lonely, Shining Goblin will premiere on December 2 after The K2 ends and air on Fridays and Saturdays.
Via Sports Donga
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1 yayabean
October 20, 2016 at 12:29 PM
Why is Gong Yoo so pretty? ?
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rentenmann
October 20, 2016 at 1:15 PM
He just is; we simply need to be thankful to see him grace our screens once more. Count me in!
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yayabean
October 20, 2016 at 6:45 PM
Spoken like a true drama fan ?
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DongniPongni
October 20, 2016 at 11:10 PM
I keep telling myself that he shouldn't look so good with that hair but then he stands there with that pretty coat and pretty gaze and I just melt...
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2 faeee
October 20, 2016 at 12:37 PM
this cast is pretty much perfect.
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V
October 20, 2016 at 4:09 PM
Seriously, no missteps there AT ALL!
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3 ilchul
October 20, 2016 at 12:48 PM
"I won’t need to be asked twice to tune in; they already had me at Gong Yoo." that's me!!! :D
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Kafiyah Bello
October 21, 2016 at 5:18 PM
You are me and I am you. When they said Gong Yoo, I said I don't care if he is staring at a wall. I will watch and love it.
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4 paroles
October 20, 2016 at 1:37 PM
I can't understand goblin fashion.
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fab
October 20, 2016 at 1:54 PM
I do. I think my mum owns a similar cardigan.
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paroles
October 20, 2016 at 1:54 PM
Is your mum a... goblin?
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fab
October 20, 2016 at 2:00 PM
Not...if GY is my daddy!
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maryxiah
October 21, 2016 at 8:48 AM
BAHAHAHA! This convo exchange wins!
fayyyy
October 20, 2016 at 2:47 PM
I don't know which sub-comment should be given a laugh out loud tag, LOL. And I thought I had seen the enough of heirs fashion, buut the hideous attires are back, only in new shades.
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annie
October 20, 2016 at 8:17 PM
They should call this Bad Sweaters 2
amoi
October 20, 2016 at 4:24 PM
LOL nice one ?
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Nelson
December 8, 2016 at 9:37 AM
Where to find that type of cardigan
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chuka
October 20, 2016 at 2:27 PM
I've read that Gong Yoo was carefully chosen clothes and accessories for his role goblin, especially this look. Maybe that's how he thinks goblin should be dressed. But besides this weird clothes, there will be suits as well.
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Princess Noor
October 20, 2016 at 3:31 PM
I read it too and I laughed loudly ?
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Hyro
October 20, 2016 at 4:37 PM
i can't understand KOREAN fashion, they're the worst
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annie
October 20, 2016 at 8:16 PM
Korean fashion is so hit or miss for me... it's usually either a complete fail or absolutely gorgeous.
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Alessar
October 21, 2016 at 6:38 AM
He's a very "editorial" goblin.
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5 fab
October 20, 2016 at 1:40 PM
Yes, Drama, we know you secured beautiful broody Gong Yo as your lead man, and we thank you. Anything else?
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6 StacyB
October 20, 2016 at 2:06 PM
I hope they'll release something more then goblin wearing pijama at the same field where he was wearing "something else" on other stills an another "something else" on poster with tiny goblin and his bride. tvN, give us some action. Lonley Gong Yoo is not enough to attract me to screen. And the plot was so promising...
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7 toodles
October 20, 2016 at 2:07 PM
Does anyone know what role a goblin plays in Korean mythology? The only time I've heard of a goblin is in reference to ghosts and goblins around Halloween. Just what does a goblin do except look like Gong Yoo and have a reaper roommate and wrestle with his immortality?
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canxi
October 20, 2016 at 2:46 PM
Here you go toodles:
Goblin Info
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toodles
October 20, 2016 at 7:12 PM
Thank you!
Very enlightening.
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8 canxi
October 20, 2016 at 2:43 PM
If he keeps it up with the sweaters, I'm gonna start calling him The Cozy, Shining Goblin.
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moraine
October 20, 2016 at 5:00 PM
LOL
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YY Chats with Toast Between Bites
October 20, 2016 at 10:04 PM
The Lonely Sweater Goblin
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canxi
October 21, 2016 at 1:42 PM
Looking for the one true sweater to save him from a cursed life of immortality.
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mary
October 22, 2016 at 6:04 AM
Goblins: He Who Wears The Sweater, Bears The Weight
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9 LillyLee
October 20, 2016 at 3:01 PM
I wish it was next month and not have to wait till December.
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10 V
October 20, 2016 at 4:08 PM
"I won’t need to be asked twice to tune in; they already had me at Gong Yoo, with Kim Go-eun an added bonus." Exactly.
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11 Still_Yoyo
October 20, 2016 at 4:54 PM
Only he Goblin sees what lurks behind the door.....
The Goblin caught wind of some mortal hiding behind the door, munching on what could only be a Subway deli sandwich.
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12 kimchikay
October 20, 2016 at 5:18 PM
Yes!!
Now give us some Lee Dong Wookie stills please!
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nomnom
October 20, 2016 at 7:32 PM
Yeaah ikr.. Gong Yoo and Lee Dong Wook!! Couldn't ask for more!
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13 blueribbon
October 20, 2016 at 5:55 PM
I can't express how much I hate turtle necks, I feel like they make even the most handsome people look unattractive. The worst thing is that when winter comes you see them in EVERY single drama at least once.
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Kangchuls
October 20, 2016 at 6:01 PM
Well, you know it's winter once you start seeing them wear them...
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Flightey Gazelles
October 21, 2016 at 3:55 AM
Its the opposite for me. I LOVE turtle necks. It makes even the most unkempt person look... well kept lol. Just a bit more sophisticated.
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14 realiti
October 20, 2016 at 6:01 PM
I actually like the cardigan! I have a thing for long cardigans. I reckon Gong Yoo looks good in that outfit.
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toodles
October 20, 2016 at 7:18 PM
I was just out shopping at Marshall's/ T J Maxx today. They had tons of those long cardigans and poncho styles. Maybe we'll all be wearing them soon.
I think that's the goblin's joke on all of us.
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anabear
October 21, 2016 at 12:19 AM
I like the cardigan too, especially in the 1st shot. it has this samurai feel. I'm slightly on the fence about the all-red outfit, but I know it could have been worse without the cardigan. haha.
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15 nomnom
October 20, 2016 at 7:22 PM
Me look at Gong Yoo's outfit:
'Cause all of me
Loves all of you
Love your curves and all your edges
All your perfect imperfections ..
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16 Sinta
October 20, 2016 at 9:03 PM
Ging yoo is so handsome ??????????
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17 YY Chats with Toast Between Bites
October 20, 2016 at 10:09 PM
"...something behind an old, abandoned, ivy-covered gate catches the attention of our titular goblin...."
It's a goblin tree that grows sweaters.
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18 jessi
October 20, 2016 at 11:18 PM
Ok. We've got the point of goblin and tree. Let's move on and see what's going on with Grim Reaper's fashion. I want to see Lee Dong Wook rocking some stylish suits.
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Flightey Gazelles
October 21, 2016 at 3:57 AM
I was just checking out some editorial pics of Lee Dong Wook and he really could be a model!
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jessi
October 21, 2016 at 5:49 AM
Agree. Dong Wook has everything to be even international model, not only for Asia. With his mixed blood features. But It's better to have him in dramaland *so greedy me* and as a model for some brands.
Anyway, just give me some grim reaper stills!
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19 korfan
October 21, 2016 at 2:06 AM
Gosh, I haven't seen Gong Yoo in a really, really long time. In like forever it seems.
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20 potatodrama
October 21, 2016 at 2:41 AM
I just melted inside.
Waeee so handsome, Gong-yoo, waeeeeee?
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21 Baek
October 21, 2016 at 2:55 AM
Wow.. Definirely watching :)
<3 SungJae, and Kim So Hyun cameo too? Hehe
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22 TJ
October 21, 2016 at 5:17 AM
Nobody rocks the white button down like Gong Yoo. He's got the perfect body for it. I suppose this frumpy ajumma look has something to do with his Goblin character.
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23 WM
October 21, 2016 at 9:05 AM
You know, I'm really excited to see how this show plays out. I'll definitely invest in at least 5 episodes, if just to see the prettiness the group of actors will bring. ;) But I'm hoping I'll really stay for all the story and directing.
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