“Guardian:
The Lonely and Great God” (Goblin)
tells the story of Kim Shin, a Goryeo Dynasty general cursed with immortality. Framed as a traitor and killed by the young king,
he becomes a goblin, destined to witness the deaths of his loved ones. Only the Goblin’s bride, who can remove a sword from his chest, can end his suffering.
Ji Eun-tak, a cheerful high school student who can see ghosts, accidentally summons Kim Shin, and their fates become intertwined.
Kim Shin’s nephew, Yoo Deok-hwa, rents their home to a Grim Reaper, leading to an unlikely cohabitation. Ji Eun-tak starts working at Sunny’s chicken restaurant, further connecting their lives.
As their paths cross, a deeper narrative unfolds, revealing that their encounters are not coincidental, but rooted in a complex shared past. The series explores themes of love, loss, destiny, and the cyclical nature of life and death.
