Drama Review: Goblin (쓸쓸하고 찬란하神-도깨비)

I finished Goblin some time ago but I haven't done the review because I feel like it might be too biased but here it goes.

Synopsis from Wikipedia --

Kim Shin (Gong Yoo) is a goblin and protector of souls. He is the landlord of the grim reaper (Lee Dong-wook) who is in charge of taking deceased souls. Shin doesn't want immortality anymore but needs a human bride in order to end his long life. Meanwhile, Ji Eun-tak (Kim Go-eun) is a high school student who despite her painful reality, remains optimistic. She summons the goblin by chance and through various encounters, ends up falling in love with him. Sunny (Yoo In-na) is an owner of a chicken wing shop, a woman who is loved by all men and is also the reincarnation of the goblin's sister. These four people's lives change when they encounter and their lives become entangled.

As much as I love Gong Yoo, Lee Dong Wook held his own as the grim reaper. I was rooting for him and Sunny more than the main couple. He was brilliant in the funny scenes and believable in the crying scenes. I am glad that the writers came up with a good ending for the couple. In fact, they managed to give the drama a satisfying ending.

I have to agree with some of the reviews and comments that the cinematography is exceptional. Like what my colleague said, it made her want to go to Quebec. The places they chose for the drama were given a different light, that it helped promote these places. I would like to visit the buckwheat field and the hotel in Canada. If only we have the Goblin's ability to travel and Euntak's ability to summon the Goblin -- I would like to have these two abilities, don't you agree?

Soundtrack is solid. I even have "Stay with me" as my ringtone. The songs from the OST matched the mood portrayed in the respective scenes they were used. I know I'm raving right now as opposed to my introduction. I felt that the story fell when Euntak lost her memory. That made what happened after predictable. Like I mentioned before, the writers redeemed themselves with the ending.

Will I watch this again? Maybe not. Will I recommend it? Yes. It was a nice mix of period drama, fantasy and love story. If you like this type of mix, then you should watch this.