My Journey with Goblin (K-Drama)
Watching Goblin was like falling into a story that grabbed my heart and wouldn’t let go. It’s not just about Kim Shin, this immortal goblin searching for his bride to end his curse—it’s about love, pain, and what it means to carry on through centuries. The romance between Kim Shin and Ji Eun-tak, this bright, brave girl who’s his fated match, felt so real yet so heartbreaking. I’d be smiling at their sweet moments one second and wiping tears the next. The Grim Reaper, with his moody vibe and dry humor, was my favorite surprise—he added such a spark to every scene.
The way Korea looked in the show snowy paths, bustling Seoul, old wooden temples felt like stepping into a postcard. The music, oh man, “Stay With Me” and “Beautiful” still give me chills when I hear them. The words they used, sometimes deep and poetic, sometimes so funny I’d laugh out loud, made me want to write them down and keep them forever.
What Goblin Shows About Korean Culture
The show feels like a love letter to Korea, packed with little things that make it special:
1. Fate and Souls: The way lives tangle across time comes from Korean Buddhist stories and old myths. It’s why Kim Shin and Eun-tak’s bond feels like it was meant to be.
2. Respecting the Dead: The Grim Reaper and all the talk about spirits remind me of how Koreans honor their ancestors, like with offerings or prayers.
3. Mix of Old and New: You see fancy Seoul streets but also ancient palaces or hanbok in flashbacks. It’s Korea’s way of keeping its history alive.
4. Politeness: People bow, use respectful words, and look out for elders—those are big in Korean life, and you see it all over the show.
How It Feels Compared to Bangladeshi Culture:
Being Bangladeshi, I saw things in Goblin that felt close to home and others that were so different:
1. Faith and Afterlife: In Bangladesh, Islam guides how we think about death and destiny. *Goblin*’s ideas of gods and reincarnation are beautiful but don’t fit with our belief in Allah and the afterlife in Jannah or Jahannam.
2. Love and Romance : The soft, slow love story in *Goblin* isn’t like Bangladeshi dramas, where love is usually wrapped in family struggles or sacrifice. We don’t see couples being openly sweet in public here.
3. Clothes and Life: Koreans wear cool modern stuff or hanbok, but in Bangladesh, it’s sarees, salwar kameez, or hijabs. *Goblin*’s fast city life feels far from our stories about villages or family homes.
4. Being Young : Eun-tak’s out there living alone, working, making her own way. In Bangladesh, kids stay with family longer, and parents are always in the picture.
What It All Meant to Me
Goblin wasn’t just a show—it was a window into Korea’s heart and a mirror for my own life. It showed me how stories can carry a culture’s dreams, fears, and joys. Watching it, I felt like I was traveling, while also thinking about what being Bangladeshi means to me. This drama’s gonna stick in my soul for years.
My Journey with Goblin (K-Drama)
Watching Goblin was like falling into a story that grabbed my heart and wouldn’t let go. It’s not just about Kim Shin, this immortal goblin searching for his bride to end his curse—it’s about love, pain, and what it means to carry on through centuries. The romance between Kim Shin and Ji Eun-tak, this bright, brave girl who’s his fated match, felt so real yet so heartbreaking. I’d be smiling at their sweet moments one second and wiping tears the next. The Grim Reaper, with his moody vibe and dry humor, was my favorite surprise—he added such a spark to every scene.
The way Korea looked in the show snowy paths, bustling Seoul, old wooden temples felt like stepping into a postcard. The music, oh man, “Stay With Me” and “Beautiful” still give me chills when I hear them. The words they used, sometimes deep and poetic, sometimes so funny I’d laugh out loud, made me want to write them down and keep them forever.
What Goblin Shows About Korean Culture
The show feels like a love letter to Korea, packed with little things that make it special:
1. Fate and Souls: The way lives tangle across time comes from Korean Buddhist stories and old myths. It’s why Kim Shin and Eun-tak’s bond feels like it was meant to be.
2. Respecting the Dead: The Grim Reaper and all the talk about spirits remind me of how Koreans honor their ancestors, like with offerings or prayers.
3. Mix of Old and New: You see fancy Seoul streets but also ancient palaces or hanbok in flashbacks. It’s Korea’s way of keeping its history alive.
4. Politeness: People bow, use respectful words, and look out for elders—those are big in Korean life, and you see it all over the show.
How It Feels Compared to Bangladeshi Culture:
Being Bangladeshi, I saw things in Goblin that felt close to home and others that were so different:
1. Faith and Afterlife: In Bangladesh, Islam guides how we think about death and destiny. *Goblin*’s ideas of gods and reincarnation are beautiful but don’t fit with our belief in Allah and the afterlife in Jannah or Jahannam.
2. Love and Romance : The soft, slow love story in *Goblin* isn’t like Bangladeshi dramas, where love is usually wrapped in family struggles or sacrifice. We don’t see couples being openly sweet in public here.
3. Clothes and Life: Koreans wear cool modern stuff or hanbok, but in Bangladesh, it’s sarees, salwar kameez, or hijabs. *Goblin*’s fast city life feels far from our stories about villages or family homes.
4. Being Young : Eun-tak’s out there living alone, working, making her own way. In Bangladesh, kids stay with family longer, and parents are always in the picture.
What It All Meant to Me
Goblin wasn’t just a show—it was a window into Korea’s heart and a mirror for my own life. It showed me how stories can carry a culture’s dreams, fears, and joys. Watching it, I felt like I was traveling, while also thinking about what being Bangladeshi means to me. This drama’s gonna stick in my soul for years.