~ GOBLIN : LONELY SHINING GOD ~
If a mortal's soul dwells in an object stained by his blood,
it becomes a Goblin.
His sword was stained with the blood of thousands
so how couldn't it happen?
Only the Goblin's Bride will draw that sword.
Once drawn, it will fade to nothingness, at peace.
It's a cruel deal for the Goblin.
(Samshin Granny - Fairy Godmother)
The Goblin, awaking to immortality,
is everywhere and nowhere
and now he...
Why'd you laugh?
"And now he seeks his Bride". And it's ME, yeah?
Despite my looks, I had admirers in my day!
Next time I might be gone.
I'm jealous.
I'm senile, bragging to an unmarried mom.
So mean!
I'm not! I discount your spinach and cabbage!
The bastard who left you is the mean one.
That's true.
But that story was sad.
How's it sad?
It's a romantic curse.
He must find his bride to die.
God is cruel.
God's always cruel
and selfish and jealous.
God is self-centred.
Like another guy we know.
I'm going. Sell a lot.
Be here next time.
In a life-or-death situation,
pray earnestly.
A soft-hearted god may hear.
[ PARIS, 1968 ]
Don't go.
If you run away now, your life worsens.
- Are you Korean? - I'm much more.
Now it's your turn.
Tell him clearly-
"You adopted me as my dad. Raise me well."
- Tell your mom you hurt. - What rot? Move!
Your hand is damaged, but you'll live.
Who're you?
Face him; speak up. Can you?
If he beats me to death, will you be responsible?
It's why I broke a rib.
You little bastard!
Your lunch. Go to school.
Math quiz #17 answer is 4, not 2. You got it wrong.
Who are you, truly?
He is water, wind, fire,
light and darkness.
And at one time...
he was human.
GENERAL KIM SHIN (shin = god)
People considered him "divine".
Bloodied, eyes flashing, he cut down foes.
He was a god of war.
Hail, General!
Step aside for great General Kim Shin!
Kim Shin, remove your armour for the Royal Order.
Punk! I dare you to repeat that.
How can you, a lackey, oppose...
Traitor Kim Shin will doff armour...
You punk!
I heard you. Wait.
Satisfied?
Criminal Kim Shin, disarm, kneel for the Royal Order.
I'll cut out your tongue!
"Criminal Kim Shin"? Are you mad?
Are you insane?!
What's this?
General.
Criminal Kim Shin, disarm, kneel...
I'll meet Pyeha*. Move. (His Majesty)
- Criminal Kim Shin... - Move or die.
Step aside.
Bastards!
We fought 3 days straight for the king!
We're back from hell!
You bastards dare?!
Open the gates!
Watch over the men.
I'll be back.
His Majesty, WANG YEO
People say the king rules under a god
named Kim Shin.
His victories inspire the people
His power mocks royal rule.
Order his harsh punishment.
He saw his foes' threatening swords
but was blind to the jealous young king's fear.
He was unaware
it was the sharpest sword
directed at him.
Will he go this far?
Don't step closer.
Stop all of it, stop.
Die as a rebel, then I'll spare the others.
If you take one step,
I'll kill them and lay their corpses before you.
Go on, General.
I am fine.
I...
Mama*, I... (Your Highness)
I know.
I truly know.
If this is my end, it is my fate.
So go on.
Don't stop. Step toward Pyeha.
Treason! Kill his household.
It's a Royal Order!
Stop!
What are you doing? Make the criminal kneel!
General!
Pyeha! How'd you do this?
Don't you fear Heaven?
Heaven isn't on your side.
The criminal is glaring.
Strike him down!
That task isn't yours.
General! General...!
I have a final request of you.
How could this day come.
Forgive me.
I'll follow you soon.
None may retrieve the traitor's body.
Throw it in the fields to be eaten by wild animals!
That is fitting for such a criminal.
Royal Order!
- Have mercy on his soul, God. - Bless his soul!
General...
Do not pray to anyone.
God isn't listening.
At brightest noonday...
he died on his own blade.
~ GOBLIN: LONELY SHINING GOD ~
[ SEOUL, 1998 ]
Damn! Crazy bastard!
Got damn useless eyes?
Got a death wish...
Hey, bastard, what's this?
A wild boar.
What?
You struck a wild boar.
Are you alright? Will I call the police?
I just hit a wild boar...
I mean, a boar dashed out!
A wild boar in Gangnam?
Look, a body!
Oh god, what to do?
Hello? 911?
I'm at Yeoksang intersection.
A car trunk has a woman in it. She may be dead.
I just came across this car accident...
I'm unsure. Hurry and come.
Why am I...?
Why am I there?
"Hwang Mi Young. 25."
"Born: 3 April 1973"
"Died: 8:32am. 1 February 1998"
"Cause of death: suffocation."
That's you, right?
Drink. It removes your memories.
What if I don't drink it?
You will regret it.
I hope you leave regrets behind.
Goblin?
Grim Reaper?
What a vulgar hat.
Naeuri! (my lord)
It's been 20 years.
Were you well?
How are you?
I aged a bit.
You're still dashing.
He's not that cool.
Brat!
I wrote to you about my grandson.
Greet him properly.
Who's this guy?
You're Duk-Hwa.
I'll be your uncle, brother, son, grandson.
Nice to meet you.
What a weirdo.
You brat!
Oh, apologies.
He's a spoiled only son.
But you...
Me? What?
A man born in Goryeo was buried in a foreign land.
You're his descendant.
- You look like him. - How?
Was that guy good-looking?
Brat!
How is he so rude? Apologies, Naeuri.
It's fine. Your family never let me down.
But, Uncle.
Why do you speak down to Grandpa?
- Wanna die? - Brat!
Oh my...
Naeuri.
I'm sorry I came late.
I was ill all this time.
It's time I went.
Now this child will serve you.
He's my grandson.
This sword is "Naeuri," Grandpa?
Your people's wishes have saved your soul.
But your blade drank the blood of thousands.
Though your foes, they were god's creatures.
Live alone in immortality, watching loved ones die.
No death will be forgotten.
I bestow this blessing and punishment on you.
Only the Goblin's Bride can draw that blade.
Once drawn, you'll return to nothingness and peace.
Naeuri!
There's a place I must go.
Who's there?!
How dare you enter?
Uhoh, this bastard thinks...
Y-you are...
I was too late.
Grandpa!
It seems...
you are my first punishment.
Please, accept me.
From now, I will serve you.
That was Grandpa's final wish.
Revenge blinded me...
I didn't ask your grandpa how he was.
And yet...
you will serve me?
I was lost in the view.
I'm happy you enjoy this scene.
Here.
You eat it, Naeuri. I'm full.
How, after not eating?
I'm small and eat little.
You're bigger. Please eat.
Let's do this.
We're far from land.
Sharing fills neither of us.
So you'll starve?
I'm a child. I can beg for food.
Would I bring you to make you beg?
Trust me.
I am greater than you think.
Come on.
Whoa!
Naeuri! Naeu-
Can I see your bag?
We need to reduce the ship's weight.
Naeuri! Naeuri...
Put the child down.
Then I'll spare you.
Someone here is causing unruly waves.
I'll sell him as a slave, so leave his limbs!
Throw that kid out.
What happens to bestial humans?
They meet a God of Wrath.
H-h-he's a goblin!
Spare us!
Too late.
It's good to be back here.
Why'd you do that?
No...
If there's a god, please,
please save me.
Save me.
Anyone, please!
Who are you?
I'm "anyone."
Please...help me.
I don't know.
My rule is not to meddle in mortal death.
I...can't die like this.
You're not asking for yourself.
M-my child...
Lucky you met a soft-hearted god.
Tonight I won't watch death.
[ JI YEON-HEE. 27 Years ]
[ NO NAME. 0 Years ]
Snow, rain...
flowers.
The Goblin's Bride is here...
[ 8 YEARS LATER ]
Eun Tak, what do you want this birthday?
Round rice cakes? Square rice cakes?
Mom. Can I have a non-Korean party?
Why's that?
Well, a cake,
to wish on candles.
My wishes don't come true on rice cakes.
I didn't realize!
You like rice cakes.
OK, have a party with cake.
Wow! You're the best, Mom!
Oh, a puppy!
A puppy?
See. It's spring.
Great, hey?
I'm tired.
Mom, I got 100 in English! I'm tired out.
True?
Wow! Cake!
Mom, it's our party?
Mm. Light the candles.
Can I light them?
You're old enough.
Right. I'm 9 now.
I got 100 on my quiz. This is a piece of cake.
Where'd you hear that?
You needn't know.
I'm good at hearing things.
Maybe I'm a genius...
What? Make a wish.
Happy birthday, pet!
It's not you.
It's your soul, isn't it?
You really can see everything.
I hoped you wouldn't.
Mom, did you die?
Truly?
Mom, where are you now?
At Jaeil Hospital.
The hospital will call.
Your aunt will be there.
It's cold. Wear your scarf.
The store lady can take you.
You can get to her place?
Down the alley; right at the dry-cleaner.
My pet's so clever!
Don't look spirits in the eye, OK?
I'm sorry I see ghosts.
But it means I see you now.
I'll be okay.
Alright.
For seeing me now...
thank you.
Eun Tak. I... I must go now.
I love you, pet.
Me too. I love you, Mom.
Mom, go safely.
Mom, go to heaven, OK?
You must!
Mom!
Hello? Is this Ms. Ji Yeon Hee's home?
This is Jaeil Hospital...
I know. I'm coming.
I won't wish.
I won't make wishes.
Nobody is listening-
who'd I wish to?
You never age, Granny?
Aren't I aged?
That's true.
Can you look in on Eun Tak?
What rot.
Why'd I check your kid?
Once in a while!
Give her leftover cabbage and spinach.
You should've died way back.
Meanie.
You told me to pray earnestly.
You believed me?
Thanks to that, I lived a bit longer.
Thank you, Granny.
I came to say bye.
I'm going.
Mister, who are you?
You can see me?
Ah, I forgot my scarf. Mom will yell.
You're wearing it.
I'm here as Ji Yeon Hee's soul wasn't at hospital.
But you weren't meant to be born.
[ NO NAME. 0 Years ]
Are you 9 this year?
Mister, I can't hear you.
What brings you, Ma'am?
- Go. Let her be. - Granny!
You obstructed justice.
Justice, as if.
Why take her?
I'm glad to rectify an old error.
That's your mess.
Is her name on a Card?
That baby was nameless; this girl has a name.
Show me her name on a Death Card,
then I'll hand her over.
I need records for 9 years.
You should know...
See you again, kid.
Granny! Mom is...
I know. It can't be undone.
You must live.
Move in 3 days so he can't find you.
You looked Grim Reaper in the eye, so don't stay here.
He won't find me if I move?
He won't.
Where you live matters.
Tonight, one male and two females will find you at the funeral parlour.
Go with them.
It'll be hard on you, but you've no choice.
Why'd you tell me all this?
You're lovely.
When I blessed you...
I was so happy.
Here. A birthday gift.
[ 10 YEARS LATER ]
Excuse me.
Shall we go for a drink?
I'd like that.
My credit card won't work!
So, Uncle,
some unfriendly guys in suits are at the bar.
I'm with those guys now.
So pick up the phone!
They wanted your mobile phone number
and I said you hadn't one.
Uncle. Are you listening?
Uncle! Uncle!
Uncle!
She still eats alone, even at the end of senior.
You can eat with her.
Are you crazy?
She sees ghosts!
She scares me more.
Ghosts are invisible.
Look. She pretends not to hear.
Hey.
Hey, you're the Goblin's Bride?
I know you see me.
Come with me. I'm lonely!
Hey, why'd you ignore me?
You bad girl!
Oh, scared me!
See? You see me.
No, it's true? Sorry! So sorry! Sorry.
Why the heck did she apologise?
~ it's a beautiful life ~
~ I'll be by your side ~
~ it's a beautiful life ~
~ I'll be behind you ~
~ beautiful love ~
~ with you under the same sky ~
~ even breathing feels good ~
~ it's a beautiful life, beautiful day ~
~ I'll live in memories of you ~
~ beautiful life, beautiful day ~
~ please stay by my side ~
~ beautiful my love, beautiful your heart ~
~ it's a beautiful life ~
You're in the dark.
I was lost in thought.
You need these documents.
So then...
It's time.
Duk-Hwa is 25.
Your departure is at the month's end.
This time when you go...
I won't see you again, right.
For every moment we shared, thank you.
Duk-Hwa will be here when you return.
I lose keys lately
so I installed a pass code.
Grandpa! Uncle!
Uncle, you're here. I begged you to get me
but here you are.
Don't interrupt adults!
Grandpa, you cancelled my credit card?!
I did.
Humiliating! I was with a lady.
Why am I your heir if- ?
Uncle, going somewhere?
- Where to? - Speak politely!
Back off, Grandpa.
Are you seeking a bride again?
If you're seeking a bride overseas, can't you say so?!
This kid will be here when I return?
Uncle, when and what time do you leave?
One man, two ladies, breakfast.
Breakfast is ready.
Hey. Shut up, loudmouth.
Why're you hollering you cooked breakfast?
Why's there seaweed soup? Is it someone's birthday?
Great. She made seawood soup on her birthday?
She did.
How's she celebrate when her mom died on her birthday?
She's so ignorant.
She learned from you these 10 years.
Shut up and eat.
Thanks for your good wishes, Auntie.
Never take in a stray.
I'm too charitable.
I'm pitiful raising her for her mom.
That's a bit mean.
How's it mean?
She's my big sister.
I'm far closer to her.
- Mom, what are you saying? - Shut up and eat.
Where are you running off?
I'm running off to school.
Touch an umbrella and die.
Bring your bankbook after school
or you know what'll happen.
I told you I have no bankbook.
Then where'd your mom's insurance money go?!
How would I know?
You took all the money, even our rent deposit!
Why's she talk crap early?
Bring it or get a beating.
- How's your bankbook leave my bag! - She's possessed.
Sure. A ghost's behind you.
What! You psycho!
~ through the endless daydream ~
~ I saw you on the way back ~
~ there I walked with you in my arms ~
~ through the blurry darkness ~
~ veiling on the twilight ~
~ we've been far away from my fears ~
~ somewhere else I'll see you ~
~ our days be like a blossom ~
~ blooming all around you so bright ~
~ by and by, I miss you ~
~ and your laugh like sunshine ~
~ fading into shadow of tears ~
But, Naeuri.
Will you travel alone again?
It seems so.
No maidens I met could see the sword.
I'm so relieved.
When the sword pains you, I hope your Bride appears.
But seeing you, I hope none will see the sword.
That's human greed.
I'm relieved too.
You're still by my side, with plenty to drink.
Tonight, I'd like to live.
Drink to that?
When I turned 9, I said I'd never do this
but I'm desperate.
Help me find a job, sort out Aunt's family,
and find a boyfriend, please!
Help me find a job, sort out Aunt's family
and improve my life a bit, please.
Why bother?
There's no god to pray to.
Surely you won't make it rain?
It's not rainy season!
Will the rain ever stop?
Why's it rain when I have no umbrella?
- It's you? - Scared me.
Me?
- You're talking to me? - Yes, you.
It's you?
- What? - You called me here?
- Me? I didn't. - You did.
- How'd you do it? - How could I?
- I really didn't. - You sure did.
- Think how you did it. - Desperately?
I didn't call you. I just see you
because our eyes met in the street.
That was you, right?
- What "see me"? - You're a ghost.
I see ghosts.
- I'm no ghost. - They all say that.
What are you?
Why don't I see what I should?
- What should you see? - Your 20s, 30s, future.
Maybe I've no future.
But were you a shaman? Or a con-man?
- My future, my butt. - Wh-what's a con?
Go to the light. Wandering isn't good.
- Why the flowers? - You said to go.
Okay, go.
Buckwheat flowers.
I didn't ask that. Why hold them?
Give them to me. They don't suit you.
First time I heard that, seriously.
Give them to me.
It's my birthday.
A depressing birthday.
I get greens on my birthday.
I got a cabbage on my 9th one.
What do buckwheat flowers mean?
Lovers.
~ it's a beautiful life ~
~ I'll be by your side ~
~ it's a beautiful life ~
~ I'll stand behind you ~
Why were you crying?
Job, relatives, or boyfriend?
- How'd you know that? - I heard you.
How could you hear me?
- I sometimes grant wishes. - You grant wishes?
Like a genie? Or guardian angel?
Really? No wonder.
You seemed different from other ghosts.
- You're my guardian angel? - I didn't say so.
Mom said everyone's born with their own life dictionary.
My dictionary doesn't have "happiness" or "good luck".
- Get what I mean? - I don't.
Well, give me $5000?
Or tell me the winning lottery numbers.
Say bye to your family for a long while.
You'll find a part-time job at a chicken restaurant.
Excuse me! And my boyfriend?
Hello? See here!
Poor sport!
- We haven't met. - We haven't.
I've heard rumours.
I get all kinds of rumours.
Why are you in my home?
It's yours?
Furniture is included, so just move in...
When did you get home, Uncle?
- Explain. - The thing is,
in a 20 year vacancy,
I was curious how much rent this house would get.
Know what that is? That thing is...
Don't call our tenant "that"!
He owns a Tea Room.
Sorry. Uncle lacks tact.
- Your coffee. - Okay.
- He hasn't paid yet. - I saw a new car outside.
- It's his car. - It's not mine.
And I paid the money...
to him.
I'll refund it, so go.
I knew you'd say so, so I signed a lease.
- I hope that wasn't important. - It was a copy.
The realtor has the original. I'll move in tomorrow.
That coffee ends my hospitality.
Go pack for 20 years away.
Want to upset a goblin?
You know about Reaper contracts.
Shall I take that boy instead?
I've no choice. Pick a room.
- Make yourself at home. - It is my home.
It's my home.
Try to evict a goblin from its home- 'fighting' (good luck).
How barbaric.
Your diet is a bad rumour.
Ah. Mistake.
I meant to pepper my food.
Ah, my mistake.
I meant to pepper you.
- "You"? (INFORMAL/BANMAL) - We settled that earlier.
This. That. Hey. You. (BANMAL)
Lovers?
Tch! 'Lovers' is a joke.
Hello.
Are you the owner?
I'm Ji Eun Tak.
I'm upbeat and positive...
I can work hard with a smile!
I can work hard...
(CHICKEN)
(MOMO'S FRIED CHICKEN)
(SUZY'S SPICY STIR-FRIED CHICKEN)
A job was a lie.
Guardian angel? Liar.
I should've gotten his number.
- See, it's you. - Oh my god.
Why'd you follow me?
- I didn't. You summoned me. - I didn't.
If I had that power, I won't be miserable.
How? Did I ring a bell?
- Why ask me? - You keep arguing.
Anyway, are you a guardian angel?
What kind of angel?
A fallen one? On probation?
New to the job? Who are you?
Is the part-time job you mentioned
on a chicken farm?
- No. - So where is it?
You raised my hopes.
- You really don't know how... - No.
I didn't call you.
It's you! It is!
I never had this happen before.
Was it really me?
Truly?
If it's true, what am I?
I know.
What?
What do you see about me?
School uniform.
And?
Pretty.
Your uniform.
Is that all?
You don't see wings?
I must be a fairy...Tinkerbell.
Uh, he can't take a joke?
Oh, his phone number! Damn!
In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, amen.
Let us pray.
We give thanks, Lord, for all Your blessings.
All we do is for you, Lord, so give us strength.
I got it! I know how to call you!
Can't it be another place?
Are you scared?
They're good people.
- You don't believe in God. - I came in case he's here.
You won't go in flames?
I can't. It's a DMZ* for me. (*Demilitarised Zone)
Don't follow me.
What about my wishes?
None were granted.
Your job will be soon.
I mean, a boyfriend.
You put in effort too!
You can't just leave!
I know how to call him now.
Ooh, I thought it'd fail.
So why do it?
Wait!
You grabbed me?
I can't hold on! Hot!
Blue fire isn't cold?
Blue fire is hottest, silly.
Study, not fool around.
I always top my classes...
Whatever.
Quit as my angel; give me $5000?
I'm busy.
Why are you busy?
Ah, you look formal.
Tomorrow's someone's memorial.
So why go today?
It's tomorrow there.
Are you back tomorrow or the day after?
- I have a question! - Hurry up!
This is a weird question.
Don't get me wrong.
Okay, ask. What?
I thought you were a Grim Reaper-
but you'd take me away.
Then I thought you're a ghost,
but I noticed your shadow.
So I thought hard about you.
- What am I? - A Goblin.
Are you a Goblin?
Who are you? What are you?
It's awkward to say...
I'm the Goblin's Bride.
You know I see ghosts?
I had this on me...
since I was born.
It's why ghosts say I'm the Goblin's Bride.
See? Here.
See it?
Prove it to me.
Prove I'm the Goblin's Bride?
Yes.
How?
Want me to fly?
- Or turn into a broomstick? - Do it.
- I'm serious. - Me too.
What do you see about me?
Getting back at me?
Tell me all you see!
You're tall.
And?
- Expensive clothes. - And?
- Mid-30s. - And?
You don't want me to say 'good-looking'?
You need the answer I want.
If that's all you see, you're not the Goblin's Bride.
You're no use to a Goblin.
I'm sorry you see ghosts
but thank God to be alive.
You broke the rules by existing as a human.
What if I won't thank God?
Then die as you should have.
You're cruel.
Fine, then.
I'll ask again.
Are you a Goblin?
- No. - No? - No.
What are you?
Who are you to judge me?
You wanted to improve your life.
I care a little bit about your life.
Live in reality, avoid rumours.
You're not the Goblin's Bride.
Wait!
I'm not finished...
You followed me through that Door?
H-how did you?
I grabbed the handle, pushed...
and followed you-
But where's this?
How did you come through that Door?
Is this Paju Provence Village? (Korea)
That seems strange.
What's going on? Where's this?
Canada.
Canada?
Canada...
The maple leaf?
North America?!
A foreign country?
Wow. You can do this too?
You can too. What are you?
If this is truly Canada and you have such power...
I've decided.
- What? - My mind's set!
- What? - I'll marry you!
You must be a Goblin.
I love you!
~ when I close my eyes ~
~ I see those eyes ~
~ my heart kept aching ~
~ so I wanted to forget ~
~ if this is a dream, let me wake, please ~
~ are you really my destiny? ~
~ GOBLIN: LONELY SHINING GOD ~
~ Falling you ~
Is this my own red carpet?
Being with me is an honour.
Who is she, really?
I'll be your Bride in 200 years.
Keep the lights on.
I want to see the entire room.
How manly.
- Duk-Hwa. - What's up?
Who said I'll be your Bride?
Be careful of a man in a black hat.
I'll die at 19.
Some people die at 9 or 10.
That's death.