Goblin fans are officially experiencing one of the most emotional reunions in K-drama history.
Ahead of the premiere of tvN Together’s upcoming special program, Brilliantly Again – Goblin 10th Anniversary Trip, original cast members Gong Yoo, Lee Dong-wook, Kim Go-eun and Yoo In-na reunited for a nostalgic trip to Gangneung nearly 10 years after the legendary drama first aired.
On May 22, tvN released the first teaser for the anniversary special, showing the beloved cast revisiting the drama’s iconic filming locations, including the famous Jumunjin breakwater in Gangneung.
When the actors gathered by the ocean, emotions quickly took over. “Let’s have fun today,” Gong Yoo said warmly.
Meanwhile, Kim Go-eun shared, “It’s really been 10 years since we came here.”
Lee Dong-wook also expressed disbelief at how much time has passed, saying, “Has it already been 10 years since Goblin?”
And Yoo In-na added: “It’s amazing how everyone still looks exactly the same.”
The teaser immediately sparked nostalgia among longtime fans by featuring several unforgettable symbols from the drama, including the red scarf, buckwheat flowers, and the iconic OST Beautiful.
While revisiting the beach in the series, Lee Dong-wook and Yoo In-na remembered, “Do you remember? This is exactly the color of Goblin’s ocean.”
Meanwhile, scenes of Gong Yoo and Kim Go-eun spending time together have once again caught the attention of fans online.
At one point, Gong Yoo quietly admitted, “It’s weird.”
Yoo In-na then emotionally added, “I don’t think I’ll ever forget it.”
Originally airing in 2016, Goblin has become a cultural phenomenon across Asia and beyond. The drama famously surpassed 20% ratings, becoming one of the highest-rated cable dramas in Korean television history at the time.
The series has received enormous praise for: Kim Eun-sook’s iconic writing, Lee Eung-bok’s cinematic direction, the cast’s unforgettable chemistry, and its legendary soundtrack.
The production staff shared that the anniversary special aims to recreate the emotions and memories that have made the drama beloved for nearly a decade.
With the original cast finally reunited in front of the cameras, fans are already calling the upcoming special one of the most anticipated K-drama nostalgia events of 2026.
Sources: Nate News
