The Goblin 10th anniversary reunion special is officially real: Gong Yoo, Kim Go-eun, Lee Dong-wook and Yoo In-na just reunited on tvN for a nostalgic trip that brings the hit fantasy drama back to its most iconic locations. Episode 1 has already aired in Korea, and the footage is exactly the bittersweet throwback longtime drama fans have been manifesting since 2016.
First broadcast in 2016, Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, better known internationally as Goblin, is the cable drama that pulled a whole generation of global viewers into K-drama. Now tvN is marking the show’s 10th birthday with a reunion travel special, strong premiere ratings in Korea and a fresh Apple TV listing that hints at wider access for international fans.
Inside the Goblin 10th Anniversary Trip
The variety show is titled Goblin 10th Anniversary Trip in Korea and is also listed as Guardian: The Lonely and Great God 10th Anniversary. Episode 1 premiered on July 4, 2026 at 9:10 p.m. KST on tvN, following the four leads on a one-night, two-day trip to Gangneung. It is a reunion reality program, not a scripted sequel, focused on memories, locations and chemistry rather than new plot.
According to Nielsen Korea, the first episode scored an average nationwide rating of about 3.3 percent, peaking near 4.2 percent. In the Seoul metropolitan area it hit around 3.4 percent on average with a 4.4 percent peak, making it the most-watched show in its cable time slot.
The special opens with interview segments that place the cast back inside the world of Goblin. Gong Yoo says the drama is “still remembered to this day whenever winter comes” and calls it “the brightest winter of my life.” Lee Dong-wook shares that the reunion idea started when he, Kim Go-eun and Gong Yoo met last year and talked about doing something for the 10th anniversary, while the cast also reveals they have stayed close, with Gong Yoo and Kim Go-eun even living in the same neighborhood.
Cast Reunion Highlights in Gangneung and Jumunjin
For episode 1, the actors head to Gangneung, including Jumunjin Breakwater, where Ji Eun-tak first summoned the Goblin in that famous seaside scene. The spot is still filled with visitors re-creating the moment, a real-time reminder of how deeply the drama lives in fans’ memories.
Gong Yoo and Kim Go-eun put on the red scarf again and re-stage the classic encounter among buckwheat flowers. Gong Yoo laughs that it feels strange, joking that it is like seeing his bride all grown up after ten years. Looking back at old clips, he remarks that he “looked my best back then without even realizing it,” and Yoo In-na quips that their time “has not passed yet.” Korean coverage also reports Kim Go-eun tearing up as she talks about how much support the cast gave one another during the original shoot.
Where to Watch the Goblin Reunion Special and What Is Coming Next
In Korea, the Goblin cast reunion 2026 airs on tvN, with episode 1 on July 4 and episode 2 scheduled for July 5, 2026, both at 9:10 p.m. KST. Early reports noted that a global streaming partner had not been formally announced, but Apple TV in the US now lists Guardian: The Lonely and Great God 10th Anniversary as a 2026 reality series with at least two episodes and English subtitles.
- Broadcast: tvN in Korea, July 4 and 5, 9:10 p.m. KST
- Format: travel-style reunion special, not a new drama season
- US access: currently listed on Apple TV, with availability depending on region and subscription
For US viewers, that means the safest move is to check Apple TV and the usual licensed distributors of tvN content, while keeping an eye on official announcements as regional details can still change. The multiple English titles fans are seeing online, from Goblin 10th Anniversary Trip to Guardian: The Lonely and Great God 10th Anniversary, all refer to this same reunion project.
Episode 2 will bring even more nostalgia, adding supporting stars Kim Byung-chul, Lee El and Park Kyung-hye to the mix. The cast will gather in a “Goblin House” set by the ocean packed with replica props like the red door, Eun-tak’s school uniform and exam ticket, and the Grim Reaper’s ledger.
Teasers promise a chaotic 10th anniversary meal with Gong Yoo in head-chef mode, Lee Dong-wook and Yoo In-na struggling with a charcoal fire and even a mini runway in the Grim Reaper outfit. The episode is also set to reveal new behind-the-scenes stories about makeup tricks, how famous scenes were filmed and the production challenges, making this limited special the closest thing fans are likely to get to fresh Goblin content for now.