How has the cast of ‘Goblin’ changed after 5 years? This is the reason it’s hard to start season 2.
After 5 years, each actor in the movie “Goblin” has their own career.
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Goblin is a South Korean television series starring Gong Yoo in the title role with Kim Go-eun, Lee Dong-wook, Yoo In-na, and Yook Sung-jae. It was shown on the cable network tvN from December 2, 2016, to January 21, 2017. It was written by popular drama writer Kim Eun-sook.
Goblin’s final episode recorded an 18.68% quality audience share, making it the fifth highest rated drama in Korean cable television history.It received critical acclaim and became a cultural phenomenon in South Korea. The show won numerous awards, including the Grand Prize (Daesang) for writer Kim Eun-sook and Best Actor for Gong Yoo at the 53rd Baeksang Arts Awards.
It has been 5 years since the movie Goblin and the cast said goodbye to the audience. So how has the life of the cast of that movie changed now?
1. Gong Yoo
After the successful role of the goblin Kim Shin, Gong Yoo’s career has always maintained a stable level but did not have many breakthroughs. But he has always been an A-list star of the Korean entertainment industry.
In 2021, after the anticipation of the audience, Gong Yoo returned with the movie “Seobok” in collaboration with Park Bo Gum. Although he did not create an explosion like Train To Busan or Silenced, he still showed his acting talent, and he has always been loved by the audience.
2.Kim Go Eun
After finishing “Goblin”, Kim Go Eun was also quite cautious when deciding to accept the invitation to participate in new projects.
Besides movies like Sunset In My Hometown, Tune In For Love,..she decided to collaborate with Lee Min Ho in the movie The King: Eternal Monarch in 2019.
Although controversial, but this is a successful movie when it received many compliments from the audience. Not to mention, after the movie ended, she and Lee Min Ho had many dating rumors.
This year, the actress returned with the drama “Yumi’s Cell” with Ahn Bo Hyun and Jin Young (GOT7). The film has also created a fever and is well received by the audience.
3. Lee Dong Wook
After the end of Goblin, Lee Dong Wook is quite active in dramas again. From Touch Your Heart (2019), Strangers From Hell (2019) to Tale Of The Nine Tailed (2020), the actor did not hesitate to take on many different types of roles.
Although he admits that he is still dependent on the shadow of the god of death in the movie Goblin, the audience can see the diversity in his acting. In particular, the A-list male star always shows his closeness and simplicity that the audience always loves.
4.Yoo In Na
After rising thanks to the role of the lover of the god of death in Goblin, Yoo In Na has gradually asserted herself in the acting village.
The actress began to regularly participate in television series. From reuniting with Lee Dong Wook in “Touch Your Heart” (2019) to transforming into a beautiful mistress in “The Spy Who Loved Me” (2020), she exudes her charm.
Currently, fans will be able to meet her in the movie Snowdrop starring Jung Hae In and Ji Soo (Black Pink). The film promises to bombard the Korean screen in the near future.
5.Yook Sungjae
After the end of Goblin, male singer and actor Yook Sungjae did not have many changes in his acting career. He mainly focuses on music productions.
Before that, he was known for his outstanding comedy ability in the movie Goblin as the elf’s nephew. Not to mention, his lovely interactions with the characters in the film make the audience even more excited.
And then it wasn’t until 2020, that viewers could see Sungjae again in the movie “Mystic Pop-up Bar” with Hwang Jung Eum. But unfortunately, the failure of the film could not make him shine like the previous work.
This year, Sungjae has no plans to return, but fans still hope to see him in an acting role as soon as possible.
6. Go Soo Jung
In Goblin, actress Go Soo Jung plays a ghost, although she is only a supporting character, she has left many good impressions in the hearts of the audience. Especially this is the movie that kicked off her acting career.
Surprise on February 12, 2020, Go Soo Jung’s agency Story J Company revealed that the actress recently passed away.
The funeral procession was held privately on February 9 with her family present.
The agency commented, “We will forever remember actress Go Soo Jung, whose bright smile shined upon the world. Rest in peace.”
Many sources believe that she chose to end her life because of pressure from her family, who wanted her to try harder to quickly become famous and the pressure of the Korean entertainment industry.
Season 2
Although the success of season 1 makes the audience want Goblin to start a season 2. However, Kim Eun-sook once revealed that Goblin is not a bright name for her to start season 2.
