Main cast of 'Goblin' all unable to attend reward vacation due to busy schedules

OSEN via Naver: [Exclusive] Gong Yoo, Lee Dongwook... 'Dokkaebi' 5 cast members, unable to attend reward vacation "due to busy schedules"

1. [+3122, -48] Can't they pick another date thenㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ How disappointing it must be for them too..

2. [+2228, -25] Hul all 5 of them can't goㅠㅠ

3. [+2171, -202] If it's Goblin, don't they at least deserve a reward vacation all over the world...

4. [+1413, -19] Show us a great side to you guys in other works too! ♡

5. [+1545, -217] They've caused a 'Goblin' craze from fans, and their reward vacation is only in Phuket..

6. [+315, -11] Just send the staff that have worked hard.  Those staff members that are living off of such a small salary.  The actors who are worth millions of won and receive tons of money from CFs don't really need to go.

7. [+277, -4] They're giving them a reward vacation since the show did well but thinking about it from the staff's point of view, I think it's more helpful and practical to give them reward pay instead.

8. [+274, -10] All of you actor fans, a reward vacation isn't for the actors who get paid tons of money for their appearance fees, it should be for those staff and supporting actors who worked hard on nothing more than minimum wage...

9. [+179, -4] The director, actors, and staff all stayed up late at night and worked hard to film, even I feel disappointed that they can't go ㅠㅠ Hope the producers enjoy..

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(Spoilers!!!) Netizen's theory about what will happen to Kim Shin

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Lee Dongwook should do more sageuk dramas?

Requested!

News1 via Naver: 'Dokkaebi' Lee Dongwook's sageuk "we really want to see it"

1. [+8927, -85] It was the best.. Lee Dongwook's sageuk.. wow~ since it's Lee Dongwook, I could feel how classy sageuks are.

2. [+6517, -74] His first three second scene was so powerful already but yesterday was seriously daebak ^^~ He acts so well.  I'm seeing him in a new light.  He has jjang charms, jjang acting, and Lee Dongwook's jjang^^~

3. [+6129, -59] I'm seeing Lee Dongwook's acting in a new light because of Dokkaebi.  He honestly fits sageuks so well and he did a great job portraying King Yeo's pathetic and sad character.  I want to see him in another sageuk drama.

4. [+4714, -77] Lee Dongwook is the best!

5. [+4200, -60] He's such a good actor... seriously let's go for another sageuk!!

6. [+835, -16] His eyes are unstoppable. You can really see the sadness in them.

7. [+764, -14] I think this will become Lee Dongwook's life drama~ or it could become the stepping stone to another legendary sageuk drama for him..

8. [+744, -14] He's not just "handsome actor Lee Dongwook", I discovered that he's "Lee Dongwook who acts well with flaming passion!

9. [+736, -21] Lee Dongwook's super cool. Gong Yoo for the start and Lee Dongwook for the end~ (thumbs up)

10. [+676, -19] He has this sexiness to him

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What kind of ending do viewers want for Dokkaebi?

1. Bitter sad ending

2. A happy ending to warm your heart

3. A deep, lingering open-ending

4. "Ah fuck it was a dream"

Kim Eunsook, a fucking dream

Daum Cafe: What kind of ending do viewers want for Dokkaebi?

- It better be a happy ending, if it's a sad ending I don't know how I'm going to function in my daily lifeㅜㅜㅜㅜ

- It'll become my life's drama if they go with a sad ending

- Has Kim Eunsook ever written a sad ending though?

- 5. Screw everything else, an ending where they all end up dating me
> Go sleep

- Bet they'll go with an open ending

- Totally a sad ending

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> ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Okay alright calm down ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

- #4 would be hilarious ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Can you imagine people's reactions?

- I thought it'd be a happy ending but after watching the 13th episode, I think it's going to be a sad one

- Can't it be all at once?

- I love all the characters so goddamnit please let them be happy

- As long as they don't end it with Euntak all imagining it and it goes back to the scene where her aunt hits her with the plate of rice

- I think Dokkaebi suits a sad ending more though plus it'll linger in people's minds

(t/n: I got hit with 3 DMCA [copyright] notices for a few G*blin posts so I'll just be referring to it as Dokkaebi from here on, also I've reverted some G*blin posts into drafts just in case so they're not available right now.  Sorry about that!)

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Korean viewers wonder if the folklore on 'Dokkaebi' is being reinterpreted properly overseas

If Dokkaebi is being exported to other countries...

I hope that they represent the Samshin grandmother well and all the other unique and warm-hearted Gods [in Korean mythology].  The Samshin grandmother is someone who blesses and creates children and protects them until their birth.  When I think about these two lines, "I was very happy when I was blessing you" or "My child, couldn't you have been a better teacher.." I'm wondering if there are also other Gods as warm-hearted and beautiful as her.

(t/n: Samshin is the goddess of birth in Korean folklore.)

P.S. Samshin grandma... please create my soulmate. I'm lonely.

Daum Cafe: I think that if Dokkaebi is being exported to any other country...

- ..... Hello, don't you think you're being too harsh on a kid who hasn't been born yet?

- The Samshin grandma isn't in charge of making soulmates... they create children... babies....

- The one in charge of bringing people together is the Weolhanoin... but I wonder what's up with that guy these days, is he on strike...

> My lord, haven't you been resting too much?
> You're being too much on us, my lord

- I feel like if "aga (아가)" is translated in English, it'll be "sweetie" or "baby", won't it sound cheesy to them? ㅠㅠㅠ
> I don't think so!! They use "sweetie" in the same sense a lot over there too so I think it's fine!!! An Australian grandmother came into one of the stores I was a part-time worker at and she'd attach "-sweetie" to everyone.  It really transfers the same meaning in Korean of a grandmother calling someone "aga (아가)"! ㅎㅎ
> I'm over 40-years old and it's nice when grandmothers call me "sweetie".

- Samshin grandma: You have to find one first for me to make you a match!!
> It's like praying to win the lottery without buying a ticket ㅋㅋ

- The Samshin grandma is warm-hearted, you say?? ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ She didn't even let my partner be born thoughㅠㅠ
> It's not that they weren't born, just think that you haven't found them yet. They're somewhere on Earth... or maybe outer space, you can go find them once galactic space travel is available, my friend.

- Samshin to Euntak: "I was so happy when I was blessing you"
Samshin to me: "When I was blessing you..... I am so sorry."

- Not just the Gods in Korean mythology but I also hope they get to know deeper about the story of ghosts and the different types.  In folklore, they say that ghosts have a reason for existing and that deaths don't occur without reason.

- For Goblin's special episode, it'd be nice if they take the time to explain all the Gods and introduce Korean folklore...
> This is such a good idea

- I hope "Dokkaebi" (t/n: Goblin) is interpreted well too. I really don't think "Goblin" is the right word for it (in English) ㅠㅠ.
> I actually wish they'd just romanize it and use "Dokkaebi".  It's being reinterpreted in other countries so it's different for each one, it's either dokkaebi, oni, goblin...
> Guardian

- (t/n: The following comment was originally written in English.) "I was very happy when I pointG you" "Hey my sweetheart, why don't you be better good teacher..."
- PointG ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Took me awhile (t/n: Jeomji is the original word meaning to create/bless, jeom (point), ji (G).)

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Why is Lee Dongwook's 'grim reaper' character on Dokkaebi so popular?

Requested!

OhmyNews via Naver: <Dokkaebi> Why is the grim reaper popular... the answer lies with the writer

1. [+12,673, -159] Lee Dongwook isn't someone to only be a supporting actor, so I was wondering about that. But he knows how to be humble so I think he's receiving good luck.

2. [+10,316, -96] Kim Eunsook wrote the character well but Lee Dongwook brought the role to life... his stare is so naturalㅠ Also, I think the fact that Gong Yoo and Lee Dongwook are close made a big contribution to their chemistry as the goblin and the grim reaper. If you watch the behind the scenes videos, you can see that they're comfortable and discuss things with each other since they're close.  They both make and receive each other's ad-libs which brings their characters to life.

3. [+7989, -92] They didn't go with the cliche love triangle between the female lead and second male lead, so it was even more eye-catching. To be honest, we're all tired of the love triangle cliche.

4. [+4759, -218] Lee Dongwook picked a good project, his acting was surprisingly good, and he also reminded us of how handsome he is.

5. [+1157, -19] The writer drew up the character well too but I think Lee Dongwook portrayed both the grim reaper and the king with such charm.  There's a huge difference between him as the king and as the grim reaper, but he's able to connect the two.  He's incredibly cute when he's the grim reaper and sexy and sorrowful as the king.

6. [+1040, -20] The grim reaper's pretty much the male lead too.... he's the best second male lead that Kim Eun Sook's made.....

7. [+981, -20] Lee Dongwook's amazing.  He was persistent to be cast as the grim reaper.  He's got an amazing mindset.

8. [+1012, -39] It was Kim Woobin's role at first but I heard Lee Dongwook chased after the writer all the way to an airplane because he wanted to play the role. So cool of him to be so passionate like that ㅠㅠ

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Lee Dongwook shocks viewers with his good looks on new 'Dokkaebi' stills

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Xsportnews via Naver: 'Dokkaebi' Lee Dongwook transforms into lonely King Yeo... dominates even with just his eyes

1. [+9292, -74] Wow....

2. [+8719, -76] Lee Dongwook's shocking.. he's so handsome seriously

3. [+6268, -70] Ha... look at his eyesㅠ

4. [+6149, -62] A king that's this handsome... wow this is new

5. [+4600, -82] Geez......

6. [+976, -11] Ah the grim reaper's sexiness is crazy ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

7. [+991, -19] Why didn't he do a lot of historical dramas up until now...

8. [+965, -14] Wow crazy, look at his visuals. He's too handsomeㅠㅠ Historical drama!! Do a historical drama!!

9. [+942, -10] His aura.... I can feel his regret and sadness ㅠㅡㅠ

10. [+925, -6] I didn't know before but I realized in that short time from his eyes that Lee Dongwook is such a good actor. Can't wait for tomorrow 

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Deokhwa, king's servant and Euntak's father get more suspicious as the story goes on

TV Report via Naver: Yoo Deokhwa, king's servant, and Euntak's Father... get more suspicious as you get to know more about them 'Goblin'

1. [+8552, -133] Yesterday's scene with Lee Dongwook as King Yeo was freaking awesome. It was only one scene but it left a strong impression. I didn't know they would show Lee Dongwook in his King days, so I was super surprised by the scene. It was only a few seconds with no lines yet you could feel his devastation. He was filled with charisma.

2. [+5469, -140] Someone said that Euntak could be the past king's servant, but isn't it absurd for someone who has committed such great sins to be reincarnated as Euntak... I think it's the grim reaper's junior... anyway, I was really surprised because I just realized the fact that Kim Shin couldn't recognize the King's face because he only saw the King as a young boy...

3. [+3403, -180] If Euntak's father turns out to be the king's servant, it'd be such a reversal~~! I wonder what the Goblin will decide to do...

4. [+2527, -138] Maybe the kid that accompanied the Goblin in the very beginning became a God? So that he could be with the Goblin until the very end?

5. [+2169, -179] Won't Euntak's dad be the king's servant and appear as a new character... the dad is the one who committed the sin and the daughter is who's going to save the Goblin

6. [+663, -12] But the loyal servant's acting skills though ㅎㄷㄷ.. The scene where he was face to face with Kim Sohyun was so goosebump-inducing

7. [+638, -7] I thought Lee Dongwook wouldn't fit historical clothing but turns out I was just a fool...

8. [+608, -5] The difference between the grim reaper and the king at the end was so evident. That one scene showed us how hard his life has been. His pose was really sexy and his pose was awesome

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Two characters that Dokkaebi viewers often get mixed up

The two of them are different actors.

Secretary - Jo Woojin
Loyal retainer - Kim Byungchul


Today Humour: [Dokkaebi] King's loyal retainer and the secretary, don't confuse these two

- You're really kind. Thank you
> I was going to write this post last week because I thought, "Eeyy, everyone probably already knows right~" but today, I saw a lot of people thinking that the two of them are played by the same actor.. so I had to write this.

- ..... I only found out today that the young king isn't Yeo Jingoo but it's actually Kim Minjae

(Left: Kim Minjae, Right: Yeo Jingoo)
> Same, I only found out today ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ You can really see the resemblance when you put them side by side like this
> Hul, what a reversal!!!!
> Huh....? I thought he was Jingoo all this time!!!!!!!! (Head is spinning) No wonder, I thought he lost weight...
> But their voices? His tone is good too... he really seems like an actor we can anticipate in the future ㅎㅎ I didn't mistake him for my forever-oppa Yeo Jingoo but ㅋㅋㅋㅋ  They have similar images
> Kim Minjae was on SMTM~ He raps well~
> Both of them are so handsomeㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ They both played a young king, and Kim Minjae plays a wicked character but my head becomes clear when I see his face ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

- Ah I feel refreshed ㅋㅋㅋ
I was so confused when they first introduced the secretary, but even now I mix them up... ㅠㅠ
But don't you think Lee Hyunwoo and Park Bogum look the same too?? They look kind of different now but I was watching a movie and I thought it was Lee Hyunwoo, afterwards I found out it was actually Park Bogum...

- I keep forgetting about this ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
I tell myself, "so they're not the same person!!" and then after a few days I mix them up again..!!

- All this time I was thinking the loyal retainer's reincarnation is the secretary...
> I was thinking that too..!!

- They looked the same today.. ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

- They have different actors but, isn't it still possible that he could still be the reincarnation?
I think the grim reaper and the dokkaebi mentioned that reincarnations don't have to be born with the same face.

- What the!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm already shocked right now that the king isn't Yeo Jingoo but now you're telling me the secretary isn't the loyal retainer!!!!!!!! How can this be!!!!!!

- I mix up Kim Goeun and Park Sodam all the time

- Am I the only one who thought Yook Sungjae was Seo In Guk......

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Dokkaebi viewers try to make sense of Deokhwa's confusing identity

(t/n: I'll just summarize his main points as it's really long!)

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Dokkaebi: Deokhwa's identity revealed + reincarnations of king and queen confirmed

(Spoilers!!!)

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Dokkaebi viewers speculate that Deokhwa might not be human

Ji Euntak couldn't figure out the hanja so she asked Deokhwa to translate Kim Shin's writing.

Deokhwa translated the letter to Euntak and said that it was a love letter,

"After 100 years...

On a good day..."

And afterwards, Kim Shin's thoughts 

"..You are my life and my death..

And I.. like you. 

Thus, I keep this secret and ask above for permission.

May you not know for one more day,

may you not know for 100 years more."

The letter that Euntak asked Deokhwa to translate was different from what Deokhwa actually told Euntak.  The writing in the book was about Kim Shin's thoughts of the war previously shown in past episodes, yet Deokhwa said that it was a love letter and his expression changed.

Kim Shin never spoke about his thoughts and only kept that confession to Euntak in his heart.

The fact that Deokhwa seemed to be able to read those thoughts and tell Euntak makes me think that there's a high possibility that he's not human.

Daum Cafe: Tidbits that point towards Deokhwa not being human

- Woah goosebumps.......

- True, do you think they'd put in that scene were Deokhwa crosses with the Samshin grandmother for no reason?

- A lot of people had already ben thinking that he's a Wulhanoin (t/n: A God that brings two people together tied by red strings

- Not sure what it is but he seems to definitely have something special, he's not just a normal human

- To me, the fact that Deokhwa can read Hanja is already a superhuman ability

- Duk(Fan) Hwa(Flower) = Fan of flowers = butterfly = God = Deokhwa

> ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Stop

> Oooooooh ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

> Ok let's not go that far ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

- I was wondering too whether what he was translating was in the book...and when the narration came up at the end, I got goosebumps all over...

- I think Deokhwa's just a normal human though

- If that's true then I bet the God is even closer to them

- 1. He locked eyes with Samshin and asked her to go out for a drink. The fact that Samshin went out with him too and didn't reject him already points that he's not just a normal guy

2. Deokhwa's the one who brought the grim reaper to the Goblin's house

3. Purposely went to the bookstore for a refund to find Euntak

4. He made the grim reaper open up and look at the photo of Kim Sohyun

5. He seems to be able to read the Goblin's thoughts

- But why does he age like a normal human...? He has a grandpa too

- He couldn't move when the grim reaper stopped time though and he was controlled by the grim reaper to leave during the date

> He could just be pretending like Kim Shin did..

> But what's interesting is, when the grim reaper controls someone, aren't they supposed to follow the orders exactly? The grim reaper said "You will say, 'I'm going to leave first.'" and Deokhwa said "I'm going to leave now (politely) (t/n: with a -yo, at the end.) while the other girl really followed the grim reaper's words and only said "I'll leave now" (t/n: without a -yo, like the grim reaper said.)... I don't know I'm torn between him pretending and him actually just being a human

>> Hul... that's a good catch.. if that's true then daebak..

- I wonder what Deokhwa is seriously

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[Instiz] A drama that picks the best OSTs

Chanyeol, Punch - Stay with me
10 cm - My eyes
Lasse Lindh - Hush
Crush - Beautiful

Instiz: A drama after DOTS that picks the best OSTs

- All of the songs are so goodㅠㅠㅠㅠI especially like the feeling of Hush

- Seriously all of the songs are legendary... it fits with the atmosphere really well

- ㅠㅠ I love Hush the most

- Gotta admit, it's so good

- The song that came out today was good too

- Seriously it's a song perfect for Dokkaebi

- Knew it'd be about Dokkaebi

- It's fun to wait for the next OST to come out too

- Dokkaebi's perfect from the actors, story, and the musicㅠㅠ What do I do once it ends

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