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- The most common beings are the Dokkaebi (도깨비), which are considered Korean versions of goblins. However, this term differs from the European concept in that they do not possess an evil or demonic characteristic.
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Many Korean legends have dokkaebi featured in them. In several, dokkaebi play pranks on mortals or punish them because of their evil deeds. One such tale describes an old man who lived alone on a mountain. One day, a dokkaebi visited his house.
The most common beings are the Dokkaebi (도깨비), which are considered Korean versions of goblins. However, this term differs from the European concept in that they do not possess an evil or demonic characteristic. Instead, they are creatures with powers that seek to bring people both delight and misery.
In South Korea, goblins, known as dokkaebi (도깨비), are important creatures in folklore, where they reward good people and punish the evil, playing tricks on them. [ 2 ] In Bangladesh, Santal people believe in gudrobonga which is very similar to goblins.
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- Kumiho (Nine-Tailed Fox) Nine-Tailed Fox. The kumiho are Korean nine-tailed foxes that sound very similar to the Japanese kitsune and the Chinese huli jing.
- Dokkaebi (Goblin) Gong Yoo the dokkaebi. Remember last year’s hit Korean drama, Goblin? Gong Yoo played the titular goblin in the show, which is actually the English translation of the Korean dokkaebi.
- Imugi (Proto-Dragons) Imugi. Imugi are serpentine creatures who look like dragons. However, they’re not real dragons, and must survive one thousand years before they can become a true dragon.
- Dalgyal Guishin (Egg Ghost) Egg Ghost. Admittedly, an “egg ghost” doesn’t sound scary – until you realise that it doesn’t have arms, legs, a head, eyes, nose, or mouth.
Dokkaebi bangmangi is a Korean folktale that tells the story of a good woodcutter who comes into possession of goblin’s club and becomes rich, and an evil woodc...
Korean Drama Comedy Drama Fantasy Romance In his quest for a bride to break his immortal curse, Dokkaebi, a 939-year-old guardian of souls, meets a grim reaper and a sprightly student with a tragic past.
Aug 7, 2023 · A unique series, Goblin is a supernatural k-drama that follows a soldier-turned-immortal-goblin who befriends an optimistic high schooler and a Grim Reaper, hoping to break his curse. The villain of Goblin is Park Joong Heon, a eunuch from the Goryeo Dynasty.
