'Goblin' lead stars to reunite for 10th anniversary special
The lead cast members of tvN’s hit drama “Goblin” reunite to mark the show’s 10th anniversary. Courtesy of TvN
The lead stars of beloved 2016 Korean drama “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God,” popularly known as “Goblin,” are coming back together for a 10th anniversary special, tvN announced Wednesday.
According to the network, the upcoming program, tentatively titled “Goblin 10th Anniversary,” will feature lead cast members Gong Yoo, Lee Dong-wook, Kim Go-eun and Yoo In-na reuniting for a short trip, where they will look back on some of the series’ most memorable scenes, iconic lines and the lasting meaning the drama still holds for both the cast and fans.
When Goblin first aired on tvN in 2016, it became a sensation, breaking through the 20 percent ratings mark, a first for a cable drama at the time. Even after its finale, the series continued to find new audiences through overseas streaming platforms, helping cement its place as one of the defining Korean dramas of its era.
The fantasy romance was widely praised for its emotional performances, writer Kim Eun-sook’s memorable dialogue, director Lee Eung-bok’s striking visual style and a soundtrack that became a phenomenon in its own right, dominating music charts for an extended period.
In 2017, the drama swept major awards in ceremonies including the Baeksang Arts Awards, the Cable TV Broadcasting Awards and the Korea Drama Awards, becoming a cultural touchstone that captured the mood of the moment and left a lasting mark on Korean pop culture.
tvN said the anniversary special is intended to rekindle viewers’ memories of a series that has remained deeply loved long after its original run. The network described “Goblin” as an iconic work that continues to resonate with audiences and said the special will revisit the laughter, emotion and nostalgia tied to the drama, along with the enduring chemistry among its cast.
The program is also being produced as part of tvN’s 20th anniversary edition, giving the special an added layer of meaning for longtime viewers of the network.
“Goblin 10th Anniversary” is set to air in the first half of this year.
This article from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.